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 [...]

Me: Casually waiting for it to snow… – Wordless Wednesday!

Me: Casually waiting for it to snow… – Wordless Wednesday!

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 [...]