Monday, June 18, 2012


Tuesday 12th June

Still raining. Went down to local beach first with Siobhan and Toddy who have access to a beach hut  for a look what it might be like on a fine summer day, Toddy gave us 2  Irish footie jerseys , then  we headed up to Fordingbridge to the Branksome china factory. Difficult parking in small village.  Interesting small shop and  factory  in an old cinema. Unfortunately the business which has been making this specific china since 1930’s is having financial difficulties and is likely to close down.This seems to be a fairly common story in England at the moment. Lynds bought one cup so we are hardly likely to keep them afloat. Then on to St Austell in Cornwall to stay for 2 nights  in a fairly mediocre B&B (because the Youth Hostels are full this week with school groups) with terrible access and parking  from busy road, difficult access to room with suitcases and  somewhat odd host who is not well suited to this business. Out for walk around the town and  went to McDonalds for food

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