Coming from a cycling newbie, this may be a bit rich, but it only recently occurred to me that life is a lot like riding a bike. This epiphany, of course, took place on top…
I’d had The Anchor in Aspley Guise as a dog-friendly pub on my radar for a while. But it wasn’t till the last May Bank Holiday we managed to visit. And so glad we did.…
Another year, another Big Doggie Do. Milton Keynes’s biggest annual doggy event took place on 25-26 May at Willen Lake – attracting hundreds of dogs. While the weather held up for us on the first…
It’s hard to find a decent dog-friendly breakfast venue in Milton Keynes. Even harder to find one with a view. But venture 15 minutes out, The Navigation Inn in Cosgrove is where your search ends.…
Everybody needs to get away from time to time. And the rich and powerful are no exception. In fact, the stress and responsibility of holding an influential position and being constantly in the public eye…
Having resolved to travel at least once a month this year, in mid-February we settled for a country getaway. Destination: The Cotswolds. Because where else says midwinter romance like the Cotswold countryside? With a few…
Valentine’s or not, every woman has a bit of a femme fatale fantasy right? Forget it. With this gorgeous pink dress by Femme Luxe you’re bound to feel like ’60s screen siren. I’m very particular about the…
Hillary Clinton had it right all along: nothing boosts your confidence like a red power suit. Or blazer, as I discovered recently. A loose-fitting, ’80s Miami Vice style blazer? All the better. Having scored a…
I love charity shop hunting just as much as the next bargain hunter, but it often take several visits to put together a show-stopping outfit. Source the top, then the trousers or the skirt. There…
Rainy days these days take me back to the drizzly spring day we spent in Brixham ending on a high with a fresh fish lunch at Rockfish. Right in the heart of England’s seafood coast, Brixham…
The good thing about living in Milton Keynes is the city comes alive in summer with a range of outdoor events. Once such was the Street Food Festival that took place on 26-28 May – before…
Rest in peace, Caldecotte Arms – the place of many a summer breakfasts, lunches al fresco and comfort food Sunday dinners in midwinter. Look, I have absolutely no problem with gastropubs fast spreading around our…
July 7 brought exuberant celebration this afternoon as England made it through to the semi finals of the World Cup. 13 years ago today, there was fear, there was anguish, there was terror as London…
“Cambridge was a joy,” renowned British author Zadie Smith once said. Admittedly she was talking about the world-famous university but the same can be said about this university town. Above all what puts Cambridge on…
It’s travel season and year after year travellers get caught out in security queues or at destination with long lines or missing luggage with essential belongings. Save time, money and hassle this season by packing…
This years Big Doggie Do by The Parks Trust Milton Keynes took place over the Bank Holiday weekend at Willen Lake North. Just two days shy of Doodles’s birthday, it made a great birthday treat for…
Our new town (50 years old and counting!) of Milton Keynes is the perfect place to live for dog owners. And there is no better proof than the Big Doggie Do, the ever popular dog fest…
I am not one for charity challenges but when I found out about The Great British Dog Walk a few months ago, I knew Doodles and I had to take part. The Great British Dog Walk…
Just 10 minutes away from Canterbury is the bohemian seaside town of Whitstable, famous for its oysters and shingle beaches. This charming port offers a wide range seafood restaurants, picturesque lanes, artisanal bakeries, boutique shops and art…
I have recently started a mission to try and see more of the UK by way of weekend getaways. One of my latest discoveries was the charming old market town of Bradford on Avon. Until…
