Amsterdam
27 April 2024
We’ve just returned from a great 5 day break in Amsterdam. Ans and I travelled by train from Heerlen. We were joined by my sister
Dad
8 April 2020
Yesterday evening, as the full moon rose overhead my Dad left us as a consequence of Alzheimer’s disease. Des Holland was a husband, father, grandfather,
A Winter’s Tale
1 February 2020
Cycling through the winter can be great fun, provided that you can keep dry & warm. Keeping dry is relatively easy, with the right gear,
CDD
1 January 2020
I am currently participating in the Cycling Down Dementia campaign. This involves me cycling a total of 1000 km in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Death By Dementia
13 November 2019
Some deaths Are like the slamming of a door. Sudden. Complete. You are either On one side of the door, Or the other, With no
American Cousins
23 July 2019
How time flies. Can’t believe it’s a year since I collected these lovely people from Stansted airport at the beginning of their European holiday. 12
Father’s Day
16 June 2019
Especially thinking of our wonderful Dad this Father’s Day….XX
Family Roll of Honour
10 May 2019
During the 27 years or so that I’ve been researching the family history, I have identified 15 of my forebears who served & fell in
Creek Cottage 2016
31 July 2016
Saturday 30th July 2016. Extended family & friends gather once more in Essex for a fabulous summer party hosted in great style by Sue &
Creek Cottage 2011
24 July 2011
Saturday 23rd July 2011. Extended family & many friends gathered once more at Creek Cottage to celebrate Karen & Brian’s 25th wedding anniversary, Brian’s 50th
