The weather here this month has not been brilliant, but we’re seeing signs that Spring is on its way. Snowdrops and crocuses appeared in great numbers but there has been considerable rainfall. The river Eden has been very high and running at great speed. Luckily, the...
Snowdrops at Acorn Bank, Cumbria There are already a few signs of spring, despite the rather low temperature. In the woods around Acorn Bank there are huge beds of snowdrops, and a few crocuses are beginning to show. From our window we can see large patches of...
First of all, a belated happy New Year. Wishing you the best of health and happiness.We’re experiencing typical winter weather and not seeing too much of the sun. Not that we’re complaining nor not expecting low temperatures, snow, and frosts. The surrounding hills...
(With contributions from Annabel) We’ve now lived in Cumbria for just over a year. Reading the blog, you will probably have realised that we have made the right decision, although we have left some very good friends behind, many of whom have visited us. Tom and Tara...
26-28 September 2022This week we had several visitors from my old walking group in Cheshire and Shropshire (ex-MMU colleagues). We were thrilled to hear that they wanted to visit us in our new home in the Eden Valley, and very excited when they finally arrived. Some...
11 November 2022 We’re well into autumn now. Even though the days are getting shorter and the weather is worsening, it has been well worthwhile getting out and about. As a keen photographer, I usually take my camera out with me, even though I sometimes don’t even take...
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