parkrun tourism: Kilkenny Lane Country parkrun
My husband and I recently did some parkrun tourism at Kilkenny Lane Country parkrun in Carterton, Oxforshire. Kilkenny Lane Country parkrun is a fairly new…
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Slow Horses by Mick Herron
I was very late to the party with Slow Horses by Mick Herron. Sixteen years late, to be precise, as it was published in 2010….
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Thoughts from my head
When I wrote recently that I was taking a step back from social media, I got some really lovely comments from people. A lot of…
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Staying in a Travelodge with a dog
My husband and I, along with Hetty our cockapoo, recently stayed in a Travelodge in Harrogate. My husband had been to Harrogate a few months…
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The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington
I bought The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington from Vinted, along with a few other books recently, including The Other Miss Jones and Chasing Shadows….
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Stepping back from social media
From the moment I posted my first status on Facebook, back in 2009, I’ve always loved social media. Shortly after I started blogging in 2011,…
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parkrun: Reaching the 100 volunteer milestone
I’ve recently hit the 100 volunteer milestone at parkrun. I’m very proud of that. There are lots of people who volunteer every week – mainly…
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The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster
The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster was published in hardback in 2025. I read a review of it at the time and knew I would…
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Five real-world lessons to discuss with your adult child before their first full-time job
A first full-time job is a big step for the whole family. Your adult child may have worked part-time, completed an apprenticeship or spent years…
