Category: UK activities
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Amex
The new Premier League season started today 16th August, and Elaine and I attended the first match against bogey side Fulham. Things were going well until the 96th minute, 10 seconds from a well deserved 1-0 victory, then disaster struck, and with the last kick of the game Fulham scored an equaliser. It wasn’t a…
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The beautiful South Downs
Back in the UK we have been reminded of the beauty on our doorstep walking across and around the wonderful South Downs. The scenery might not be as spectacular and dramatic as what we witnessed across Australia and New Zealand, but the rolling hills, lush green fields and abundant wild flowers make the English countryside…
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Bermondsey Beer Mile
This is a great day out if you want to enjoy a day on the beer with friends. Also make sure you stop in Maltby street for a good selection of food options before cracking on with the beers. A good fun day out with loads of small breweries selling various ales, craft beers and…
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Going Racing
Enjoyed a great day at the season finale event at Plumpton Races. Weather was gorgeous and we both walked out with more money than we came with. Can’t often say that. I definitely recommend this racecourse for a good day out.
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Spring is in the air
It’s not all about going abroad, there’s plenty of beauty and scenery to admire right on our doorstep. The beauty of retirement is that in between all the rubbish weather we’ve been getting here, when the sun does come out we can just drop what we’re doing and take advantage of it.