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  • Of droughts and waterfalls

    Of droughts and waterfalls

    We have spent a wonderful summer together with family, part of it camping in Wales in the midst of a heatwave and drought. Thankfully, even very close to the campsite, we found waterfalls galore. Join us on the joy of the journey. 2. Our campsite, just on the outskirts of Brecon, was very close to…

  • Being honest – on World Mental Health awareness day.

    Being honest – on World Mental Health awareness day.

    Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health awareness day. I really wasn’t aware of that until my Social Media feed highlighted it mid-morning. So let me be honest. Over the past 5 years, dealing with a chronic illness has led to depression, anxiety and, at the worst times, suicidal thoughts. All have been a part…

  • Looking back at 2024

    Looking back at 2024

    King Charles and Princess Kate are not alone. In terms of health issues, we can also define 2024 as ‘annus horribilis’. Despite that, we have much to be thankful for.

  • Happy New Year 2025

    Happy New Year 2025

    Hi Folks. I’m just in the process of upgrading the website – and with a challenging past year we have not managed to produce our normal Christmas newsletter. However, watch this space and hopefully an update will appear very shortly. In the meantime please enjoy the Advent Candle video blog that we shared for the…

  • Christmas Posts archive 2017-2022

    Christmas Posts archive 2017-2022

    A nostalgic look-back at family history as recounted in a number of archived Christmas newsletters.