Elgar – the man, the music and the Malvern Hills…
For anyone even vaguely interested in the music of Sir Edward Elgar, one of this country’s greatest composers, a visit …
Monthly Archives: September 2012
The Rococo splendour of Shobdon…
We found the glory that is Shobdon Church almost by accident. The chap in the Tourist Information office in Leominster …
Black and white – a monochrome delight…
Today we picked up a pamphlet on the famous Black and White Trail from the Tourist Board office in Leominster. …
Sheep may safely graze by the castle…
Today started rather disappointingly. We thought we should really take a look at Symonds Yat as we were on the …
The YHA and the church by the river…
Today the weather looked set fair so we decided to embark on a tour of the most interesting churches in …
Brockweir and the Moravians…
This morning was bright and sunny after a very clear starry night sky. Unfortunately it was not set to last …
Neptune and the oak tree…
Today we left Apple Tree Park. It really is an unobtrusively well-run site and a testament to what can be …
Dying swans and flaming flamingoes…
Another brilliant day at Slimbridge WWT. The road in was somewhat choked by heavy traffic which we realised must be …
Amongst the birds in Gloucestershire…
We had a good drive down to Gloucestershire yesterday and arrived at Apple Tree Park campsite at about 5pm. It …
Adventures with Bessie & Madge 