​A pretty entrance hall of a home on the Staindrop garden tour today.

​The top of The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, a day out with Carol & Linda.

​My first bike ride in about 3 years. Only did about 10 miles, as wanted to be sure the tyres were OK. Looking forward to the next one.

​Julie and I found a large group of the rare bee orchids today near Seaham. The common spotted orchid is to the left of it.

​A long walk around Staithes, including here, Port Mulgrave, where ammonite fossils can be found.

​My first attempt at felting. It’s not brilliant, but I’ve learned a lot about technique. There will be future efforts!

​I saw this on a wall by a garden centre today. Assumed it wasn’t real, but laughed anyway.

​A yew tree, despite having fallen down, sends out branches that have grown upwards.

​Having a go at taking a cutting from my geranium. Hoping it grows roots.

​While strimming the lawn in between showers, I spotted my neighbour, Lisa’s old cat, enjoying the sunshine in the bay window.

​A cold and rainy day today. Taken from my desk in the attic.

​Down on Horden beach after work, watching storm clouds rolling in. We had another brief hailstorm an hour later.

​The sun was shining, daisies blooming in the garden, yet we had another hailstorm. In June!

​I saw these ‘cookies’ today, ice cream and matcha flavour. Made in China. How awful.

​This ‘cat’ ornament was a gift. Not very keen on it, and actually prefer its reflection on the wall to the real thing.

​Crossing the causeway onto Lindisfarne just as the sea has receded.

​A steep climb up from Blackhall Rocks this afternoon. 

​Through my open window in the attic, looking out the back of the house.

​I’m still in awe of all the blooms on my weigela. They are glowing in the afternoon sun.

​I took a sneaky photo as Robin and I turned the lights on in the exam hall, first thing this morning.

​Tricksie Treat is addicted to Springwatch, the same as Winterwatch. These are the only nature programmes that she watches avidly.