A Christmas Holiday Diary

Peace and quiet, the boys are back at school.  That was a hectic couple of weeks.  I can look back calmly now and see all the lovely things we did, it’s difficult to… Continue reading →

World Book Day – Jack and the Beanstalk on a budget

The Fireman wished to dress up as Jack and the Beanstalk for today’s World Book Day at school.  There are some brilliant dressing up costumes available to buy, but I know from experience… Continue reading →

super strawberries

An early trip to Scaddows farm this year ensured a bountiful crop of huge, juicy, delicious strawberries. They open at 9.30 so we got there early as it’s so hot and of course… Continue reading →

Pottery Beach is Open!

So it’s seems we’re in the middle of a heatwave, so where better to go than the beach.  With Derby not being well known as a seaside resort, we headed to Denby Pottery… Continue reading →

Dens, more dens, flying superheroes and a bow and arrow

Yep it’s been a truly random day here.  Still a bit chilly outdoors and whilst it’s good to be positive I think my idea of a bike ride round a local park was… Continue reading →

Wedding Anniversary- Seven years!

Seven years we’ve been married! We first started going out 13 years ago, at the turn of the Millennium   I remember celebrating the Millennium up on Derwent edge, tucked under a gritstone tor, freezing my butt… Continue reading →