5 Reasons Why Buying Used Nissan Cars is a Smart Move 

A guest post explaining why buying used Nissan cars is a smart move. As parents, we are torn between buying the best and safest products to keep our families protected and being able to afford these things. When it comes to cars, Nissan has a reputation for being both reliable and affordable, and this means … Read more

Pomphrey Hill parkrun – Surprisingly A Gloucestershire One

We headed to Pomphrey Hill parkrun in Bristol because it actually comes under the Gloucestershire parkruns! It turns out this was actually one of two that I haven’t done yet! Pomphrey Hill Playing Fields, Pomphrey Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 9NF Pomphrey Hill parkrun Facilities The parkrun is accessible by car, bus, bicycle, or … Read more

Wotton parkrun – Not Fast but Good Muddy Fun

We headed to Wotton parkrun this week. It was myself, my husband and our 17 year old. This one was chosen because I thought it was one of two left in Gloucestershire that I had not done yet. Wotton Community Parc, New Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire,  GL12 8RB Facilities at Wotton parkrun There’s free parking at … Read more

How to Make Potato Topped Beef Keema Pie

In my mind Potato Topped Beef Keema Pie is just a tasty variation on cottage pie. It is amazing how my teenagers are really not keen on cottage pie at all but with a few tweaks they love this! Best of all essentially it is like making cottage pie so doesn’t involve too much thought. … Read more

Walsall Arboretum parkrun – Fast One With Lots of Sub 20

We headed to Walsall Arboretum parkrun for the last parkrun before Christmas. This year that fell on Saturday 21st December. It happened to be a prime number event but that’s not why we had gone! There was no Walsall Arboretum parkrun sign that I could find and I asked several people. Not sure if I … Read more

Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun – Fast with Amazing Over 60s

Due to yet another storm we decided to head back to more local Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun this weekend. It was my fourth visit – helping to slowly ease my P up (see more about parkrun stats and challenges). The Pitchcroft, Worcester Racecourse, Worcester WR1 3EJ Facilities at Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun Toilet facilities are situated between … Read more

Llanishen parkrun – The Final Tourism of The Year

On December 28th, for the last Saturday of 2024, we headed to Llanishen parkrun in South Wales. This was because our son wanted to go caving and this is where things fitted in well. As it was the Christmas period his brothers had opted not to go. Llanishen Park, Cardiff, CF14 5HB Facilities There is … Read more

Pontypool parkrun – The Full Ponty Challenge with Inclines

We headed to Pontypool parkrun to tick off another event on The Full Ponty Challenge. To add to Pontefract parkrun and now just have Pontypridd and the most recently added Pont Y Bala. It also happened to be event 484 – which I did not realise but is an Even Composite Number. It is composed … Read more

Stratford-Upon-Avon parkrun New Year’s Day 2025

We headed to Stratford-Upon-Avon parkrun on New Year’s Day for the first one in 2025. To say it was a bit wet is an understatement. Big thanks to all the volunteers! This is not to be confused with Stratford Park parkrun in Stroud! Not Missing the First parkrun of the Year As it fell on … Read more