BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN I was down in Cornwall for the Coronation bank holiday. I was getting to grips with court papers. Let’s not go there – some of you may know why. I spent the following Tuesday – and half of Wednesday – getting cross-examined. The peace of a holiday home perched on top of a cliff above a beach turned out to be a … Continue reading Cordelia
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You and Your families are well. As we look around us on this sunny weekend, we see Nature’s glory emerging. I trust that You get a chance to get out and about this weekend and get to enjoy the flowers in the parks and meadows. What does the Bible say about nature and the environment? Acts … Continue reading A Prayer for Nature
BY JOE NUTT I have just walked half a mile along a quiet pavement in my local market town. The gusts of wind were strong enough to mean I actually had to make a small physical effort to resist each one as it hit, while sporadic, unpredictable rain drops struck my face hard enough to sting. It was trying hard, but failing to rain. I … Continue reading Earthlings
BY BERT BURNETT How much wildlife have we lost through conservation charities like RSPB due to their management choices? RSPB have managed Abernethy estate for capercaillie for over 25 years and have succeeded in reducing the capercaillie population by 75% minimum. They also inherited with the purchase a healthy population of mountain hare and upland waders etc., the hares have all but gone and the … Continue reading RSPB Might As Well Be Run By Foxes
