The thermostat on our boiler died a while ago and more recently the communication box also refused to function. If we wanted heat it was a case of gingerly prodding the boost button on the communication box and hoping…
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Nest- 10 Devonshire Place
Tonight was the opening of our new local,10Devonshire Place. Matt and I bobbed by in between scouts drop off and pick up to check out what was on offer. The bar is the first thing that you come across when you enter. To…
- The Devonshire Place
Tonight was the opening of our new local,The Devonshire Place. Matt and I bobbed by in between scouts drop off and pick up to check out what was on offer. The bar is the first thing that you come across when you enter.…
- Holiday food
A lot of our holiday centred around food. Breakfast started at 7 until 11, then there were snacks at the bars dotted around the resort. Lunch ran from 12 till 3 then icecream and sandwiches were available from the bars…
- The journey to Egypt
I am sat in bed, the rain is lashing down outside and I can hear the sloosh as the cars zoom by my window, their lights strobing on my ceiling. I am drinking a hot cup of chai that is warming not only my tummy but my…
- Sophie the writer
Sophie has had a poem she wrote published in an anthology of poems by children from her school. I am so proud of her. I love the images she evokes of the animals in their different habitats and the way she moves from…
- Toy library outdoor fun
Annie and her friend Ozzie had a wonderful time at Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library's outdoor play session. At £3 a session they really are very good value. The sun shone and it was the perfect day to spend some…
- The Modern Alchemist
When I was a child my mother and I used to frequent the theatre often. I saw many of the classics, Gypsy,Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, before I even knew what a classic was. Unfortunately I haven't been able to keep…
- The latest new and views
It has been a busy few days. On Tuesday, the school Sophie attends, received notification that, at long last, Ofsted were going to pay them a visit. For two years the school has been expecting a visit, so it almost felt…
- Tasting tray
Our local pub serves lots of different beers, often having unusual guest beers on tap. I love trying different beers but it can get a little leery on a school night. To counteract this the pub has come up with a tasting…
- Prashad
Tinana is a vegetarian and used to having a small range of dishes to choose from when visiting a restaurant. Not tonight though, as tonight we dined at Prashad. The menu is completely vegetarian and vegan and filled…
- Comedy Warehouse
Jay is sat downstairs watching the Comedy Warehouse on tv. I catch snippets of jokes as I am pottering around the kitchen. After hearing some of the language I investigated the rating of the program feeling sure it must…
- Glow by Ned Beauman
I recently finished Glow by Ned Beauman. From the onset you are transported to London 2010 where you meet the main protagonists at a rave in a laundrette. Like in his previous novel 'Boxer beetle', Beauman enjoys…
- The Merchant of Venice
Tonight is the last night of the 'Abbey Shakespeare Players' production of the 'Merchant of Venice'. As a study text at school 'Merchant'never particularly interested me, however I was looking forward to the intimacy…
Warfmeadows and Otley food festivalToday we visited Otley to collect a 40l cool box from Argos. I had done some research and uncovered a nice sounding riverside walk called Warfmeadows. The area was regenerated from disused paddling pool to a play park…