Category Archives: Beeston
Mum, there’s something frightening in my bedroom!
Just when you thought it was safe to send your kid to bed on his own! This JCB was demolishing the house next to church today, nibbling it away bit by bit till it was all gone.
Daniel to take up job offer in Paris
Dan’s agreed to defer his A-levels and take up a full time job offer with McDonalds in Paris. He starts in a month…
Trees are only temporary
Thirty years ago, Tom Edwards planted a few conifers in our back garden to give temporary greenery and “height”. Now the trees are too big, they take water and light from the borders, and they spoil the lawn beneath. Today … Continue reading
Three counties ride by David Patrick
Great long saturday afternoon ride, cycling along the canal towards Clifton, over the bridge and along the other side of the Trent. Cycling all the way to Sawley before coming back through Attenborough Nature Reserve. Passing through Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and … Continue reading
Janet gets training for TV interviews
A couple of student journalists from the University of Derby came to interview Janet about the impact of the tram in Beeston last night. What they didn’t know was that we met David Frost last year, and knew a thing … Continue reading
Spring brings out the gardener in us
Thomas started planting out a dozen lettuces spontaneously while his grandmother’s back was turned. He has the makings of a gardener!
‘elf and safety issues
John Colin [R] and John Murdoch [L] have sustained minor injuries this week: during hammering and cycling respectively. We should be more careful and wear our helmets!
Happy Birthday Dad
Dad celebrates his birthday with his grandchildren at no. 9
Before or after?
Our back garden gives us a ringside seat over parts of Janet’s Beeston West ward which includes Round Hill School. This sinister hooded figure appeared on the school roof while we were having breakfast this morning. Is he a “mindless … Continue reading
