The Big Smoke versus eco housing estate

London certainly isn’t the Big Smoke now – no smog for years! I moved to London with my partner 18 months ago, and I’m really enjoying experiencing what a big city has to offer. The most obvious difference from living in Trent Basin, a new eco housing estate in Nottingham, where we previously lived, is … More The Big Smoke versus eco housing estate

Alley play

My regular readers will remember that I did a post about play for small kids in November 2020, and how we are lacking facilities at the moment, though a play area is planned for Phase 4. I challenged TB neighbours to get together and come up with some ideas for making our currently bland and … More Alley play

Broadmarsh revisited

I’m writing about Broadmarsh shopping centre in Nottingham this time – everyone else is entering the fray so I thought I’d have a go too! I have to admit to having put quite a bit of time in, when I was at Nottingham City Council, working on Broadmarsh shopping centre and the surrounding area. Broadmarsh … More Broadmarsh revisited