Our Move to the Country

70th Birthday Party Weekend

Posted on September 24, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

A milestone birthday party for one of the grandparents. A small party for family and a few close friends was held at the West Lodge hotel in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire. Up early on the Saturday morning and traveling up in the camper van via the A30, M5, M4, A420, A34 and A41. 5 hours later we arrived. Lovely food and hospitality provided by the hotel, we left around 9:45 pm and headed back to Chippenham to stay the night with other relatives. Returning home on the Sunday, pleased to be home to sit down and have a rest. Link :

Silverstone 6hr World Endurance Race Weekend

Posted on August 22, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

Last year we went to Silverstone for the Formula 1 Race, it was ok but very expensive for what you got. The camping was great, we booked a pre-pitched tent. This year we booked to go and see the World Endurance Championship, much better value, only £50 for an Adult weekend ticket and children under 16 are free, camping at the woodlands site was £30 per adult for the weekend and £10 per child, the campsite has proper toilets, hot showers and washing up facilitates. Last year we went to Silverstone for the Formula 1 Race, it was ok but

Climbing at Sheepstor

Posted on August 7, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

The Climbing center that we take our children to has organised several days out to real rocks on Dartmoor, today we are off to Sheepstor, we are taking the camper van so we can have a cup of tea while the kids climb. Quite easy to get to, all meeting up at Burrator Reservoir just down the road and then off to the Tor. Off they went to setup on the crag and we had tea and a quick bite to eat, by the time we go to the rock they were in full swing, ropes and climbers all over

Go Karting – MSA Test

Posted on June 18, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

The MSA test consists of 2 parts, a multiple choice written test and an observation of how the driver is doing on the track. After a few weeks of practice sessions the lap times were falling, the aim was to do a lap in approx 1min. Suddenly the times dropped from 1:06 to 1:01, time to book the test. The first step is to buy the test pack from the MSA, this contains a book, dvd and forms to complete. Next, the test has to be booked at the circuit. The day of the test has arrived, the morning was

Family Wedding

Posted on April 14, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

A Wonderful day in Cornwall at my cousins wedding, our children took part, one as a flower girl and the boys were ushers. Lovely church in Trevone and great service, followed by photos on the beach. That evening we found that the wedding had made it into the local and national newspapers, Beach cleanup and plastic pollution is a big thing in Cornwall, we are all pleased to spread the word and get the problem sorted. Newspaper Article Links: www.cornwalllive.com www.thetimes.co.uk/

The Man Engine – Resurrection Tour 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

Man Engine – Resurrection Tour 2018 – Heartlands: Afterdarker Return of the Man Engine, it was very wet at Heartlands but well worth the effort. Picked up some relations who live in Pool and all got wet together.

Winter Snow – March 2018

Posted on March 18, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

Finally we have some snow, not much but its something, the rest of the UK has had a good covering and lots of people having problems with power and travel. Cornwall dose get less snow than other parts of the UK and we knew this before we moved. Our youngest child is 4 and has never seen show, to her this was a great days and she was first out to play in it. School was closed for a few days, it is quite rural and some teachers live on the moors and in small villages. As I work from

Birthday Weekend at Sandymouth Bay

Posted on October 27, 2017June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

It was our sons birthday and he wanted to take a few friends to a swimming and soft play party at a local holiday park, we arranges the party and then thought it would be nice to go and stay for the weekend. We booked a static caravan for the weekend and had a lovely spot on the site, see the view in the blog photos. On the day of the party all of his fiends arrived, but so did the Fire Service, there had a been a fat fire in the kitchen of the restaurant. Unfortunately they were then

Meet The Cavies……

Posted on August 18, 2017June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

My wife has always like Guinea Pigs (Cavies) and has quite a few. Over the last few months she has been taking them to shows and also to OAP care homes for the elderly to cuddle. I decided to hep out an setup a website, facebook page and instagram account for her to tell her guinea pig story. Please visit her website to find out more about her work with Pet Therapy, Rescues, Breeding and Showing.

A few days in Scotland for a family memorial

Posted on August 7, 2017June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

100 Years ago my wife’s great grandfather died in the first world war. The family are commemorating the centenary of the death of the Rev. John Davis, minister of Buittle parish church, who died on 22 July 1917 on active service with the Royal Army Medical Corps in Mesopotamia. A service of remembrance is being held on 29th July 2017, this date fits around family commitments. Full details of the life history and military service of John Davis can be found on this site: http://www.ministerinmesopotamia.com/ Our trip started early on the 28th of July, the aim was to be in