ON SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER HUNDREDS OF CYCLISTS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF BELFAST CITY CENTRE FOR THE ANNUAL CICLOVIA EVENT. My family joined the mix of people of all ages, cycling abilities and from different communities across the city and beyond for a great day … Continue reading CICLOVIA BELFAST 2017
AT THE WEEKEND MY FAMILY AND I WERE INVOLVED IN THE GREAT BRITISH BEACH CLEAN. As part of a nationwide, end of summer event, run by the Marine Conservation Society, we were joining with others across the UK to take on the task of litter-picking … Continue reading THE GREAT BRITISH BEACH CLEAN 2017
I peek out through the blinds, everything crossed, hoping for a dry morning. I watch as the sun rises above the houses in the distance, its golden brightness illuminating my bedroom. I breathe a sigh of relief. ‘Wakey-wakey everyone! Time for school!’ The kids grunt … Continue reading BEAT THE STREET
BUSHMILLS TO BALLYCASTLE IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO GET TIME TOGETHER AS A COUPLE WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN. So, when a relative offers to have the kiddies for a night so you can spend some time alone then you jump at the opportunity! The conversation … Continue reading HIKING – NORTHERN IRELAND – CAUSEWAY COASTAL ROUTE
My husband and I travelled to Italy in 2004 for our honeymoon. On that magical trip to Venice, Florence and Rome we fell in love with all things Italian – the food, the countryside, the architecture and of course the glorious weather! We vowed we … Continue reading TUSCANY 2017
IT’S A VERY WET SUNDAY MORNING AND OUR PLANS FOR A FULL DAY OF HIKING IN THE MOURNES FALL BY THE WAYSIDE. We decide instead to go to Tollymore Forest where the trees would offer some protection from the rain and the boys would still … Continue reading HIKING WITH KIDS – THE MOURNE MOUNTAINS – TOLLYMORE FOREST
