Category Archives: Days out

Olympic Torch Relay

Sunday was a VERY early start for us! We were up at 6am (I don’t even get up that early for work!) to go and watch the Olympic Torch Relay pass through Stockport. At least we didn’t choose to watch …

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Woodland walk

We sat inside on a rain soaked Sunday, and decided that we should just brave the rain, and get out for some fresh air! We headed out towards Derbyshire and the lovely Peak District with no real plan, just to …

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Over the border

We crossed the border last weekend, into beautiful Wales and spent a gorgeous sunny afternoon on the beach in Colwyn Bay. The last time we were on a beach was in Nairn, Scotland in a very chilly September 2010 and …

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Egg rolling!

Here is another old one… but we had such fun, I wanted to share! This year for Easter we went egg rolling in Preston. Apparently egg rolling is one of those traditions that goes back as far as anyone can …

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Another birthday blog!

It’s my turn today! And a rather fabulous day I have had too! I have been truly spoiled by my loved ones and even the weather has been gorgeous! I sat opening my presents this morning with the sun streaming …

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