Saturday morning at the market in Masham in the glorious Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale AONB
It seemed an awful long time since I was last in Masham this Saturday. Geoff and I had gone down to Masham to be with Joanne and the grandchildren in our little ‘bubble’ and Joanne and I decided to have a wander up into town to have a look at the market
Thorpe Perrow Arboretum near Bedale in Lower Wensleydale
Over thirty years ago would be the is first time I visited the Arboretum at Thorpe Perrow, in my ignorance I didn’t even know what an arboretum was! It was a WI trip, an evening event, a summer evening I suppose, but remember it was cold and not at all sunny but was still very impressed with what I saw even then.
When all this is over!
Joanne and I were talking the other day of the things we were missing doing whilst we’re in lockdown and everything closed but also of things that we hadn’t done for a while here in the glorious Yorkshire Dales.
Staying indoors and still having fun!
We’re into our third week now of lockdown, we're all in this together and thinking of things to pass the time fruitfully can be a bit challenging some days. Are we all getting a little bored with the usual puzzles?
In the Time of Quiet by Phillipa Atkin
Didn’t know whether it might be appropriate to post this now in the situation we find ourselves in and the time of year. A poem by Phillipa Atkin - In the Time of Quiet. Hope you enjoy reading and that you’re keeping well and safe.
May Half Term Fun at Lightwater Valley Saturday 23rd – Sunday 31st May 2020
Information sent to us from the theme park but please note due to the outbreak of Covid-19 coronavirus do check on their website for openings before travelling.
May Bank Holiday Fun at Lightwater Valley Friday 8th – Sunday 10th May 2020
With over 30 rides and attractions, Lightwater Valley offers families an amazing value day out in Yorkshire. Visitors can brave the longest rollercoaster in Europe – The Ultimate, with a ride time approaching 6 minutes.
My back has gone into spasm so no walking!
Just over a month ago a very silly thing happened, I was bending down to pick up the vacuum cleaner and ping my back goes into spasm, didn’t even reach the thing in question! Anyone who has experienced this, and I think I’m one of many, will understand the excruciating pain and total immobility, for a while at least!
Easter Fun at Lightwater Valley Saturday 4th – Sunday 19th April 2020
The theme park will be opening this Easter Holidays from Saturday 4th – Sunday 19th April for a fortnight full of fun for all the family.
March in the glorious Yorkshire Dales
There's always lots going on around the dales and this March there is plenty to see and do, just a few ideas below.







