A Little Kentish Magic

Seeking out little moments of magic amidst the humdrum of every day life.

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  • A Day Out In Essex

    Despite being a neighbouring county that you can see from Whitstable on a clear day, and despite the fact that I actually spent three years of higher education living in Chelmsford (though I hated every minute and came home almost every weekend, leaving no time for exploration), Essex is not a county that I am… Read more

  • Kent Coast Walk Part 9: Pegwell Bay to Ramsgate

    I caught the train back to Thanet Parkway to finish off what, in ideal circumstances I should have managed to achieve in one go. I was the only person alighting, and in about 15 minutes, I was back on the coast. The first thing that I saw was the sand banks at the mouth of… Read more

  • Cosy Crime (And a Bit of Walking) On The Sunshine Coast

    My daughter and I love Midsomer Murders, especially the older episodes with John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby, so back in the summer when I saw that there was going to be a touring production of The Killings at Badgers Drift (the very first episode), with Daniel Casey who was the original sidekick (Sergeant Troy)… Read more

  • The Joy Of An Al Fresco Breakfast

    Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, and since my UPF free Lent, I have become obsessed with overnight oats. I’m a basic girl and just soak the oats in water with grated apple and chia seeds, adding fruit and natural yoghurt in the morning – and I really look forward to it. During… Read more