Newcastle – visiting family August 2019
As I get older I appreciate everything that my mum did for us all as we grew up – much that I took for granted at the time! I don’t always take photographs when I go up north but this … Continued
Empire of the Sikhs – Brunei Gallery, SOAS 15.9.18
After a busy morning at the Guildhall School of Music Mila and I decided to visit the ‘Empire of the Sikhs’ exhibition at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS. It’s described by the organisers as “featuring a glittering collection of stunning objects and … Continued
Cromer . . . A few visits . . . Easter – Summer 2018
We have great friends and neighbours, Jane and Jeremy, who have a wonderful flat on the north Norfolk coast and very kindly let us use it too! Over the last few months we’ve used it a number of times sometimes to … Continued
Newcastle and the family for a few day 12.8.18-14.8.18
Happy Birthday Pete! Pal, Mila and I, Catherine (my sister) and Isabelle (my niece) travelled up to Newcastle on Sunday 12th August till Tuesday 14th August to spend a few wonderful days with family. First stop, Mam and Pete’s (Grandma … Continued
Wales – A great holiday with very special friends 4.8.18 – 7.8.18
Another great holiday in Wales with Sue and Mike at the wonderful cottage they rent every year. It’s described by the owners as: ‘The Firs’ in the Olchon Valley, near Longtown, Herefordshire is a secluded 17th Century listed cottage, surrounded … Continued
Paris – Monday 30th July – Thursday 2nd August 2018
Off on our hols! Paris here we come . . . I’d researched Paris very thoroughly from the internet and three great Paris guidebooks: Top Ten DK Paris Eyewitness Travel; Marco Polo Paris and Paris Everything you ever wanted to … Continued
The Guildhall School of Music and Borough Market 2017
Mila attends The Guildhall School of Music Junior school in London every Saturday in term time where she studies piano and violin and learns about music from some very inspirational teachers. It’s also a great opportunity to socialise! When the … Continued
St Ives, Houghton and the Hemingfords
I decided that today I am actually going to start investigating the local area since I’ve lived in Cambridgeshire for a number of years but haven’t done much walking here I’m finally going to address this. What’s deterred me is … Continued