Summer 2009 is set to be a scorcher so say the boys at the Met Office and BBC weather men who we all know are rarely wrong.  Weather forescasts for sun are often accompained by advice urging sun protection - here we take a closer look at what you can do to stay safe in the sun.

I was a  little purturbed to read this article about the myths associated with sunbathing however being a strong supporter and occasional user of the NHS I favour the opinions about binge sunbathing from medical experts.

Sun safety

Cases of skin cancer have doubled in the UK over the past two decades, and each year thousands of new cases are reported. We’ve all been told a thousand times to avoid too much sun exposure, wear a hat, use sunscreen, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses - but the fact is many of us still feel better with a tan, and nothing will stop us from spending time soaking up the sun.

One positive health benefit we get from sunlight is that it enables us to produce vitamin D. But unfortunately the same UVB ultraviolet rays that stimulate vitamin D production also cause skin cancer and premature ageing. And while a healthy-looking tan may be attractive, the ‘wrinkled prune effect’ you could have in a decade’s time will be less than alluring…

All sun worshippers can enjoy catching a few rays – but there are a few simple precautions you must take in order to do it safely.

Sun Protection

Cover up

The more you cover up, the longer you can stay out in the sun and the less likely you are to get burnt. But if you’re going somewhere very hot, or if you burn easily, there are also special sun protective clothing ranges . A cheap sarong bought from a beach hawker may offer you a bit of sun protection, but you could still get burnt wearing one. An SPF 50 sarong from a specialist supplier such as Sunsibility, however, will offer much more reliable protection — as will their range of other beachwear and clothing such as t-shirts and hats.

Don’t fry

At the beginning of your holiday, don’t sit out in the sun all day long - let your skin get used to it gradually, with a little more exposure each day. Even once your skin is more used to the sun, avoid exposure between 11:00 and 15:00 when the rays are at their strongest.

Slap on the suncream

The rules for sun cream are straightforward: always apply it, and do so half an hour before you go in the sun; opt for a high protection of SPF15 suntan lotion or above (particularly at the start of your holiday - but preferably throughout); re-apply it regularly; and never apply it too thinly. An eggcup-full is recommended for all over the body, every 2-3 hours. If you need insect repellent, apply it on top or the sun cream may not absorb into your skin properly.

Riemann P20 Sunfilter

A convenient alternative to sun cream, particularly for the sporty or forgetful, is Riemann’s P20 Sunfilter. It only has to be applied once a day, and is still 90 percent effective after swimming.  Check out  Riemann P20 sunfilter for once a day sun protection

Stay hydrated

Drink plenty of (non-alcoholic!) drinks while sitting in the sun to prevent dehydration. Dehydration combined with sun exposure can lead to heat exhaustion or even sunstroke, which is potentially fatal.

Check on the children in the sun

Most kids rack up some 50-80 percent of their lifetime’s sun exposure before they reach the age of 18, so it’s important to look after their skin early on. Children are more susceptible to the harmful effects of the sun because their skin is thinner the younger they are. Many parents choose a cream with a higher sun factor, swimsuits that offer more coverage, or take a parasol to the beach to provide shade.

Global Warming

As climate change continues to have an effect on global weather it is predicted that in Europe we will see higher temperatures and more intense sunshine. Ironically many still consider this to be a benefit of climate change however aid agencies and disaster relief organisations are highlighting the devastating effects that global warming is having on the weather elsewhere around the world and causing catastrophic misery and poverty for communities who are least responsible for the carbon emissions that are a primary cause of the warming effects of global climate change.

Enjoy your holiday in the sun without worrying about the consequences of the sun but do think about those less fortunate and for whom climate change means drough, famine and desperation.

Remember “life’s a beach, and then you fry” is best applied to a t-shirt.

Spurred on by the roaring success of the Pasty Muncher’s guide to getting into her knickers here’s another in my series of posts that explore topics which I know little about.

Generations of chaps have been frustrated by bras - fumbling and tugging at impossibly small fasteners and  alarmingly tight elasticated straps to get the blasted thing open.  There are now even how to videos about how to remove bras.

As a dedicated fan of women’s undies the bra is my least favourite item of lingerie but they serve an important function and here’s details of types of bras available.

When shopping for lingerie, most women know how important it is to choose a bra that fits well, but choosing the right style of bra is also essential. The style of bra that you choose can make a real difference to the way that you look, so you need to choose one that suits your figure. However, some styles work better with certain types of clothes than with others, so if you’re thinking of updating your lingerie collection, it’s worth buying bras in several different styles so that, when you are getting dressed, you can select one that makes the most of your outfit.

Lingerie retailers now offer a wide range of styles, so we’ve put together a guide to ten popular bra styles in order to help you to make your choice.

Types of Bras

Balcony

The balcony bra has a half-cup and flatters most figures, providing uplift and helping to create a better shape. It also looks great under many different types of clothes, so is a great addition to any woman’s lingerie collection. The balcony bra is particularly suitable for wear under low-cut, round-necked tops.

Plunge

The plunge bra has a lower front than the balcony bra, and the cups are angled, so wearing a plunge bra will help you to accentuate your cleavage. Plunge bras look great when worn under low-cut tops, particularly those with plunging V-necks.

Push-up

The push-up bra is designed to provide you with maximum uplift and help to accentuate your cleavage. It’s suitable for wear under many different types of clothing.

¾ Cup Bra

The ¾ cup bra provides great support, thanks to underwiring, whilst allowing you to reveal a little more than the full-cup bra. It’s perfect for wearing under a low-cut top or evening dress.

Moulded Bra

The cups of a moulded bra have no seams, due to the fact that they are made from single pieces of material, so they are great for wearing under clothing that’s either close-fitting or made from thin material. This type of bra would be a great addition to any woman’s lingerie collection.

Multiway

The multiway is one of the most versatile types of bra that you can buy, and is a must-have lingerie item. The straps can be adjusted so that it can be worn under halterneck tops, strapless tops, crossover back tops or off-the-shoulder tops, and it will still provide the support that you need, due to its underwiring.

T-shirt Bra

The t-shirt bra is the perfect lingerie purchase for summer. The cups are moulded and seamless, so you can wear t-shirts or other items of clothing made from thin material.

Non-wired

If you find underwired bras uncomfortable, you can buy non-wired bras. This type of bra will still provide you with support, due to the way in which it is designed.

Padded

A padded bra will help to enhance your shape, providing you with a great silhouette whilst being extremely comfortable to wear. This type of bra can be worn under many different types of tops and dresses, and wearing one will help you to feel confident about your figure.

Sports Bra

A staple item in any lingerie collection, the sports bra provides support without the use of wires and is made from stretchy material, so that it’s comfortable whilst you are exercising.

Does the happy couple need another toaster? - Give ‘em a goat

Many couples planning their wedding already have all the possessions they need for their future together, especially if they’re already sharing a well-furnished home. They don’t want their friends and family wasting money on unwanted gifts. Yet often guests insist on buying something to mark the special occasion - so more and more couples are now taking an ethical decision to ask guests to buy charity gifts instead of buying items they really don’t need.

Charity wedding lists won’t suit every couple, particularly those who still need a bit of help setting up home with the usual toaster, pots, pans, dinner sets and bed linen. But considering our relative wealth, and the vast amounts of money many couples are willing - and able - to spend on the wedding day itself, it seems like many couples could afford to sacrifice their wedding gifts for a better cause and ask for charity gifts to be sent to those who most need them

Several organisations provide couples with such a service, some even target specific gifts to those in most need.

Charity Gifts Ideas - Goats

Oxfam Unwrapped have developed a dedicated wedding gift list for people to choose charity gifts that will go directly to people who need them most.  The best selling charity gift at the moment is a goat! This surprises many but when you consider how useful a goat - or a pair of goats can be to poor communities - providing nourishing milk and fertilizer for crops and if allowed to breed new generations to continue the goat’s good work.

You can see more unusual wedding gift ideas on the Wedding Gifts Wish List pages. Gifts that help poor people who are suffering around the world include fresh water, seeds, clothing and shelter.

Other Wedding Gifts Lists

When couples sign up at Wedding List Giving, first they decide which charity or charities they would like to support from a long list of local and national organisations, from the Alzheimer’s Society and Action against Hunger, to the World Wildlife Fund and War Child.

Couples can support organisations and communities whose cause they feel strongly about or to which they have a personal connection. Their wedding guests can then donate as much or as little as they can afford via the website - and for every pound that’s donated, at least 100 per cent of donations reach the chosen charities. If guests also ‘Gift Aid’ their donations, the charities actually receive £1.16 for every pound donated.

Giveit provides a similar service, with donations ‘wrapped up’ like gifts on the website so that guests can see what a particular donation could fund for each charity - meaning they get to see how far their money could stretch. After the wedding, couples are sent a certificate confirming the total donations to each of their chosen charities.

If there are still a few things you need for your home, you could combine charity gifts with a traditional gift list. Department store John Lewis recently launched a combined service where couples can ask friends and family for a donation to charity as well as list some traditional household gifts they still need.

Alternatively, if you would still like guests to give you gifts, but gifts with a conscience, you could set up an ethical wedding list. Fair Trade wedding gift lists are available from companies such as Ganesha which imports gorgeous home furnishings and accessories from India, sourced from co-operatives. Or you could opt for an eco-friendly gift list such as Our Green Wedding List which has a wide range of ethical and eco-friendly products.

By asking friends and family to choose from an ethical or eco-friendly wedding charity gift list you open their eyes to the responsible shopping alternatives that exist, and that may just convert a few more people into new ways of thinking - and shopping - along the way.

so good I said it twice by Pretty Polly

Every now and then regular readers will know that when it comes to double entendres we like to slip one in every now and then.

Recently the urge to splash out on some new bedroom furniture came over us and following the relentless but eventual successful search for beds we now look to check out additional bedroom essentials - a chest of drawers.

Once commited to the hunt for a good set of drawers you’ll soon  discover a world of bedroom furniture, including beds, drawers, wardrobes, chests and bedroom sets that will thrill and exite you

Chest of Drawers

After a bed a chest of drawers is one of the most practical pieces of furniture that you can buy and a wonderful turn of phrase for fans of double entendres.

You can use a chest of drawers for storing clothes, jewellery and many other items, so that your bedroom looks clutter-free, and you can also place items such as ornaments, a mirror or a television on the top.

Rememeber drawers are a fantastic double entendre opportunity - the word “drawers” is often used to refer to knickers and other lingerie items. Telling people you’ve been rummaging around in your drawers will bring a wry smile to most sauce spotters. Further exploration of the association of undies and your drawers will gain much attention and if followed by a classic double entendre joke (I asked the barman for a double entendre) will have your audience in fits of laughter (so he gace me one)

Choosing a Chest of Drawers – Chest Size

The first thing to think about is the size of chest of drawers that you want. You will need to work out where you want to place it and measure up.

It’s important to take some time to think about where you want to put your new drawers. If it’s wood, for example, you should place it out of direct sunlight in order to stop it from fading, and you should also make sure that it isn’t next to a direct heat source, such as a radiator.

Make sure that you leave enough space around your chest of drawers for you to be able to move around your bedroom without having to squeeze by it and, if you are intending to place it near to any beds or your bedroom door, make sure that there will be enough space for you to open and close the door properly.

One of the most important things to do when measuring up for a new chest of drawers is to ensure that you leave enough space for the drawers to be opened fully.

Style and Quality

When choosing a new chest of drawers, make sure that you buy one that is practical. Think about how many drawers you want and how deep or wide they need to be. It’s easy to underestimate how much room you are likely to need, and it’s better to have some free space in your drawers than to find that you can’t fit everything in.

If you want to store underwear and lingerie or other items of clothing in your chest of drawers, you will probably find that you are using it every day, so choose something sturdy, so that it will stand the test of time.

Make sure that you choose a high-quality chest of drawers. The drawers should open smoothly and be constructed using dovetail joints. The drawer handles should be fixed securely in order to be able to stand up to regular heaving and hoing.

You should also make sure that your new chest of drawers will fit in with the style of your bedroom and either match or contrast effectively with your bed and bedding as well as the rest of the furniture in the room. If you are considering replacing the rest of the furniture in your bedroom, you may want to consider buying a bedroom set. Bedroom sets usually consist of several pieces of matching furniture combining beds a chest of drawers and a wardrobe, or a chest of drawers and a bedside table.

We’ve enjoyed picking out a few easy double entendres in this otherwise dull but informative article about choosing furniture. Remember drawers can go down as well as up.

Double Entendre Fest - The Two Ronnies - Wordsmith Masters

As a special treat here’s a superb example of the Two Ronnies at their double-entendre-tastic.

Encouraged by the great feed back from our feature about the meaning of flowers we have transcribed the following video - how to look after fresh flowers and hope that it will help you to keep any flowers you buy or are given in tip top condition and help your flowers to last longer.

Flowers are one of the best decorating materials but they also happen to be one of the hardest to take care of especially if you have no common sense like me so today I’m here to learn how to take care of your fresh cut flowers and keep them looking as good for as long as possible.

When I bring home fresh flowers or have flowers online delivered they always seem to die - I’m sure I’m doing something wrong but I don’t know what it is. What do you need to do to care for fresh flowers? Watch this video and learn how to look after fresh flowers.

When you get them home you should have a vase ready with some luke warm water luke warm helps absorb into the stems faster - not too hot or too cold.

Make fresh flowers last longer

Food - flowers come with floral preservative - go ahead and mix that into the water

Does Sprite work? Yes Sprite will work if you don’t have floral preservative

I’ve also heard using copper coins, bleach - crazy things - do they work?

Bleach will work - just a tiny frop though.

Floral food is the best way to go but bleach is an option if not and sprite if all else not possible.

When water and preservative mixed take sharp knife and make a fresh cut of each stem - cut the flower stem at a slant.

Do you have to make the cut under running water?

Years ago you used to do it that way but its been proven that its unnecessary - cutting flowers underwater prevented air bubbles going into the stem so the absorption of water by the flower is uninterrupted but by having the vase of water ready you can make the cut and immediately put the flower into the water.

Location - where should I keep my fresh flowers?

After you cut and placed the flowers in a vase and arranged them is there anywhere you should put them? Like a drip I put flowers in the sun because plants need sun yes?.

Putting flowers in the sun is not recommended (rolls eyes) - it is the wrong place to put fresh cut flowers.

A little bit of light would be good but direct sunlight would heat up the flower arrangement and kill it faster – may be place flowers on a table away from a window

Not by a tv where its going to get a lot of heat or on top of a refrigerator or an air conditioning which will freeze it - average no extremes

So once in the right place what else should you do - just leave it?

Change water periodically - infact every day and add fresh preservative - that way the fresh water won’t have any bacteria which shortens the life of the flowers.  As well as fresh water every day it is good to cut the stems every day too.

Make the fresh cut just a little way up and quickly return the stem to the water

Don’t mix daffodils with other flowers - they have a sap that affects othe flowers badly.

Other things to keep flowers fresh and last longer

Foliage -leave on as many leaves as possible but strip off foliage that will be in the water where it will begin to decay

Follow these tips and you will have a beautiful bouquet of flowers that will last a long time and look great.

A terrible threat looms this summer - 2009 may become known as “the year of the great European car hire shortage”.

An unexpected side effect of the economic down turn this year has resulted in early reports of a car hire shortage throughout Europe. Places most likely to suffer most from the shortage of hire cars will be popular holiday destinations in Europe especially Spain where car hire companies have cut fleet sizes to reduce operating costs.

Popular locations and airport car hire companies all expect demand to exceed supply but are resisting the temptation to buy in more cars for rental during the busy summer months because they fear that a falling second hand car market wont allow them to sell on the used hire cars in the volumes they are used to.

Car Hire Shortage.

Whilst many of the leading car rental companies have no solution other than to turn away customers who haven checked car hire availability there are some businesses who should do well from the shortage of hire cars - car rental brokers.

Car hire brokers don’t actually have any vehicles - instead they specialise in finding cars for their customers from other third party rental companies. Brokers have excellent relationships with many small independant car hire companies throughout Europe and are confident that they will be able to secure cars even at short notice.

Car shortages in Spain

By far the most popular European destination for UK holiday makers is Spain and the fact that people return year after year makes the market for car hire in Spain one of the biggest in Europe.  Although the public transport system in Spain is adequate - see previous post about Malaga Bus Station the attraction of hiring a car to give you the freedom to explore is high.

If you are planning to visit Spain and don’t want to be disappointed by either lack of choice or indeed lack of availability due to the hire car shortage then consider checking various websites to secure an advance booking.

Car Hire Price Increase?

In fact there have been suggestions that if the demand for hire cars cannot be met rental firms will hike the prices so it may be worth considering booking now even if you haven’t got the full trip details worked out.  When we last looked the prices offered on the main websites were still cheap - Spain has enjoyed cheap motoring for many years - but with the current exchange rate abd the threat of price increases it may be worth buying now  - if the hire car shortage takes hold  it is unlikey that any better deals will come along.

by millytant
Even though Japan, the US and Europe release more than 40 percent of global emissions, the effects of climate change have a far bigger impact on communities in developing countries which don’t have the resources to protect themselves – and who are contributing least to the problem.

Carbon Footprint

As we are made increasingly aware of our carbon footprint and the destructive impact travel can have on the environment, it makes it increasingly difficult to enjoy guilt-free holidays.

The future for developing countries

People living in poverty face a future with more frequent and unpredictable floods, droughts, hunger and disease. If we don’t take action now, by 2080 sea levels will rise 50cm, according to Oxfam. This will leave twice as many people exposed to serious flooding, mostly in South and South-east Asia. Global warming creating water shortages will leave three billion people in the Middle East and India desperate for water. And droughts and floods will cause severe food shortages, help spread infectious diseases, devastate communities, and take away their livelihoods.

What we can do to help slow global warming

Reducing car use and home energy use home helps to reduce our carbon footprint and the onset of global warming, but it’s probably only a tiny minority who are willing to convert to being committed ‘non-flyers’. For the rest of us the prospect of kicking the flying habit entirely is a step too far. The alternative is to at least donate money to offset your carbon emissions - or to support organisations that deal with the fallout from climate change and global warming.

Wipe Your Carbon Footprints

Offsetting carbon emissions

When you book your flights or a holiday, some travel companies and airlines now offer you the chance to balance your carbon use by donating to organisations that plant trees or build renewable energy facilities. You can also calculate and buy offsets independently through websites such as www.carbonfund.org To offset a flight from London  to Barcelona, for example, would cost you less than £2.

Supporting disaster reduction work and adaptation strategies

Alternatively, you could support organisations that undertake disaster risk reduction work or climate adaptation projects in developing countries.  A regular charity donation will help sustain the continued work of aid agencies and disaster releif teams.

The Mercy Corps’ ‘Cool Carbon’ Initiative, for example, provides an online tool to help you tot up how much you should contribute based on your travel plans, and you can then invest in your chosen projects. These help communities develop adaptation strategies to cope with the effects of climate change, and also provide workable energy options that reduce carbon emissions. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, Mercy Corps has introduced fuel efficient stoves, while in Colombia it has helped to install Biogas latrines.

Other organisations are doing equally important work. In Sri Lanka rising sea levels are encroaching on coastal rice fields; Practical Action has helped farmers trial new saline-tolerant varieties of rice. In Vietnam, Oxfam has helped communities plant dense mangroves along the coast to prevent erosion.

Is this enough?

We know these organisations alone can’t solve the problem of climate change. Long-term solutions depend partly on G8 country leaders being held accountable for limiting their greenhouse gas emissions - and for providing funds for adaptation. But in the meantime, individual charity donations to these organisations do support important projects working to help the most vulnerable communities face the immediate effects of climate change.

Sometimes a piece of work comes along that begs the phrase - “always a pleasure, never a chore” and that was the case when recently I took and voice message that siad “pasty we read your Kylie’s Pants article - and asked “can you knock up a few lines about lingerie and call it No Knickers?”



It turned out however that I misheard and the task was to share a few thoughts about Knickers and complile a feature on a blokes perspective on getting into them- or more accurately getting her into knickers - the icing on the lingerie cake - Know Knickers.

Some men enthuse about girls wearing no knickers but I’ve always been under the firm belief that a woman wearing a well chosen pair of knickers is like luxury gift wrap around a special present.

Watch this video to know your knickers:

At last spring has arrived and thoughts turn to hot sunny days, warm long evenings and of course fun filled holidays.

Now winter blues are truly behind us its time to check out the latest lingerie trends and discover the latest types of knickers on the market this summer.

With a bit of research you’ll find panties can be a lot sexier than you think, no longer are knickers confined to being plain briefs in black or white - this season’s underwear should be uplifting and happy whilst looking great and making you feel good.

Colour

Choose zesty bright yellow and orange colours that are bursting with vitality, or vivid fuchsia along with passionate hot reds for seductive style. Careful choice of lingerie this summer and the colour of your knickers can add a feeling of joy and happiness each time you open your drawer to choose a pair of knickers from your lingerie collection.

Fabric

The great news is that the look this summer is both chic and comfortable. This season’s hot pants are made from luxurious fabrics like cool fine cotton, sheer chiffon, sensual silks and satins trimmed with charming lace,

Patterned Knickers

A word of warning about patterns – be careful what you choose to wear where and when.

Spotty pants are fun for daytime wear but if the evening is going to be more sophisticated then consider changing into a more luxurious pair of knickers.

Lingerie in animal print patterns suit very few skin types are often thought of as common.

Panties with slogans written across the front might appeal as a fun purchase but look decidedly cheap when worn.

Many floral designs are available and you can enjoy wearing seasonal flowers – in Springtime for example you could have tulips pressed up against your cheeks or a Gladioli in your gusset.

Types of Knickers

Briefs – possible the most commonly worn knickers and give full coverage of both front and rear – but with some modification the humble brief can become a high fashion item of lingerie.

Hipsters

Hipster knickers are an even shorter type of boy shorts that cuts off above the thigh and are ideal for comfort when wearing hipster jeans.

Low rise hipsters give  the same coverage and are great for women who prefer a lower waist band.

Boy Shorts

Boy shorts reveal a little more at the back and are very popular now. Because they sit so low on the waist, boy shorts flatter the figure of women with short torsos and visually lengthen your torso.

French Knickers

Oh la la - French knickers - a sexy loose fitting knicker with similar coverage to the brief. Usually silk or satin - perfect for the bedroom – French knickers are comfortable and glamorous – a truly luxurious piece of lingerie.

French knickers come in a wide range of styles – frilly Burlesque, sheer retro vintage or classic traditional patterns, French knickers are highly popular as special occasion wear. Whatever your preference at least one pair of quality French Knickers is a must in any sexy womens lingerie collection.

Thongs and strings

Reports show a decline in the number of women wearing thongs and strings - there wick like qualities will not be missed during a sweltering summer and this summer it is expected there will be a rise in sales of tanga knickers.

Tanga Knickers

The tanga is a mixture of the brief and thong – offering full coverage of the rear with a narrow waistband – sometimes called Brazilian knickers – can be flattering and sensual whilst remaining comfortable throughout the day

Little Miss Prissy interviewed the Pasty Muncher for a blokes view of womens underwear - she should have known better - Pasty concluded

MUNCH ON!

Precisely a week after the London Marathon the South West hosts its very own major fundraising event - the Great West Run.

The London Marathon takes in many London sightseeing hotspots along its route - after a dubious but understandable start in  south east London the route quickly follows the same well trodden route set out when it was first run by 6500 runners in 1981.

Key outside broadcast locations include the Cutty Sark, Docklands, Tower Bridge, St Pauls Cathedral,  Houses of Parliament, down the Mall, past Buckingham Palace finishing in St James Park - a great route to run and specate whilst encouraging charity donations to support organisations in their work.

Great West Run Route

Following the lead of the London Marathon the Great West Run route takes in all the major attractions Exeter has to offer.  In fact so pleased are the eveent’s organisers that the run comprises of two laps of the same route so you get another chance to enjoy Exeter finest attractions - behind the bus station, along Pinhoe Road - no stopping at Martin’s Pie shop, under the railway up and acrross the bad neighbourhood of Beacon Heath past a superstore then back to central Exeter to do it all over again.

What a trip - pulling in all the must see sights of Exeter - The city that knows its a town!

All the best to those runners in 2009 great west run - here’s hoping for London Marathon 2010 places and a chance to do a decent charity run.

Along the way near the Drumbridges roundabout that leads south to Newton Abbot (armpit of the South West) and north to Bovey Tracey (gateway to Dartmoor) you will notice a slight interuption to the otherwise splendid view throught your journey along the A38.

British Ceramic Tiles unbelievably have been allowed to build another extension to their colossal tile factory at Heathfield.

This blasted building now ruins the view from the road across to Bovey Tracey and beyond to Dartmoor.

Candy Tiles Ugly Factory Building. British Ceramic Tiles, Heathfield, Devon

Of course the success of the business is good for the area - although they really should make a considerable contribution to the cleaning costs of the area - the white dust from the china clay mines nearby coats everything in the nearby town of Bovey Tracey when the wind swings up from the south

What is astonishing is the position of this huge industrial eyesore. The industrial estate at Heathfield seems to have no fixed limits to its boundary however the ugly metal sheet factory unit has been located right at the edge of the road for all to not enjoy. The wide tower like structure is one of several - the rest built back from the road and un-noticable.

How the local planning authority didn’t suggest a slight relocation is beyond belief.

No effort has been made to even try to disguise the monstrous gy edifice - a grand scale mosaic perhaps - anything to hide the blasted blot on the landscape.