A new device has just come on the market in the US that uses ionised tap water for anti bacterial, chemical free cleaning that is suitable for use on glass, stainless steel, wood, stone, marble, carpet and clothing. The Ionator is available in a home version for USD 179.99 and is being sold by Amazon over in the US.

We've just spent a very restful few days at Greendale farm campsite near to Oakham in Rutland. Greendale is a small site of 14 pitches but don't let this put you off, the pitches are well spread throughout the site and because they are not just side by side, as with most campsites, it has a superb feeling of spaciousness.