One of the footpaths leading out of Coleshill, goes downhill from the church and across the River Blythe. The access across the river is via a narrow bridge with, let’s say, minimal sides. Gabby hates this bridge ! The first time she encountered said bridge, she was terrified and had to be carried over –…

I was sat in a meeting at work when the phone rang. Glancing down at the screen, I noticed that it was my other half. I answered the call and was greeted by the news that she was at Birmingham Dogs’ Home. “I’ve found us a dog”, she explained. “Have you?” It was news to…