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Halloween then and now in Northern Ireland

Many of my american friends struggle to believe that here in Ireland, before pumpkins were imported and widely available, we carved out turnips as lanterns for halloween! I thought I would share a few more of the differences between then and now Then Carving Hacking out the middle of a large turnip with a metal…

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Catchup – halloween, the dentist and the flat tyre!

Half-term break is over – yeah! I loved it, but love it being over too. Since my last blog post…here’s what’s been happening : pumpkin carving sparklers fall fest – our church alternative to the usual festivities for families (bouncy castle, live music, fancy dress, pumpkin carving, puppet shows, craft, food – all free) fireworks…