A Garden re-vamp!

We managed to time our August visit to The Granary with the arrival of a spell of warm sunny weather. Unfortunately it did not last for the whole of our stay and our weekend visitors experienced 2 days of rain.

Despite having been re-treated  last summer the decking and steps to the front door were looking very much in need of work. We decided to make the most of the spell of good weather and began with a search of the internet for the best options. We found a new product, Ronseal Decking Rescue Paint which looked as if it would do the job. We chose charcoal grey as we felt a dark colour would best cover the the poor quality surface below.  After cleaning the surface and applying two coats it seems to have done a great job, just need to see how well it lasts, will report back next year!  We are pleased with our colour choice which goes well with the garden furniture and gives the garden a completely new look.

Pebbles demonstrating the poor surface
 earlier in the summer

The finished decking and bench

As mentioned earlier we had visitors for one weekend, their first visit to Parkham.  The weather was so bad that we were unable to see a great deal but did manage a trip to Appledore and also to Hartland Quay.  We also managed Sunday lunch at The Bell before they left which was enjoyed by us all.

Hil was kept busy preaching on both Sundays at the tiny church in Bucks Cross and then at Clovelly the following week.

We also had a barbecue with close friends and really appreciate having an excellent local butcher.  Honey's provided us with excellent steak and sausages which were very much enjoyed by our friends.

Hil and I enjoyed many sunny walks on the beach with Pebbles -  our favourite local walk is at the estuary end of Northam Burrows.  There is a grassy area as well as large stretches of sand and fantastic views across the Skern which is an area of mud-flats, salt marshes and beach.

Pebbles enjoying the sun!

The Skern

Now back in the Midlands so we shall sadly not be around for the Parkham Summer Fete on Bank Holiday Monday and Hil will miss the opportunity to repeat her success in the baking competition.