Why I run – some amazing shots here
This rather jolly film has just been released. Its by the people at Mizuno whose shoes I don’t wear (but I have a hat by them), so its not a promotion (by me anyway). But it shows runners in action in the countryside. I particularly like the stuff about ‘running in all weathers’ which is MOST appropriate for anyone who’s been training, er, recently. Read More…
The Great Wall of China Marathon
So, it came. The dreaded day. May 19 2012 and the Great Wall of China Marathon had to be done. 700 of us including me, Ben Warner and Christian Alibert from Islington lined up in the Yin Yang Square on the Wall. It was tough. First 3 miles uphill, then onto the Wall, charge along THAT for a while, along 2100 steps, then a 16 mile saunter through the dusty Chinese countryside, in and out of orchards, villages, up two monster hills, through a building site or two and over some rivers. Read More…
A string quartet in your house – my latest Angel column
Ever had a string quartet play in your home? I started to notice something odd in our neighbourhood when I was bringing my daughter back from Brownies. Every Tuesday evening I would see people lugging large intstrument cases into my neighbour Anna’s house. I was intrigued. I didn’t really think that Anna, a journalist and formidable gardener, was tied up with the Mafia, but in Islington you never know. One week, we arrived back a bit later than usual and discovered the answer. The most amazing chamber music was pouring out into the evening air. Thus I found out about the London String Players. Read More…
Dragging my kids through Halifax airport
Transporting children in Halifax Airport. This is why we only took hand luggage. Because the children were barely able to carry themselves let alone anyone else. This film was made at the beginning of our trip, too, so we were all still keen! I’m JOKING!
Why Camping is Worth it
Here I am on Radio 4′s BH programme extolling the joys of camping in the rain with your children. And singing Leonard Cohen around the campfire at night.
[audio https://soundcloud.com/brookcottagemedia/rosie-millard-radio-4-bh ]Children should be seen and not heard
What is the difference between a child and a mobile phone? In a Quiet Carriage on First Great Western, not very much. Picture the scene. There’s me and my two youngest, aged 7 and 9. We are out for the day to experience a Ghost Tour at a Somerset mansion, (as seen here) Read More…
My views on packing
Packing. This is what we took to go around the world for four months…5 pairs of knickers each, Two long sleeved shirts, a pair of trousers and an anorak. In this clip I am telling my daunted son Gabriel (who naturally, being 9 years old, has no idea WHERE he is going), that he can’t take his Chelsea kit with him.
An Egypt Family Adventure
What’s it like to travel through Egypt on train, camel, bus and felucca? With not only your own four children but several other families too? Rosie Millard and her family show how the ancient glories of Egypt can be part of a proper family adventure holiday.
Solitary bliss in Naples
I’ve just had one of the most extraordinary and memorable visits to a museum. Ever.This week, we were on holiday in Naples…we had a free morning, and I slipped away to go up to the Museum Capodimonte in the former royal hunting park on a hill above Naples. I had heard it would be good…I had no idea quite how good. Read More…
Always so good when you stop
Yes, running. It’s OK, doing it, but there is nothing quite like seeing that Finish sign up above. This is a pic of me about two hours after the monster that is the Finchley20, basically a hardcore race run round a 5-mile lap on the roads of sunny North West London. It’s been going since 1933 and is addictive. Read More…
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