I've always said that things in life are cyclic and trends certainly seem to go that way. Years and years ago women (and it was mainly women back then) used to gather together and craft as a group. This wasn't only done for social reasons, but so that skills could be shared between generations, as well as the practical issues like sharing childcare and saving fuel by only heating the one venue where people were meeting. After years in which crafters seemed to work at home on their own it now appears to me to have gone full circle with more and more people (of all ages, and both male and ... read more
Review: Weston’s Wyld Wood Cider
There are some emails that you receive as a blogger that you end up reading and re-reading to check that they're really true. The one that came from Weston's Wyld Wood Cider asking if they could send me some cider to review was one such email. Some people may think me a bit queer, but to be honest when I go one a rare night out to the pub I'm someone who is much happier ordering a pint (or half pint) of something to drink than a glass of wine - although don't get my wrong, I do love wine too, but it's just a preference thing. When Mr C and I moved to St Albans years ago I discovered my love ... read more