Following the Old (and New) A23 Through Crawley From South to North — Lowfield Heath to Povey Cross The sign to the Lowfield Heath industrial area is a bit old and faded and hasn’t got the most up to date information on it.

Following the Old (and New) A23 Through Crawley From South to North — London Road I’m now on London Road. B&Q is on the mini retail park. Many years ago, whilst in a previous relationship and living in Pound Hill, I had been sent to buy paint, wallpaper, and many other decorating related items late on a Friday night of a Bank Holiday weekend. The…

Following the Old (and New) A23 Through Crawley From South to North — High Street I’m now on the High Street and on the traffic island and the four corners all have the hint of curved buildings, even if it is only the feintest hint on the northeast corner, with a bit of a curve on the roof overhang. Over Pegler Way the historic High…

Following the Old (and New) A23 Through Crawley From South to North — Pease Pottage to Southgate Stood on the grass in the far corner by the side of the petrol station in the Pease Pottage services is a strange place to start any journey, but I had asked to be dropped off here by Helen as she went to visit her mum, it was just about…

I hate days like today Days normal people love When the sun is high and bright And the sky is empty of clouds There is a gentle breeze And from the horse chestnut tree There falls a blizzard of blossom Covering the short grass below Like a layer of soft…

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The words of the song say the six o’clock alarm will never ring. It turns out the half past six alarm doesn’t ring either. If it’s a Saturday and alarm one is set for weekdays only. Therefore, I was in a bit of a rush when I work up at…

Introduction The first rule of Flanagan’s Running Club is everyone should be telling everyone they know about Flanagan’s Running Club! After all, sharing is caring. Details of how to sign up is in the epilogue. There is no need to panic, there is no actual running involved, it is not…

“No one comes to visit Swindon, there’s nothing to see or do here.” Those were the words of an elderly man working it the Steam museum. In Swindon. Which isn’t a great recommendation, but one I will say I don’t agree with him on. Granted it wasn’t on our most…