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February is that month where we get to send sweet nothings to the objects of our affection – because on the 14th February it’s Valentine’s Day – a holiday that is now celebrated around the world and is what we traditionally think of as a time to show our love and affection to those closestContinue reading “Be My Valentine”

Hedgehogs always bring a smile to my face – they strike me as characterful, little creatures, who go independently about their own business, snuffling around in our gardens and kindly helping to keep the slug and pest population down (as slugs happen to be a favourite food of these omnivores).  Hedgehogs are an ancient species,Continue reading “Hedgehogs”

With the turn of recent events in the UK (announcing a third lockdown) Groundhog Day was one thing that sprang to my mind (in a vague attempt to steer my thoughts towards the lighter side of things) and I decided it’d be a good subject for a blog.  Better still, Groundhog Day is almost uponContinue reading “Groundhog Day”

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved the sea. I’m told that when I was about 18 months old, my parents took me to the seaside in winter for a walk along the shore.  As soon as I spotted the sea, I went running excitedly towards it with the intention of submersingContinue reading “I Must Go Down to the Sea Again…”

From a Shore Thing “Come on, let’s do some more exploring,” Cookie enthused, trotting off smarty towards the rockpools.  She began sniffing around, when she felt a sudden little pinch on the tip of her nose! “Oh, sorry, I didn’t see you there!” squealed a little voice and looking closer, Cookie spotted a small, redContinue reading “Sneak Peeks From Chumleigh’s New Book”

Dachshunds (aka sausage dogs or wiener dogs) have been around for 300 years or so, having been bred in Germany for hunting badgers – Dachs meaning badger and hund meaning dog.  This accounts for their distinctive shape – long, low slung and muscular – perfect to fit down badger tunnels; they also have a largeContinue reading “Dachshunds”

When my thoughts turn to the New Year this proves to be a tricky topic for me – I’m no fan of New Year’s Eve.  I feel that it’s a day where I look back to analyse the previous year, identify the resolutions or plans that I failed to achieve and I’m then facing anotherContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

Christmas is in the Air! “Please hold still, Cleo, you’re wriggling so much that I can’t manage to tie this around you..” pleaded Chloe, trying to secure a bow under a disgusted Cleo’s chin.  Eventually, Cleo realised her only option was to surrender gracefully to Chloe’s gentle, but determined, persistence and she finally sat still,Continue reading “Chumleigh and the Festive Secret”

How do you feel about Christmas?  Are you one of those who are a bit ‘bah humbug’ dreading the crowds, the expense, the indigestion, the stress and even the in-laws?  You’re fed up with hearing that same old Christmas song over and over again and as for the TV – you think it’s just aContinue reading “Its Christmas!”

There’s that age-old conflict: cat vs dog.  “They fight like cat and dog” is a well-known phrase, emphasising that never the twain shall meet and suggestive of the fact that these animals represent two opposite sides of pet ownership. Are you a dog person or a cat person?  You may be asked this question byContinue reading “Cats”