Monday 7 June 2021
by Wulf
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Some friends took us for a picnic tonight to the Eleven Arches (also known as Stanford Viaduct). It was a gorgeous evening to be out and also to get to explore this area. We’ve been so close to it before … Continue reading
Thursday 13 May 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on Somebody didn’t get the memo
Jane and I did another litter pick today. In the photo above, you can see that we’ve separated out the recycling but you can also see a collection of small blue and black bags. We didn’t open them but suspect … Continue reading
Friday 30 April 2021
by Wulf
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An exciting community development we have become aware of in recent months is the rise of ‘litter womble’ groups. We’ve joined the North Leicestershire gang on Facebook. They consist of volunteers who chose to go out and collect the grot … Continue reading
Monday 26 April 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on A Pleasant Stroll
This morning, Jane and I set off the canal towpath, heading south round Loughborough and then we kept on going. Eventually, after the transition from industrial urban to deep countryside, we got as far as Pillings Lock. We stopped for … Continue reading
Sunday 28 March 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on Time Travel to the Dawn Chorus
Before you ask, no, I don’t have a brand new invention I can tell you about five years ago. However, the annual switch from GMT to BST allows a limited form of time travel. As far as the birds are … Continue reading
Friday 26 March 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on I didn’t even see their faces…
When I went down to Southfield Road in Loughborough today for my COVID-19 vaccine, the place was like a bee hive, humming with activity. Outside was a short queue but it moved swiftly, as one marshal distributed squirts of hand … Continue reading
Thursday 25 March 2021
by Wulf
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Basking – stopping to enjoy literal or metaphorical warmth – is a delightful thing to do. I decided to eat my lunch in the garden today as, as this time of year, it tends to warmer outside on sunny days … Continue reading