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  • The Interview

    I was saddened to see a dead bat laying on the patio this morning. Immediately I assumed the cats had been up to no good. We have a colony of Pipistrelles’ nearby and this appeared to be one of that species. I called an immediate meeting of the felines who were at least two hours… Read more

  • Hens with benefits

    Hens with benefits

    Hens with benefits Introduction Keeping hens these days is becoming a popular pastime, according to the Hen Welfare trust, they are the most popular pet at the moment. Hen ownership is divided between the those who have and those who have not. Hens in a coop providing eggs is how most non owners perceive ownership… Read more

  • The resurgence of farm shops

    The resurgence of farm shops

    Buying fruit and vegetables historically has always been a local enterprise by either the growers having a stall at the end of their properties, or a village shop selling the produce that was in season in a particular area. This for those with gardens and allotments, provided a top up to what they already grew.… Read more

  • Bella Italia-a short break in the foothills of Umbria

    Bella Italia-a short break in the foothills of Umbria

    On a whim we decided to visit Italy, it was one of the places we had on our bucket list but somehow, we hadn’t got round to arranging a visit. We had a seen a deal through one of the companies who sell the holidays which are not snapped up immediately, a five-night half board… Read more

  • To Russia with Love(and back again!)

    To Russia with Love(and back again!)

    I have always wanted to take a trip to Russia, I suppose it was my inquisitive nature as a retired Cold War warrior feeling the need to visit Red square, flanked ether side by the Kremlin and the huge equivalent of Macey’s. The latter being the exclusive domain of the richer classes. The opportunity to… Read more

  • Take me to Paradise-my second home!

    Take me to Paradise-my second home!

    If you are thinking of going to the Caribbean for the first time, I would highly recommend the lovely little island of St Lucia as a ‘starter island’. The island has a chequered history, having been fought over many times throughout history. During the late 1700s, the island was fought over six times between the… Read more