Alexander Balinsky Livres

An illustrated collection of local stories including the mystery of Porton Down, the naked highwaymen who roamed the county and the man they hanged twice.

Somerset was once a county filled with cider orchards. They could be found everywhere; even in the years just after the war. This book, filled with anecdotes and amusing incidents, all attributed to the effects of drinking cider, takes the reader on a journey round the county.

Shropshire dairy farmer Roger Evans continues to delight his fans with his daily highlights from the farm and his views on everything from how to manage a happy milking herd to the state of the local wildlife and the views of the rural community in his local bar. Funny, topical and informative farmer's diary.

Roger Evans now has enough years behind him, full of memorable experiences and adventures, to be able to tell a tale or two. 'Backalong in Somerset' is filled with stories gathered over the years; humourous yarns based on conversations at the public bar when the drink has been in and everyone becomes an expert. 'Backalong in Somerset tells tales of exploding prawns and exploding toilets, runaway horses and flying pandas, carnival chaos and funerals to make you smile. Imagine the horror of the following 'Jimmy viewed his van in total disbelief - all doors were safely locked, engine still running, and parked on double yellow lines under the stewardship of a demented Jack Russell. His spare set of keys was back at his house. All he could do was run home as fast as he could, pick up the keys and get back to the van, hoping that the traffic wardens and the police had not yet swung into action, and that the dog had not yet worked out how to use the gears.'

Dairy farmer Roger Evans's diary covers the latest news from his farm and his village, his fat little dog Gomer, hare coursers, the local wildlife and equally wild villagers, tales from the neighbours and much more. He also talks about the challenges of being a dairy farmer during the covid pandemic. He has been an articulate dairy and poultry farmer all his life. From his farm, he writes his diary in a well-informed, realistic and funny way, covering all aspects of his life as a farmer today. Roger has represented dairy farmers at national level.