Off-beat things to do in and near Lewes.
This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Tove Jansson, the author and illustrator of the eccentric, magical and beloved Moomintroll books. Both in her native Finland and around the world, there are events, exhibitions and reprints and new editions of her beloved books.
Read MoreOur little town is well known for its independent spirit – and also for its independent shops. I personally make a real effort to buy from the High Street, or from Lewes folk, when it comes to presents. Of course it’s a supportive and green way to buy, but it’s also because the stuff available […]
Read MoreWell, I am feeling quite dumb. It is VERY late in the day for this post, which should have reminded you probably a few days ago that Patina’s Moving On Parade takes place tomorrow. But I’m doing it now anyhow…
Read MoreUPDATE TO POST 31/08/14 I wrote this post having not visited Gibby’s myself, and a reader kindly took the time to email me her feedback after going for a cream tea there. Here are her comments: Very unkempt, grass up around your ankles, around the house needs a good sweep to get rid of dirt and snails, […]
Read MoreI wasn’t sure about writing this post. I wasn’t sure if people would think I was strange, morbid or disrespectful.
Read MoreFor a few weeks we have spotted the Harvey’s Dray Cart clippety-clopping and squeaking past our house in The Pells. My younger son is HORSE MAD and I cannot believe how lucky he is to see something like this going past our house! I just snapped a picture of the Dray plodding down the High Street […]
Read MoreI’m not going to bore you with why this blog has sat untouched for nigh on two months. Let me share instead what feels like a very precious secret, just under 20 minutes from here. Today we headed to Ditchling to do a tiny bit of the Artists Open Houses – we had a rare morning together, just […]
Read MoreHELLO. Sorry for the silence. I am still alive. I am just very (x 1000) busy. I’m freelance and work-wise, currently the sun is shining. So I’m just making a little hay right now. But it feels like my working life is the only place this is happening. OK, now about this rain… IT SUCKS! […]
Read MoreIn late September, the Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft re-opened. It is quite a thing to behold and most definitely my kind of place. There are so many reasons why, but these probably don’t make that interesting a read. So I’ll cut to the chase. As well as showcasing the art and craft wonders […]
Read MoreWoah there, half term is upon us! It feels like my son only just started school, but it’s definitely time we all had a break from the new routine. Half term has never really affected us – well except that I found it irksome that all the toddler stuff stopped! But now it does, and I […]
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