Hello there, and welcome to this week’s #PoCoLo - a relaxed, friendly linky which I co-host with Suzanne, where you can link any blog post published in the last week. We know you’ll find some great posts to read, and maybe some new-to-you blogs too, so do pop over and visit some of the posts linked, comment and share some of that love.

Please don’t link up posts which are older as they will be removed, and if you see older posts are linked then please don’t feel that it’s necessary to comment on those. If you were here last week it was great to have you along, if you’re new here we’re pleased you’ve joined us.

We had an impromptu long weekend away last weekend and spent some time discovering the area around Malton in North Yorkshire - it’s a great place, and I’d highly recommend it - and I’d highly recommend getting away for a fancy weekend at short notice too!

We hunkered down in the hotel when the weather was at its worst on Saturday but spent the following two days exploring local independent gardens, which was great. One of my favourite memories from our visit to Castle Howard was of the peacock finding warmth by the vent, not quite what I expected to see.

Have a great week.