Boscastle and the Valency Valley: From Notoriety to Tranquility.

On 16 August 2004, the village of Boscastle was forever etched into the history books. The devastation caused by unprecedented rainfall concentrated directly over the Valency catchment means that, even 22 years later, it remains a place that features not only in Geography textbooks, but also in the national imagination, a reminder of how suddenly …

Pentire Point and The Rumps. Where Legacy Meets Landscape.

The author reflects on annual family holidays in Polzeath, celebrating children’s enduring joy and the beautiful landscape. The coastal path offers an escape, inviting exploration and contemplation, particularly at ‘The Rumps,’ a poignant historical site. These moments evoke gratitude for simple pleasures, emphasising kindness and grounding perspectives in life’s complexities.