Come forth into the light of things,
Let nature be your teacher.
William Wordsworth (1770 – 1850)
Archive for the tag 'Cragside'
8 Comments CherryPie on Nov 3rd 2013
Many activities took place to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Cragside:
2013 is Cragside’s 150th anniversary.
To mark the occasion, we’re showcasing a season of special events and activities called Building Dreams. which share Lord and Lady Armstrong’s pioneering vision.
More celebrations can be found in the gallery.
4 Comments CherryPie on Nov 1st 2013
Filed under Faith Foundations, Holidays, Newcastle & Crookham 2013
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy.
Sai Baba
14 Comments CherryPie on Oct 13th 2013
The appearance of things changes according to the emotions; and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.
Kahlil Gibran
8 Comments CherryPie on Sep 29th 2013
After checking the weather forecast we decided to visit Cragside because the weather was going to be favourable. On our way there we detoured via Rothbury in order to find a cash point. Whilst we were in Rothbury Mr C insisted on locating for me the nice ladies clothes shop that I visited last time [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 23rd 2013
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900 – 1944)
15 Comments CherryPie on Sep 15th 2013
Filed under Crookham 2009, Holidays
An Extraordinary Man
I invite you to join me at Vision & Verb to read my very brief history of Lord William Armstrong who was an inspiring scientist, innovator and philanthropist.
Comments Off CherryPie on Aug 8th 2013
