Category Archives: Family

Stroll over the Malverns

Posted on January 12, 2013 by mcqueencj

On a journey from Nottingham to Bristol Josh and I stopped over at the Malvern Hills for a walk. The weather was crisp and clear. Because the Malverns stand out over surrounding land for miles the view can be fab. … Continue reading →

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Snow in Lordswood

Posted on December 4, 2010 by admin

We had over 6 inches of snow in Lordswood on 02 Dec 2010. Quite unusual. Here’s a video showing it.

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Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard

Posted on November 6, 2010 by admin

The walk from Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard is a well known 4 mile stroll. It starts off in Beaulieu in the car park, wanders past shops and pub in the village and then sets off down well marked broad path … Continue reading →

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New Years Day Walk

Posted on January 1, 2010 by mcqueencj

The McQueen family ventured out on our traditional New Years Day walk in the New Forest with others from our housegroup. Dave C took us to Acres Down. Lovely views, lovely weather. Afterwards we had to readjust as The New … Continue reading →

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D-Day Baby is 65

Posted on June 9, 2009 by mcqueencj

Had a great time at a family gathering in Cambridgeshire. it was my cousin Christine’s husband’s 65th Birthday. Mick was 65 last Saturday. born on D-Day he celebrated in with a do at Slepe Hall in St Ives followed by … Continue reading →

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Mottisfont in May

Posted on May 28, 2009 by mcqueencj

Had a great afternoon on Bank Holiday Monday walking around Mottisfont Abbey gardens. Having a NT membership helps ‘cos you don’t feel you have to rush around to see everything as you can always come back. Roses are pretty fab … Continue reading →

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Canoeing on Purbeck

Posted on July 15, 2008 by mcqueencj

I have just come back from a few days camping and canoeing on Purbeck. Weather was great and I had an amazing time canoeing round Studland including seeing Old Harry and his wife. I also had a trip up the … Continue reading →

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Colin’s paintings

Posted on June 16, 2008 by mcqueencj

I quite enjoy painting. Here are scans of some of my efforts.

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Meander Round Mottisfont

Posted on April 19, 2008 by gigmeuk

Went for a lovely meander round Mottisfont to see Bluebells in the Spearywell Wood. The walk is from the AA website.

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Odd holiday

Posted on April 4, 2008 by mcqueencj

Here in leafy Hampshire our Local Authority has deemed it sensible for us to have a school Spring Break instead of an Easter Holiday. It’s just about to start and Spring has also begun. I’m not sure if I like … Continue reading →

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