My header picture was taken at Babbacombe, earlier today.
On a clear day you can see right across Lyme Bay... to Portland Bill.
It was slightly hazy as we gazed across the sea ..but we could just make out Portland.
I have to say that I've been all over the place today and I left my scissors behind, so as not to upset anyone!! ;-) LOL!
My day began here...not everyone's cup of tea, I know!
Torquay United Football Club.
I know that I am a bit strange, loving the beautiful game ..but Nich did tell me the other day that it was 'cool' having a mum who does..!
And I would not normally go on about my love of the game ...but... many teams and supporters would give their right arm to go to Wembley, wouldn't they?!
And I'm going! On Sunday!
But I'm not excited..not me!!;-)
I've not yet been to the new Wembley stadium...(it broke my heart when they knocked down the old one but I'll give the new one a try!)
But hey you can get art out of footy!
Schoolchildren, from St Marychurch, Torquay, made this wonderful mosaic on a wall, outside the ground ...
We had parked at a place called 'St Marychurch' and as we wandered across the park to the football ground we admired an avenue of Horse Chestnut trees, which stood proud and tall ...my photo does not do this justice...t'was such splendour!
And this beautiful Laburnum caught my eye...hasn't the tree blossom been so gorgeous, this year?!
Returning to St Marychurch, for coffee and a stroll, was a real treat.
Packed into this pretty little Victorian style precinct, are a wide choice of independently owned, small shops. Dare I say it..it is heaps better than Torquay town centre!
I wish I lived just a little bit nearer to shop here daily!
It has everything one needs ...and charity shops (note the plural)
I always like to try to spot querky features..studying History as my main subject at college,I was always taught to look up...so I do...!
On the other hand, I often don't look where I am going, because I am usually so busy admiring 'high up things'... and thus I trip over a lot..!
Whereas Mr S always, without fail, finds money on the ground.
He didn't study history, obviously.
Wrapped around a lamp post in the precinct were these fish..they obviously didn't look where they were going either! LOL!
It was time to head inland...from coast to countryside.
I had no idea how one would link St Marychurch to Ashburton...
so let's try ..fish!
Here's the fish deli (above), featured in a recent Country Living .
Here's 'The Snug ' where I purchased that lovely little mini garden bench, last spring. I adore this shop!
And here's 'Odds and Suds' where we were hoping to find something special for our bathroom.
I adore this shop too!
http://www.oddsandsuds.com/home.phpThe owner is so friendly and helpful!
A trip to Ashburton is a must if you are in the area.
Next door... is Sara's Lavender box..and guess what?
Yes, I adore this one... but I forgot to take a photo as I was making a purchase!
But here's their website to enjoy and make appropriate noises as you do so!
And finally, we always have a quick browse here...as we normally find a parking space right outside!
Phew!
After all that ' gallivanting ' I need a rest...!
Hope your Saturday was a good one! ;-)