Tuesday 11th June

Today we visited Brodsworth Hall to see the roses but we were a couple of weeks too early, though the rest of the gardens were lovely.

 

We saw the laburnum arch just at the right time and the scent when we were underneath it was lovely.

There was a croquet match taking place on the big lawn to one side of the hall.

After lunch we drove the short distance to Cusworth Hall on the other side of the A1.

The museum inside the hall was very good.

The chapel had been neglected and during restoration these painted ceiling panels were found underneath many layers of paint.

We walked through the gardens down to the lakes and enjoyed watching the varied birdlife.



 





Sunday 26th May
This was an ideal day to enjoy Dunham Massey as the spring were at their best particularly the bluebells.

We rounded off a busy weekend at Russell and Christine's house by completing the floor in the garage.



Sunday 19th May
As the weather was good we drove to West Burton to follow a walk to Aysgarth Falls and back.
We crossed two fields then walked by the side of Bishopdale Beck.

The next part of the walk saw us climbing and we enjoyed magnificient views of the nearby countryside.

St Andrews Parish Church in Aysgarth was our next stop. The large churchyard was full of Spring flowers.

Taking off our boots, we explored the stunning architecture inside, especially the rood screen and abbot's stall that were rescued from Jervaulx Abbey.

Through the churchyard the path leads down to the riverside and Aysgarth Falls on the River Ure.

Further down are the equally beautiful Lower Falls.



Thursday 16th May
As it was forecast to be a lovely day, we drove to Filey to walk along the beach and to the far end of the Brig.

We had clear views back inland and enjoyed watching the waves crashing against the rocks.

We timed our visit so that we were there at low tide and were able to walk out further than we had gone before.

On the cliffs above the main beach lots of model aeroplanes were being flown, making best use of the wind.



Sunday 12th May
After enjoying lunch with Keith and Ruth, we visited Tirley Garth, a private garden that is only open for a few days a year in aid of charity.
The garden is divided into a series of rooms and lies across a small valley.



Sunday 28th April
Hackfall Woods has been on our list of places to visit for a long time. We followed the route down towards the River Ure.

At the bottom there is a sandy beach which gives great views of the river in both directions.

We have never seen so many wood anemones in one place and they were in full bloom too.

We walked along the path by the side of the river crossing several bridges over streams which flow down the hillside.

We looked up and saw Fisher's Hall above us and walked up some steps to it. It has had a roof and glass in the windows at one time, but has fallen into disrepair.

We walked back up a steep and narrow woodland path and sat on the sheltered bench for a few minutes at Alum Spring.

As we walked further up the hillside we looked back at Mowbray Castle, a folly, on the other side of the valley.

This is the view from The Ruin, another folly on our route back.



Saturday 27th April
Today we arranged with Moira  to meet her, and her friend Pricilla, at the Harrogate Flower Show. We walked around the exhibits and stalls including the floristy displays, some of which were depictinf food.

At the theatre we were given some useful advice about which plants to select for shady postions and in the main hall we were able to see them and talk to someone from the nursery where they are grown.