Don’t allow Halloween overshadow you reflecting on the Battle of Beersheba, which took place on 31/10/1917. The final phase of this day-long battle was the famous charge of the Light Horse Brigade, storming the Turkish defences to seize the strategic town of Beersheba, Palestine.

The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. (image by Sketchoholic)

Look carefully for the little Pied Oyster Catcher chick to the right of the picture. It's the survivor of a pair, recently hatched on Gerroa Beach. The parent is keeping a close eye on its offspring. An endangered species and I think I know why!

A gift from good friends, specially selected to survive harsh coastal conditions – in memory of my Father, Bill. ‘White Jewel’ is most appropriate for a well-loved man who survived almost 96 years: his faith and resilience overcoming all that life threw at him. Also ‘White Jewel’ flowers most of the year ……. Thank you Barbara and Will.

Corbett Gardens are at their peak during a visit to the Highlands yesterday.

Mum dad and the kids captured on camera by a friend during our Latvian cycle adventure in June this year.