Blog Archives - Jenny Wren Crafts

30th April 2022

4/30/2022

Back in the 'van' again, this time at Bromyard Downs. Mark, Michelle, Anais and Roman are with me. Arrived yesterday after tea and Mark's mate Matt and Kay joined us later this afternoon. Have been here before a couple of times but usually later in the year to pick damsons at Brockhampton which is opposite the site. It's nice to visit at a different time of year, and see the blossom, the blubells and the little lambs.

We are on the upper level (it's an old quarry) and have a nice little corner in the sunshine.

This morning we went into Leominster which is a pretty market town with lovely old buildings and a market square. Unfortunately most of the town was occupied by a fair which filled the tiny streets so only one photograph.

This afternoon we went to Brockhampton (National Trust) which is one of my favourite places to visit. Lots of lambs.

19th April 2022

4/19/2022

Last full day here today so we have stayed local and enjoyed the sunshine.

Yesterday we went to Stafford as Mark and Michelle needed new running shoes and there was a Sports Direct there. Managed to come out of the shop with a pair of trainers for myself as well as they were so light and comfortable.

We had a walk round the town but were surprised by the amount of vacant shops.

Quick update on my crafting projects. I am trying to work my way through my huge stash of yarn and had a couple of part balls of James C Brett Marble. I decided to do cushions, the same as the one I did for the conservatory. So far I have done the fronts and am working on a back for the red one in a plain yarn. Quite slow to crochet as they are all front and back post trebles. Nice result though.

17th April 2022 - Easter Sunday

4/17/2022

A lovely sunny day here at Uttoxeter Racecourse. No, not here for the racing, staying at the caravan site which is in the middle of the track. Mark, Michelle, Anais and Roman are here too. We have been here since Wednesday lunchtime. I met up with Mark on the way quite by accident at junction 11 of the M6 which was rather useful as my sat nav had stopped working and although I had written down directions it was nice to have someone to follow. Check out what's parked next to me, so cute. 1967 apparently so I overheard.

On Thursday we all went to Bakewell. Always a pretty town to visit. Photos courtesy of Mark as I forgot my camera.

On the way back from Bakewell we stopped off at Dove Dale. Quite busy with a long queue on both sides to cross the stepping stones.

On Good Friday we all went to Shugborough Hall. We were lucky as the private apartment of Lord (Patrick) Lichfield was open to the public. Fascinating and included some of his photographs. No photos allowed though. Another beautiful day and we had a picnic in the grounds.

Saturday we just chilled in the sunshine and went into Uttoxeter for a walk round. Nice little town.

Today we have been to Kedleston Hall, which features in the film The Duchess.

12th April 2022

4/14/2022

OOps. Not me. never touched it!

Went for a walk round. Nice to have a change of scenery.

9th April 2022

4/9/2022

First time in the caravan this year and a nice sunny day. Having the cover on all winter it has stayed nice and clean from when I had it washed last autumn. Just needed to clean the inside and put everything back in. Need to go home tomorrow for a few more things and then should be all set for Easter.

7th April 2022

4/7/2022

Happy Birthday Rose-Marie for today and Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary Richard and Debbie for yesterday.

Went into the office yesterday in Stoneleigh Park with the rest of the team. Was very nice to see everyone and we had a laugh. Have not met up with the rest of the team in the flesh as as it were for about two years. I had forgotten what a long drive it was (40 miles each way).

Went to the theatre in Malvern today to see Private Lives with Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge. Really good. Very witty as I suppose you expect from Noel Coward.

5th April 2022

4/5/2022

Went to the tip today with a car load of stuff to get rid of which was quite satisfying, and I get my conservatory back.

Went to visit Richard and Debbie on Sunday which was nice. They invited me to lunch. It was good to catch up and they gave me an electric stove for the conservatory which looks very nice.

2nd April 2022

4/2/2022

Decided to change bathroom into its' late spring colours a bit early this year.

I now have a large pile in the conservatory ready for my tip slot on Tuesday afternoon. Don't you just love getting rid of stuff! There are a few things I have listed for sale on Marketplace and Shpock and some things that I will leave in the little area that they have at Stourbridge tip for things that might be of use to someone else. Not quite as good as the proper charity shops they have at Kenilworth and Leamington tips but better than nothing I suppose.