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Westonbirt Arboretum

Westonbirt Arboretum

October 30, 2018 Sharon

Situated close to Tetbury, the Forestry Commission’s, Westonbirt Arboretum definitely has to feature on your Gloucestershire / Cotswolds Autumn or Spring “Must do” list. It is very picturesque and a lovely place to walk around and relax. It is easy …

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Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch Review

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Sharon

  Features: • Activity tracking, counts daily steps, distance, calories and sleep • GPS for increased accuracy and mapping features • Tracks heart rate at the wrist day or night (chest strap not required) • Virtual Pacer data field and …

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Not the Roman IX

Kick-start 2019 – Running Races in 2019

September 14, 2018September 19, 2018 Sharon

Kick-start 2019 – Running Races in 2019 A selection of events to get you racing in 2019: January 2019 Not the Roman IX Race 2019 – January 13, 2019 This is a great road race which we have participated in …

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Whiteshill & Ruscombe Circular Walk

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Sharon

Whiteshill & Ruscombe Circular Walk This circular walk has been created to take in all that is best in the countryside in and around the parish of Whiteshill and Ruscombe. The walk starts at the village shop & coffee bar. …

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Skiathos

Visiting the Greek Islands of Skiathos, Scopelos & Alonissos

August 22, 2018September 18, 2018 Sharon

Luscious green pine trees, crystal clear blue water, golden sandy beaches and wall to wall sunshine.  This just about summarises our exciting last minute trip during August to the gorgeous Greek island of Skiathos. We travelled directly from Birmingham to …

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Trekking in Montenegro

August 19, 2018August 28, 2018 Sharon

Montenegro was recommended as an up and coming place to visit by an acquaintance who has enjoyed hiking treks around the world. It is currently an unspoilt and unexplored destination with hundreds of kilometres of spectacular trails surrounded by beautiful …

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Good Pubs, Places to Visit, Walking

Walking the Cotswold Way National Trail (102 miles)

February 4, 2018September 29, 2018 Sharon

The Cotswold Way is a designated 102 mile National Walking Trail. Starting in the North Cotswolds in Chipping Campden and finishing in Bath at the Abbey, this undulating route follows the natural beauty of the Cotswold escarpment landscape. It passes …

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Mt Etna

Taormina, Sicily – Top 5 Things To Do

January 21, 2018January 21, 2018 Sharon

The beautiful island of Sicily is located off of the Southern tip of Italy. If you enjoy like us visiting picturesque and elegant old towns steeped in ancient history and love Italian food, you will not be disappointed with a …

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Ovo Energy Stage 7 Tour of Britain – Cheltenham Finish – 9th September 2017

January 7, 2018August 28, 2018 Sharon

Since the success of Britain’s Olympic cyclists and abundance of gold medals in the London Olympics the annual Tour of Britain race has been given more publicity and has grown in popularity in the United Kingdom. In 2017, we were …

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TDF 2017

Le Tour de France 2017

November 11, 2017August 28, 2018 Sharon

For us the highlight of 2017 has to be the most amazing adventure to watch Le Tour de France cycle race in the beautiful picturesque setting of the French Alps. It was something we had talked about and planned to …

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Day 28 - The final countdown! 5k every day in May Day 28 - The final countdown! 5k every day in May - Early 10k run/walk/jog. 

 Mindfulness bird song, bunnies, dogs, horses, cows & bees 🐝 🐮🐴😁🏃🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️ - happy days, feeling good 💪🏼 ❤️😁
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