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  • A winter walk through Bradford on Avon

    A winter walk through Bradford on Avon

    We returned to Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire for our last January walk. The town has long been a favourite of ours and in summer we love to stroll along the towpaths of the Kennet and Avon canal which connects the river Avon in Bath to the Thames at Reading and to stop for a…

  • Where to see snowdrops in the Cotswolds

    Where to see snowdrops in the Cotswolds

    After the excitement of Christmas, a lot of people feel a bit deflated. It is very easy to curl up by the radiator with a good book. But when the weather is fine a walk in the countryside will certainly lift your spirits. Snowdrops are one of the first signs of spring and you will…

  • A winter walk around Sea Mills

    A winter walk around Sea Mills

    Although I usually love going for rambles, the cold wet weather we have had recently has kept me indoors. My children gave us a new coffee maker and biscuits for Christmas and so my coffee breaks have mainly been on my sofa. It is definitely not good for either my waistline nor my physical or…

  • Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Staple Hill

    Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Staple Hill

    I love a blogging challenge. Last year I was glad to be able to join a Sunday stills photo challenge to illustrate a favourite Christmas carol or song. To be honest, I found it more difficult than I expected. Actually, I love “White Christmas” but we did not have any snow nor could I find…

  • The Bristol Light Festival

    The Bristol Light Festival

    During the first week of February, my hometown of Bristol marks the end of winter by staging a light festival. The festival began in 2020 and this will be its fourth year, The 2021 was canceled because of covid. In Celtic mythology Imbolc marked the start of Spring. The city streets are filled with vibrant…

  • How seniors can keep active in winter

    How seniors can keep active in winter

    I find it easy to keep fit during the summer. It is great to go out for long walks or spend time with my grandchildren in the park. But what happens when it is dark in the evenings, and the pavements become icy? Keeping active in winter can be challenging but you should resist the…