Category Archives: Travel and Outings
Springtime in Krakow
A few weeks ago we set off for a long weekend in Krakow, Poland. Why Krakow? Well we both have one Polish parent and had been meaning, for years, to visit Poland but the factor which swung the decision, was … Continue reading
Edinburgh Visit
We paid a flying visit to Edinburgh at the beginning of the week and popped in to the Dovecot Studios, now established on the site of Edinburgh’s oldest public baths. Dovecot is one of the world’s leading contemporary tapestry studios … Continue reading
Happy New Year
Things have been very hectic leading up to the New Year, with two exhibitions to oversee and Christmas to organise but we are on the last lap now. Manchester finished last week-end and London finishes this week-end. Then it’s packing … Continue reading
Welsh Day Out
When we were in Manchester a couple of weeks ago, setting up the Dazzle Exhibition at the Town Hall, we treated ourselves to Sunday afternoon out at Ruthin Craft Centre in North Wales. It is one of our favourite places … Continue reading
Glorious Cornwall
We have just recently returned from a long week-end in Fowey, Cornwall to celebrate my birthday and we had a splendid time from start to finish. The weather was glorious and we were even able to eat lunch outside in … Continue reading
Pittenweem and First Show
On Sunday we set off for Fife to the Pittenweem Arts Festival. For once it was a clear and sunny day and the rain stayed away all day. We visited dozens of exhibitions, some excellent others not so impressive. There … Continue reading
Now a mans eye view of Greek Island hopping –
My turn – same trip – man’s eye view: Hot it certainly was! At times reaching 35 degrees or more (in Milos). Had a brilliant time and like Christine, rarely tempted by the netbook. Wi fi was available almost … Continue reading
Greek Tragedy – The Return from the Holiday
I really did mean to update the blog while I was on holiday. I thought a glass of wine, a few olives and the netbook! Greece had other ideas and in a few days I was seduced into lethargy by … Continue reading
Off to Sifnos. Cyclades, Greek Island hopping!
Bank Holiday Outing
Spring Bank Holiday Monday was anything but Springlike, being grey and cold, but undaunted we set off for Bexhill. We went to see Critical Mass an installation by Anthony Gormley, on the roof of the De La Warr Pavilion. The … Continue reading
