Sunbow over Ullswater

Sunbow This picture is true, if not strictly accurate. Persistence of vision exists, and if poetic licence may permit me … More

Autumn in Derwentwater

Autumn has been a long time coming. I finally made it back to Cumbria, a place that I’ve visited most … More

The Calendar for 2022 is here, with another year of swimming under the sky, and especially with Mary.

“Lyme Light” – Lyme Regis on the 21st July 2021 We had a hot, hot week… remember that one? On … More

When the going gets tough, the tough… learn new skills. Rumour has it that this pandemic has seen people perfecting … More

“Cathedral Light” – painting in watercolour and gold leaf It’s been quite a while since I painted – in real … More

The Neap Tide, for Hilary’s Birthday For Hilary’s Birthday, the moon presented her with a neap tide: slow, sluggish, and … More

(…and how to get through the maze.) If you’re on my email list or you keep an eye on my … More

Screen printing “Jellyfish Maze” I have a new hat design! Many thanks to the lovely people at Swimhatco.com for not … More

Cards in support of our beautiful lake… It’s a week when I imagine more people than usual will have been … More