Today our bird feeders were visited by no fewer than five parakeets.
Sunday, 28 December 2014
Friday, 26 December 2014
Saturday, 20 December 2014
Saturday, 13 December 2014
Monday, 8 December 2014
Monday 8th December
We were surprised to see snow on the ground when we arrived at Coldstones Cut just past Pateley Bridge. It was a beautiful clear night but pitch black apart from the Christmas lights on the walls.
Unsurprisingly we were the only people there which made it even more surreal.
http://thecoldstonescut.org/
All the tops of the walls were edged with white fairy lights which gave a dramatic feel against the black of the night sky.
We were surprised to see snow on the ground when we arrived at Coldstones Cut just past Pateley Bridge. It was a beautiful clear night but pitch black apart from the Christmas lights on the walls.
Unsurprisingly we were the only people there which made it even more surreal.
http://thecoldstonescut.org/
All the tops of the walls were edged with white fairy lights which gave a dramatic feel against the black of the night sky.
Sunday, 7 December 2014
Sunday 7th December
Just through Pateley Bridge, we took the road to Grimwith reservoir. One brave person was out on a wind surfer and there were few hikers as it was very cold. There were lots of pheasant around, especially on the roads and as we returned heavy hail began and the roads were white.
Just through Pateley Bridge, we took the road to Grimwith reservoir. One brave person was out on a wind surfer and there were few hikers as it was very cold. There were lots of pheasant around, especially on the roads and as we returned heavy hail began and the roads were white.
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Wednesday 3rd December
We made the most of the winter sunshine with a visit to Castle Howard.
To one side of the house there is a path up to New River Bridge and the clear views beyond.
The Temple of the Four Winds marks the end of the walk.
On the way back down we spent a pleasant time enjoying the view and the sunshine from the seat next to the statue.
The interior of the house was decorated for the Christmas celebrations. This is the main tree in the entrance hall.
Each dining room featured a table set out for a Christmas meal.
This is the view from the music room where there was a pianist playing the grand piano.
We made the most of the winter sunshine with a visit to Castle Howard.
To one side of the house there is a path up to New River Bridge and the clear views beyond.
The Temple of the Four Winds marks the end of the walk.
On the way back down we spent a pleasant time enjoying the view and the sunshine from the seat next to the statue.
The interior of the house was decorated for the Christmas celebrations. This is the main tree in the entrance hall.
Each dining room featured a table set out for a Christmas meal.
This is the view from the music room where there was a pianist playing the grand piano.
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Sunday 9th November
We met up with Malcolm at Donington Park to visit the Grand Prix Museum.
http://www.donington-park.co.uk/about-donington/the-donington-grand-prix-collection/
We heard the sound of racing in the background and found that today was a track day. There were racing cars and saloon cars on the track at the same time. We were able to watch from the grandstand and enjoyed the sights and, particularly, the sounds.
We met up with Malcolm at Donington Park to visit the Grand Prix Museum.
http://www.donington-park.co.uk/about-donington/the-donington-grand-prix-collection/
We heard the sound of racing in the background and found that today was a track day. There were racing cars and saloon cars on the track at the same time. We were able to watch from the grandstand and enjoyed the sights and, particularly, the sounds.
Saturday, 1 November 2014
Saturday 1st November
This was the view from the back of Templenewsam House today. We went to look at the Grayson Perry tapestries which are well worth seeing. As we were not allowed to take photographs please use the link below;
http://www.artfund.org/news/2013/06/05/grayson-perry-tapestries-to-tour
Up in the greenhouses there was still some colour the smell of autumn flowers.
This was the view from the back of Templenewsam House today. We went to look at the Grayson Perry tapestries which are well worth seeing. As we were not allowed to take photographs please use the link below;
http://www.artfund.org/news/2013/06/05/grayson-perry-tapestries-to-tour
Down by the lake scenery was set out for a Bollywood film shoot.
Up in the greenhouses there was still some colour the smell of autumn flowers.
Friday, 31 October 2014
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Thursday 30th October
We drove over the North Yorkshire Moors through thick fog but when we arrived in Whitby it cleared. We parked for the day up by the abbey.
We walked down the 199 steps with panoramic views of the harbour ahead of us.
The streets were very busy and crowded but when we stepped into this yard the noise and the bustle disappeared.
We crossed the swing bridge over the River Esk and stopped by the harbour.
In the evening we returned to the abbey to enjoy the sight of the ruins lit up by floodlights.
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Saturday 18th October
After taking Rachael to her friend's house in Sheffield, we continued on to Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. It was a perfect day for a visit with clear views of the hall and gardens. It matches the description "More glass than wall".
The walls of every room are lined with tapestries filled with detailed scenes.
Later in the afternoon we explored the surrounding parkland where the autumn colours were at their best.
After taking Rachael to her friend's house in Sheffield, we continued on to Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. It was a perfect day for a visit with clear views of the hall and gardens. It matches the description "More glass than wall".
The walls of every room are lined with tapestries filled with detailed scenes.
Later in the afternoon we explored the surrounding parkland where the autumn colours were at their best.
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