I'm in autumn mode now. Socks on the radiator, boots by the door, pockets full of poo bags and conkers, misty mornings and hearty meals...

This first appeared as my column Nellie Knows in The Wokingham Paper Loving the stress free mornings of the school holidays and the lack...

Last week I took the dog out for a quick stroll, he had a good sniff, dash and scratch then he started barking. Proper barking, warning...