Ali, I've been to Warwick Castle a few times when the kids were young - it is good - they have a great falconry display if I remember rightly. Also I think you used to be able to bring dogs cos we took Tilly can you still?. Sounds like you James and Judith had a good time. The Chicken house sounds great too.

Aly, lovely photos of Merlin - he is very like his brothers. You must be getting excited about the new addition coming. Are you having another boy or a girl?

Maggie rolled in fox poo this morning - YUK! Its the second time this week. On Tuesday they both rolled in it. Maggie had it so caked around her collar this morning that I could smell it during the whole walk. Ketchup is the only thing that takes away the smell but it makes Maggie's coat go pink)lol