Category: Family

Sign at Machame Gate, Kilimanjaro National Park, with route distances and times. Surrounded by trees, under a clear blue sky.

Postcards from Tanzania

Hiya!  Not so small-daughter here again, feeling very lucky to have had the opportunity to have another trip to tell you about!  This August, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with my university in association with...

Golden sunlight illuminates green trees against a backdrop of dark, moody clouds. The scene exudes a calm yet dramatic atmosphere, highlighting nature's contrast.

Just the thing for a stormy weekend …

As if we haven’t all had enough rain lately, Storm Claudia has arrived for the weekend with wild winds and torrential downpours.  These storms never arrive quietly with gifts of cake, do they?  It’ll...

Two pairs of colourful, hand-knit Christmas socks on a wooden surface. Each has a festive label with playful holiday messages, creating a cheerful vibe.

Socks, leaves and chocolate biscuits

Where DOES the time go?  It’s Monday morning and I am sure it was only Saturday about two minutes ago.  You’d think that the extra hour in bed that we got yesterday morning as...

Backpacks, hiking boots, and an orange bag sit on a brown leather sofa and wooden floor.

Home again … and gone again!

Not so small daughter came home from Zanzibar ten days ago now – goodness, the time has flown! I drove down to Heathrow in the early hours of the morning to collect her as...

Updating …

Phew, it’s Tuesday again … I think my regular blog posting days have gone to pot a bit at the moment but as long as I’m still posting, eh?  It’s good for me to...

Feet in red knitted socks rest on a blanket by a cosy fireplace, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.

Mulled Wine – WYS Christmas 2025 yarn

Do you know what day it is?  Not just any day at the end of August, today is the launch day for the WYS Christmas 2025 yarn – and not only that, this is...