Summer has arrived in Cambridge and it’s perfect weather for punting, so long as you don’t mind company... There are multiple options if you’d like to take to the river, either for hiring your own punt or letting a chauffeur take the strain. Something I only became aware of recently is that the Trinity College … Continue reading The power of three – Trinity punts
Category: Places to visit
Derwentwater by the light of fireworks
Since You Think You Know Me was published in December, I’ve been using photos of various settings from the book to promote it. I love both London and the Lake District so I’ve got plentiful supplies. I have to confess, I’m not the greatest photographer though. It’s mainly DH and my daughters who keep me … Continue reading Derwentwater by the light of fireworks
Grantchester Meadows
As ever, I’m finding it hard to let go of summer. In the last week, the warmth’s returned to Cambridge, but it’s been overlaid with the signs of autumn. The spiders are everywhere in the garden and I need bike lights if I'm out after 7.30pm. 7.30! What happened? I’m also missing the freewheeling that … Continue reading Grantchester Meadows
Ludlow Castle and missing the RNA conference
Although I couldn't make this year’s RNA conference, I was a stone’s throw away from Telford, where it was held, just a week earlier. We visited Ludlow, and its castle, on a warm, sunny Saturday.I love going round castles. It's all history, mystery and teashops with decent cake.Ludlow Castle was the seat of government for … Continue reading Ludlow Castle and missing the RNA conference
Clare Chase 