Happy 17th Birthday Cam

A birthday on a school day - never mind!!

When we all got home Cam unwrapped a sweatshirt and some aftershave from Clara. Got lots of money from family and friends and some driving lessons from Mum and Dad.  His first lesson is on Wednesday.

Panic Room

Jon finally got to use his voucher for Panic Room in Gravesend that he got for his birthday in May!

We left early to reach Gravesend just before our booked session at 10:00.

We were given a briefing and then left in a fairly bare looking room with the instructions to find the information needed to solve the mystery before the police arrived in one hour's time.

If we got stuck then we could ask for clues - which we did - but if it looked like we were struggling we were given some hints too.

We just about made it out in time - really good fun and we would also like to go back to try one of the other rooms.

Gill and John's silver wedding anniversary

Gill and John celebrated their silver wedding anniversary this year.

They decided to hold an afternoon tea at the Chilston Park Hotel for about 50 people.  It was a lovely afternoon.

Tougher Mudder

Jon and Cam left very early (around 6:10) to meet Gary and Archie at Ben's. They travelled to Crawley for their wave start time of 8:30. 

They finished the 10 mile course in around 2:15. 

Cam really didn't like the ice bath and Jon wasn't too keen on the water obstacle. They arrived home filthy but having enjoyed them morning and looking forward to doing it all again next year!!  

Back to school

Cam started 6th form at...Oakwood Park - after much deliberation.  He will study maths, economics, psychology andEnglish literature. 

Clara's back too to start her GCSE subjects. She's chosen RE, classics and history. Her language is German. 

Birthday meal for Gareth and Lol

As Grandad is having an operation on a growth in bhis mouth we went for an early birthday meal with Gareth and Lol at the Hollywood Bowl. 

 The dogs dinner was a popular choice. 

For which a bib was provided. 

 

East Malling Beer Festival

We were invited to the East Malling beer festival at the research centre on Saturday afternoon. 

We got a free bus from the station to the research centre with Steve Smith to meet Andy, Karen, Dan and Luke. 

Tried a few ciders some lovely some not so lovely.  It was a lovely relaxing afternoon albeit a bit cold. 

We left earlier than Andy as we had Emily and Dave's wedding to go to in the evening.