Submitted by Geoff on
, "when the going gets tough, the tough get going," means that strong and resilient individuals do not give up when faced with adversity. Instead, they rise to the occasion and put in extra effort to solve the problem. I think this aptly applies to Ross and Glenn. They are not having an easy time.
Submitted by Geoff on
ROSS “I never realised what fantastic rock formations there were rowing across Bibury Bay last night to my Troglodyte beach night stop, my 3 seal friends made very strange noises, dinner was Sainsbury’s tinned chicken curry. Slept well even though hand blisters uncomfortable".
Submitted by Geoff on
Glenn. Day 1 from Mountbatten Plymouth to South Brent approx. 14miles. " It was very hot and I got quite tired but I’ll improve each day. Some lovely countryside. I lost my way a couple of times but picked up route again. Very up and down! I’m in a nice pub just north of Ivybridge. The only problem is no food and they are showing the England match so I’ll watch some of that. But at least it’s a bed! More than Ross has!!
Submitted by Geoff on
Blue skies, beautiful warmth, happy people, wonderful atmosphere, superb entertainment and music, stalls packed with goodies, tea and coffee tent with fantastic cakes! These are a few of our favourite things about the 2026 Fete in Rectory Gardens on July 8th. A HUGE THANK YOU – to all visitors as well as helpers and the heavy gang!!!
Submitted by Geoff on
Drake to Blake is a magnificent effort designed to raise LOTS of money for St Wilfrid's Hospice. It is a rowing and walking expedition taking two weeks from Plymouth to Felpham by two great friends - Glenn Powell and Ross Fisher. Glenn is walking and Ross is rowing! The Drake reference is Sir Francis Drake (of bowls fame on Plymouth Hoe) and Blake is William Blake (artist and visionary) who famously lived in Felpham and wrote part of Jerusalem there.
The start date is July 15th. Updates will be posted as news items.