Half Term

Stuck for something to do over the half term holiday's? Fed up with wandering around the shops in our large towns? Then can I suggest you pack yourself a flask and a snack and take yourself and the family out into the countryside and enjoy the scenery for free!

Yesterday the children and I set off for St Albans head, mainly to trace where James Blunt has just filmed his latest video, but also to get out in the fresh air.

Having visited the chapel and the NCI lookout, we sat down for a small picnic before returning home, the whole trip three and a half hours long, result, tired children and some great photo's.

Just a couple of reminders:

Tell someone where you are going and what time you estimate you will return.

Have the correct clothing and most importantly the correct footware.

Plan your route and check the weather forecast.

Our coastline is beautiful, but please remember the cliff edge, especially if the ground is wet.

Take your rubbish home with you.

Stay on the footpaths and close gates if crossing farm fields, keep dogs on leads near livestock or the cliff edge.

Enjoy yourself, but should you see someone in trouble or you believe is in trouble, dial 999 and request the Coastguard.