All Going South – The ups and downs of a family’s new life in Dorset.

Late Spring at The Shack
A Game of Two Halves
Today’s sky over The Shack. It’s like someone has drawn a line down the… Read more: A Game of Two Halves
Thirty-Nine: Return to Render
Sam the Renderer – or “Sam Render” as I prefer to call him –… Read more: Thirty-Nine: Return to Render
Spring Evening 2026
Sunshine.. at last!
New Year’s Eve, Lulworth Cove
31st December 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Coincidence?
Life can be very strange and unexpectedly poignant sometimes. It was sad to hear… Read more: Coincidence?
St Oswald’s Bay, Jurassic Coast
Autumn at The Fells
We’re there! The builders have left and it’s just the decorating to go. The… Read more: Autumn at The Fells
West Lulworth, Dorset
21st September 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Thirty-Eight: Two Legs Good, Eight Legs Bad
This week: Craig and his family embrace new multi-legged tenants at The Shack One… Read more: Thirty-Eight: Two Legs Good, Eight Legs Bad
Sherborne, Dorset
6th August 2025 A first-time visit for me; a lovely little town with many… Read more: Sherborne, Dorset
Thirty-Seven: In for the Long Haul
This week: Craig, his wife and The Boy endure the long haul from KUL… Read more: Thirty-Seven: In for the Long Haul
Petronas Towers, KL, Malaysia
27th July 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Batu Caves, KL, Malaysia
24th July 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Chinatown, KL, Malaysia
23rd July 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Thirty-Six: All Going East!
This week: Craig and his family head off to KL, Malaysia! “So what’s your… Read more: Thirty-Six: All Going East!
Redang Beach Resort, Malaysia
17th July 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Coral Island Resort, Redang
16th July 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14th July 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Thirty-Five: A Farewell to the Close
This week: Craig leaves Bishops school after a life term! Thirty-two years and ten… Read more: Thirty-Five: A Farewell to the Close
Thirty-Four: Windows and Doors
This week: a clearer view ‘Windows and Doors,’ I tell my Year 10 class,… Read more: Thirty-Four: Windows and Doors
The Boat Shed Cafe, Lulworth Cove
29th June 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
The Fells, West Lulworth
28th June 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Thirty-Three: Old Friends
This week: taking solace in good company Writing blog posts about building projects –… Read more: Thirty-Three: Old Friends
Moreton, near Dorchester
8th May 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Thirty-Two: Bottled Up
This week: Craig measures out his life with water bottles Want to know where… Read more: Thirty-Two: Bottled Up
Lulworth Cove, Dorset
30th May 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Thirty-One: Another One Fights the Dust
This week: the Ennews finally move into The Shack! It is a scene that… Read more: Thirty-One: Another One Fights the Dust
The Fells, West Lulworth: BBQ with a view
19th May 2025 The first of many! I can think of kitchens with worse… Read more: The Fells, West Lulworth: BBQ with a view
Lulworth Cove: our first night
17th May 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Leaving Worth Vegas!
16th May 2025 A lot to say but no time to say it! Sadly,… Read more: Leaving Worth Vegas!
Thirty: Channelling Alan
This week: that lawn’s not going to mow itself! My wife and I stare… Read more: Thirty: Channelling Alan
The Garden of ‘The Shack’, West Lulworth, Dorset
5th May 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Twenty-Nine: Worth its Weight in Gold
This week: it’s time to leave the cottage! It is with a heavy heart… Read more: Twenty-Nine: Worth its Weight in Gold
From the Cove looking towards Portland Bill, West Lulworth
19th April 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Twenty-Eight: Schools for Thought
This week: Craig gets back on the interview treadmill Reader, it has been a… Read more: Twenty-Eight: Schools for Thought
Dancing Ledge, Purbeck
15th April 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Bridport, Dorset
11th April 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
West Bay, Dorset
10th April 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Arne RSPB Nature Reserve, Dorset
8th April 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset
7th April 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Twenty-Seven: Spring Forwards, Fall Back
This week: Craig embraces the longer days Last week, the sun set after 6pm… Read more: Twenty-Seven: Spring Forwards, Fall Back
Twenty-Six: The Square and Compass
This week: Craig writes about a legendary pub in Worth Matravers, Dorset Friday evening.… Read more: Twenty-Six: The Square and Compass
Twenty-Five: About a Boy
This week: Craig writes about his son’s love affair with horses I have a… Read more: Twenty-Five: About a Boy
Twenty-Four: The ‘A’ Word
This week: The Shack bares its teeth! It is mid-week during the half-term break,… Read more: Twenty-Four: The ‘A’ Word
The Priest’s Way, Swanage
16th February 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Twenty-Three: Why did the chicken jump on the trampoline?
This week: Craig ventures into The Shack’s garden Back in the Summer, our inaugural… Read more: Twenty-Three: Why did the chicken jump on the trampoline?
Twenty-Two: The Shape of Sundays
This week : Craig, his wife and The Boy set out on a walk… Read more: Twenty-Two: The Shape of Sundays
Twenty-One: Who’s Gonna Drive You Home?
This week : Craig reflects on his regular commute between Dorset and Wiltshire ‘Have… Read more: Twenty-One: Who’s Gonna Drive You Home?
Twenty: Keep the Change, Ya Filthy Animal
This week : Craig engages in a losing battle with admin Six months ago,… Read more: Twenty: Keep the Change, Ya Filthy Animal
Nineteen: A Fork in the Road
This week : Dorset life begins! Our days in Salisbury are numbered; we can… Read more: Nineteen: A Fork in the Road
Wareham, Dorset
11th January 2025 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Eighteen: Elephants and Coat-hangers
This week : Can it be true? Has the time finally come to move… Read more: Eighteen: Elephants and Coat-hangers
Seventeen: There is a Light…
This week: about things we’re holding on to tightly There is a lamp at… Read more: Seventeen: There is a Light…
Sixteen: Twas the Night Before Christmas
This week: a strange old man in a red dressing gown comes to the… Read more: Sixteen: Twas the Night Before Christmas
Fifteen: Christmas in Limboland
This week : Craig wonders where to actually hang the mistletoe This week’s post… Read more: Fifteen: Christmas in Limboland
Fourteen: Goodbyes
This week : a sad goodbye to a dear old friend I pace the… Read more: Fourteen: Goodbyes
Thirteen: Jumping at the Cupboard Knobs
This week : Craig states the grim reality of Austerity in its gaunt face… Read more: Thirteen: Jumping at the Cupboard Knobs
Twelve: When Good Neighbours Become Good Friends
Janus am I; oldest of potentates; / Forward I look, and backward, and below… Read more: Twelve: When Good Neighbours Become Good Friends
Eleven: A Cackle of Hyenas
This week : Craig is enters the dodgy realms of Facebook Marketplace Jumping into… Read more: Eleven: A Cackle of Hyenas
Ten: Turning the Page
This week: Craig contemplates what to do with the treasured Ennew Library As we… Read more: Ten: Turning the Page
Durdle Door, Dorset
30th October 2024 ©Craig Ennew 2025
Nine: A Wait on Our Minds
This week : Craig contemplates the long wait as time drags on I’m avoiding… Read more: Nine: A Wait on Our Minds
Eight: Clouds on the Horizon
This week: Craig wonder, “Is any of this actually going to happen?” My wife… Read more: Eight: Clouds on the Horizon
Seven: The Naked Man Story
This week: Craig recalls a memorable night in Salisbury. By the time you’ve finished… Read more: Seven: The Naked Man Story
Six: All Pets are Off
This week: Craig wonders how the four-legged members of Team Ennew will cope. My… Read more: Six: All Pets are Off
Five: Space Exploration
This week: Craig takes a deep breath and goes where no man has gone… Read more: Five: Space Exploration
Four: Bungalows and Builders
This week: Craig and his wife contemplate a revised quote from prospective builders. A… Read more: Four: Bungalows and Builders
Three: Bland Designs
This week: Craig outlines the couple’s plans for their new home… I feel something… Read more: Three: Bland Designs
Two: Killing Pianos
This week: Craig grapples to get rid of unwanted baggage in the form of… Read more: Two: Killing Pianos
One: Funky Little Shack
This week: the motivation behind the move. Our neighbour sits on our sofa with… Read more: One: Funky Little Shack