22nd July 2021 It’s become something of a summer tradition among my ex-rugby-playing comrades to convene at a handful of local beer festivals, ostensibly for the cultural experience, though the thirst-quenching aspect does tend to take centre stage. Last summer, however, our plans were thoroughly scuppered by the all-too-familiar villain, Covid-19. With the country in… Continue Reading

4th July 2021 I suppose it was only to be expected. No sooner had optimism cantered over the horizon, and I’d been lured into returning to a more typical format for the family blog, than the weather turned on its heel and COVID-19 picked up pace to a gallop. Still, ever the stubborn optimist, I… Continue Reading