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In the Garden

In the Garden We both love being in the garden so here is a silly folk song for you and some more photos from this year  

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The Garden in Early May 2024

The Garden in Early May 2024 The last couple of days have been warm and sunny – perfect gardening weather so the garden in early may is a real joy. My fruit trees are all flowering, runner beans have been planted out and so have squashes and new potatoes. In the veg plot: Broad beans, Runner beans, Peas, Onions, Garlic, …

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A Busy month for me

A Busy month for me It all seems to happen at once. I am sure you have had that feeling some time, so it will be a busy month for me.. The volunteer driving which has been pretty quiet lately has suddenly burst into life and I now have jobs for most days. At the same time everyone seems to …

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A wonderful day in my Garden

A wonderful day in my Garden The lovely warm dry weather today allowed me to have a wonderful day in my garden. I harvested the last of the sprouts, stripped the plants and composted the unusable parts of the plants. This year the sprout harvest has been very poor for me and for most of my friends locally as well. …

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Forest Sensory Services Goes Bowling

Forest Sensory Services (FSS) Goes Bowling Yesterday ( 17th November ) I took a couple of lovely people, Edith and Norman from the Forest Sensory Services  to Gloucester 10 pin bowling. The Bowling centre is on Gloucester ring road not far from Sainsburys supermarket.  The FSS is a Cinderford Charity providing support to all affected by sight loss and hearing loss …

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Retirement update – Retirement and being retired

Retirement update – Retirement and being retired It is quite ironic that many people told me I would soon get bored with being retired, but the truth is I am so busy now that finding sufficient time is the real problem, so I thought I would blog on Retirement and being retired. I still maintain several websites including: The City …

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Events in the Forest of Dean

Events in the Forest of Dean The Forest of Dean, situated in the heart of Gloucestershire, England, is a natural gem that captivates visitors and residents with its lush woodlands, meandering rivers, and rich cultural heritage. It boasts one of England’s most extensive and picturesque ancient woodlands that spans approximately 42,000 acres. Beyond its scenic beauty, Forest of Dean is …