Tony's Blog

Whoops! Twelve stones and five pounds. Not surprising of course, but something must be done about it. The BBC Weather Forecast for Daventry ...

In mid-winter a decent walk in the country is probably helpful when it comes to repairing the damage wrought by mince pies and brandy butte...

In south west Northamptonshire is the village - just a hamlet really - of Halse. In central Northants lies the larger settlement of Woodford...

We are all familiar with these plants. Holly and ivy are exceedingly common and in certain parts of southern Britain mistletoe is frequent t...

In Byfield today, posting a few cards to friends. Many had been trusted to Postman Pat (or as likely, nowadays, to Postlady Patricia) but a ...

We are approaching the year's shortest day (21 December) and many insects and spiders seem to be lying low, or are even in a state of to...

Chris was off to Northampton today for lunch with old friends. It pleases me enormously that she does this; she has a wide circle of friends...