London - Saturday 13th March

An early start for a none work day - the 7am train from York to get into London first thing.

Spent the morning shopping. Started off at M&S, then Selfridges, John Lewis and finally onto Libertys. Lots of beautiful flowers on sale as its Mothers Day tomorrow but the prices seemed a bit steep to me.

Then we headed off to the theatre to see Billy Elliott. The show was fab, I do love a good musical. Good bit of political history as well as exceptional dancing.

Wet day in Tudhoe - Friday 12th March

My friend went to visit her relatives in Tudhoe near Durham. I went for the ride out.

Didn't manage to get my picture taken out side as the weather was awful so I just had this one taken from inside the car.

Busy times in Sheffield - Thursday 11th March

Another day, another Northern town - this time Sheffield.

Had a really busy day. My friend went ice skating - unfortunately I'm a bit small and I think ice skating is really dangerous so I stayed in the locker. Much safer. Although my friend said she didn't fall over I just didn't trust her.

After skating I wanted to go and see what was on a the Sheffield Arena. Unfortunately it was the X factor tour and as a Strictly fan I really could do that so I got the tram to Meadowhall and went shopping instead.

Lunch in York - Wednesday 10th March

Went into York for a birthday lunch at Cafe Concerto - right by York Minster. As it was a really cold day had soup and then a lovely chocolate cake!

Spa Day - Tuesday 9th March

Went to Middlethorpe Hall Spa for the afternoon.

Made sure I got the most from my money so went swimming, tired out the sauna, steam room and spa bath. Then just lazed by the pool.

Had a lovely big pot of tea and biscuits and then finished the day with a relaxing facial. Felt wonderfully relaxed by the end of the day.

Getting Crafty - Saturday 6th March

Went to the Inspirations festival at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York. My friend was signed up for the Embellished Clutch Bag workshop. This involved her making felt from work, which involved lots of water and energy to roller the felt.

Here I am sat on the finished product. Very funky or what. It is very pink but so is everything else my friend has.

I bumped into a friend of Cheeks Baboon at the festival. She was at a cup cakes workshop but unfortunately Cheeks was not with her so we couldn't have a chat.

Leeds Again - Tuesday 2nd March

Another trip to Leeds. This time for work and not for pleasure. Got to go by train for a change.