23rd December 2021 Christmas is upon us once more! The next few days will see many people travelling, mixing with family and friends, some of whom have not been seen since the Covid-19 lockdown. There will be lots of catching up and celebrating, exchanging of gifts and for some, a silent toast to those loved…… Continue reading Season’s Greetings
Category: Barrow in Furness
Out of the Mouths of Babes
9th December 2021 Just a short blog this week! It’s been a busy one and to tell the truth I’ve been feeling a little bit under par – but I promise to do better next week! I was lucky enough to be able to go to Barrow last weekend, for the annual pre-Christmas get together…… Continue reading Out of the Mouths of Babes
(Some of) The Best Years of Our Lives
25th November 2021 For six years in the ‘80s I worked at The Ostrich Inn, at Colnbrook, near Slough. It was one of the best times of my life (hence the blog title!), having just escaped an horrendous marriage – but that’s another story. At the Ostrich I discovered how provincial and narrow my life…… Continue reading (Some of) The Best Years of Our Lives
Liz Hughes 