One of my most favourite events, in the run-up to Christmas, is the Crib Festival in Wells. It is back on, this year. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of busy shoppers, at one end of the main shopping street, the festival takes place in the quiet, airy church. […]
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Apple day in autumn
If you were to walk through the side door of our cottage, you’d be treated to the fresh aroma of apples, this week. Gentle, sweet and reassuring. This is autumn. Crates of squashes and apples sit side by side, waiting for their turn to be emptied and transformed into something […]
Read moreEscape – word of the week
Well that’s it. We’re calling it a wrap. Two of the teens are back at school and the summer is as good as over. Even the weather has turned overcast and drizzly, as if to cut short any fancy thoughts of extending the summer. Time to move on. Time to […]
Read moreSpectacular – word of the week
I pondered whether to write my usual word of the week post. My week has been pretty mundane. You know the kind of week. Lots done, but nothing really to show for it, except plenty of lists and plans, but then it hit me. These next few weeks are actually […]
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