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I’ve been grateful for a busy week of work as it has stopped me missing my little-but-oh-so-grown-up Anya! She had a great but rather damp week away on a residential trip. Anya came home and Chris went away to a guitar show. Sadly the electrics in the kitchen went kaput leaving me with no washing […]

Half term! It has been mostly wet but we managed one family day out in the sun. I have loved spotting all the signs of spring flowering/blossoming everywhere local even in the rain (fingers crossed the weather stays mild) I have started a craze! All 5 of us now play Monopoly Go! I hope you […]

Counting down the days to half term! The highlight of my week was a catch up and curry with old friends and colleagues on Wednesday. The banquet is such good value for money (I always take home leftovers plus the naan for Chris) but the company was sublime as always!   The dogs capture our […]

January is finally over! It really did seem to last forever! But now just a week left until half term and the days are getting longer: it really does lift the mood for everyone. So this week has been a busy one with lots of exam invigilation, governors’ meetings and helping Toffee recover from her […]

The end of an era. No, not January, which is still going on! I have had both of these cups for about 30 years, using them almost everyday. Is it just me or do hot drinks taste a particular way in a special cup? These cups aren’t special in themselves but I have used them […]