Tony Bates
@babblingbates.bsky.social
The next chapter starts in Cromer, on the North Norfolk coast. Giving up here but you can find me here https://www.instagram.com/babblingbates/
Whilst I love the idea of this platform it doesn’t really seem to have gained any momentum so this is my last post. Still on FaceBook, Instagram, X and threads as @babblingbates #lastpost
August 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Whilst I love the idea of this platform it doesn’t really seem to have gained any momentum so this is my last post. Still on FaceBook, Instagram, X and threads as @babblingbates #lastpost
Love this repair job to a pub wall in Sheringham
August 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Love this repair job to a pub wall in Sheringham
July 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
As the sun sets in Cromer we are celebrating a busy week. The holiday home became ours yesterday, first guests arrived today and we bought our home at auction on Tuesday.
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
July 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
As the sun sets in Cromer we are celebrating a busy week. The holiday home became ours yesterday, first guests arrived today and we bought our home at auction on Tuesday.
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
Had an amazing evening at Sundown at The Grove, Cromer, a giant tipi in their lovely grounds. We went for their tapas share board which was brilliant.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
July 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Had an amazing evening at Sundown at The Grove, Cromer, a giant tipi in their lovely grounds. We went for their tapas share board which was brilliant.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
I think I’ve given this platform a good chance but can’t really see any progress so think it’s time to call it a day
June 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I think I’ve given this platform a good chance but can’t really see any progress so think it’s time to call it a day
A bird feeding its young through the letterbox of a disused ferry office on Orkney
May 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A bird feeding its young through the letterbox of a disused ferry office on Orkney
What an amazing place Brora is, such an unspoilt and quiet coastline
May 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What an amazing place Brora is, such an unspoilt and quiet coastline
Rainbow over Aberdeen
May 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Rainbow over Aberdeen
What a stunning view of Bamburgh, such a beautiful village #Bamburgh #EnglishVillage #UKcoast #CoastalBritain
May 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
What a stunning view of Bamburgh, such a beautiful village #Bamburgh #EnglishVillage #UKcoast #CoastalBritain
A lovely return visit to Bamburgh, where we spent the first night of our honeymoon. Such a beautiful village
May 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A lovely return visit to Bamburgh, where we spent the first night of our honeymoon. Such a beautiful village
We have visited Whitley Bay before but only briefly, travelling on the Metro when staying in Newcastle and we really liked it but it was a little tired, like so many seaside resorts.
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
May 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We have visited Whitley Bay before but only briefly, travelling on the Metro when staying in Newcastle and we really liked it but it was a little tired, like so many seaside resorts.
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
There was a huge commotion yesterday evening as we walked down to the Scarborough seafront with fire, police, RNLI, coastguard & air ambulance.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
May 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There was a huge commotion yesterday evening as we walked down to the Scarborough seafront with fire, police, RNLI, coastguard & air ambulance.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
What a lovely day for a picnic, a welcome change from house hunting. Just loving this gorgeous weather
April 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What a lovely day for a picnic, a welcome change from house hunting. Just loving this gorgeous weather
In a series of lasts we had our final ice cream from the wonderful Harbour Bar this afternoon.
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
February 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In a series of lasts we had our final ice cream from the wonderful Harbour Bar this afternoon.
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
It was a great evening for a wander around the town, one of our last in Scarborough. It’s been a great place to live and will be hard to beat
February 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It was a great evening for a wander around the town, one of our last in Scarborough. It’s been a great place to live and will be hard to beat
Scarborough Castle really suits a rainbow! Saw this earlier, after a massive shower #Scarborough #ScarboroughUK
February 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Scarborough Castle really suits a rainbow! Saw this earlier, after a massive shower #Scarborough #ScarboroughUK
A chilly and incredibly quiet South Bay seafront, no doubt a lot busier next week for half term
February 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A chilly and incredibly quiet South Bay seafront, no doubt a lot busier next week for half term
It was a lovely surprise to see two deer in Peasholm Park this afternoon
February 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It was a lovely surprise to see two deer in Peasholm Park this afternoon
Well, it’s all change for us after a brilliant four seasons in the hotel business by the sea in Scarborough.
Having never been students we have decided we are overdue a gap year so have sold up, bought a motorhome and are spending a year travelling the UK coast in search of a new adventure.
Having never been students we have decided we are overdue a gap year so have sold up, bought a motorhome and are spending a year travelling the UK coast in search of a new adventure.
January 31, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Well, it’s all change for us after a brilliant four seasons in the hotel business by the sea in Scarborough.
Having never been students we have decided we are overdue a gap year so have sold up, bought a motorhome and are spending a year travelling the UK coast in search of a new adventure.
Having never been students we have decided we are overdue a gap year so have sold up, bought a motorhome and are spending a year travelling the UK coast in search of a new adventure.
Dramatic sky over Scarborough this morning
January 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Dramatic sky over Scarborough this morning
A lovely walk in a sunny Whitby earlier
January 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A lovely walk in a sunny Whitby earlier
The moon on the sea earlier, so beautiful #ScarboroughUK
January 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The moon on the sea earlier, so beautiful #ScarboroughUK
A lovely evening on Scarborough’s North Bay
January 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A lovely evening on Scarborough’s North Bay
A chilly but beautiful Scarborough Harbour this afternoon
January 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A chilly but beautiful Scarborough Harbour this afternoon