Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Cumbria at this traumatic time. Hope the weather improves soon and then stays improved!
Looking for a day out yesterday, we realised we hadn’t been to Speke Hall for ages. Speke Hall is a National Trust property which sits right beside Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in an unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored in the 19th…
The UK’s drift to the outer limits of right wing politics continues with the installation of Elizabeth Orban Bolsonaro Truss as our new overlord Prime Minister. Apparently 80,000 white male old people selected this person to be leader of the Conservative party and, hence, the supreme leader. With luminaries like Suella Braverman (somewhat to the…
Clitheroe Castle Clitheroe Castle is one of the most iconic landmarks in Lancashire and a key feature of the town that shares its name. Though modest in size, this ancient structure is packed with character and history, offering a fascinating glimpse into medieval life and the development of the region. Built around 1186 by order…
Health Issues We’ve both still got my big son’s cold. My man flu is obviously much worse than Heather’s slight cold!! My diet is a bit stuck at around 90kg, but the blood sugar seems to be a lot better. I bought myself a monitor after Christmas and it’s been quite interesting watching what happens…
Just back from 14.6 mile (23.5km) training walk. A local one, so a bit flat, but enjoyable all the same. Both our new boots seem to be shaping up OK, although we’re both feeling the increased weight of the boots towards the end of the walk. Heather discovered while reading a book or forum or…
Why I Scrubbed My Facebook Feed Over the last few weeks I have found myself scrolling through Facebook, only to be bombarded by political comments and articles. I decided I needed to begin cleaning up my digital life. In the last week, the number of articles regarding Jim Ratcliffe’s controversial views on immigration has been…