Kate Palmer-Marshallsay

What beautiful weather we’ve had this September! At last, the grass is looking green again, and, as I mentioned last month, we’ve certainly enjoyed a wonderful summer of sunshine and warmth (sometimes even a little too hot!). Last month, I finally took a much-needed break and headed to Cornwall. As a Dorset girl, I never really ventured into Devon or Cornwall, as it always felt a little disloyal to our gorgeous county. However, I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Cornwall over the years...

Welcome to September 2026! How was your August? Well, we can definitely say we had sun this summer! Fred, the tortoise, loved it, whereas Baz and Sprout, the cats, did feel a little too warm on certain days — as did I. It was lovely to wake up, have a cup of tea in the garden, and see beautiful blue skies above me, listening to the birds and the gentle hum of nature as they started their day. It’s been one of those summers where there was no need to venture abroad. It’s been glorious here,...

Welcome to August 2026. How was your July? I do hope it was kind, and you’ve been able to get away for a break or will be soon. I’ve just been collating my photos to put in this month's newsletter, and it’s not surprising I’m feeling a bit tired! What a busy month July was for me. Highs, lows and everything else in between. The month started with Hannah, her mum and me going to Hyde Park to see Nile Rogers and Chic, the Scissor Sisters, and then my all-time favourite band, Duran Duran. I...