The poppies in the garden came out just in time to help with the 80th anniversary D-Day events. Lambourn Parish council together with Nicky Henderson light the beacon to commemorate the anniversary, it was a perfectly, still, warmish evening and I am pleased to say a huge amount of people turned out to show their respects. A very poignant evening! You could see at least 2 other beacons in the distance.

SUMMER FIELDS… I am sure it has not gone unnoticed but we have had so much rain! The flowers, shrubs, trees and even the meadow fields look amazing though. I think the mild winter and lack of heavy frost has certainly benefitted some of the plants, certainly in my garden. In Great Shefford, just 5 minutes from the house we have the most beautifully planted meadow field. Its an absolute joy to walk along the river and see all the wild flowers. This is one of our favourite walks, The Lowland Walk. So lucky to have this on the doorstep.

RECIPES & RADIO… A few weeks ago I was invited to Join Penny Locke on our local radio station. Slightly out of my comfort zone, but talking about food and local produce seemed quite natural in the end as here at the B&B I love to cook, garden and produce meals from our garden or locally. I am trying lots of new recipes from jams/conserves to delicious vegetarian options for our walking guests.

OUR LITTLE GEM… St. Thomas Church set in idyllic remote surroundings. A simple church of pre-Norman origin. On the edge of a water meadow. This little church is in need of love and appreciation. Well worth a visit as it takes in some wonderful views and wild life, Canadian geese, ducks, kingfishers, trout, to name but a few.

AND FINALLY… My blogs would not be complete without a picture of my beautiful Chloe. We cover many many miles in a week. Its an absolute joy in such wonderful countryside…