A couple of years ago I went crabbing at Cromer on my birthday on the beach, I was amazed at the large fish that were attracted to the bacon in the net. Not as surprised as I was when a seal turned up. At that point,…
I visited RSPB Minsmere after BBC Springwatch
Ever since I saw RSPB Minsmere on Springwatch I couldn’t wait to go so my partner took me for my birthday. We stayed in Lowestoft the night before and drove to get there shortly after the 9am opening time, there…
Visiting the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park
I was given free tickets from a friend to visit the RHS Flower Show. My partner and I nearly went a few years ago but the expensive ticket price put us off. As soon as we got there I could see that it was…
Volunteering at the Manchester International Festival
2015 was the second year that I volunteered at the Manchester International Festival, it is biennial so the last time it was in Manchester was 2013. There were quite a few returning performers and collaborators including Bjork, Damon Albarn, Maxine…
I rescued a hedgehog
I have been very lucky to have a rather wonderful garden visitor – the humble hedgehog. It was, in fact, the first hog I had ever seen in Manchester, despite keeping my eyes peeled! This particular critter had been visiting…
Rescuing a magpie caught by a cat
One Friday night one of my rescue cats brought in a juvenile magpie. I caught the magpie by locking my cats outside, and trying to catch the bird with a blanket. As you can imagine I found it very distressing….
