We are so lucky that we live near to Wicken Fen. A large nature reserve and a vital wetland habitat. Home to thousands of species. So we are armed with nets to try and catch a closer look at some of them. We’ve been pond dipping there before. It was brilliant fun, although being a whole year younger was a bit more tricky. When you … Continue reading Pond dipping at Wicken Fen
Yesterday, Halloween. My youngest woke up in a state, traumatised by the horror of her home. ‘MUM!’ ‘Why haven’t you decorated the house for Halloween?’ Why would I decorate the house for Halloween? Have I missed something here? Clearly an abject failure in parenting! 😉 My son then wakes with great excitement, ‘It’s Halloweeeeeeeeen!’ ‘What costume do I have?’ ‘Err, I thought you might like … Continue reading An alternative Halloween
Mud and Nettles 