Monthly Archives: March 2026

Monday #784

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Fiona

Last week got derailed as I came down with the cold. I can now breathe through my nose again (mostly). I haven’t gone to see the Magic Faraway Tree film yet, mostly because of my cold, but also because Brodie … Continue reading →

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River Island x Enid Blyton

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Fiona

While both island and river are words you might associate with Enid Blyton I never thought I’d be writing about a collaboration between the high street store River Island and Enid Blyton. Stef sent me a link a week ago … Continue reading →

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Monday #783

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Fiona

Both kinds of spring have arrived and we even had a pleasant few days. I’ve managed to wear trainers a couple of times and even go out without a coat. But now it’s colder again and I’m glad I didn’t … Continue reading →

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A closer look at the second Magic Faraway Tree film trailer

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Fiona

In December we got the first trailer for the new film which you can watch below: And I wrote rather a lot explaining it, though it was under 3 minutes. Then a couple of weeks ago another one came out. … Continue reading →

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Five Go Adventuring Again 90s style

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Fiona

As we watched Five on a Treasure Island together in-person and did a live-reaction blog we decided to try watching in our separate homes and chatting via Facebook Messenger. NB I do not recommend using Facebook Messenger for any chats … Continue reading →

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Monday #782

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Fiona

We are mid-way through March and I don’t think it’s going to be the sort of March which resembles an early (and sometimes only) summer. I’m down to one pair of boots as two (!) pairs sprung a leak this … Continue reading →

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Putting Enid Blyton on the Map

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Fiona

Last week I was on Google Maps looking for Blyton Close (I was wanting to know how far it was from Shipton for this letters page) but I forgot it was just Blyton close and I typed Enid Blyton Close. … Continue reading →

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February 2026 round up

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Fiona

Despite being a short month February always seems to drag. When will it be Spring?? (I wrote that a couple of weeks ago – but just as February ended the sun finally came out along with the crocuses and snowdrops, … Continue reading →

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Monday #781

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Fiona

February is over and we are into March. We are wondering if we can cast aside the puffer jackets now and wear just raincoats. Best not to, though, it could start snowing next week after all. February round up and … Continue reading →

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