The lockdown of 2020 certainly makes you appreciate what’s on your doorstep. High Penn Marsh in the beginning of March 2020 we weren’t allowed to get in our cars to exercise meaning Connie’s walks were restricted to anywhere we could get to from home. There’s a track at then back…
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Readers will know I’m a huge supporter of independent businesses. The HWO household is HQ to two businesses so we understand the highs and lows running a business brings. One particular high this year was winning a place in the #smallbiz100 which celebrates 100 small businesses across the nation. A…
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I’ve been popping into Bradford on Avon on and off for a few years. There are lots of wonderful independent shops and cafes and it’s closer to us than Bath. I’m not sure how many times I’ve wandered through Lambs Yard however I’ve never spotted The Secret Garden tucked away!…
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This week (27 May – 2 June) is English Wine Week and what better way to celebrate than talking to Dominic from Maud Heath Vineyard, based just up the road from me in Bremhill, Calne. Firstly, I must have driven past the farm house a million times over the years,…
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This weekend saw the ‘Siblings Unite’ – it’s quite tricky getting the three of us together as my sister is in Devon, my brother is in Norwich and I’m in Wiltshire. My brother was home for the weekend (in Devon) so we took the opportunity on Sunday to all meet…
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