The work alarm has been turned off for the final time, the uniform is packed and ready to hand back in. Having worked for the same company for nigh on 35 years I am now starting a new chapter in my life, retirement. A chapter that I hope will last as long, as my working…
The hubby loves a classic car show and the event held at Rye Rugby Club, has become an almost annual tradition for us. It’s not too far to travel, there’s plenty of parking and it’s a reasonable price. 👍 This year it fell on a particularly hot day, but with plenty of sun cream…
As both myself and the hubby, “celebrate” our 65th birthdays, our diaries are pretty full for 2026. So, unusually, we had no intention of watching any cricket (apart from on the telly). However when the Womens T20 World Cup is being played in England and one of your favourite grounds announces it’s not only hosting…
As I’ve grown older, birthday celebrations have become quieter affairs. Gifts are not so important, but of course gratefully received, especially when said gift is for a treat. It means, when you were born in the Winter months, you can continue to enjoy your birthday throughout the year. Although we don’t usually gift for…
The 1st to the 7th of June, saw the Hastings Comedy Festival, take over numerous venues across the town. Comedians flock to the seaside, using the event as one of their warm up gigs on route to the Edinburgh Festival. There is a huge programme to choose from, with most of the acts being…
Who says Christmas comes but once a year? It may have been 6 months ago but using a voucher gift from the daughter and son in law, in May, means it just keeps on giving 🎄🎁. On one of the hottest days of the year, we set off to Tenterden in Kent, to find the…
We like to support, amateur dramatics within our community. Many of the productions are incredibly professional and ticket prices are kinder on the pocket. In the last few months, I have been fortunate to enjoy three plays, performed by three different companies. Come From Away There are some events during your lifetime, where…
Sometimes, no matter how hectic or stressful life is, a day out with girlfriends is all you need to put the World back into perspective. Even though it had been arranged months previously, a trip to the City with my Uptown Girls, arrived at the perfect time. We took the train along the coastal…
Amidst the energy of recent weeks, we thought we deserved a chillout session, to recharge our batteries. An afternoon of music seemed ideal, and the De La Warr Pavilion, offered the perfect solution. Hastings Sinfonia, a local orchestra were presenting Music from Musicals. My sister in law had secured second row seats for our party…
As the clock chimed midnight, taking us into 2026, we felt very blessed that we had had another wonderful retirement year, filled with adventures. I also realised that early in this coming year I would reach my next significant birthday. Well, the said birthday has been duly celebrated and become another memory in the memory…
We have visited several of the Center Parcs sites on numerous occasions over the years and Potters Resorts just once before. This year we have visited Potters with a group of friends and Center Parcs with family, so I thought I’d compare the two. Potters Resort: …