Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Derbyshire Dales and its many quaint, peaceful and therapeutic offerings. Derwent Dam is a pretty darn beautiful way to kick off 2024 if you ask me! But first, it’d be rude to ignore the busy outdoor cafe - I haven’t been in the car for over an hour just for the sake of it thankyou [...]

Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas to all!

I’m still recovering from a turkey hangover, how about you? The official day for the all important Crimbo has been and unfortunately gone but this is the time where we stay in our jim jams and drag it out for all it’s worth, with the radio times magazine glued onto my lap with old sticky [...]

What Is Your Favourite Christmas Movie?

What Is Your Favourite Christmas Movie?

I've had a recent awakening, festive movies don't have to be cheesy and predictable, oh no that's so last year. There are a few gems that are incredibly touching, saddening at times and remind you just how lucky you are to be loved! I saw 'Love Actually' recently. Yes, I've been living on another planet [...]

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

There's no right or wrong time to bring out the old tree to decorate. Or is there? Real trees of course have a specified shelf life which is usually December. But with artificial trees... now you're talking. I have been known to decorate a Christmas tree once or twice in September. I neither confirm nor [...]