Johns Walks 2026 Updated

Hadleigh Walk

Today we had a new circular walk from Hadleigh.

Geoffrey Clarke RA

Geoffrey was the sculptor who designed the Crown of Thorns on the tower of St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow that we visited on our holiday to Scotland (see here).

Heritage Open Day - Norwich Castle

Today we took a trip to Norwich on a Heritage Open Day visit to Norwich Castle.

Weekend Quick Cryptic 164 - Solution

Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce our series of Weekend Quick Cryptic crosswords. We take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it's Phil's turn. 

You can find a link to the crossword here and the answers below.  Feel free to leave any comments or questions here as you would do on  TfTT .  You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here. 

Weekend Quick Cryptic 164 - by Phil Jordan

Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce our series of Weekend Quick Cryptic crosswords. We take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it is Phil's turn. It is number 164 in the series. 

You can try and solve the crossword interactively here on MyCrossword or here on crossword.info. As usual you can download a PDF to print which you can find here. Alternatively you can copy and print the image below. Comments and queries are welcome with the solution post (which also gives tips on some of the clues).  I will react to any comments or queries there as soon as I can. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.

An East Lothian Day Out 3

We are in Scotland for a week staying at Seton Sands, Longniddry, where we have a nicely appointed static caravan. Today was our last day and, after taking sister Sue to Longniddry station, we went on to visit East Linton, Haddington, Port Seton and Cockenzie.

Hazel and John's Ruby Wedding Anniversary Celebration

 

We are in Scotland for a week staying at Seton Sands Holiday Village, Longniddry, where we have a nicely appointed static caravan. We are here for my cousin Hazel and her husband John's Ruby Wedding Anniversary celebration and decided to make a week of it. Today was the day of the celebration.

An East Lothian Day Out 2

We are in Scotland for a week staying at Seton Sands, Longniddry, where we have a nicely appointed static caravan. Today we met up with Kirsty and David and took a trip to Dunbar, North Berwick and Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve.

Melrose and Bowden

We are in Scotland for a week staying at Seton Sands, Longniddry, where we have a nicely appointed static caravan. Today we took a trip to Bowden, near Melrose, to visit Dawn's sister Jane and her husband David.