I’m back. Did you miss me? It’s only been a couple of weeks but I’ve had my feet in the pool and my face in the sun and it’s been bloody lovely. I have been spending time researching whilst in Greece, and by researching I mean eating fried cheese and drinking litres of rosé. Greek…
This summer, Barnes Rugby’s Under 14s were extremely fortunate to train with Eddie Jones, England Head Coach and Will Greenwood, Rugby World Cup Winner 2003 at Pennyhill Park, England’s elite training facility. This special event was in aid of raising money for Will Greenwood’s ‘Borne’ charity, in memory of his son Freddie. Eddie Jones took…
The summer holidays are here. For most that is, my boys have been at home getting under my feet for the last month, at least. The school holidays mean long lie ins, no Sunday night uniform washing and a lot, and I mean, a lot of meals. The only time there is food in the…
Transport for London’s decision to reinstate a vital bus route between Hammersmith Bridge and Mortlake from 3 August has been welcomed by Chair of the Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee, Cllr Alexander Ehmann. The decision comes following concerns about the changes to the 209 bus route, raised by local residents at a community meeting…
The Year 9 team from Richmond Park Academy have won the London-wide Count on Us Secondary challenge organised by the Mayor’s Fund for London and the Jack Petchey Foundation. The five-student team of Elizabeth Pass, Farah Shaheen, Jamin Chi Wai Kwong, Omed Amiri and Venla Mantyla were convincing winners, beating ten teams in their heat…
I hadn’t planned to post this recipe today, but the speed at which these Shortbread Jammies were devoured by my friends and family led me to believe I should share them with you asap. I had something much more wholemeal planned for you this week, but, balls to that, what could be more irresistible than…
The weather is shaping up to be fine and we can’t wait to see you at the engAGE Music Festival! We’ve some great local businesses looking forward to welcoming you to their stalls with super offers especially for you: Bemore Studio fitness studio, H’Art Healing Hub – Massage & Reiki in Richmond, London, the The Robin Craft Cafe offering baked…
Let’s face it it’s nearly time for the summer holidays and inspiration and inclination are both crushingly low. I have two large men children, not including Clyde, under my feet and my kitchen resembles a local café. Both of them are lying in bed so long in the morning, breakfast is a distant memory with…
The second Sheenstock Festival takes place on Saturday 6 July on the grounds of Richmond Park Academy who are ready to welcome the local community to this fun local event. Sheenstock has five hours of fantastic music lined up with a brilliant festival atmosphere, with chill out zones, sports zones, a tuck shop and festival…
As you well know, one of my missions, as a food blogger, is to solve, or at least provide solutions to the question, what shall I do with a packet of chicken breasts? It’s an age old question, well it is in our house, at least. At the moment, I am feeding 3 hungry males,…
