Summer bids farewell as autumn plants seize their moment

Downhill from the chapel and beyond garden hedges of orange montbretia, red valerian and fuchsia, the stark headland of Pencannow Point dominates the view seawards. Dark folded rocks tower above the haven with its cafe and hotel and the narrow bridge

Far flung fetes in North Devon

Bradworthy Square 10-11.30am; Woolsery Community Hall 12noon-1.30pm; Northam Community Centre 2.30-4pm. RAMBLERS WALK: Meet Poundstock Church CP, 10.30am, Mill Farm-Dizzard Point-Millook. Eight miles, info 01271 376274/863727.

Quiz: Can You Figure Out the Meaning of Centuries-Old Slang?

The words historical thesaurus may send children running to the hills, for fear they