I posted this photograph of a cross at sunset on the North York Moors recently on my Instagram and Facebook page. Usually, I would do a bit of research to provide some narrative around a subject such as this. However, and I blame the kids, I didn’t on this occasion. So, I’ve done a bit […]
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Cattersty Sands The Hidden Gem of Skinningrove
For anyone with a large family like ours, finding low-cost and budget-friendly days out can be a struggle. Even a simple day at the beach can become expensive when you factor in car parking, donkey rides, fairground rides on the seafront, doughnuts and ice creams. All that stuff is great, but we prefer a more back […]
Should The Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?
This is not a political blog post. This is a post by a dad of 4, one of whom turns 16 this year. There’s no doubt that sixteen is a milestone age to reach. But, should we agree with the campaign to lower the voting age limit from 18 to 16? A brief history of […]
Domain Authority 2.0 – Thanks for Nothing Moz
For any blogger wishing to monetise their blog through paid guest posts, collaborative posts or general sponsored posts in some way such as gifting, Domain Authority is vital. Prospective collaborative partners with check your score and assess whether you are worthwhile working with. So, the higher your score the better your chances. What is domain […]
Matilda the Musical – UK Tour – Review
I love musicals. As a family we love musicals. We all love the much-played stand out tracks from the Matilda the Musical soundtrack and over the years the girls have performed a few of these in various shows. We’ve wanted to see this show for so long, and since I purchased the tickets in March […]
My Issue With School League Tables
You may have seen in the news this week that the latest secondary school league tables have been released. While it’s interesting to see the data in this table and compare school, for me they are flawed. That’s why I take absolutely no interest in them when it comes to my daughters’ educations. Education is […]
Farndale – The Reservoir That Never Was
I love where I live. Here, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, I have access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, the UK, the world even. This is photo is of Farndale, taken from the northern end. Isn’t it just gorgeous? But, this view could have been […]
The Old Door
I don’t know why, but I love photographing doors. Ones with character, like this old door, are a particular favorite. There is something special and a door that I can’t put my finger on. Maybe there’s a metaphor in there. Some sort of sub-conscious meaning to a fondness for doors. A bit like when one door closes, another […]
Let’s Talk Tents
We may have only just got into 2019 but already people will be looking ahead to getting away on holiday later this year. We’re all feeling the pinch so maybe a cheaper, yet more adventurous getaway in a tent, sleeping under canvas, could prove to be an option. There can’t be many people who can […]
Career Counselling: 10 Outside Factors That Can Help Or Hinder Your Progress
Climbing the career ladder is a dream shared by millions. If you are going to make that ascent in the fastest and most efficient, though, it’ll be necessary to follow the right pathway. This means that you have to make the right decisions on a daily basis as well as the best choices when dealing […]