Mort Smith stands beside the bow of Terra Nova

Idyllic gem’s hidden away

There are many idyllic places from which to enjoy the beauties of the Thames but one of the best kept secrets around seems to be Truss’s Island – a tiny ait on the Surrey bank of the river quite close to Staines Bridge.

Dunkirk spirit of heroic Little Ships

Tribute to boats that rescued trapped soldiers from under Hitler’s nose

Day RNLI heroes rescued us at sea

The special reason I have for supporting the fourth emergency service