If you're looking for a nice easy coastal walk in Northumberland with stunning views I would thoroughly recommend the walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle. You can park in the pay and display which is on the right as you enter the village and walk down towards the harbour. When you get to the harbour it's clear to see which way to go as the impressive ruin of Dunstanburgh Castle sits high on the headland and can be seen from miles ... Read the Post...
Meet Maisie, Our 9 Week Old Cairn Terrier Puppy
I have wanted a dog for a long time and this time last week my dream finally came true. After months of planning and a few false starts John and I picked up our Cairn Terrier puppy from a lovely breeder in mid Wales. When we arrived our puppy was in a crate waiting for us and we fell in love as soon as we saw her. We had a cage set up in the car and everything we could possibly need for the four and a half hour journey home. We knew it might ... Read the Post...
Amsterdam Mini Cruise on DFDS Princess Seaways
What do you get the girl who has everything? A mini cruise to Amsterdam! It was my 27th birthday recently and John decided to whisk me away to Amsterdam. Knowing I love boats he booked the Amsterdam Mini Cruise with DFDS Seaways where you spend two nights on-board and 5 hours exploring the Dutch capital. The ferry leaves from Royal Quays, North Shields which is near Newcastle and pretty easy to get to from the A1. My birthday was on a Monday ... Read the Post...
Big Kid Circus 2016
The circus has been back in town! Last month I went to see Big Kid Circus for the fourth year in a row. Yup, four years running! I'm choosing to blame the fact that I never went as a child and have a lot of catching up to do. You can see last year's post here. This year there were new acts as well as some old favourites like the Wheel of Death and Spiderman who always wows the kids. One of the most impressive performances was Cascade Troupe ... Read the Post...