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Sorrento

Italian Pleasure
I have just returned from a holiday trip to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. One day I took the train to Herculaneum, but I will leave this for my next blog. The centre of Sorre… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/sorrento/

Surrey County Show

Shire Horses
Over the Bank Holiday I went to the Surrey Country Show in Guildford which is held every year at Stoke Park. The activities included show jumping, monster trucks and the usual liv… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/surrey-county-show/

Easter Passion Play

Passion Play performed in Guildford
The Passion of Jesus was performed in Guildford High Street on Saturday 20th April by the Wintershall Performers. They had done the same performance on Good Friday in Trafalgar Sq… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/easter-passion-play/

Willard Wigan MBE

Art
I was in Broadway, Cotswolds, at an art gallery when I met Willard Wigan who produces sculptures within the eye of a needle. When he was a child he built a house for ants. From… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/willard-wigan-mbe/

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day
I would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day and hope you enjoy it with the one you love! Please note I will be away this year from Friday 21st June back in the… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/valentines-day/

Sorrel Restaurant

Fine Dining
In the world of top end dining Steve Drake has been a Michelin starred chef for 14 years. He began his career working at the Ritz aged 17. He worked for some famous chefs like Ma… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/sorrel-restaurant/

Cotswolds

Broadway Village
I went to Broadway in the Cotswolds and stayed at the Lygon Arms Hotel. This charming old coaching inn is in the heart of the village and boasts a rich history with many character… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/cotswolds/

Quaint Rye

Visit to this old town
Rye is a fabulous place to visit. It’s one of the ancient towns of the Cinque Ports on the English south coast in East Sussex. In the centre of town there are cobbled streets with… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/quaint-rye/

Goodwood Revival 2018

The Best Goodwood Experience
This year saw Goodwood Revival celebrate its 20th Anniversary. The fashion theatre hosted a vintage catwalk show from the 1940s, 50s and 60s with vintage hair and make-up. The … https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/goodwood-revival-2018/

Richard Bramble

Ceramic Artist
I visited Richard Bramble’s studio in Dorset recently and luckily for me he was there. His unique work is sought after all around the world. Apart from the Dorset Studio he has a… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/richard-bramble/

Sicily

A four day break
Scopello is a hamlet on the coast in Sicily’s north western corner. It is a low-key destination and is used by film directors and magazine photographers. A very scenic spot but it… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/sicily/

Dorset

Weekend Break in Thomas Hardy country.
I have just been to Dorset for a two day break. I stayed at the Acorn Inn which is a charming 16th Century coaching inn. This is “Thomas Hardy” country and the Acorn Inn transpo… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/dorset/

Ireland

Recent Holiday
I’ve just come back from my trip to Ireland. I stayed at Galway, Ashford Castle, and Kildare. From Dublin I drove to Kylemore Abbey in Connemara. This is a masterpiece Victoria… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/ireland/

Summer Fashion

Men's Summer Fashion
Why is it that you go shopping and when it comes to fashion so many of the shops are carrying the same clothes. So to get something with a good cut and fabric you are limited. The… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/summer-fashion/

April Update

Holiday information
Hi All, I am back at work after being out for six weeks having had a hip replacement. I thank all my clients for their kind words and messages. It was only two years ago when … https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/april-update/

Hardwick Hall

National Trust Property
Alan Titmarch’s programme Behind the Scenes at the National Trust focused this week on Hardwick Castle which we visited in June last year. The castle is full of wonderful tapes… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/hardwick-hall/

Fabulous Break in 14th Century Castle
For my birthday this year I took a three day break and went to Ireland. I stayed at Dromoland Castle in County Clare. It was a pleasant and relaxing time. The Earl of Thomond m… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/dromoland-castle/

The Spinettes

Vintage singing group singing 40s to 60s music
The Spinettes are a unique group of performers specialising in 40s to 60s music. They are West End musical performers and were touring Surrey in October. I saw them in Reigate.… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/the-spinettes/

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