More From Sunny England

Friday 30th May. We are getting to know the Essex countryside quite well, one wrong turn on the roundabout and and its a trip down a country lane and through several small villages before there is any chance of getting back on track. Nevermind we have plenty of time and have seen some interesting place including Cogesell voted Britains best village and Brandon noted for its flint buildings.

We visited Grimes Graves the site of an ancient flint mine and were able to climb down a 30 footladder into the shaft and see the old workings.

Went on to the Norfolk Broads, at this point it started raining . Then to Great Yarmouth , where in true British spirit, families - it is school holidays at present-in the pouring rain were enjoying the seaside.

Coming home we got caught up in a traffic jam and moved 2 miles in 50 mins. The rain was pouring down and driving conditions were difficult, this is the A120 and it was not fun.

This is Robbins favorite store, a substitute for Bunnings and every bit as good and just as frequently visited. It is in Bishops Stortford about 10mins from Takely, winding lanes and British traffic willing.

PLUS 10% OFF SENIORS DISCOUNT - and making the most of of it.




Fridays big events were the first Darcy Bussell rose is out.

And after yet another trip to the local nursery, we called in to the Mole Hill Store which must have the worlds smallest stock avaialble.