Thursday 31st October
Quarry Moor Nature Reserve is just off the roundabout where Harrogate Road joins the Ripon Bypass. It was a lucky find as we were checking the venue for a table tennis match next week. The reserve was given to the people of Ripon in 1945. The paths are excellent and it is well laid out with woodland and a lake on the boundaries of grassland.

Folds in the rocks are impressive at the old quarry.

Thursday 17th October

Autumn colours are starting to appear a Temple Newsam. The big tree covered with masses of berries was stunning in the sunshine.

Wednesday 2nd October
Blue skies and sunshine here after days of heavy rain. We spent the afternoon at Harlow Carr where 70 sculptures are displayed around the garden to celebrate 70 years since its creation. The autumn colours in the borders were rich and beautiful.