Have just finished the first story in the series of “Tales from Sandy Bottom”.
The BBC “One Show” has shown the piece on me and the Cuttlefish of Babbacombe Bay
on the 28th September ,if you missed it The BBC has put it on their Nature History
Unit’s website
In this film we hope to bring you all the elements of this historic wreck, from the British design, to the men and women who worked in the yards of America and the men who sailed these ships during the war years. The wreck also had a major effect on the marine life in Whitsand Bay, and the people living in this beautiful bay at the time. DVD run time 33 mins aspect ratio 16:9 more information
In the small bay of Babbacombe in Devon, there is an animal that comes into the bay in the early summer months to breed. We are talking about the common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis).These beautiful animals have probably been coming into bays like Babbacombe for thousands of years. In just six meters of water you can see the large males going through their fantastic courtship displays to woo the females. This a short insight into the natural history of these fascinating animals. DVD run time 15 mins 3:4 aspect ratiomore information
A look into the history of the Mummers Play performed in Winterbourn Down South Glos. on Boxing Day, from the revival of the play in 1979 to the present day. Also looking back to the 1890's through the memories of Mrs Penton talking of her father, who as a boy, followed the players around the village. The origins of Mummers Plays and their characters. What is this death and resurrection all about, who is Father Christmas and who is the Green man? A 55 mins DVD in 4:3 aspect ratio more information
In 2007 Winterbourn Down Border Morris celebrated its 21 st year, in the DVD we look back at last 21 years, and the members through the years. more information