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Light Hearted ep 187 – Ronda & David Armitage, “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch”
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56 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2022
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Here is a description of the classic children's book The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, written by Ronda Armitage and illustrated by David Armitage: “Every day, Mr Grinling, the lighthouse keeper, cleans and polishes his light to make sure it shines brightly at night. At lunchtime he tucks into a delicious and well-deserved lunch, prepared by his wife. But Mr Grinling isn't the only one who enjoys the tasty food. Will Mrs Grinling think of a way to stop the greedy seagulls from stealing the lighthouse keeper's lunch?” There have been a number of sequel books to The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, which was originally published in 1977.
Ronda Armitage, originally from New Zealand, first went to England in 1966. Her husband, David, was born in Tasmania. In the late 1970s, they moved to England to stay. Ronda was a primary school teacher for several years and she is a trained counsellor, specializing in family therapy. She has written more than 30 books including several non-fiction books for older students. Most of Ronda’s children’s books are illustrated by her husband, David, who is an artist. In addition to his work as a children’s book illustrator, David Armitage is regarded as one of the UK’s leading abstract artists.
Beachy Head Lighthouse, England. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.
This interview was conducted at the Belle Tout Lighthouse in England in July. Belle Tout is about a mile from Beachy Head Lighthouse, which was the inspiration for The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch and its many sequels.
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Ronda Armitage, originally from New Zealand, first went to England in 1966. Her husband, David, was born in Tasmania. In the late 1970s, they moved to England to stay. Ronda was a primary school teacher for several years and she is a trained counsellor, specializing in family therapy. She has written more than 30 books including several non-fiction books for older students. Most of Ronda’s children’s books are illustrated by her husband, David, who is an artist. In addition to his work as a children’s book illustrator, David Armitage is regarded as one of the UK’s leading abstract artists.
Beachy Head Lighthouse, England. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.
This interview was conducted at the Belle Tout Lighthouse in England in July. Belle Tout is about a mile from Beachy Head Lighthouse, which was the inspiration for The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch and its many sequels.
https://youtu.be/mFdXeQeyWxU
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Released:
Aug 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Light Hearted – Ep. 5, Bob Trapani Jr., American Lighthouse Foundation: In episode five of Light Hearted, host Jeremy D'Entremont and co-host Cindy Johnson discuss the Hook Lighthouse in Ireland in the history segment. There's also the usual trivia question with prizes. Bob Trapani, Jr., by Light Hearted