Hedgey - by Fred

We were driving the car and mummy had to stop the car because there was something in the way. It was a hedgehog. And we had to get out of the car because we had to take it up to the garage so we didn't run it over. It's name is Hedgey. We gave it some food and water and left it somewhere safe under the holly bush.

By Fred Williams

Hedgey

Hedgey eating the hedgehog food

Hedgey in his safe place

Boys toys and a new dog

Our first Christmas in Alnwick seems like a long time ago now but it was lovely to spend Christmas Day in our new home (although it doesn't seem so new now). Our house is now full of all the boys toys that a four year old could ever want (dinosaurs, lego, transformers, castles, pirates ... and Cap the failed sheepdog).

Yes, we have a new member of the family. Full of Christmas spirit we found ourselves looking up dog rescue websites and before we knew it we had arranged to visit Cap about 30 minutes drive away. He is a lovely dog, 4 years old, really well trained, very friendly and keen to please but lacking the essential sheep-herding instinct. We all loved him (even Lovejoy) and he moved in on New Year's Eve Eve. And, so far so good ... watch this space! Pictures to follow.