Mike Hollis’ Blog

Whats so special about the Eden Valley?

Whats so special about the Eden Valley?

Firstly, we have found that everyone is so friendly, whether it’s our immediate neighbours in the village, when we’re walking, delivery people, and people in other villages and towns. Yesterday, Annabel was concerned about her car tyres and we booked into a tyre place...
Old Style Shops in Appleby

Old Style Shops in Appleby

Appleby in Westmoreland has a wonderful, broad main street, Boroughgate, that slopes gently upwards from the Cloisters towards the monument at the top of the hill. Parking is easy, at the side of the road, albeit subject to time restrictions. There are many thriving...
New year, New County, New Horizons

New year, New County, New Horizons

Having lived in Cheshire since 1972, Annabel and I have recently moved into a small village in the Eden Valley in Cumbria. We now live in a small village near Appleby-in-Westmorland (yes, the town with renowned Horse Fair) close to the River Eden. Ever since we...
New Year, New County, New Horizons