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  • my favourite art from the RWA Annual Open Exhibition 2025

    Think this is my third visit to the Royal West of England Academy Annual Open Exhibition and the first I have managed to capture my favourites and cobble them together in a post. I know very little about art, I couldn’t comment on the motivation behind each piece of work. I have no idea how…


  • the ballad of wallis island

    Went to Watershed in Bristol today to watch the ballad of Wallis island.   Excellent film, a bit of British awkwardness, some fabulous comedy, a bit of sadness and some amazing views of west Wales.   Would recommend, some would say it is a bit of a romcom, but don’t let that put you off – this…


  • upfest – bristol street art & graffiti festival

    Went on a sunny trip into central Bristol to have a look at Upfest, the annual street art and graffiti festival. Bristol has many festivals throughout the year, but this one we have always seemed to miss so really nice to go – especially as the sun decided to shine. Bedminster is a really nice…