Tag Archives: Michael Morpurgo

An Ode to the Wilderness

Posted on February 26, 2017 by susancarey

One of my local parks is the Westerpark and on my frequent cycle rides through it, I couldn’t help noticing a rather large and imposing sculpture. So last week I got off my trusty iron steed and took a few … Continue reading →

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Wellies or Flip-flops?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by susancarey

Yes, the festival season is upon us. I’m not usually one for muddy fields, improvised toilets and lots of hubbub but this year I have booked two literary festivals! Firstly, the legendary Hay Festival in the Welsh Marches. Growing up … Continue reading →