living on the North Norfolk Coast

The first half of this month was really mild and dry, compared to the conditions I normally expect for November.  To be honest we were...

After mentioning, in my last blog, about having scone ingredients in my head, I thought I would, have a go and get baking.  The...

The village was congested with vehicles yesterday, the busiest we have seen Overstrand this year.  Those who were lucky found somewhere...

For two consecutive mornings we have not seen the swifts wheeling and squealing at the top of Cliff Road.  I am therefore, concluding...

Since baking the cherry cupcakes I’ve cooked a chocolate and orange marble cake which was filled with good quality marmalade, a lemon...

My latest vlog is available on YouTube.  Many thanks to Peter for filming the last part, where I needed both hands to successfully...

Lovely to hear again from village Glo Begley with an update on the new defibrillator, installed on the wall of the White Horse pub; it is...

Following our morning walk, on Wednesday, the rest of the day was spent indoors.  This was, to make sure we didn’t miss any of our...

The past few days have been mainly about making purchases.  Most of these have been online for items not readily available locally. ...

I’m up to date with Christmas preparations, plus all the cards have been delivered and friends visited.  The cake will have a covering of...

I’m well ahead, compared to previous years, with Christmas preparations.  I have made the Dundee cake and a lamb stifado (using my recipe...

Nothing like grotty weather to keep us indoors and for me, it’s provided an opportunity to do some preparations for Christmas. Both the...

With only the ‘W’ (west) surviving on the weather vane on the cliff, opposite the Fishermens’ Green, it was time for a replacement. I...

Most months seem to pass by quickly but for some reason, August is sauntering along. No reason why that I can think of; we haven’t done...

The shed has had its annual clean, which involves removing spiders’ webs and their eggs, brushing off shelves and sweeping the floor. ...

Our camelias are late breaking out into flower. Usually, one of our three bushes will have shown a full bloom by now but currently there...

Going back to last week, we purchased two large plaice fillets for our Friday evening dinner. This was accompanied by peas (well it has...

You know how it is, when you are having visitors and want everything to be, if not perfect - as near as. Amongst other things, I decided...

I have put up some posters in the village publicising, £1062.99 was raised here in Overstrand for the Poppy Appeal (see today’s photo). ...

For anyone who has spotted I am late posting and not keeping to my usual four days for my blogs, then it is not a case of forgetting – it...