Duty calls: Being obliged to scrub in a new front tyre we had to sacrifice our evening and go for a night time ride. It's a tough life, but somebody's got to do it! Read More…

Insomnia has its benefits - particularly where eBay is concerned it seems!
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In my recent article for a local magazine I tackle the subject of the foundation of learning. With the start of the new academic year now seems like a good time to take stock and to start afresh - start as you mean to go on.
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I fell in love with this roll end of wallpaper found stashed in the airing cupboard when my parents moved into their new house. I've been determined to make use of it somehow but it's not really the sort that is appropriate for many places in our home - and there was only a tiny bit left. It's taken me twelve months to find it the perfect position - in the dog house!
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Jane Walker Florists, home of "haute couture" floral arrangements and gorgeous gifts, kindly offered a Facebook competition to win a bespoke Suki Bear - and I won! I'm afraid that I lowered the tone by concocting multiple cheesy poems to accompany my Facebook shares - but it did the trick and we have a new addition to our family. Read More…