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From swimming coves to first beers, what our travel writers have missed most about holidays
It’s been a long wait, but on Monday May 17, international travel resumes.
You don’t have many countries to pick from – Madeira and Gibraltar are the only destinations offering zero hassle – but with a bit of luck the list of viable destinations is expected to grow by the time the summer holiday season arrives.
In the pre-pandemic world, our team of writers could be found scouting luxurious new openings, chasing eclipses and exploring untouched islands. But, for now at least, our ‘bucket lists’ have been scaled back to indulging in more simple pleasures.
AN EIGHT-year-old girl from Parkstone made the brave decision to have over 20 inches of hair chopped off to help children with cancer earlier this month. When Oakdale Junior School pupil Kiki Knight, aged eight, told her parents that she wanted to have her long hair cut, they were hesitant to share their thoughts on the decision. Mum Gemma Knight, said she was unsure about Kiki’s wish to have her hair cut short, but was supportive when she heard the reason behind it. Gemma said: The idea came out of the blue. Kiki had said that she wanted to cut her hair, but she must of sensed mine and her dad’s hesitation so she said that she would have her hair cut off for charity so you can’t stop me.
GENEROUS youngsters have risen to the challenge to support two good causes ahead of Christmas. Items of food donated by more than 100 youngsters from Knight Fever Dance have been passed on to Pennypit Community Development Trust and Our Community Kitchen. Gemma Knight, founder of the Haddington-based dance school, was overwhelmed by the kind-hearted gesture of the young dancers, who range in age from three to 18. She said: “I just could not believe the generosity of the kids and the families. “We have all had a rubbish year and we have all gone through rubbish and I just asked them to bring one thing in. They brought in bags.