Racing for Life and WI book talk

Last Sunday Battleaxe joined her WI colleagues for the Cancer Research Race for Life in  Alexandra Park. I realise that we have been doing this as a WI for ten years – have the medals…

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Quick catch-up and nearly time for….

Time for what? You’ll have to wait. I never advertise my imminent whereabouts on here or on social media. Who knows who might take notice… Anyway, thought I’d have a quick catch-up on the things…

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A very Happy Christmas from Hastings Battleaxe

Phew, it’s nearly here! Cards are written and sent, presents are wrapped. We’ve seen our children, driven up to stay with friends in Birmingham and entertained the neighbours for mulled wine. I’ve done the WI…

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After three weeks, Hastings Battleaxe writes about three events

Yes, it’s over three weeks since Battleaxe wrote. Excuses? I have plenty. I’ve been unwell pretty much since we came back from Vienna. Better now, thank goodness. Secondly, my novel. It is finished, and have…

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Hastings Battleaxe sticks close to home

Yes, readers, at home this time, honest! When Battleaxe is here, she’s busy. Well, people will say, she ought to be here more… Take yesterday (Saturday) as an example. Craft Fair, Conquest Friends AGM, and…

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