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Category Archives: Environment
Food for free
Apple season is upon us and yes I have been scrumping and yes my kitchen is now full of apples. All going brown! In fact I can’t believe I’m wasting time writing this and not getting on with making hundreds … Continue reading
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A swift response
Getting to cycle along the River Cam of a morning or of an evening is one of favourite things about going to work. It’s so peaceful – the rowers getting enough exercise for everyone in Cambridge, the boat owners sitting … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cycling, Environment, Places to visit
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First snow in Cambridge November 2010
The first snow has snown! It was a weekend of white frost and icy breath and apparently the temperature fell to -7.6% at one point. Cambridge is preparing itself this year and there are to be quad bike snow ploughs … Continue reading
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Al Couture
Finally, after over a year of avoiding hairdressers and all things related, I braved the fear of having my locks tampered with and went to Al Couture and all my fears melted away in the hands of such professionals. I … Continue reading
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Following in Darwin’s footsteps
The Clipper Stad Amsterdam is leaving port soon and departing on a journey that follows the path of the Beagle to the Galapagos Islands. Find out more here.
Posted in Environment, Travelling
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Emmaus, plums and picnics
Friday was the last night of the town bumps and so I braved the rain to go out and cycle up and down the towpath supporting the race. It really is the best kind of fun. Mum and me cycled … Continue reading
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Straw hats and boaters
Yesterday morning I sat on the balcony in the glorious sunshine munching English muffins and butter and watching the myriad of rowers battle their way up and downstream. To compete the illusion of a life of idleness I donned a … Continue reading
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Pif-Paf at the Sedgwick Museum and bike shopping at Horrid Halfords
I went to see the Sedgwick Museum to see
Posted in Environment, Museums, Performance, Politics
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Catching up with Cambridge
I have been back in England now for over a week and I am still feeling a little out of my element. I caught up with Andy at the Maypole on Friday night and now have no illusions that it’s … Continue reading
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Critical Mass, cafes and walks
We started the weekend with a trip round Gothenburg with the Critical Mass. There is now a new video of the ride up. Although there was only eleven of us, we remain optimistic that more will join each ride. The … Continue reading
Posted in Cafés, Environment, Sites, Things to do
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