Tag Archives: National Trust

Sunday 31st August 2014 – Back to the training for my Shine Walk.

Posted on September 2, 2014 by clairesallotment

It’s only 4 weeks away until I to my Shine Walk, which is rather scary to be honest. I’ve had a bit of a break from walking whilst I was on holiday. I did walk a bit though, to mum … Continue reading →

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Summer Holiday 2014.

Posted on August 29, 2014 by clairesallotment

Where to start with this years holiday? I suppose the beginning is the best place. I’ll try not to bore you too much with it, and I’ll put in a few pictures to make it interesting. We all got up … Continue reading →

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A weekend of two halves!!

Posted on August 10, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well what a weekend. Two contrasting days at both ends of the spectrum. So let me begin at the beginning, which is usually the best place to start. Saturday was beautiful and sunny, very warm, and the perfect day to have … Continue reading →

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Our trip to Scotney Castle, Kent.

Posted on August 5, 2014 by clairesallotment

Today the kids and I went to Scotney Castle near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It’s a really beautiful fairy tale place, and has only been opened to the public for the last 6 or 7 years. It’s National Trust, so we … Continue reading →

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Monday 28th July 2014 – Oh I do like to be beside the seaside….

Posted on July 29, 2014 by clairesallotment

There are two things that the British do better than anyone else: 1- Queuing, we do like a good queue, and know how to behave in one. And 2- Enjoy our selves on the beach what ever the weather. Today … Continue reading →

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Sunday 20th July 2014 – To Ham House and back again.

Posted on July 22, 2014 by clairesallotment

Now I didn’t walk as far as I’d planned this week, but still a fair way. I’d been on my feet for most of the afternoon ringing a peal of Rutland Surprise Major in celebration of a fellow ringers wedding. This … Continue reading →

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Sunday 6th July 2014 – I didn’t like that gate stile.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by clairesallotment

Now I have nothing against them per say, but when you’ve been walking for 17 miles and then have to go over one, it can be rather tricky. I was continuing my training today for my walk in September, and today … Continue reading →

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Sunday 29th June 2014 – Show me a sign….

Posted on June 30, 2014 by clairesallotment

Back on track with my walking training for my Shine Night walk in September. Today I decided to walk from home to Hatchlands Park. According to my Google Maps app on my phone it should take 4 and a half … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Home we go, but stopping at my cousins for lunch.

Posted on June 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

The last day of my trip away, but again a very busy one. I spoke to the kids the night before and reminded them that they needed to make Mark breakfast in bed in the morning. Well it was Fathers’ … Continue reading →

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My little trip – Day 1 Thursday 12th June 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

Today I was off on my little trip to Birmingham, St Helens, Daventry then home. I had lots to fit in, and lots of people to see, so here goes, are you ready? I left home at 10am with my … Continue reading →

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