Guy Fawkes 5 Gloucestershire’s 5 Miler 2023

The Guy Fawkes 5 running race in Tewkesbury was held on Sunday 5th November 2023. Due to flooding a last minute decision was made to change the course to the back-up course but the weather did hold up for the race itself. About Guy Fawkes 5 Guy Fawkes 5 is a 5 mile race organised … Read more

Experience Swim Serpentine 2023 Being a Slow Swimmer

This is my experience of Swim Serpentine 2023 as a slow swimmer. Regular readers will know that the Swim Serpentine was cancelled in 2022 due to the tragic passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Then we had the option to refund or defer in 2023 due to blue algae. This actually made things a bit … Read more

Swim Serpentine: Training and Planning for Slow Swimmers

For those who do not know Swim Serpentine is part of the London Classics, along with running the London Marathon (even virtually) and Ride London (100). However, you have to do the 2 mile distance to qualify. One of my friends had looked at previous results and declared that we could do it quicker than … Read more

About Our National Express Nightmare for Swim Serpentine

The day of Swim Serpentine had arrived after various setbacks. Seven us of had a coach booked with National Express because I felt that it was the best, most stress-free way to travel. This was even before the train strikes. How wrong was I! I will begin by saying that National Express have offered us … Read more

Why Standon Calling Festival is the Ultimate Family Experience

We were invited to Standon Calling Festival this year and last. Standon Calling Festival is a remarkable event that perfectly blends music, arts, and community spirit. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the vibrant world of Standon Calling and explore why it has become one of the most beloved festivals around. From its captivating … Read more

What to Know about National Outdoor Expo Birmingham NEC

This March I went along to the National Outdoor Expo at the NEC. Attending briefly on both the Saturday and Sunday and thought I would share with you my experience. This is of course to inform you if you want to attend in later years, but also as a reminder for myself! About The National … Read more