We’d spied the canal (and its pubs!) when visiting Berkhamsted Castle, and were keen to take a stroll along the towpath. We set off south with the intention of walking for an hour before stopping off at the Fishery Wharf Café at Boxmoor for refreshments. There were countless narrow boats taking advantage of the tranquil mooring spots (if…
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Moving to Watford: One Year On (13/12/16)
It’s a year since we moved to Watford from London. But did we? We’re still having conversations with friends and colleagues over what really constitutes ‘London’. We both work in the capital and consider Watford – as it’s on the tube and a quick overland hop into Euston – still part of Greater London. Our commutes…
66 Book Club, Hemel Hempstead (04/09/16)
We chanced upon the 66 Book Club on Twitter. It’s a huge warehouse in Hemel that opens once a month to sell books at a large discount. On the day we visited all books were 70% off, with kids’ books a whopping 80% discounted. There’s a huge selection, and definitely one to visit when buying Christmas…