Ascot June 17th 2015

A crackin day at ascot. 60+ people on the coach up there. Had a great day, the wind was blowin but it was warm and busy as always. Put a few quid on each race, had a couple of places but no winners sadly. Buffet back at the coach before heading of home. Got dropped off at Snodland with Julian Friel and his wife, Chris then picked me up. The day started at 8.30 from the saucer, drinking at 8.30, drunk by mid day, sobering up by 5...
Role on 2016 (this was my 5th year)

Petts Wood tournament

Clara's Larkfield team entered the Petts Wood tournament. We arrived to find that she couldn't wear studs; luckily Grace had a spare pair of astros she could borrow. They thought it was six aside but it turned out to be nine aside for their age group and there was only 8 of them. 

Their first match was against Crystal Palace!!  Palace agreed to play with only 8 girls too. They were very fast and VERY physical. After playing Petts Wood Larkfield then had to play another Palace team: Also very physical.  But despite Palace's age advantage and the fact they are an academy team Larkfield only lost 4 - 0. A great score and a great learning opportunity for the girls to get stuck in more - which they did to good effect in this last match.  Well done Larkfield 😀⚽️

It's was jolly cold though. 

Cam's next D of E weekend.

Cam is going on his second practice expedition before hope is assessed for his D of E expedition in July.  He has to be at the George pub in Trottiscliffe for 9:00 Saturday morning. He has had to plan his route to the camp site at Meopham where he will stay Saturday evening. He has another walk to complete Sunday before being collected In The afternoon from Wrotham rec.

Hopefully his new walking boots and massive bag of food will help him on his way.

Cam home, having walked about 33km in two days - absolutely exhausted. Must remember to take a hat, gloves and thermals next time. And NOT eat the emergency rations unless it is an emergency!!

Parkrun again

Clara took Grace and Sophie to parkrun this week.

Larkfield FC presentation day.

As both Cam and Clara play for Larkfield this was a joint presentation event. Both received a small trophy for playing.  Clara's team were new this season and play up a year as their goalie,  Ilona, is a year older. They struggled this season but enjoyed themselves.  Cam joined the team half way through the season after not enjoying playing for Bearsted.  He has decided he doesn't want to play next season hoping to concentrate instead on his running.

Chessington world of adventures

Lovely day at Chessington, started really cold, absolutely poured at lunch time, lovely, sunny and warm in the afternoon. Best activity - Hocus Pocus Hall first thing. Worst ride - Cam on the Rameses Revenge.

Happy birthday x

For Dad's birthday we decided to take him to see Billy Elliot. We travelled to the O2, parked and got a tube.  We stopped at the cafe for lunch on the way. Lovely cheese cake for Clara, Cam's first try of this particular delight.  Mum had a scone and jam while Dad went for a rather delicious eggs Benedict.  Cam had an egg wrap

We then spent the afternoon in Harrods before tea at Zizzi in Victoria station.  Then it was time for the theatre.  Billy Elliot was great fun; brilliant singing and dancing. We really enjoyed it.

Happy birthday Dad.