The Tricky Lawyer

Not strictly an Island 2000 project this, but I'll put it in as I think Glyn's a sort of honorary member.

Today we got up at the crack of dawn (nearly) and set off for Calbourne. Once there, my dad and I cut a big hole in the side of the Blacksmith's Arms. After a while the hole became just the right size and shape to put in his latest sculpture.

Here it is...... Like most of his sculptures, it highlights some local folklore. This one is the story of a court case which arose from a traffic accident between a farmer in his cart and a rich landowner's carriage on the Newport to Freshwater road about 200 years ago. It's a true tale where against the odds, simple honesty wins over wily legal manoeuvrings. If that doesn't warm your heart you could always pop inside for a beer.