Days out - a wander around Fowey and a lovely lunch

With the sun making an appearance I took the advantage to get out and about and made my way to Fowey for a 'mouch' and lovely lunch.  Fowey (pronounced Foy) is a very old town and seaport and as one would expect full of narrow, windy streets.  There are lots of shops full of interesting and unique gifts and I feel very smug in telling you I picked up a couple of Christmas presents!

For lunch we called into the Dwelling House, a Grade II listed former merchant's house which serves wonderful light meals and afternoon tea.  Libby had recently visited as had Katherine and they both raved about the food.

There are a few tables in a small courtyard 'out the back' and we were lucky enough to secure one of these tables.  The Dwelling House works hard to use local produce and the menu is full of the best that Cornwall has to offer.  I chose the Deli Farm air-dried ham, tomato and mozzarella ciabatta which was accompanied by interesting salad leaves and a wonderful chilli jam.

After lunch we continued through the town, there was a wonderful buzz and everyone was clearly enjoying the sunshine on and off the river.  Whilst wandering I spotted Julie Walters which was very exciting.

 

 

Kenneth Grahame spent much time in Fowey, indeed was married here, and his wonderful story "The Wind in The Willows" was inspired by Fowey, and the riversides up to Lerryn inspired the Wild Wood. He liked nothing more than just "messing about in boats", just as Ratty did.

Below is 'Ferryside' which once belonged to the Du Maurier family and from where Daphne wrote her first novel "The Loving Spirit".  Fowey has inspired many literary greats and has a wonderful festival each May and attracts many big names who come to celebrate the written and spoken word.

 

 Regards,

Judith

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Best in Show

Many of our local agricultural shows have been cancelled or postponed because of unfavourable weather; I am sure it in no different in your part of the world.  With the jet stream moving north later this week I am hoping that 'normal service will resume' and the rest of the show season will carry on as usual.  Here at Poltarrow we have known for some time that glorious weather is on its way as Katherine, our middle daughter, is having a wood burner installed on Thursday - a surefire way to ensure a heatwave!

One show that did go ahead was the local Young Farmers' Club's 'Fun Day'.  Those of you that have stayed with us in November may have come across them as they use the sports hall to practice 'indoor sports' for a competition that they take part in with other young farmers from around the county.

Part of the Fun Day included a Dog Show so seeing that Titus has recently had his bi-annual trim and was looking relatively presentable I decided to take him along.  There were 10 classes and included friendliest dog, smiliest dog, waggiest tail, dog the judge would like to take home most, best dog etc.  Due to the recent wet weather the farmer had not been able to cut the grass so it was rather long and the smaller dogs had to be put onto straw bales so the judge could actually see them!  I am pleased to report that Titus did us proud; here he is with his collection of rosettes.

I was thrilled that he was placed first in 'best dog' as the judge thought he was the most like his breed ought to be.  I can confirm however that he would win no prizes for 'dog that stands nicely to have his photo taken'!

We had great fun and would definately enter another show - Libby's not too keen on the rosettes that are now proudly displayed in the kitchen and calls them 'dustcatchers' so I don't know how long they'll last!

Regards,

Judith

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