Cornish Connections

I have just returned from holiday in Cornwall staying near to Padstow. We came across the church of St. Enodoc on one of our walks along the coast path and saw the grave of Sir John Betjeman (left) beautifully and intricately carved. This lovely little church was once buried in sand but now it has many visitors to see the famous gravestone of the once Poet Laureate. His mother is also buried here and there is a tablet in memory of his father on the church wall. Apparently on the day his coffin was brought here, it was carried through driving rain on a typically Cornish day. It was gratifying to think of his connection with Wantage and to know when I next visit the Betjeman Park in the town that I have also seen his place of rest by the sea. I am also looking forward to attending many more events organised by the Betjeman Festival.

It is a beautiful spot here where you can walk for miles watching the surf, cliffs and the seabirds. The area hit the news this week because it is near where David Cameron was holidaying with his family when his wife, Samantha was rushed off to give birth to their new baby girl at nearby Truro hospital.