Life changes and throws all your plans into the air...

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Time has gone by... 

dandelion seeds blowing in the breeze symbolising time passing

September 2018, we moved from our bungalow to a new apartment in Buxton. Classed as independent living, yet with care on hand if necessary. It was a difficult decision... We both felt we were giving up a lot was it right for us?


We decided it was the right decision, as Charles still had some health challenges.'


Thomas Fields, lounge in first floor apartment

Our lounge filled with sunshine

Thomas Fields, kitchen in first floor apartment

Great Kitchen to work in. We had the tiles fitted.

The biggest sacrifice for me was giving up my private garden. But I gained landscape gardens.

Thomas Fields, view from the residents lounge overlooking the hills

View from the residents' lounge looking towards the hills.

Thomas Fields view from residents' lounge looking towards the hills

Another view from residents' lounge, looking towards the hills. In the summer a pair of buzzards can be seen flying overhead, with their strange mewing sound.


Thomas Fields, view from first floor apartment overlooking the woods

Garden area I've commandeered.  With the help of a neighbour, we've created a flower bed using a wooden border purchased from B&Q.  I've planted Buddleias, lavateras and grasses.

We liked the fact that we still maintained the independence of our own place and an area to potter in. A neighbour and I created the flowerbed using wooden edging from B&Q. So far I've planted 2 buddleias, 2 lavateras and a grass. Early days but we've great plans. Working in this area of the gardens is great because of the constant birdsong, while in the distance our resident woodpecker can be heard.





Because we're close to woods and a river, we have plenty of wildlife. Badgers and pheasants are frequent visitors.

Badger seen at Thomas fields, photo courtesy of J Ledward

Badger keenly watched by neighbours cat Buzz


Pheasant on the lawn at Thomas Fields, photo courtesy of J Ledward

Pheasant loves peanuts




Thomas Fields view from balcony with daffodils

A view from the balcony looking over the woods to the hills.


Thomas Fields, view from a first floor apartment

Another view from our apartment looking through trees to the hills where there are lambs in spring.

As Charles constantly reminded me moving meant him giving up his shed which was packed to the rafters with 'useful things' or to rephrase, things that might come in useful one day... Plus his tools.

Royale scooter

Charles on his scooter in front of his shed.

As I pointed out we don't live in the shed!! And after all, he gained a purpose-built scooter room.


Quingo and Royale mobility scooter, parked in buggy store at Thomas Fields

A man has to have a scooter for every occasion!

We were amazed at how soon we settled into our new place.

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