I love having the beach less than 20 miles away. Easington Colliery again, great exercise up and down those steps, and and a wonderful afternoon spent beachcombing.

One of 2 old limestone quarries, converted to nature reserves, within a couple of miles of my house. Both are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest. I saw butterflies and bees today, but was too early for the sand Martins.

A fabulous mining mural on our walk today at Ushaw Moor.

Walking with a group around Raby Castle, and thinking of a very dear friend. Farewell, Myra, my No.1 Blog Fan xxx.

Goodies from a local farm shop. I had the crackers with the nettle cheese for tea. Outstanding. 

Volunteering with the National Trust and planting trees in a new memorial reserve. 

No roast dinner for me today. Instead, stir fried veggies with tuna and shaved coastal cheddar, sprinkled with sea salt and coarse black pepper. Yum!