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We have a beautiful magnolia tree in the garden which we brought with us from Berkhamsted where we originally bought it in memory of Douglas. It only flowers for a few weeks a year and I managed to grab a few photos before the petals dropped. More photos on the gallery you can see by clicking here.

Rory and I went to see the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Nantwich in January. Just posted a slideshow of images from the day here.

Lots of snow here - enough for Calum to make a snowman - in the dark. Schools open though!

Have posted a new gallery of a walk we went on over new year with our friends. (Click here to see gallery) We walked for about six miles along part of the Sandstone Trail near Beeston. The weather was very cold and foggy, and when we walked past Michael Owen’s stables (very grand) it was too foggy to see much.

We are lucky enough to have Jill and Martin for a few days. Off for a brisk walk to Llangollen today!

Calum, Rory and I went for a walk today with some friends, Glyn, Helen and James. We walked for over 6 miles on part of the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire. Very cold, frosty and foggy.

Went for scooter ride down towards Wrenbury Hall with Calum & Dad after tea

Calum’s football team played the league leaders Haslington Rovers today in what was expected to be a close game. Athletico Alexandra played really well and won the game 10-0 to go top of the table.

A hat trick was scored by Calum who played very well with a high work rate. In addition to his hat trick Calum made some great through passes which led to other goals. Haslington had few attacks but one led to Calum making a goal saving clearance off the line.

The weather was very poor, being cold and raining with the match being played at Georges Field, Crewe.