It was brutal down on the front, with an icy northern wind and that ‘what on earth are were you thinking’ smeary dreary rain, but against all logic I was determined we’d go for a ‘nice’ stroll come hell or highwater. Shotley sits at the head of the peninsula, at the clashing point between the […]

Early last Saturday morn we (that’s me and Father Forté) headed for the old Ha’Penny Pier in Harwich, armed only with flask, thermals and binoculars. We were greeted by a gaggle of similarly shivering (but smiling) folk all destined for the intrepid mist laden voyage up the Stour on the Victor. The Victor is a […]

The sun is out, fresh air beckons, what shall we do then? “Let’s go and find that Black Swan you keep talking about Dad” says my daughter, “OK, it’s always there… honest” I say with some hesitation. With the edible remnants of Christmas past packed in the bag we find ourselves heading for the Stour […]

Hedonism should and must rule – don’t you think? Treated to a full body massage at the wonderful Maison Talbooth retreat. More than a year had passed since last I was here – what a mistake. Jo, skilfully work her magic as body and soul switched off disappearing into an oasis of relaxation and satisfaction. Then, if you […]

Urine Attraction  Urine controlled games have become a booming success in pubs and clubs across the UK. Not only has the toilet cleanliness improved as men are encourage to aim at specific points to trigger the sensor but sales of promotional liquors have risen substantially – a win win all-round!   Locally, Cambridge based restaurant […]

North Norfolk Weyborne log cabin lodges located in the forest are an excellent spot for family off-road bike rides including a fairly leisurely 3-4 mile circuit which takes you down thru the woods skirting the railway track and across bridle paths and lanes up thru Sherringham Park across paved roads passing grazing cows and back […]

Seek out Morston Be it by Beans, Bishops or Temples the lure of a trip to Blakney point is a key ingredient to a successful holiday in north Norfolk. 42 souls were packed like lemmings on our trip out of Morston to see a squadron of common seals basking in the sun with one enormous […]

High Lodge – Thetford I took my son and three of his buddies for his birthday party to Go Ape at Thetford High Lodge, an hours run in the car for us with bikes loaded on the back of the estate. They had great day out, not only in the trees, as junior tartans, with birthday […]