Location: High up on the Cotswold Hills overlooking the spa town of Cheltenham and the Malvern Hills beyond is Snowshill. This cute village with its golden hue, authentic Cotswold stone cottages has been home to many different groups of people across the years. The village dates back to the Bronze Age and in the lateContinue reading “The Cotswolds -The Cotswold Lavender Gardens”
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Gardens of England and Wales – Welcome to Dyffryn Gardens
It is so hard when ill health strikes and you suddenly find that all the days out, weekends away and holidays have to be put on hold. This is what happened to us in March when completely out of the blue hubby was diagnosed with a heart problem. I’m happy to say, as I writeContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales – Welcome to Dyffryn Gardens”
America-The Land of the Free: A Deceptive Reality for Native Americans
So last week I talked about the freedom of choice which I see as a huge divide between the haves and the have nots in America. Don’t get me wrong there are many countries in the Western World who are struggling with out of control rents which in turn are leading to even working peopleContinue reading “America-The Land of the Free: A Deceptive Reality for Native Americans”
America -Land Of The Free?
As the controversy rages around President Biden and whether he should continue to run for re-election I feel it is the right time to write a post from my perspective on the country that proclaims itself the “Land of the Free”. My Experience of America:Many British people choose to come to the US on holidayContinue reading “America -Land Of The Free?”
Election 2024 -Is This Really Democracy In Action?
Like so many other UK residents I awoke yesterday morning to a new Government headed by Sir Kier Starmer. With 650 seats on offer in the House of Commons the result was as follows;Labour won with 412 seats (+214)Conservatives 121 seats (-252)Liberal Democrats 71 seats (+63)Reform 5 seats (+5)Green Party 4 seats (+3)Others (some countryContinue reading “Election 2024 -Is This Really Democracy In Action?”
Discover The Cotswolds Sculpture Park: A Harmony of Nature and Modern Art
This is the ninth post in my series about the wonderful “Cotswolds”. An area that you really shouldn’t miss out on visiting if you live in or are coming to the UK. It’s full of olde worlde charm, history going back to the Roman era and beautiful architecture. Check out my previous posts in thisContinue reading “Discover The Cotswolds Sculpture Park: A Harmony of Nature and Modern Art”
Walking The South West Coast Path From Woolacombe to Saunton on the North Devon Coastline
As part of our jaunt to North Devon to visit RHS Rosemoor we also decided to complete another section of the South West Coast path. As previously mentioned in my post regarding walking this path in Cornwall the South West Coast Path is the UK’s longest and best-loved National Trail. Stretching 630 miles from MineheadContinue reading “Walking The South West Coast Path From Woolacombe to Saunton on the North Devon Coastline”
Gardens of England and Wales -RHS Rosemoor
The English Royal Horticultural Society owns and runs five gardens scattered around the country in addition to organising and delivering some major horticultural shows throughout the year such as Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival etc. Check out their website for more details. Having joined the society back in November 2023 it wasContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales -RHS Rosemoor”
Gardens of England and Wales -Bowood House Woodland Trail
Bowood sits South-West of the town of Calne in Wiltshire, only a 30 minute drive away from Castle Combe which is at the southern tip of The Cotswolds. It’s a great place to add to your itinerary if you are around the area.Before I begin, please note, this post is not about the house andContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales -Bowood House Woodland Trail”
Top Events To Attend In The UK -Chelsea Flower Show
We are fortunate at home to have a fairly large garden, about 120 feet long which currently is mainly laid to lawn. Now I’m retired, however, I’ve become more interested in growing flowers, plants and vegetables and creating something a little more modern but easy to manage.With my garden project in mind last year duringContinue reading “Top Events To Attend In The UK -Chelsea Flower Show”
A Midlife Adventure 