Boxing Day dawned with grey and grumpy weather but we made our way to Harlyn Bay with Turkey sandwiches and a flask of tea. The parking gods gave us this remarkable view from the back of our van. A trip to this beach is always on our festive tick list, this year the tradition had a special significance. Hugo, and by default Lola too, were going to be allowed off the lead to scamper about freely for the first time since Hugo was attacked in late October.

They were both giddy with freedom.

And more than happy to mingle with other dogs also off their leads/leashes.

They also managed excellent recall which is not always their finest moment when on this beach.

A happy endings story for Twixtmas.