Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Photo Scavenger Hunt - December

In early December we travelled up to Wakefield in Yorkshire to attend a funeral.  We decided to stay overnight so we'd be there on time the next day.  We were able to visit a couple of places whilst on our travels so I've included some photos from our visit.  A couple of weeks later we visited Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire to join in with their Christmas activities.  Other photos are from local walks we've taken in the last few days at Trentham Gardens and Consall Nature Park.

I've enjoyed joining in with this month's Photo Scavenger Hunt kindly organised by greenthumb at Made with Love  just click on the link  to find other participants.

Joy

The sight of Little Moreton Hall always fills me with joy and especially in December when it is wonderfully decorated inside for the festive season.  Visiting the hall is always the start of Christmas for me

Together

Early and historical music duo Hautbois play together in the main hall at Little Moreton Hall.  The visitors all joined together to watch and join in with some of the carols.

Tree

A rather misty photo of a tree in Consall Nature Park

Ornament


This ornament has been around for as long as I can remember.  First memories of it were at my Aunt and Uncle's house on their dresser and then it came to my mother and was on her sideboard for years too.  I have had it on my windowsill for ages.  As it is the Festive season and Charles Dickens is always a favourite at this time of year I thought I would include it.  He's Mr Pickwick of course and his head comes off as it was originally a container for spirits perhaps whisky or brandy but I don't think he's seen either of those for decades.

Light

A late afternoon visit to Wakefield Cathedral it was dark and gloomy outside but inside was light and bright.

Christmas

Christmas at home with pudding, candles, tree, cards, music and holly - oh, I forgot the presents but all are opened and much appreciated.  Thank you.

Sparkle

The wet path seemed to sparkle in the sunlight as we walked along
at Consall Nature Park

Giving

Giving food to some pygmy goats - a little tub of grain cost 50p and fed several of the goats.  I loved the feel of their soft, gentle mouths on my hand.

Food

A  table laden with festive fare in the main hall at Little Moreton Hall - all fake of course.

Red


On our way up to Wakefield at the beginning of the month we popped into the Yorkshire Sculpture Park very briefly for lunch and a look at the  gallery exhibitions, we saw that some of the poppies that had been at the Tower of London were still on display so we made our way down to the river to see them.

Kitchen

Back home from a damp and misty local walk as soon as the coats and boots were off we went into the kitchen to make a pot of sweet rhubarb tea - a favourite at the moment especially with a ginger biscuit or two.

Whatever you Want 

The giant mushroom on the left has been on display at Trentham Gardens for a few months now but when we walked around the lake just before Christmas two more had appeared to make a mushroom family.  I wonder if there will be anymore?

30 comments:

  1. Hi Rosie. I really enjoyed seeing your photos and reading about each one. The rhubarb tea sounds delicious! I hope you have a wonderful New Year, Pat xx

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    1. Thank you Pat, Happy New Year to you too:)

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  2. Ahrgh, mushrooms- nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
    Your photos are great and thanks for reminding me of the Scavenger Hunt, I totally missed it last month and almost this month!!!x

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    1. Sorry, Kezzie I take it you don't like mushrooms! Hope to see your photos if you are able to join in this time:)

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  3. An imaginative photo scavenger hunt Rosie. I like 'sparkle' and that you have turned the wet path in the sunlight into a positive! Great photo looking through the poppies too. x

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    1. Thanks, Simone - the poppies were amazing:)

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  4. Really like your mushrooms! Enjoyed your scavenger hunt.

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    1. Thanks, Janet - people were standing under the mushrooms having their photos taken - I had to wait ages to get them free:)

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  5. Wonderful photos Rosie and such an interesting post. I've never come across rhubarb tea, but love rhubarb. I will have to try it if ever I have a chance. Have a Hayppy New Year and very best wishes for 2016. Marie x

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    1. Thank you Marie, the rhubarb tea is made by Taylors of Harrogate and it is the only fruit tea that actually tastes the way it smells when it is brewed. Happy New Year to you too:)

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  6. You certainly manage to get about Rosie. Glad you had a good Christmas. Rhubarb tea!!!!!!!!!!!! Well I never heard of such a thing. Wishing you all the best for the new year.

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    1. Tayors of Harrogate make the rhubarb tea and it is very tasty if you let it brew for a few minutes to get the full flavour and it is gorgeous with a ginger biscuit. Happy New Year to you:)

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  7. Hi Rosie, I love all the pictures! The Yorkshire sculptures is so beautiful!!

    Sandra

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  9. Wishing you a Happy New Year!!

    Sandra

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    1. Thanks, Sandra. Happy New Year to you too:)

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  10. I really will get to Trentham Gardens one day. Your photos always make it look so interesting but somehow I've still not made it there. Maybe that should be my new year resolution. Happy new year to you and yours and thanks for all the great posts in 2015.

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    1. Perhaps in Spring when all the daffodils are in flower? I hope you mamage to visit one day. Thank you for visiting through 2015, best wishes for 2016 to you and yours:)

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  11. Loved seeing Little Moreton Hall and to learn that visiting it is part of your Christmas festivities. It would certainly set the mood. I think it's time Mr. Pickwick got into the spirit of things, and had a little splash ;) Wonderful to have had him in the family for so long. Merry and bright Christmas collage, and I'm sure the goats appreciated receiving your offerings. A very Happy New Year to you and yours!

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    1. Ha Ha - I'm sure Mr Pickwick would enjoyd being useful again. Thank you for visiting and Happy New Year to you and yours too:)

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  12. Looks like a nice trip, in spite of the sad duty of attending a funeral. The poppies are so pretty - it's nice some are still on view in a new location. My favorite, though, is the old ornament - the ones you remember from childhood always hold that magic.

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    1. Thanks, Val - it was wonderful to see the poppies as many were made here in the city and there was no chance of getting to London to see them last year:)

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  13. Lovely collection of photos. Little Moreton Hall looks like a really interesting place. Love the poppies with the river in the background and think the mysteriously appearing mushrooms are inspired! Hope there'll be more :)

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    1. Thanks, Tracey and thanks for visiting:)

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