Sarah and I recently made a short visit to Boscombe. We have been to Bournemouth and Boscombe many times, it is where my brother lives. Indeed, the reason for this visit was my brother’s birthday. That, and the fact we haven’t seen him for over a year due to the covid lockdown. It was by chance we ended up staying in Boscombe. We just happened to pick The Westby Guest House. This proved a great little place to stay. We…
Sarah and I have been to Cambridge three times recently. Sarah has been taking a Coaching in Running Fitness course, and this third visit was our last (for now). On previous visits, I have cycled to Ely and St Ives and visited Wicken Fen, Anglesey Abbey, and Wimpole. This time, I decided I would cycle to Ickworth, a National Trust property. After starting at Moulton village hall, I arrived at Ickworth, just outside Bury St Edmunds. You can view my full cycle…
We had begun Andy’s short birthday vacation by visiting Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Then, after arriving in Sheffield city centre we had explored a bit by looking around the Winter Garden, the Peace Garden, and more. Finally, we had enjoyed an evening meal at Efes Restaurant. For our second day, we decided to visit Sheffield Cathedral. The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, Sheffield. Otherwise more commonly referred to as Sheffield Cathedral, describes itself as ‘a place for all…
This year, for my birthday, we booked an overnight stay in Sheffield. It was a random choice. Neither of us had been to the city for a long time. One of the places we were recommended to visit were Sheffield Botanical Gardens. So that was where we started. There was lots to see. We started with the pavilions. Inside, it is divided into different temperate regions. Next, we wandered around the Four Seasons garden, which is constantly changing throughout the…
Sarah has been taking a runners coaching course in Cambridge. There are four days to the course. This weekend was the first two days. While Sarah was on the first day I cycled to Ely and visited Wicken Fen on the way. For this second day, I visited Anglesey Abbey. Interestingly, part of my cycle ride had included a section called the Lodes Way. This is part of NCN Route 11 connecting Wicken Fen to Anglesey Abbey. There are lots…
