Bristol Post Weekly Column
Here is a selection of articles I have written for the Bristol Post over the years.
Tricked into thinking that spring has already arrived
I AM still trying to work out if we are in winter or are we experiencing an extended autumn. The reason I say this is… Read More »Tricked into thinking that spring has already arrived
The Search for the Beef Steak Fungus
As part of the programme of events at Stoke Park, I led a fungus walk. This was a walk with a difference; it was not… Read More »The Search for the Beef Steak Fungus
Why I’m walking to the Bristol Dinosaur’s home
A couple of weeks ago I had a call from Pedro Viegas from the University of Bristol, who is leading the Bristol Dinosaur project with… Read More »Why I’m walking to the Bristol Dinosaur’s home
A Day Out In Stoke Park For A Real Wildlife Adventure
Well, another very exciting week again! Over the summer holidays I have been working for Learning Partnership West at Southmead and Lockleaze adventure playgrounds, and what… Read More »A Day Out In Stoke Park For A Real Wildlife Adventure
Wild Food: Pigeon Breasts in Blackberry Sauce
As part of the events programme here at Stoke Park, I recently led a wild food forage; a subject that there is an increasing interest… Read More »Wild Food: Pigeon Breasts in Blackberry Sauce
The Tropical Past of Blaise Castle Estate
The kids are bored and to go anywhere far away for a day is far too expensive, so my family and I had a debate… Read More »The Tropical Past of Blaise Castle Estate
A Hot Summer’s Day at Snuff Mills
Last week, I teamed up with the local PCSO officers from a local school who often come over to Stoke Park to do activities during… Read More »A Hot Summer’s Day at Snuff Mills
A Change In The Weather
WELL, wasn’t that a thunderstorm to talk about? Probably the most dramatic I have seen in this country for a long time. The… Read More »A Change In The Weather
Crazy weather
Here is an article i wrote last december when the blue bells were growing and summer fruits were very tasty so not right topsy turvy… Read More »Crazy weather
Bristol City Council’s Better Together Project
I OPENED my mail the other day and, to my complete surprise, there was an award certificate. It was an award from Bristol City Council’s… Read More »Bristol City Council’s Better Together Project
Stoke Park’s Famous Water Pipe
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Survival of the Fittest
THE rules are pretty simple in nature. It’s a case of kill, be killed or just try to survive as long as you can. But… Read More »Survival of the Fittest
A “Ray Mears” night
AS part of the Natural History Consortium’s Bristol 99 project we held a gentlemen’s evening. So what could I do to make this exciting I… Read More »A “Ray Mears” night