I have had a very busy few weeks with lots of adventures. This blog post provides summaries and photos of some of the exciting things I have been up to.
Dorking
I joined a residential trip with Girlguiding UK in Dorking. We were blessed with beautiful weather and the flowers were out. The girls had a great time playing outside in dens whilst we enjoyed studying in the sunshine. I made a short trip into Dorking itself - the one way system was confusing, however there is a pay and display car park near Sainsburys. It has a lovely looking church and I am sure there is lots to explore in the town center. I know there is a leisure centre, shops and a museum at least.
Eastbourne
I made my annual trip to Eastbourne for Bible by the Beach which runs alongside the motor show on the western lawns. The weather was a bit temperamental but sufficient for picnics on the beach. I enjoyed fish and chips with my friends and picnics by the sea. The shopping centre is at the latter stages of redevelopment and the shops are certainly getting more 'high street' than they used to be. Rumour has it a cinema is to be included by the summer 2019 although there are still a good few vacant shops.
Cheese Fest
We had a trip to the London cheese festival at Battersea Power Station. It was quite small but did have stalls and speakers alongside the Thames. There are lots of restaurants to supplement the event if you aren't into street food. The majority of the stalls sold varieties of cheese, some providing free samples. There were also gift stalls, fudge and oil up for sale. I had a go on the 'spin the wheel' game (2 goes for £5) and won a very small blue mouse and a canvas bag. On inspection the bags were being sold for £14 at the gifts stall.
Fiddler on the Roof
The Antiques Roadshow
I took my parents to the valuations and filming day by the BBC in a relatively local Park. It was very pretty location wise and we were lucky with the weather. It was something to make a day of - watching the filming and having a picnic. Get there early though - by lunchtime they were at capacity. It's a free even and you can find locations and dates of filming on line.
Dorking
I joined a residential trip with Girlguiding UK in Dorking. We were blessed with beautiful weather and the flowers were out. The girls had a great time playing outside in dens whilst we enjoyed studying in the sunshine. I made a short trip into Dorking itself - the one way system was confusing, however there is a pay and display car park near Sainsburys. It has a lovely looking church and I am sure there is lots to explore in the town center. I know there is a leisure centre, shops and a museum at least.
Eastbourne
I made my annual trip to Eastbourne for Bible by the Beach which runs alongside the motor show on the western lawns. The weather was a bit temperamental but sufficient for picnics on the beach. I enjoyed fish and chips with my friends and picnics by the sea. The shopping centre is at the latter stages of redevelopment and the shops are certainly getting more 'high street' than they used to be. Rumour has it a cinema is to be included by the summer 2019 although there are still a good few vacant shops.
Cheese Fest
We had a trip to the London cheese festival at Battersea Power Station. It was quite small but did have stalls and speakers alongside the Thames. There are lots of restaurants to supplement the event if you aren't into street food. The majority of the stalls sold varieties of cheese, some providing free samples. There were also gift stalls, fudge and oil up for sale. I had a go on the 'spin the wheel' game (2 goes for £5) and won a very small blue mouse and a canvas bag. On inspection the bags were being sold for £14 at the gifts stall.
Fiddler on the Roof
We had matinee tickets to see Fiddler on the Roof in London. The theatre was quite cosy and you certainly didn't need to sit right at the front to see. My mother was a bit concerned that a passing actor may accidentally hit her with their big props. I did not know the story, but it was certainly easy to follow. It is a musical and you will certainly recognise some of the songs (e.g. If I Were A Rich Man). It was a brilliant show but with a sad ending and is based on real events in the mid-late 1800's.
I took my parents to the valuations and filming day by the BBC in a relatively local Park. It was very pretty location wise and we were lucky with the weather. It was something to make a day of - watching the filming and having a picnic. Get there early though - by lunchtime they were at capacity. It's a free even and you can find locations and dates of filming on line.
