Jane Sharkey Creative Years

Join me on a trip to swim in the Bioluminescence on Lundy.

I hope that you enjoy this blog its about what happens to the Island when the ship sails.

A chance meeting with a man who windsurfed to Lundy sparked memories of Hayling Island, Cowes Week, tall ships and a lifetime of adventures at sea.

A suitcase of duty-free rum, tobacco and rubber ducks inspired a journey into Lundy's fascinating history of pirates, smugglers, sea caves and Thomas Benson.

Midsummer Walk to Lundy's Standing Stones | Poetry, Art & Sunset on Lundy Island

Discover the midsummer light phenomenon inside St Helen's Church on Lundy Island, where sunset, stained glass and island history combine to create a magical June experience.

Could the Puffin return to British currency? Discover the story of Lundy's famous Puffin coin, Martin Coles Harman's island currency, and why we're voting for the Puffin in the Bank of England's wildlife banknote consultation.

A belated trip to see Puffins.

Swim at Praia Fluvial do Cabril in Pedrógão Grande, Portugal - a scenic freshwater swim spot on Cabril Lake with calm water, family facilities and beautiful inland views

Saltwater sisters - Mermaids, Ice swimmers and a Lundy swim.

After nearly five years living on Lundy, we are beginning a completely new chapter in Portugal.

Hope you enjoy my latest blog, about a walk on Lundy, that became about a reflection on memory, military visits to the island, and unexpected personal connections.

A tale of amysterious cave on Lundy; fae, Shakespeare and Turner.

A reflective look at two “lighthouses” across the Bristol Channel — Lundy’s working North Light and the famous Grand Designs lighthouse in Croyde — exploring dreams, survival, weather and the stories we attach to coastal places.

Life on Lundy Island rarely goes exactly to plan. From cancelled sailings and fog-bound flights to unexpected walks and a surprise decision to stay for the season, this is a story about weather, uncertainty and the adventures found in changing plans.

Take a seat at Benjamins chair

Come along to my online talk on Pilgrimage routes - My focus is on the Lundy Pilgrimage. There is a small fee.