A warm and muggy Saturday in Cardigan, thankfully no rain. Assembled outside the Guildhall while a Silver Band drew a crowd. Waiting to parade through town in aid of the Jigso Project. Themed Fancy Dress – musicals ancient and modern – inspired a lot of Mum’s (yes I know… ), and there were some superb outfits. Hats off (and believe me it was a hat doffing day) to the Mum who brought along Mary Poppins, the Tin Man AND Willy Wonka. Phew! She-child elected to be an ‘Indian Dancer’ (thanks Boogie Pete!) and so Spouse went Bollywood for the day.
Click on the image to see more from the day…

Of further note you can hear Monique on the BBC Radio 4′s Open Book show hosted by Mariella Frostrup, the thinking man’s pickled herring.

There’s also Fans of Monique Roffey’s New Book ‘The White Woman on The Green Bicycle on Facebook and you might enjoy The Indie’s One Minute with Monique Roffey

If that’s not enough try her Monique’s Web Pages and Blog.

Notwithstanding nearly 40 years living in Wales (and a brief narrowboat induced flirtation with  Aston Villa) I can’t bring myself to support any other club. It’s a blood thing really; a large New Forest family on my mother’s side, living close enough to Southampton to be regulars at the Dell, it can’t be helped.

Anyway, today I read this story in the (Southern) Daily Echo. As with so much from the back pages it is likely to be complete tosh.

But while the identity of alleged multi-millionaire investor remains off-radar a man (of a certain age) can dream.

Of course I’d prefer it if it were  Rod Stewart AND the Faces.

But I suppose  Gordon Strachan will have to do.

Of course it is the way of things that I find now that specialist nurseries are interesting and cherishable. Penlan Perennials Nursery at Penrhiw Pal, near Newcastle Emlyn, is my favourite in Ceredigion, and well worth a visit.

Although I remain a reluctant gardener I do like to photograph a well made garden. And, after nearly 40 years of work, is my my parents’ Aberporth garden in its late Summer glory.