Archive for May, 2022
8 Comments CherryPie on May 7th 2022
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About, Science & Nature
Patience Is a Virtue
This afternoon I went on one of my longer walking routes to visit Dothill Nature Reserve in search of the recently born cygnets. When I first arrived at the nature reserve the swans and newly born cygnets were on the opposite side of the lake. I waited patiently, and as I had hoped the swan [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on May 6th 2022
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Newcastle & Durham 2021
Brough Castle
After a ‘Northern Adventure’, on the way home we often stop off for lunch at Brough ice cream parlour and tea room. The food is delicious with the added bonus of views of the castle.
If there is time I am always tempted to walk up to the castle to take in the scenic views and [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 5th 2022
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The Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum
Imagine stepping back in time to Victorian Darlington, the town that became known as the Birthplace of the Modern Railway. Venture into the original 1840s railway station where time has stood still for over one hundred and fifty years. Discover the Booking Office with its original Victorian interior. Explore the platform that still has its [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on May 5th 2022
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And Then There Were Three
Sadly, I think that Mr Mallard (dad) is responsible for the missing ducklings. I witnessed him swimming up suddenly out of the blue snapping with beak open wide at the remaining ducklings as they were sleeping. The ducklings immediately got in the water swimming out of harms way.
8 Comments CherryPie on May 4th 2022
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Bigger on the Inside
We had a trip to Bromyard to visit the ‘Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction’. We arrived in Bromyard in time for lunch only to find that due to the bank holiday most places were shut. We also noticed that some places had closed permanently due to the lockdowns affecting business. We retraced our steps [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on May 2nd 2022
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National Walking Month
I aim to walk 100 miles in May for National walking month. I am doing this in conjunction with a walking challenge for the Queen’s upcoming Jubilee Celebrations.
2 Comments CherryPie on May 1st 2022
