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  • Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be

    We’ve just shelled out £6.50 on a Christmas Radio Times. Mr Grigg wasn’t too happy, but, with my work background, I appreciate the many hours it takes to put something like this together. And, let’s be honest, the heyday of printed magazines and newspapers is long gone, so it’s good to support an industry on…

  • December book reviews

    I’ve had some cracking books this month from NetGalley. Here are three to look out for in early 2026: How To Get Away With Murder by Rebecca Philipson **** (Expected publication date 24 February 2026) Detective Sam Hansen comes back to work after a period of extended leave when she stumbles across a murder scene.…

  • Tis the season to be jolly…

    While out dogwalking in Lush Places this morning, I encountered a train of primary school children walking in crocodile formation to the church. Some had silver tinsel halos and others wore bunny ears. It’s the time for school Nativity plays across the land. Shortly after they were shepherded into the church, the heavens opened and…

  • A bit of a blog break

    I’m away from the blog for a bit, doing exciting things (I hope) in faraway places. In the meantime, enjoy the build-up to the festive season and I’ll see see you again in early December. Please follow my Maddie Grigg Facebook page for regular updates. Love, Maddie x

  • Choir practice for Christmas

    We’ve been practising festive songs for the Lush Places carol service. In, of all places, the community pub. To be honest, it was a nice departure from the village church. I love the building but at this time of year, it’s pretty darn cold. So we gathered together in the warmth of the pub for…

  • November book reviews

    I’ve read quite a few books in the last month, thanks to NetGalley, and some were better than others. Endeavouring to be more organised and helpful to my readers, I’m just going to include on my blog books which have just been or are about to be published, rather than those not due to be…