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?