@hantslibraries No thanks. How about a focus on the meaning & symbols of Ash Wed & Lent. We are still a Christian country, but it is all a mystery to many. Even though they will cheerfully enjoy Easter holidays.
@UltingWick It is so upsetting! We restocked & made sure housing & run were pegged into the ground- which worked. Perhaps wait til Spring when other food is more plentiful. We gave up after 15 years when Rats became to much of a feature.
@AWilsonmhealth@marksandspencer I worked in M&S as a student one Summer & it was a great experience for me too, especially buying half price cakes ! I'm always nice to retail staff- easy when they are as cheerful as Waitrose delivery people.
@GardenBrocante I waited years for Christmas on our own- after many years of children's choices- so I just love it. I do have lights & a tree & festive food- buts it's a treat not to ha e to perform.
@GardenBrocante Visit when the Xmas Market is not on- to enjoy the city at its best. Locals avoid it as too crowded & mainly foodie gifts & tat. Wykeham Arms was a good choice !
@Beathhigh Fred Goodwin was at Buckingham Palace getting his Knighthhood on the same day as we were there for my husband's CBE. He's still got the CBE, whose next outing will probably be on his coffin, unlike Fred G who was stripped of his Award.