Bluebird open Flagship Store in Brighton

With a window of opportunity opening in the run up to Easter it seemed the perfect time to take a trip South again, this time to see the newly opened Bluebird Tea Co Flagship Store.

The Store had opened at the beginning of April and having seen the photos of the refurbishment taking place, I couldn't wait to see it all finished!




I couldn't get a slot at the campsite in Seaford so ended up at Norman's Bay at Pervensey and WOW what a find that was!!

Right on the beach surrounded by the unspoilt South Downs it was a 20 minute drive from Seaford where I could connect with the train to Brighton.




The weather was exceptional again and we managed to see a bit more of the area on this visit.

Moving shingle back up the Beach

View of Eastbourne from Beachy Head

View towards the Seven Sisters from Beachy Head

Lovely Eastbourne, with its promenade and Pier, Beachy Head with its walks and amazing views and of course Brighton over a Bank holiday.






So sad to see the news of the fire that damaged Eastbourne Pier this last week.


Another successful outing in Heidi the amazing Camper Van!

Cold weather camping

After a lovely Christmas and New Year, and with the addition to the family of new puppy Missy, I once again found the urge to take Heidi out for a blast!

Having never been out in her during cold weather I decided to choose a site near to home just in case it was too cold and I had to come home - CCC to the rescue again and I ended up at Conkers, National Forest Campsite - new oil filled radiator included.




Not only was the site up to the usual high standard of a club site, I had to turn the radiator off during the night as I was too hot - Heidi is incredibly snugly inside and I really didn't need any extra heat.


This was Missy's first Camper van outing and she took to it straight away - what dog wouldn't when they get endless walks and a double bed to sleep on?


I've got my Campervan Mojo back :-)

Long time no Blog.....

Its been a while - In fact I've not posted since last August.


The final outing of last year was, unfortunately, the last for our dear Poppy.


Whilst visiting Kelham Hall last August Bank holiday, Poppy contracted Canine Parvovirus in their woodland and sadly died 3 days later.  Bracken then caught the virus from Poppy but as we were keeping a close eye on her - with intensive treatment - I'm glad to say she survived.


Kelham Hall is a beautiful setting and the Sunday Lunch served in the restaurant is very good value - however, from a camping point of view it is poor.




If you have a campervan like me without your own toilet/shower facilities you would not want to use the facilities that are on offer - believe me!


The site itself is very disorganised with power leads and extensions running higgledy piggledy all over-no defined pitches and no distance rule to guard again fire risk.


AND OF COURSE A DEFINITE NO- NO FOR DOG OWNERS

Bracken after her ordeal