Half Term Diary (and a bonus dairy free cake recipe)

It has been a busy, busy week. Today has been the toughest, we’ve not been able to get out much as I’ve had an emergency dentist appointment right in the middle of the… Continue reading →

A Christmas Walk at Longshaw

Last weekend we had a trip to Longshaw and met up with family for a walk in the big open space of the Peak District.  The Cyclist and I used to drive up… Continue reading →

Christmas at Calke Abbey

First day of the holidays, feels so good.  The boys are still arguing, still stressing me out, but at least I can prance about the house in my PJ’s till 10am.  We played… Continue reading →

Halloween at Calke Abbey

I’d almost forgotten about this day out.  Calke Abbey is the most local National Trust property to us and we are lucky to have such a beautiful place nearby.  The parkland itself is… Continue reading →

Back in the Dales

Yep half term holiday was spent in Yorkshire again. Much more holidaying up there and I think we need to move house, we spent many hours daydreaming of living in the Dales, but… Continue reading →

Running the Trails of Calke Abbey

Yes running!! I haven’t written about running for a long, long time!! In fact it was April when I did my first Parkrun.  I’m still running about 3-4 times a week, so it’s… Continue reading →