We had the most amazing first day on our trip to Guernsey! We met a beautiful couple from Iceland at the bar in the airport at Dublin, off to their holiday home in Bulgaria for two weeks then on to Switzerland to visit their son! The ATR72-600 sitting on the tarmac is probably one of …
Brighton & Eastbourne 2024
Many of my readers will be aware that if you invite us, we will come and that's how we are on the South Coast of England this weekend. My best friends' son is getting married and we have the privilege of being there. First, however, the chance to explore! After a carlsburg journey from Liverpool …
On down the Bridgewater
Although the aqueduct opened on Friday afternoon we stayed put to watch 2023, Super Saturday, Six Nations rugby. Delighted that the John Gilbert pub accommodated us with a great table, food and beverages for most of the afternoon. Delighted too with the results. Treated ourselves to some bubbles to celebrate Sunday morning and we set …
Worsley and the Delph
Bridgewater Canal was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley and one of the first canals to be built. The section from Worsley to Manchester opened on 17th July 1761. Travelling under the M60/M62 at a rather slower pace of life The basin below is known …
Visit to RHS Bridgewater
You will know that we are not, in any shape or form, gardeners! The most we have are a few pots at home but we did enjoy our guided tour of RHS Bridgewater walled Garden The RHS Garden Bridgewater is the result of a multi-million pound transformation of the historic 154 acre Worsley New Hall …

