Newark Park, set in the hills looking down on the Severn Valley, is an old Tudor hunting lodge dating back to the 1500s which has been extended several times. It is only about 10 years or so since it was last lived in, so it has quite a homely feel to it, and the rooms inside the house are of a good “home” size. Continue reading
The last time I went to Miserden was during the lockdown in 2020, when we needed somewhere nearby to go for a walk – but before everything had fully reopened. Continue reading
The first Bank Holiday weekend of the year so I’ve taken the opportunity to choose a couple of places to go to this weekend. Today I went to Hailes Abbey near Winchcombe. Continue reading
My recipe made 4 small baguettes which worked well. The dough for baguettes is wetter and sticker than when I am making normal loaves of bread, hence the mixer (imagine the mess I’d make in the kitchen doing it by hand!) Continue reading
We certainly got the best part of the day with some nice sunshine. In my coat and scarf I felt at times like I’d put on too many layers. Continue reading
This morning we had the first snow of the winter – only a light dusting, but we made the most of it as we walked around Cirencester Park. Continue reading
On Christmas Day we went for a walk in Lechlade – couldn’t walk far as the paths following the Thames were flooded – but it was entertaining watching the swans. Continue reading
Today I went for a cold (but at least dry) walk at Batsford Arboretum. Continue reading
Happy Christmas to everyone who reads my blog! Continue reading
October sees the annual Cheltenahm Literature Festival and this year I’ve spent in excess of £150 on tickets and new books to read. Continue reading