Thorney Island hike

Another varied, original and well planned hike by Gary for GO London, one of the friendliest hiking groups around 😃 View photos Thorney Island hike

Indian Film Festival – Newton

Without any plans, we ended up at the BFI to see Newton and director’s Q+A, part of the London Indian Film Festival. It examined the complexities of democracy in India (and around the world) in a satirical, simple and charming way. A lovely small film: catch it if you can 😊

Mayfield Lavender Farm

A relaxing and refreshing day at this lavender farm in Surrey. View photos Mayfield Lavender Farm

Google doodle

Google’s doodle is so cool today😎. You can create your own music in seconds! Here’s mine: it’s mesmerising, even if I say so myself 😁 Read article

Sharia Law explained

For the intellectually curious, an informative description (for me) of Sharia Law without the scaremongering from Snopes, the fact-checking site. Read article

Wendover Wood

After Saturday’s marathon walk, a beautiful circular “recovery” walk from Wendover with OAC. Thank you Sara for improvising and keeping us in the protective forests as much as humanly possible instead of the 32c heat 😎 View photos Wendover Wood

White Cliffs of Dover

One helluva walk along the coast yesterday with Uliana and a great bunch of people with the Outdoor Adventure Club View photos White Cliffs of Dover

Malvern Hills hike

A lovely day walking the Malvern Hills 😎 View photos Malvern Hills hike