Early clouds over the Penryn River
There were 28 of these birds on the river as the tide went out. I think they may be Canada Geese
Sunset over Carn Brea
Category Archives: Redruth
Posy, Post Box Topper and Cake
Every year on this day, I take a tiny posy of whatever is flowering in our garden as a little gift to remember our lovely neighbour, Bill-next-door whose birthday is today. This year there was a tiny violet, a primrose, alstroemeria and a sprig of rosemary for remembrance.
Thanks for the photo, Sue
At our sorting office where we we posting a 16th birthday card for Live Wire 2, there was this delightful post box topper.
Just tried a new recipe for tomorrow’s cake for the volunteers – Banana, Chocolate and Almond Loaf. The mixture on the beaters tasted delicious so I hope the cake does too!
Switch on of the Lights
A lantern parade, Christmas carols, another outing for our special Story-coat, crowds of jolly people and then the switch on – a splendid evening for Redruth.
Max, our young Town Crier, wearing the storycoat. Thanks to Sue for the photo.
A Celtic cross to start the parade
A lantern in the shape of an engine house
Fast moving lantern!
An enthusiastic drummer
Entrance to Market Way and the Buttermarket
Christmas tree in the courtyard of the Buttermarket
Choir singing under the Miner statue
Some of the lights down Fore Street
Evening Sun and Sustainable Sewing
Evening sun
Using donated Santa cutouts and letters sewn on – Make A Mends imagination
Saturday Tree, Squirrel and Autumn Colour
The tree I’ve been photographing for the last few weeks has almost lost its leaves.
We had a new squirrel visiting today, really fearless as it came very close to the kitchen and stayed when I went out to take its photo.
I love our Amangowa Cherry tree, full of blossom in the Spring and glorious colour in the Autumn.
Restoration, Our MP and Beaver Moon
We have eaten at the Buttermarket this evening along with many others, including our very approachable local MP, Perran Moon, with whom I had a very interesting chat. The place was buzzing inside and out with everyone enjoying delicious food from one of the six kitchens. It’s a remarkable transformation as the two BBC photos show and we are very pleased to have been among the volunteers who helped clear the space prior to the builders moving in. 
There’s a beautiful full moon tonight with a very pretty halo.
Autumn Leaves and Hydrangea
The trees across the river are turning more autumnal but in our garden the hydrangea has two beautiful blooms.
Sky Kiss, Beach Walk and Bonfire Party
While I was making breakfast this morning the lovely Mr S saw a sky kiss in the almost blue sky and took this photo for me. 
We walked on the beach this afternoon, the beach being almost empty but dozens of surfers in the water. I asked one of them why there were so many here today, were the waves good and he beamed, saying, “The best we’ve had in weeks!”
Bonfire party night at the allotment this evening, soup and bread, a wonderful bonfire and piggybacking on the town display from our advantage point at the top of the allotment plots.
I had a Happy Anniversary message from WordPress. I started my blog 13 years ago!
Swan, Autumn Leaves and Guinea Pigs
After singing this morning there was one swan in the mud where the tidal Penryn river had gone out.
Some of the trees across the river were in lovely autumn colour.
Lots of local people were invited to be guinea pigs as our Buttermarket food hall opened for a trial run. We had a fabulous evening in what will be Cornwall’s only street food kitchens in a properly lovely venue, the renovated and restored Buttermarket in Redruth. The official opening will be next week and we can’t wait to go back. We are so lucky to have this wonderful new venue in Redruth.
Feasters
Glitterball
Sara, Sue and some of my curls – Thanks to Tamsin for the photo
Little Ears menu
Bango Kitchen menu
Cowgirls menu
Earth and Soul menu
From outside. Thanks to Tamsin for the photo
We had fun!
Jan and the architect Clare, both very happy as their project goes live
Thank you to all of you who sent love and condolences in one form or another today, it’s been good to feel the love.
Autumn Tree, Leaves and A Final Flower
The tree I have been showing you each Saturday for the last month has lost more leaves as November gets started.
Here are more Autumn leaves from the lane.
And this is our last Dahlia for this year. 
