Hayling Island

We had a brief holiday at Lakeside, on Hayling Island.

Not a lot remains of Warblington Castle, near Havant. It was finally knocked to pieces in the Civil War. (click on picture to enlarge it)

Roses at Southsea

We had a short break with cousin Mary Thurlow at Southsea, which boasts an excellent rose garden situated on the site of the former second world war training base of the 'cockleshell heroes' - the commandoes who broke behind enemy lines in France by canoe. (Click on picture to enlarge it)

Family visit to Alveley

We went to stay with David, Frances and the boys at Alveley with Andrew and Ruth Sims. Our time there included a trip on the nearby Severn Valley Railway, hauled by 7812 'Erlestoke Manor'. For more pictures of our visit, click on http://www.flickr.com/photos/80674038@N00/ and look for pictures dated 12th June 2008

Brecon Mountain Railway

This train ride takes you through some very beautiful countryside. Despite its name it is nearer to Merthyr Tydfil than to Brecon.

David's 65th

Brother-in-law David Beales celebrated his 65th birthday recently. For more pictures of this event, click on this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/80674038@N00/

where there is an option to click on 'slideshow'.