Our new hobby, flower arrangement, took a big step forward this week…We made some ornamental gardens! They looked pretty fine if you ask me. It was an amazing 90 mins of total concentration from me and Dan. And, I should add, utter relaxation! Flower arranging really is enjoyable…I guess this is what happens when you…
Tag: Manchester
The Spirit of the UK
Over the past few months, there has been an increase in terrorist threats on home soil in the UK. This has really brought home the distance we now live, as we see our home country suffer this way. It has been a real privilege to watch the strength of the UK during these challenging times,…
“There is a light that never goes out”
This week we have watched, from afar, the devastating news of a terrorist attack in the heart of Manchester. The act of terror hit the heart of a city of glorious people, where community spirit and collective care is so strong. The attack was shocking, as any news of terror and murder is, as it…
The Real Ale Trail
For the bank holiday Easter weekend this year we decided to start with a high and take on The Real Ale Trail from Rawtenstall to Bury. The ale was lovely, as expected, but the real highlights were trains we rode; a vintage diesel and a steam train! The smell of the steam as the driver…