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Singing by the Sea

We met at the Blue Bar in Porthtowan for our weekly rehearsal as our regular room was unavailable this week too. The view from our room is just so lovely.

We learned a really lovely new four part song today, “You and the Sea” by Katy Rose Bennett. There’s a short extract at the end and here are the lyrics, a beautiful poem:

I don’t know where I’m going
but I know just what I need –
A soft wind
the shelter of the forest, bird song,
you and the sea

It seems that I can’t upload the song but I have found it on YouTube!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on July 14, 2025 in Cornwall, environment, music, nature, Porthtowan, Postaday2025, Sea, singing, Uncategorized

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The colours of the sea were just glorious when we went to the Blue Bar for brunch this morning. Walking on the beach afterwards we were in awe of a couple of swimmers enjoying the cold water and of the extremely well behaved dog who sat and watched for ages. It turned out that these two were friends from Roots and we had big wet hugs and lots of laughs together.

Loaded banana bread with vanilla mascarpone and fruit compote with crispy bacon – absolutely delicious!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on May 9, 2025 in Cornwall, Eating out, environment, friendship, Happiness, nature, Porthtowan, Postaday2025, Sea, Uncategorized

Tags: Blue Bar Porthtowan

Daisies, Buttercup and Blue Skies

07 Apr

Daisies

Buttercup

Blue sky and new leaves

After our regular rehearsal this afternoon we went down to the Blue Bar to entertain the punters with a ‘Shout’, a public singalong which was brilliant. This was the view from the terrace where we were singing.

The moon in the blue sky above us as we sang

Singing by the Sea

10 Mar

The Ingleheart Singers met in the conference room at the Blue Bar again this week so we were singing with a view of the sea. We are so lucky! We sang March of the Women this afternoon to mark International Women’s day, to remember those who won the vote for women.

The altos

Porthtowan beach after singing

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on March 10, 2025 in Cornwall, environment, Porthtowan, Postaday2025

Sea, Jigsaw and Cake

24 Feb

Our singing rehearsal was in Porthtowan today with a view of the crashing waves – wonderful.

We’ve finished our Shakespeare’s London jigsaw. It’s been good fun on the wet and windy days.

We have a beautiful Almanac which has a recipe each month. Today I made the one for February, Oat and Blueberry Crumble Cake and it is delicious.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on February 24, 2025 in baking, Cornwall, Porthtowan, Postaday2025, Uncategorized

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Primroses, Stones and A Mushroom

22 Feb

Primroses at the bottom of a wall

We met a singing friend in town today and were talking about the interesting stones that can be found at the beach, especially at Porthtowan. I was reminded of a photo I had seen sometime ago and determined to look it up and here it is – An Alphabet of Stones. I suspect a few may have been chalked but love the idea. We have found a few – an A, an X, an H and an O and are always on the lookout for more.

Thanks to the anonymous person who collected these.

Chopping veg for a stir-fry, I felt this rather beautiful mushroom needed a photo before it was sliced up.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on February 22, 2025 in art, Cornwall, environment, nature, photography, Porthtowan, Postaday2025, Uncategorized

Happiness Calendar and Waves

02 Feb

At Porthtowan beach yesterday with our eldest daughter visiting for Mr S’s birthday

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on February 2, 2025 in Cornwall, environment, friendship, nature, Porthtowan, Postaday2025, Uncategorized

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Celebration, Sea and Stones

17 Jan

We have been back in Cornwall for 17 years and today celebrated a few days late by having lunch at The Blue Bar in Porthtowan, just about our favourite place!

View from the cafe

Reflection of the clouds in one of the tidal pools

I love watching the waves and listening to them crashing onto the beach.

There were some beautiful stones as we walked down to the edge of the water.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 17, 2025 in Celebration, Cornwall, environment, Happiness, nature, photography, Porthtowan, Postaday2025, Sea

Tags: sound of the sea, The Blue Bar

Wild Seas, Baubles and Christmas Trees

22 Dec

Our lovely Daughter No 1 has been with us today and we went down to the Blue Bar for lunch. Sadly, there was a power cut just after we arrived so after a wild blow for a few moments of watching the waves and the sea foam we came home.

Our neighbours have some crazy bell baubles in their tree that are keeping us amused as they are buffeted by the winds.

Last night at the Pavilions there was the annual Christmas tree display , all decorated by local schools and other groups.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on December 22, 2024 in Christmas, Christmas decorations, community, Cornwall, environment, nature, Porthtowan, Postaday 2024, Uncategorized

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Baubles, Primroses and A Gig

16 Dec

We’ve put lots of shiny baubles on our growing Christmas tree in the garden and love the effect. I popped one of my glass angels at the top.

Primroses are my favourite flowers and finding them in the garden this morning was a delight. This photo is for Nancy.

Hope you will be very happy in your new home. 🙂

After choir this afternoon, we went to a local pub for our annual carol sing. It was brilliant, the crowds loved it especially our rendition of Fairytale of New York. We collect for our charities at all our gigs.