Bedruthan the Giant saw some strange and wonderful sights on Mawgan Porth Beach this week:

A mermaid lolling on the sand.

A moated castle, one of many new developments going up across Cornwall.

A fortress bedecked with a feathered flag.

A couple of cuddly snakes, slithering and sliding down to the sea.

Another beautiful mermaid reclining gracefully on the sand.

A gigantic one-eyed sea monster.

How! A noble-looking Red Indian.

A plump snow man with big hair.

No, Bedruthan has not been hallucinating. These marvels were created by children and their parents staying at the hotel as part of Bedruthan's weekly beach combing and family art activity.

Well done indeed to all the artists...I was staggered by your ingenuity as I strode across the bay the other day.