by Neal | 4 Apr 2016 | Days out, Slider
Thomas was really pestering me to go up to York to see The Flying Scotsman before it leaves again in July. We took the car down to the Elland Road (boooo!) Park and Ride and took a bus into Leeds to start our journey. Once in Leeds, we took a train up to York which of...
by Neal | 5 Aug 2015 | Days out, Jofli, Slider, Vacations
Cragside is a massive National Trust estate developed by Lord Armstrong who was the first person to power his house with the electricity generated by water. Not only is this interesting but the landscaping, house and grounds are superb. Fairly new is a playground...
by Neal | 6 Apr 2015 | Days out, Slider
After the celebrations over the Easter weekend I have Thomas for a few days!! This morning we played in the garden – gorgeous weather! After lunch we went for a little walk. Thomas certainly helped his Daddy get rid of the choccie as he’s a lot heavier than he...
by Neal | 30 Oct 2014 | Days out, Jofli, Slider
Thomas took Jofli for his first ride on a train as he went on the Scarborough North Bay Railway. This railway has been there for years and years and is pulled by Diesel engines which look like steam, and are kept in beautiful condition. The journey starts at the old...
by Neal | 5 Aug 2014 | Days out, Slider
Another trip out today to somewhere local I’d never been before! Roundhay Park is a massive park in north Leeds. As well as loads of grass, a cricket pitch, two lakes and good facilities, it also houses formal gardens and Tropical world. I think Thomas enjoyed...
by Neal | 31 Jul 2014 | Days out, Slider
We hopped a couple of junctions down the M1 to visit Cannon Hall Farm; a very popular destination for families. There is a working ‘open farm’, rare breeds, falconry and events such as ferret and sheep racing. There are a number of brand new sheds for rare...
