2018 – A Year in Photos
Etc, Life
Another year over. 2018 has had its ups and downs like any other year, but I think it’s mostly been a positive year. I Lost One evening in April, Leo ... Read more
Mum’s Boozy Christmas Cake
Food
My Mum is well known for her cakes. She’s always baking something. So, since it’s the season to be jolly, I thought I’d share with you one of her Christmas ... Read more
Shropshire Cat Rescue
Etc
On a hot day in May this year I ventured up to Shropshire Cat Rescue at Lyth Hill near Shrewsbury for one of their open days. I’d not long lost ... Read more
Audiobooks: Do You Hear?
Books & Films
My first venture into audiobooks was Storm Front (Book #1 of The Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher. My reason for venturing into the world of audiobooks was that the actor James ... Read more
Stationery Sunday – Lamy AL-star Fountain Pen
Stationery
Regular readers will know I’m a big fan of fountain pens, so when my local pen shop, Write Here, offered to send me one for review, how could I refuse?! ... Read more
Croft Castle and Parkland
Life, Travel
On a lovely, sunny day in late September, Mum & I decided to have a day out at Croft Castle and Parkland. I’d been meaning to go since our trip ... Read more
An Evening with Michael Palin
Books & Films
I’ve attended many an event held by Booka Bookshop in Oswestry, but last Wednesday evening, on their 9th anniversary, they held an event to surpass them all… An Evening with ... Read more
Beat Ticket Stress!
Etc, Technology
I just love going to concerts, but depending on who you want to go and see, buying tickets can be a complete and utter nightmare! My favourite band is Take ... Read more
Riding the Ffestiniog Railway
Life, Travel
A trip to Porthmadog isn’t complete without a ride on a steam train! There’s the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, as well as the similarly named Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. ... Read more
Time’s Convert – Book Review
Books & Films
Today I am leaving you in the capable hands of my lovely friend Glyn, who has kindly reviewed Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness, a spin-off from the best-selling All Souls ... Read more
World Letter Writing Day
Etc, Life, Stationery
Longtime readers will know I’m a big fan of snail mail. There’s nothing quite like receiving a handwritten letter through the post, whether it’s from a family member, old friend ... Read more
Petal Power
Life
After a very hot, dry summer, we’ve started getting some much-needed rain showers over the past couple of weeks. It has cooled down a bit now, but the bees are ... Read more
Criccieth Castle
Travel
We spent many of my childhood holidays up in the little seaside town of Criccieth in Gwynedd, North Wales and I’d always wanted to visit the castle, yet we never ... Read more
Cymer Abbey
Travel
Nestled near the banks of the Afon Mawddach lies the remains of Cymer Abbey, a ruined Cistercian abbey founded in 1198. The abbey was dedicated to the Virgin Mary under ... Read more
The Castle Inn, Criccieth
Food, Travel
The Castle Inn can be found nestled between the High Street and railway station in Criccieth on North Wales’ Llŷn Peninsula. It might look like a pub, but The Castle ... Read more