Earlier in the year I booked a surprise (for Chris) romantic night away for the two of us. It’s not often we go away without the Dals as we miss them too much! The night away came around
Lifestyle
Playing in a Purple Paradise
Up until around 20 years ago, the highly versatile perfumed purple plant which was first introduced to Britain by the Romans, and once carpeted the English countryside during the summer months was in decline. This
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Log House Holidays – Part 2
With the weather being so wonderful on the lead up to our road trip it had Chris and I praying that the sun would continue to shine for us during our stay. We were very
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Elderflower & Lemon Cordial
As many of you will know I made elderflower wine in the autumn, and this spring I was keen to make my first batch of elderflower cordial. My first attempt last spring had been quite unsuccessful,
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Searching for Snowdrops
Last Saturday in the South East was a blissfully sunny and warm winter’s day. The promise of springtime was well and truly in the air making it perfect weather to enjoy a sunny morning stroll
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Days Out
Bee(ing) Amazed – An Afternoon at Green Valleys Honey
Since reading of the bee decline a few years back, I have taken an active interest in these fascinating and hardworking little fellow who pollinate much of the food we consume, along with making our diets not only
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Plodding around Polesden
Last Friday I started my weekend early by taking the day off to spend a little time with my mother. Oh and what a perfect time we spent together, blessed with a bright crisp autumn
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Slindon Pumpkins & The Bridle Road to Bignor
Monday week Chris and I took a day out of the office so that we could keep to an annual Halloween time tradition which has developed over the last few years. The tradition being that
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Leith Nothing other than Footprints
Honestly where do the weeks disappear to?! I can’t believe that it’s Friday again. Last Friday was a man free one and offered a great opportunity to invite a couple of the girls over (Jill