Sat and chilling whilst away in the van. Been walking, running, cycling, paddle boarding and kayaking. Love the breaks away with Kate and Dan. When you get the time to relax and slow down, do you appreciate all you have and reflect on how much time you have? I’m not being morbid but actually, when … Continue reading
All set up for a few days in Delamere, camping with Kate and Dan. Will be a little different this time because Dan has a broken arm so the originally planned cycling, wakeboarding and other stuff is on hold. Nevertheless, we’re away and enjoying glorious weather and family time. It’s been quite a year with … Continue reading
One month ago (31 May) I made a call and sent an email to resign. It is a decision that in many ways I did not want to make: working in schools is a wonderful career; leading colleagues and shaping what is provided for a large number of people is hugely rewarding; seeing the opportunities … Continue reading
The end of the half term break is almost upon us and we prepare to return to school. It has gone quite well over the half term since summer but sadly, Covid19 cases have risen nationally so it means a lockdown for all. As a school leader it kind of means carry on for me … Continue reading
Two days of school completed, followed by a bank holiday camping on the outskirts of Nottingham. In many ways, it is so good to be back at school, but the reference to being guinea pigs with regards the return is so true for us in Leicester. At first the idea of being the first back … Continue reading
Last day at the campsite in Delamere so a morning run prior to packing up and departing. The campervan pack up versus the tent pack up is hugely less time consuming and much easier. All packed and an easy journey back home, followed by unpacking the van and giving it a bit of a clean. … Continue reading
Final full day away in the van. Great to wake up in the campervan and make a latte. Chilled start to the day but no run this morning as we went for a walk to begin with. Prior to the walk however, Dan spent a fair bit of time in the forest with many of … Continue reading
As day 34 comes to a close, nearly, I’m sitting outside listening to the daily geese flight over the campsite, heading west to… no idea! Anyone out there know? A hot day and one where we went walking; I cycled to the Chinese to pick up a takeaway; and now just reflecting on the fiasco … Continue reading
The end of day 33 of the summer break and the rain has not stopped since about 18:00. The weather app promised thunder storms from 14:00, but lacking confidence in the forecasts we went out and enjoyed the sun. We woke a bit earlier this morning the catch the 10:00 train to Chester to see … Continue reading
It’s almost midnight and all but myself are asleep in the campervan. The lightning has been flashing for about an hour and the thunder is just about starting. Dan went to sleep watching the flashes from the top of the campervan and it was, and still is, wow! The thunderstorms were forecast for the day … Continue reading
Denham Kite 