Hello everyone

We have now reached October, and here in the northern hemisphere, Autumn is here. The leaves on the trees here in the UK were, in many places, going brown due to the drought. I hope to see some nice autumn colours displayed and take some photos that should appear in future posts.

Here are September’s posts - the oldest first.

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An Interview with Jennifer Jenkins

Listen now (27 min) | I was delighted when Jennifer agreed to join me for this podcast. Growing up in Derbyshire, I have known the story of the villagers of Eyam and the Great Plague (1665-66) for a long time. Today's village is beautiful, and who would know of the terrors those poor people endured unless the history had been recorded…

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5 months ago · 2 likes · Roland Millward

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The Courts Gardens in September

I live near these lovely National Trust gardens. The Courts in the village of Holt is a gem tucked away and hardly noticeable to anyone passing through Holt. However, tucked away behind the houses in this linear village are seven acres of gardens. With lovely lawns, borders, an arboretum, two ponds, a vegetable garden, and an orchard, you will enjoy you…

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5 months ago · 3 likes · Roland Millward

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The Courts Gardens in September

I live near these lovely National Trust gardens. The Courts in the village of Holt is a gem tucked away and hardly noticeable to anyone passing through Holt. However, tucked away behind the houses in this linear village are seven acres of gardens. With lovely lawns, borders, an arboretum, two ponds, a vegetable garden, and an orchard, you will enjoy you…

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5 months ago · 3 likes · Roland Millward

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Mere - a Charming Wiltshire Town

Mere is a quiet, small town in the southwest corner of Wiltshire, close to the Dorset border. It’s an ancient town with roots dating to the iron age and earlier. An iron age hill fort and bowl barrows provide insight into the long time that people have inhabited this area…

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5 months ago · 5 likes · 2 comments · Roland Millward

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Two Intrepid Explorers Face Sea Monsters

The two intrepid explorers stepped into the inflatable dinghy. Who would know what they would encounter without life jackets or emergency supplies? Little did they know about the fearful sea monsters! I didn't get my first overseas holiday until the early 1990s…

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5 months ago · 3 likes · 4 comments · Roland Millward

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Lancashire Hotpot

Britain has many traditional dishes, and here at Roland’s Travels, I will share some of these with you. I hope you enjoy both the cooking and the eating! Look out for articles where I get to visit the places where they originate. A space like this could be sponsored by your business…

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4 months ago · 3 likes · Roland Millward

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Mere Castle

A space like this could be sponsored by your business! Please contact Roland on 07952 843167 (or Whatsapp) Email: rolandstravels@substack.com If you fancy an excellent physical workout, then a climb to the top of Castle Hill, Mere, is just the thing for you! It is a steep walk; however, for wheelchair users, you can make it part…

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4 months ago · 6 likes · 2 comments · Roland Millward

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