I've been a bit slow in updating the blog. In the past few years there have been a few notable achievements for previous CdR attendees, in addition to Don's 40 Sonnets Costa 2016 win, and 2015 T.S, Shortlisting.
Claudia Daventry won the Bridport Prize in 2012.
Barbara Marsh the Troubadour Prize in 2015,
Helen Mort won the 2014 Fenton Aldeburgh Prize
got herself a fellowship at Leeds University
and has a new collection out this year
Jacquie Saphra the 2015 Saboteur Award
Rachel Curzon is one of the Faber New Poets for 2016
Judy Brown has a new collection, Crowd Sensations
Apologies if I've missed anything.
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Update, 2016
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Spring
In a hidden valley above Jimera, where the almond trees are covered in blossom and the ground covered with irises. The wild flowers in the early months of the year are breathtaking. Swathes of yellow, red, blue and white.
Jimera in the evening
The westerly aspect of the village means that in summer the sun shines on the village until late in the evening.
On the road to Jimera
Jimera is tucked into the mountains. You can just see the top of the church above the first ridge.
The garden of the Guadiaro
The part of the Guadiaro valley where Jimera is situated has its own micro climate which allows oranges and other fruits to flourish in addition to the almonds and olives typical of the area.
Jimera looking south west
The village does not get the same valley mists and winter rain that affect villages nearer the coast. Often, the sky is clear when Cortes de la Frontera, the next village to the south west, is hidden by cloud.
Near the village
Surrounding the Village there are numerous tracks and paths, some dating back to roman times and beyond, which you can follow and find a quiet spot to sit and read or write. Or just sit.
The swimming pool at La Jara
Don't forget your swimming costumes, although a few prefer the more social aspect of the village pool.
El Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas in winter
It doesn't snow very often, but, when it does, it is a big event. Here at the Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas (Pass of the Drunken Holm Oaks), there was enough snow two years ago to close the road for a day. The next day though, it was sunny, if a bit cold.
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