Rufford Old Hall National Trust visit
Visiting Rufford Old Hall as a stop off en route through Lancashire with a look around the National Trust house and gardens

Visiting Rufford Old Hall as a stop off en route through Lancashire with a look around the National Trust house and gardens

A selection of books read and reviewed in September 2023, from chick lit and romance, to thriller, and a discovery novel half set in Spain

This week’s been a funny one weather wise. One minute we’ve had Storm Agnes blowing a gale, the next it’s been quite warm and sunny. It’s been nice to catch up with lots of people though, and the Wimbledon ballot’s…

Visiting Stirling Castle, Scotland, what there is to see and explore during a family visit.

We visited the National Museum of Rural Life of Scotland. With museum, farmhouse and working farm, there’s plenty for families to enjoy

Visiting Blair Drummond Safari park just outside Stirling, which includes an adventure park and lifesize dinosaurs

The weather’s definitely dropped this week. The blankets are back out for working at my desk, and I’ve even debated the fingerless gloves. We’ve even had the heating on one evening for a short while (not my choice). Here’s our…

Review of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary tour at Milton Keynes theatre, arranged by Robin Smith

A recommended Holiday Inn Express Stirling hotel review, plus sharing ideas for Stirling attractions including visting the nearby Kelpies

Connecting through music with a review of the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 speaker, a portable handheld speaker updated version.

First full week back at work after summer, and it’s really turned autumnal. We’ve had foggy mornings, cooler weather, with the occasional warmth in the afternoon. The blankets and slippers are back out. Here’s our week 37 for Project 52….