Author Archives: Julie Goucher

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About Julie Goucher

Genealogist, Author, Presenter, native Guildfordian, avid note taker and journal writer. Lover of Books, Stationery & History; Surnames, Butcher & Orlando One-Name Studies. Pharos Tutor for all One-Name Studies/surname courses as well as Researching Ancestors from Continental Europe.

I was sent to Coventry!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I’m just back from the conference hosted by my employer. I travelled up to Coventry in the Midlands of England on Friday and had, eventually been allocated a room at the Novotel Hotel in Coventry. I have to say dinner … Continue reading →

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Vision in White (Bride Quartet Book 1) by Nora Roberts

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is the start of series of 4 books by Nora Roberts.  This is the story of 4 friends; Mackenzie, Lauren, Parker & Emma. Together, they run a wedding planning business called Vows. This first book sets the scene for … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 23 – Books

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 23. Books. What was your favorite book, or who was your favorite author from your childhood? What do you like to read now? Books or other formats? This challenge runs from Saturday, June 4, 2011 through Friday, June 10, 2011. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Julie & Julia

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Last weekend, here in the UK was a long weekend with Monday being a bank holiday. We didn’t have much planned and spent the weekend relaxing, walking Alfie and catching the occasional film. The film of Julie & Julia was based upon … Continue reading →

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Mules Park at Eastcliffe

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Inspired by an article in the local paper about Mules Park we decided to explore. In the time we have lived here we had never heard of it. We had a lovely walk, despite the weather being miserable and Alfie … Continue reading →

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Living in a church…..

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The weekly free paper usually plops through the letterbox on Thursday evenings, we know when it has arrived when Alfie, our Border Terrier, who makes up for his size with personality, barks to advise that something is happening at the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Foodie Quotes

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This week has been a challenging one. We heard some sad news over last weekend and although I have written a few posts this week and gone to work, I have been rather preoccupied. Then on Tuesday we heard that … Continue reading →

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World Thyroid Day – 25th May 2011

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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Armchair BEA 2011 – Day Three – Network & Favourite book blogs and bloggers

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Design Credit – Sarah of  Puss Reboots Wednesday, May 25: Work the Network! This is the day for the ever-popular blogger Interviews! Participants did have to sign up for the interviews in advance, so if you missed the cutoff, our “alternate” topic is … Continue reading →

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Armchair BEA 2011 – Day One – Who are you, and how do you Armchair?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Design Credit – Sarah of  Puss Reboots Monday, May 23: Who are you, and how do you Armchair?You’ll probably be getting a lot of new visitors to your blog this week, so introduce yourself in a post! And if you specialize … Continue reading →

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