It's not the usual message from people like me, who really want you to come and stay with us, but trust me, you don't want to be chased...

It's been a long summer. Lots of good stuff, mind. We've had a lovely stream of guests staying for weddings and parties, visiting friends...

September is synonymous with blackberry picking, and I've done plenty of that this month. Foraging for free food out in countryside, it...