Whitaker Park

Now one of the things I like to do in my spare time  is volunteer with Incredible Edible Rossendale.

A project we are currently raising funds for is the old animal enclosure in Whitaker Park -  we have a page on Spacehive where people can pledge funds:

We have access to a disused animal enclosure which we would like to build into a family picnic area.

Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall Lancashire is where we have our first Incredible Edible Community Garden. We currently have a huge walled garden with fruit, vegetables and herbs available for the general public to plant, grow and pick. In 2012, we won a Level 5 Award from North West In Bloom (RHS It's Your Neighbourhood) and were described as 'Outstanding'!
We would like to develop an adjoining disused animal enclosure into a family area with picnic tables, bird tables/boxes and fruit trees. The area will be maintained by the general public.

What we'll do:

• Situate picninc tables and bird tables/boxes. Plant fruit trees

Why it's a great idea:

Aside from developing the award winning site, it will encourage people to come outdoors to a lovely park, visit Rossendale Museum (less than 50 metres away), and, watch wild birds whilst learning about fresh produce. Hopefully, people will eat food from the gardens whilst enjoying their seat!

Birthday treats

Not much to report in January really - it all seems a bit dull after Christmas - until we get to my birthday of course!  

Was going to meet my Mum at the wonderful Bistro des Amis in Skipton but snow stopped play!  Did manage to walk up to the village in our wellies for dinner at Vincenzo's though ...nom, nom!

And look what a fabulous purchase my hubby made for me from www.laralookfabulous.co.uk (he was under instructions - I've had my eye on this bag for months!!)

Well if it's December its gotta be panto .. oh no it isn't!

Once again an amazing show from three different casts!  What an amazing feat to pull together - wonderful family entertainment - just how it should be - so many laughs!

Bow Bells

Ratsssss

Domestic Goddess

You silly pair

Ooooohhhh!

Gotcha!!!

Under the Sea

...and a little something extra at the end...Sally Drops Anchor!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApoeoccWYCw

Valley Aloud in Concert - Sing Britannia

Went to see Copa Cabana at Burnley Mechanics which was fabulous.

Then we got our own turn on the stage - I bring you.... the wonderful Valley Aloud Community Choir!!!

My boy - so proud

 Two beautiful young ladies, with beautiful voices

The fabulous Mr Chalker

Sucking a sherbert! Ha Ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMAa2foLPkE

Robin Hood's Bay

Annual trip to Robin Hood's Bay with great group of friends - this part of the North Yorkshire coastline is one of my favourite parts of the world.  I spent many happy childhood holidays here and love to revisit old haunts - ambling round the old cobbled streets of Whitby, climbing the 199 steps to the abbey - and this year sought out Sophie's bench @sophielancasterfoundation.

Looks a bit chilly!

Ah, found some sun - and ice cream : )

Holiday time

Managed to sneak some time away on holiday to Majorca - great hotel, fabulous pool and right next to a lovely beach - perfect - a week was too short though : (

Also number one son got a fab set of GCSE results (BRGS here we come) and number two son became a teenager - where does the time go?

Hairspray!!!!

Hey there teenage Baltimore, don't change that channel it's time for the Corny Collins show @ Valley Academy Summer School - the nicest kids in town!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmZebjQZjQw