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The parkrun 400 milestone Tshirt
Parkrun milestones are very important to parkrunners. (To those who don’t know, they are literally just the number of parkruns you’ve done.) Back in the day, when I first started parkrun in…
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Why all-inclusive holidays can work well for families with older children
Family holidays shift as your children get older. Teenagers may want more independence, later mornings and time to choose their own activities, while you probably still want the trip to feel like…
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Guy Fawkes 5 race 2026 (alternative course)
My sister, brother-in-law and I, along with lots of members of my running club, recently ran the Guy Fawkes 5 race. It was my third time running it and the first time…
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Kayaking with a dog: An active Cotswold Lakes weekend once the kids have left home
When the last child leaves home, weekends change shape. There are no lifts to give, no matches to stand and watch, and nobody asking what’s for tea. For many couples, the dog’s…
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Spook Street by Mick Herron
Spook Street by Mick Herron is the fourth book in the Slow Horses/ Slough House spy thriller series. It is the sequel to Real Tigers, which I read recently. A suicide bomb…
Family Posts
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The parkrun 400 milestone Tshirt
Parkrun milestones are very important to parkrunners. (To those who don’t know, they are literally…
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Guy Fawkes 5 race 2026 (alternative course)
My sister, brother-in-law and I, along with lots of members of my running club, recently…
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Stroud half marathon 2026
My eldest and I recently ran Stroud half marathon. It was my eighth time running…
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Altra Yorkshire marathon and 10 mile race part 2
My husband recently ran the Altra Yorkshire marathon and I ran the 10 mile race….
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Altra Yorkshire marathon and 10 mile race
My husband and I recently took part in the Altra Yorkshire marathon and 10 mile…
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Autumn thoughts from my head
A few months ago, I stepped back from social media. I’m still on Instagram and…
