Guest Email & Poem - Remembering Scilly One Year On

We have received a lovely email from one of our guests who came to Scilly and stayed with us at the Bell Rock Hotel for their 30th Wedding Anniversary last year (2011). It is very touching that we helped to make their holiday a special one. Scilly has obviously left a lasting impression. The islands have inspired a poem....



----- Original Message -----
From: K GOODGER
To: Bell RockHotel
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:56 PM
Subject: One year on


Hello Daniel

It is exactly one year ago today that my husband and I spent our 30th wedding anniversary in your lovely hotel in the wonderful Island of St Marys. To this day I can still picture the beautiful cake your chef made for us to celebrate. We had a wonderfully relaxing week which has left an indelible memory. I live in hope of one day returning but in the meantime I am sending you a copy of something I have just finished writing...one year on. I hope you like it. Once again thank you for making that week so lovely.

Mrs Judith Goodger.



"Oh, Isles of Scilly" - Written By Judith Goodger

I close my eyes and often dream of ‘Scilly’
Of fine white sand and seas so crystal clear
Of ever smiling, friendly, helpful people
And of a way of life that’s held so dear.

The little boats that speed between the islands
At night they nestle safely in the bay
Protected by the ever present lifeboat
It’s presence ever welcome all the day.

The little beaches dotted round the coastlines
Of every single island, big or small,
The craggy rocks, the waves that roll around them
I close my eyes and see them, one and all.

The flowers in their luminescent beauty
The shearwaters and puffins skim the sea
The peaceful walks around each lovely island
The tame ‘wild birds’ that help you eat your tea.

The bustling little airport on St Mary’s
Where planes and helicopters fly hand in hand.
The busy quaysides hustle and it’s bustle
As ‘Scillonian’ comes safely to dry land

The ‘always open’ tiny island churches
The farm shop stalls that sit along the way
Laden with their goods for sale. You’re trusted
To only take your need, and then to pay.

It seems another world whilst on these Islands
A place to stop and breathe for just a while
There’s time to take in all of Natures Beauty
And such beauty lies on every singleIsle

St Mary’s and St Agnes how I miss you
St Martin’s, Bryher and Tresco, one and all
The ever present Samson and it’s sisters
At night, asleep, I often hear your call.

If I should ne’er return to those dear Islands
To breathe their air, or see their sights so true
Forever I will hold them in my memory
Dear Isles of Scilly..I’ll ne’er forget you.

St Mary's Perimeter Road

Thursday 28th June 2012

I decided to stick to the hard roads after a couple of damp foggy days. I didn't fancy getting wet feet and muddy off the beaten track.
It's not very often we get 72 hours of solid fog! Flying from lunchtime on Monday to lunchtime on Thursday was a bit of a non starter! We always strongly recommend taking out adequate travel insurance to cover all eventualities and the last few days reinforces that even more.

So, the perimeter road from Sally Port end of town, right around St Mary's and back is 5.5 miles. I've been meaning to measure it properly as I knew it was around the 5 mile mark. It took 1 1/2 hours without stopping for longer than taking a couple of snaps on my phone. You will probably want to set aside at least 3 or 4 hours to make the most of a leisurely walk if you are going to go right around. This doesn't account for pit stops either!

The first shot was up at Telegraph where the old Telegraph Tower, previously used by the coastguard was surrounded by clear vivid blue skies.
...at this point I remembered I hadn't put in my wine order for the hotel so got straight on the phone! I think I'd be lost without my mobile...

From telegraph I headed down Pungees Lane to Argymoor Duck Pond where I was lucky enough to see mother duck & her baby ducklings.

The last picture I took for the day's walk was at Holy Vale, looking through the trees towards the airport direction.

Back Online!

The broadband fault on Scilly was widespread and came back on late last night.
...so, we are now back in the room!

Internet Is Down!!

There appears to be a wide spread Internet problem throughout Hugh Town (at least) as of Thursday 28th June.
If you are waiting for a reply through email from us, please bear with us until it comes back online.
Luckily I can blog using my mobile phone.... However, I can't access our work email.
In the mean time we are still accessible on the telephone: 01720 422575

Sunset Sunday 24th June 2012

An evening stroll around the Garrison. A perfect way to end a lovely sunny Sunday :)

Porthmellon - Harry's Walls - Porthloo Duck Pond

Sunday 24th June 2012

At last, I've time to up load some photographs I took on Sunday.

A walk across Porthmellon beach before climbing up to Harry's Walls which is the uncompleted 16th Century fort originally designed to protect St Mary's harbour. The plans were scrapped in favour of the current Garrison site.

There's also some pictures of Porthloo Duck Pond thrown in for good measure!

New Sample Menus 2012

The good news is, over night, the newly uploaded Sample Menus for 2012 have successfully linked through ok.
To view, please just click on the album. There are 6 different menus to look at, including the Sunday night menu for our traditional roast beef dinner. Use the big arrows right or left of the picture to scroll different menus.
Once in the album you can zoom in on the picture by clicking on the magnifying glass positioned at the top left above the menu picture. You can then zoom in and out if you wish by using the + or - button on the left of the picture. Top right x to close picture.

Sunday 24th June Photos

I've photos from Sunday to post up when I get a minute. Was busy today, so didn't get around to it. Hopefully Tuesday... Watch this space :)