The latest (lower) Causley Walk at Launceston took place last Thursday evening, which linked the poems of Charles Causley to people and places in Launceston. The walkers met at the old National School by the recently erected slate plaque on the wall to mark Causley's time there, as both pupil and teacher. Poems were read in the nearby garden (once used as the Dreadnought centre for young people) from where there is an excellent view of Willow Gardens and the old school itself. The poetry walk continued into the former playground and into Wooda. Bate's pond was much admired in the

gardens of Mr and Mrs Cuthbertson with their kind permission. Underlane was next, with a brief and most unexpected visit to the old Jubilee Baths (a photo of Charles Causley on the diving board exists and has been previously printed in this newspaper!) The walkers meandered past the old mill and into St Thomas Churchyard, visiting the graves of Charles and his mother, before entering the church to view the old plaster painting of St Roche and his dog. More poems were read in the recently restored Priory Ruins. The final place visited was the white cottage at Riverside with its Blue Plaque to commemorate Charles Causley's birthplace. A pleasant warm evening made the Causley Walk a delightful experience all round!