Redruth market was very busy today and I discovered a new stall full of deliciousness, hand-made Turkish Delight and chocolates. I treated myself to two pieces of Turkish delight and got two coffee chocolates for my lovely Mr S.
From Red Robin Pantry
Our old library was falling into disrepair some years ago but along came two young men with a vision and now it is a thriving hub of creativity having been restored in the most sympathetic and beautiful way. Sadly we missed the Grand Opening of The Ladder yesterday but we have been involved in volunteering there in a small way over the last few years and have seen some of the transformation.
Here is another of the creative road signs, one of which I showed you a week or two ago.
Looking up at one of Redruth’s other lovely (if somewhat neglected) buildings while shopping today, I noticed the engravings on the glass – in one window Dresses and in the other, Mantles.
Technically these are not ponies but I liked the alliteration. It’s only height that determines pony or horse so maybe the smaller one that you can hardly see here does qualify. These two are in the field at the bottom of our garden and always come close when I call ‘Hello!’
We visited friends for an afternoon of chat and laughter and took a small garden posy with us. 
We drove by a splendid plaque that is on the wall by the station and stopped long enough at the lights for me to get a photo. I love the red section with the words, ‘Love, Kindness, Community, Friendship, Respect ‘ to sum up our town. I’m sorry I don’t know the artist. .
A friend of our son’s. Deasy Bamford, shared a poem she wrote yesterday and she has given me permission to share it with you. It touched me deeply.
by Deasy Bamford
We have volunteered a few times at The Ladder in town, painting the inside, helping with the planting of the garden at the back and today the volunteer force were called in again. There has been scaffolding up for a long, long time as the roof has been being repaired and weeds have had a field day! A whole bunch of people turned up and tidied everything up. I did one small patch and here are the before and after photos.
We picked the last raspberries from our allotment this afternoon.
Collecting our bread order from our local bakery, I noticed that they are ready for Redruth’s International Mining and Pasty Festival this weekend, daffodils wrapped in the Cornish flag..
As we left the car park, I noticed a bit of architectural detail I haven’t noticed before. It looks like two little houses up on the edge of the building. 
The Irish poet Derek Mahon, once described as ‘a source of optimism and replenishment’, wrote this poem which I like very much. I tell myself, “Everything is going to be alright.”
I went into town for the first time in seven weeks this afternoon and loved the colour in the lamp-post baskets. I was there for the 4pm Redruth Resists Silent Vigil for Palestine and was heartened by how many drivers honked their horns and waved.
We have eaten our first crop of sweet corn this evening and it was absolutely delicious with a little salt and lots of butter.
There are still blooms on our Passion Flower and today I noticed we have a fruit! I don’t suppose it will ripen now the nights are drawing in but it’s pleasing anyway.
Another lovely family day with Daughter no 3 joining us, and the family already with us, for the day. Lunch in the garden, a trip to the circus, my second to see the brilliant No Fit State Circus, and a breathtaking time was had by all nine of us. Dinner was cooked for us by our son-in-law and then I went off to sing shanties with my choirs joined by LiveWire3 who has sung with the Suitcase Singers on each holiday here since she was five years old. It’s always a special joy to have T in the choir with me. The rest of the family came along to join the audience. 
I’ve said it already but if you are local, don’t miss this treat on our doorstep. The circus is here until the end of the month and locals can get tickets for only £10! I wrote about my first visit here.
I’m just home from a night at the circus seeing the show “Sabotage’ and what a spectacular night! It was fabulous – like being at Cirque du Soleil but in a big top in Redruth. Audacious and exciting, touching and awe inspiring with a brilliant live band and the audience loved it. At times it was so exciting, I almost forgot to breathe!
If you live in Cornwall there’s a special discount and if you live in Redruth, an even bigger discount so get yourselves along you locals for an absolute treat of an evening. There will be more photos to follow as I’m being given some official ones but here’s the Big Top to entice you in. Here’s a link to their website..
Beautiful flags outside
The stage
Looking left
Looking right
Just before the show began the performers were wandering about welcoming us all in
Last week our eldest Daughter came to look after us which was really lovely and this morning Daughter no 2 came in on the sleeper train and will be helping out this week.
Pulling into Redruth station
Aubergine Parmigiana
After days and days of sunshine, today was properly damp which was brilliant for the garden but sad for Market Day and the Pride Party in the Park. We did our usual Saturday foray into town for fruit, veg, coffee in our favourite coffee shop and a laugh with Make A Mends.
Pride bunting in the wind and rain. On a sunny day this courtyard is buzzing.
My badge
I donated a pretty top that I no longer wear to Make A Mends and they, in their inimitable fashion, have made it even prettier.
We met a lovely couple in HomeGround coffee shop, Heidi and Pete, who were at the start of their Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. Should they read this, we wish them all the best on this adventure.
The lovely couple we met today at the start of their amazing cycle ride.
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