The hole in the wall
A little boy looks into a dry stone wall and imagines who might inhabit it. Poem with illustrations. A6 softback (postcard size) 24 pages.
Words and illustrations by Ann Perrin
Produced by The Dry Stone Walling Education ProjectThe Puppeteers Daughter
The poems explore the complexity of life as the daughter of marionette makers and performers. There are poems concerned with life, love and loss, also the seaside, artists, allotments and the eccentricities of life.
Buy now - £6.60Don’t Throw Away the Daisies (illustrated)
Ann’s poetry covers the big topics of love and death with originality. Take for instance the title poem which is full of surprises yet also wonderfully poignant.
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Bickerstaff by the harbour – for a fishy feast!
We love Bickerstaff next to Screwfix in Newhaven, but this one near the harbour is Kerry Bickerstaff’s domain and equally enticing. There is also a nice view of the fishing boats and a family friendly pub nearby called The Ark. … Continue reading
Mega cheating for Cocquille St Jacques
The French like seafood on Christmas Eve. Here is my cheats Cocquille St Jacques, delicious any time. Take one scallop shell for each person. (ask at fishmongers for these). Buy a bag of mussels in sauce that can be boiled … Continue reading
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The Regency – sunset and oysters – what a wonderful world!
I love this restaurant. The Regency first opened in 1930, and is right opposite the West Pier. Looking at that deserted frame it is difficult to believe how wonderful the West Pier used to be. As faithful followers … Continue reading
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Life is so worth living especially for sunsets and fish stew.
A dish fit for a king or a fisherman. Bouillabaise with a rouille, This is a dish that is said to have originated in Marseille. Fish stew to you and me. So spurred on by the need to have … Continue reading
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Herring fanciers, beach and boats
Although I think the fish on Hastings beach was the remains of a dogfish.
Hastings Herring Fair – 9th and 10th November
We went along today in torrential rain, most of the time, but still stalls to delight, folk singers to listen and yummy cooked herrings to eat. One stall offering 2 with bread for £1.50 Mike Rat co-ordinates the singing groups … Continue reading
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Bickerstaff Fisheries Newhaven as good if not better than France
Update December 2015 – This branch has just closed and moved to Lewis near the Bridge.but the Fisheries on the Quay at Newhaven are the same people and still there they have their own fishing boats! Discovered these lovely fisheries a … Continue reading
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Gone fishing…off the Marina
Hoping for sea bass but settled for mackerel and popped them into our freezer bag before the seagulls got them! t We were lucky today Paul and I have been fishing several times … Continue reading
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