Autumn is definitely here. Admittedly, it ought to be; we put the clocks back one hour last weekend, so we're now officially on GMT not BST. But the weather seems to have conspired with the dark nights to make things distinctly chilly. When it's sunny it's not too bad. Not warm, but at least you can wrap up well and it's okay. When it's raining ( Read more... )

Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November,
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason,
Should ever be forgotTonight is Bonfire Night. We've already had plenty of fireworks going off of late what with that and Diwali. No doubt tonight will be no different, although the weather isn't entirely cooperating for those planning to ( Read more... )

Today is Bonfire Night here in the UK so I'm expecting there to be lots of fireworks going off tonight. We've not got any ourselves, but we are having a suitably bonfire night supper of sausages ( Read more... )