Continuing the celebrations of reaching their centenary, the Royal Air Force put on a static display of aircraft at several points across the UK. (c) MoD Horse Guards Parade in Central London was where the tour began and on show were: Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c Biplane - The classic First World War bomber biplane, Supermarine … Continue reading RAF100 | Aircraft Tour
Today is the day the Royal Air Force officially marks its 100th birthday. The Mall in London is suitably dressed for the occasion and, according to the Royal Air Force's website, "over a thousand servicemen and women will take part in a parade on The Mall at 11:25am. Then at 1:00pm witness the historic flypast … Continue reading RAF100 | The Official Birthday Parade
Jersey's capital of St. Helier is a short bus ride from St. Brelade's Bay. We visited on a Sunday and were both astonished and delighted to find that most shops, cafés and restaurants were closed. We were able to explore at our own pace and drift along side streets and hidden alleyways without fighting hordes of … Continue reading Jersey | St. Helier
During the recent half-term, we nipped on a plane and flew for a mere 35 minutes to the beautiful island of Jersey.Far enough away to feel like 'abroad' and familiar enough to feel British. We stayed in the gorgeous St. Brelade's Bay and our hotel over looked the beach. The beach is apparently in the … Continue reading Jersey | St Brelade’s Bay
I do like a wedding! And Saturday's wedding, a small affair you may have heard mentioned here and there, was the perfect excuse to dust off the family heirloom, break open the bubbles before lunchtime and eat cake. I have my own story of meeting Prince Harry. Not long after I'd left the RAF, I … Continue reading Royal Wedding Brunch
I've always thought that Lord Trenchard had a warped sense of humour when he founded the Royal Air Force on 1st April, 1918. The centenary has been on my radar for a while, obviously, and throughout March I attempted to gather up any photos of me in my uniform. Of course, because I served in … Continue reading The RAF at 100
St James's is bounded to the north by Piccadilly, to the west by Green Park, to the south by The Mall and St. James's Park and to the east by Haymarket. Post Second World War, the area became predominantly commercial but, as is happening in large swathes of Central London, it's slowly becoming a home for the very wealthy, with … Continue reading Weekday Walks | St. James’s
The Boy Child and I ventured South of the river yesterdayin order to visit the Wimbledon Museum and take the tour. What a contrast to my last visit! No wandering the hallowed grounds except as part of a tour,or if you're a member of the AELTC. Our guide was excellent; informative, engaging and funny. I don't think you … Continue reading Wimbledon Museum and Tour
We were in Barcelona on 17th August.We were a mere block away from the tragedy,but were quite safe and well.Although obviously shaken, The Boy Child particularly so,we continued with our plans.We'd all fallen in love with how beautiful Barcelona was,and felt that by keeping calm and carrying on,we were honouring our new Spanish friends the … Continue reading Beautiful Barcelona | Photos
Mary-Lou of Patio Postcardsis hosting the second of three link-ups today for this year'sPhotography Scavenger Hunt.(As she lives in Canada, you might want to wait until afternoonhere in the UK before heading over there.) Here's this year's list:1) Something fuzzy~ Velour sandals ~2) Bubbles3) A web~ climber in the playground ~4) A zig zag5) A seasonal relaxing space/item~ you can't get more … Continue reading Photography Scavenger Hunt | Link-up #2
