Hobbies / Books   (Gardening, walking, books, films, theatre etc.)

A novel I enjoyed recently is" THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT" written by David M Barnett, who was born in Wigan but now lives in Yorkshire.
This is the story of a young man Martin who, after leaving university, drifts through life until, one day, three life changing events happen. At a loss as to what do do with his life he spots an advert for a lighthouse keeper on a private island off the coast of Wales. Encouraged by a motherly neighbour he applies for the post and is successful.
After training he lives alone and isolated except for monthly deliveries and the one day each year when the island is open to visitors. Martin learns to enjoy his solitude and comes to love the island and its wildlife. One day a teacher, Gayle, brings her class to the island to see the lighthouse. Martin and Gayle were a couple at university but afterwards went their separate ways. They recognise each other and reconnect.
It's a whimsical tale, beautifully written,warm, quirky and at times laugh - out - loud funny, about a man, a lighthouse and a seal called Bruce.