Watson Family Photos
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1st December 2017 - Corsham Christmas Lights The annual Christmas Light Switch-on with Jack and the other cadets helping out again |
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20th October 2017 - Bletchley Park An amazing place! All the history and information about the role played in code breaking in World War 2 |
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19th October 2017 - Cambridge A walk around this beautiful and historic city You'd have thought with all the brains about they could spell their road signs correctly! |
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1st October 2017 - Isle of Wight To the island for the Diesel Gala, including a brake van ride and dinner in Ryde afterwards |
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30th September 2017 - The Torbay and Dartmouth Explorer To Dartmouth with Nigel and Christine Another fantastic day out thanks to Riviera Trains and Frying Scotsman Catering |
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9th September 2017 - Train Driver Lou Lou gets to drive a 120 ton Class 47 diesel locomotive! |
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27th August 2017 - Happy 20th Birthday Eve Celebrating Eve's 20th Birthday with Sam, Jack and Sophie |
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11th August 2017 - Special Olympics GB National Games The final day of competition and a great time had been had by all Amy ended up with three silver medals Eve had a great time helping out |
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10th August 2017 - Out for a Walk A walk from Stocksbridge to Deepcar and back with some amazing views from the hills A well earned bar-b-que back at the cottage |
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9th August 2017 - Keighley and Worth Valley Railway A ride on this lovely railway |
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8th August 2017 - SOGB National Games Opening Ceremony The torrential rain didn't let up the whole evening! This didn't deter the hundreds of competitors who paraded round Bramall Lane and the many performers who made it an excellent evening Teams came from all over the UK and even Australia! |
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7th August 2017 - Sheffield Into Sheffield on the tram from Meadowhall and then delivering Amy and Eve to the accommodation block for their week at the Special Olympics GB National Games |
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6th August 2017 - Holiday A walk around the More Hall Reservoir and Jack finds a lane named after him! |
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5th August 2017 - Holiday The holiday cottage at Bolderstone with wonderful views towards the Peak District and a trip to Fox Vallet on part of the site of the Stocksbridge Steel Works |
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29th July 2017 - Portsmouth A walk around part of Portsmouth |
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23rd July 2017 - The Torbay Express A wonderful trip behind 'TORNADO' from Bristol to Kingswear and return Thanks to Riviera Trains and Frying Scotsman Catering for looking after us so well on the day |
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9th July 2017 - Stansted House Visiting the house and the model railway, a replica of Rowlands Castle in WW2, and a car show with a fantastic Bentley |
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25th June 2017 - Isle of Wight Steam Railway Footplate rides and First Class carriages on this wonderful railway Thanks to Bob and the team for making us most welcome |
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24th June 2017 - Isle of Wight Taking the ferry across to the Island for a couple of days and visiting the wonderful Shanklin Chine |
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22nd June 2017 - Fishbourne Roman Palace For my Birthday, Lou took me somewhere even older than me... so she said! A great place with plenty to see |
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7th May 2017 - Old Harry Rocks Walking along Studland Bay to Old Harry Rocks in glorious sunshine |
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7th May 2017 - Durlstone Head Walking from Durlstone Head to Anvil Point and back |
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6th May 2017 - Swanage Railway Drinking tea on the Devon Belle Observation Car! |
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16th April 2017 - Finishing the new Decking Painting and fixing the deck boards in place with final inspection by Toffee and bubbly to celebrate! Thanks Jack, couldn't have done it without you |
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15th April 2017 - New Decking - Day 3 Concreting the frames in place and inspection by Toffee! |
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14th April 2017 - New Decking - Day 2 Digging the holes for the support legs while Lou sits drinking tea! Amy goes to a party and comes back with a painted face |
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13th April 2017 - New Decking - Day 1 Replacing the old decking with a new section, building the frames with Jack's help |
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12th April 2017 - Crazy Golf A walk along Southsea Sea Front and a fantastic game of Crazy Golf -much fun was had by all - and topped off with an ice cream and a Spitfire overhead! |
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9th April 2017 - Out for a Walk Walking along part of the Calne branch of the Wilts and Berks Canal and the old railway line as far as Black Dog Halt |
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8th April 2017 - Jack's Squadron Dinner All dressed up for Jack's Air Cadet Dinner |
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8th April 2017 - Train Ride Out with Jack for a ride on the Avon Valley Railway |
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12th February 2017 - Walking in Winchester A walk along the old railway line to Hockley Viaduct and back via the River Itchen for a Cream Tea on a freezing cold day! |
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24th January 2017 - Trip to London To London to see The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre, visiting Trafalgar Square and Whilehall and having dinner in Chinatown |
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2nd January 2017 - Out for a Walk To Emsworth for a walk around the harbour and along the shore |
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27th December 2016 - Mid Hants Railway Home for Christmas A wonderful gala with re-enactors and heritage vehicles all contributing to the overall atmosphere....you could almost believe you were there! |
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25th December 2016 - Christmas Day Granny is here for Christmas and Lou lays on a wonderful Christmas Dinner |
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13th November 2016 - Remembrance Sunday Sgt Jack Watson in action at the Corsham Remembrance Sunday Parade - very proud of you Son! |
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4th November 2016 - Anna's Graduation Anna Graduated in the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral The rain eventually stopped! Well done Anna, we're all very proud of you! |
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30th September 2016 - Visiting Ironbridge A stop off on the way home to visit this historic site |
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30th September 2016 - Canoes, Trains and Aqueducts The trains don't start until 10am and we were usually out and about before then so we had to wait for the last day to get a view of a passing train from our balcony! We then had another look at the impressive Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and went in search of Chirk Aqueduct for good measure! |
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29th September 2016 - The Chainbridge Hotel You can see just how close the hotel is to the river, even overhanging it at one point! |
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29th September 2016 - The Llangollen Railway A ride on this lovely railway from Berwyn with a walk around Carrog at one end and Llangollen at the other |
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29th September 2016 - Horseshoe Falls A large picturesque waterfall a few hundred yards from our hotel and the point where the Llangollen Canal starts. |
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28th September 2016 - The Ffestiniog Railway Dismal weather with rain most of the time, apart from a short walk around Porthmadog, didn't detract from a lovely ride on a wonderful railway |
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27th September 2016 - Walking the Llangollen Canal A lovely walk along the canal from right alongside our hotel to the aqueduct at Pontcysyllte The rain had just started when we came back up from viewing the aqueduct from below and had gone by the time we came out of the pub! |
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27th September 2016 - The Chainbridge Hotel Stunning views from this lovely hotel perched right between the Llangollen Canal and the River Dee, overlooking Berwyn station and having its own chain bridge across the river |
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26th September 2016 - Anglesey A quick visit across the Menai Straight to the town with the unpronounceable name and its railway station |
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26th September 2016 - Great Orme A ride on the wonderful Great Orme Tramway with breathtaking views and a drive around the coast of Great Orme itself |
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5th August 2016 - Trip to Brighton A daytrip to Brighton on the train, lovely weather and a visit to the very recently opened i360 giving superb views over the city |
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4th August 2016 - Petersfield Lake A walk round the lake then a row across it! |
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3rd August 2016 - Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace Walking through Hyde Park, seeing the Diana Memorial Fountain and all the other interesting monuments including the Bomber Command Memorial, past Buckingham Palace and to the Palace of Westminster |
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3rd August 2016 - Greenwich Visiting the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory and a walk under the Thames |
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3rd August 2016 - Thames River Cruise Taking in all the sights along the mighty Thames, including a Japanese warship alongside HMS Belfast |
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3rd August 2016 - Visiting London Train from Havant and a walk along Embankment |
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2nd August 2016 - Visiting Mandy A beautiful place to come and remember Mandy...we miss you so much |
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24th July 2016 - Train Rides Churnet Valley and Severn Valley Railways |
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22nd July 2016 - Visiting Llangollen A walk around the town and a ride on the railway |
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29th May 2016 - Fort Nelson A guided tour and then a free roam of the fort.... what a fantastic place... Well worth a visit |
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29th May 2016 - Jack Fires a 25-Pounder Jack's Christmas Present was to fire the gun at Fort Nelson! |
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29th May 2016 - Amy Riding Amy enjoys her riding |
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22nd May 2016 - Star and Eagle Hotel What a place....so much history....in a beautiful village |
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21st May 2016 - 5th Wedding Anniversary Spending our Anniversary in the delightful village of Goudhurst |
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6th to 8th May 2016 - Swanage Railway Riding the trains and eating cake at the annual Diesel Gala! |
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17th April 2016 - Sgt Watson Jack with his new stripes received the night before at the Squadron Dinner - well done Son, very, very proud of you |
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17th April 2016 - Visiting Lacock The beautiful village of Lacock in the Spring sunshine |
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9th April 2016 - Stanhope and The Dales Stepping stones across the river and lovely scenery |
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8th April 2016 - Rother Valley Country Park Lunch at the country park on the way north, dodging the showers and the ducks, geese and swans! |
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28th March 2016 - Happy 16th Birthday Jack Jack unwraps his presents, including a Red Arrows watch, and then off the Granny's for more presents and cake! |
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27th March 2016 - Easter Eggs Amy and Jack enjoy a stack of Easter Eggs |
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26th March 2016 - Jack's Birthday Meal Jack chose a Chinese Restaurant and it was delicious |
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20th March 2016 - Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park A return to this wonderful place full of wild and wacky sculptures of all shapes and sizes |
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19th March 2016 - The Jumps The view is amazing from here! |
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18th March 2016 - Devil's Punch Bowl A walk round the edge of this landmark |
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12th March 2016 - Zoe's 18th Birthday Party Happy 18th Birthday Zoe! |
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5th March 2016 - Spitfire over Eastleigh Out of the blue a Spitfire appears |
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16th January 2016 - Gunwharf Quays Visiting for Jack to get some photos for his photography project, including waiting in the freezing cold for some night shots! |