Animal parade

Reciting species of animals in alphabetical order, whilst walking up and down the kitchen, proves an impossible task. The physiotherapist smiles.

With friends in the park

A clever teapot decorated with daisies, walnut cake, coffee and chat. Hours well spent.

Hanging baskets

Baubles of cerise, cream and cyclamen brighten an open porch beside a dusty main road.

Study break

He hurries home from the gym then rushes off to play tennis. Boundless energy is evident on the first day of the summer holiday.

Fish pie

The fish, creamy, golden and coral coloured nestles in a herb dotted sauce. When the buttery potato topping is crispy, it is devoured with fresh green beans on the side.

Lucky lights

Pausing at the crossroads the red bus is already visible in the distance. The lights delay it just long enough for me to reach my bus stop safely.

Garden wall

Bricks of a vehicle-damaged wall teeter in an unruly pile, the lasting legacy of a change of tenants.