Festive Times at Michael’s Nook

Recapping from earlier posts - I drove up to Grasmere after finishing work at the Leed's solicitor on Friday 22nd December (1978). I regretted leaving my colleagues to celebrate the office Christmas party without me, but I needed to be ready to start my new job the next morning. The Christmas period at the hotel was …

The Minions of Michael’s Nook

THERE MUST BE AN EASIER WAY TO DO THIS JOB - BUT DON'T SHOW ME! I ENJOY SUFFERING. Despite tacking that sign up within a few weeks of starting at Michael's Nook, I really did enjoy my time there, which on the first stint took me up to spring. I enjoyed it so much, I …

An Introduction to Michael’s Nook Country House Retreat

The way I remember this story, I saw the ad for Michael's Nook Country House Retreat in The Land newspaper while I was working for the solicitors in Leeds. On the other hand, maybe The Land is an Australian newspaper, and the English version was something like Town and Country. Doesn't matter. Here's what I know …