Hands up if you remember the TV series, Dad’s Army? If you were a fan, you may be aware that a film version is going to be released in 2016, with a whole host of
Mum’s gone to Bridlington: Sewerby Hall
Rory and Juliana on the cliff tops at Sewerby, near Bridlington. “I think these fish and chips might be the best I’ve ever tasted” “Better than the ones we had in Seahouses?”
Magnets and music, birds and books
It’s been a busy few weeks since we had our little trip to Yorkshire just after the Easter weekend. I still have lots to write about our stay in Bridlington – blog post imminent. Rory has
Luxury and comfort at High Barn Cottages, Yorkshire
Can you spot our owl? There can’t be many self-catering cottages in the UK where, from the comfort of the living room or bedroom, you can watch an owl webcam via the television. In High
Fond memories of Jackie magazine
“I’m scared! Mind if I hold onto you?” A suggestion from the Jackie Annual 1980 on small talk worth trying on a boy in the cinema. The article was titled ‘Boy Calendar – where they’ll
CanvasPop turns my photo into a piece of art
I love taking photos, especially on holiday, but I’ve never thought they were good enough to enlarge and become a piece of art. Until now. Remember our trip to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne last
Step away from the computer!
I am sitting at the computer trying very hard to ensure my posture is correct. For the last few weeks I have been suffering from a trapped/pinched/displaced/blummin’ painful nerve in my spine which has caused
When Jimi Hendrix came to Spalding
On 29 May 1967 our little sleepy town of Spalding became host to one of the first ever rock festivals. Held in a tulip bulb auction shed, Barbecue ’67, for an admission price of £1,