Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025

Enjoying the fabulous views of Co. Durham from Hamsterley Forest with the walking group, and the ‘sticky buds’ are opening on the horse chestnut trees.



Sunday, April 6, 2025

Boot fairs have started up again, and this one was at Sedgefield race course. 



Saturday, April 5, 2025

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.




Friday, April 4, 2025

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.



Thursday, April 3, 2025

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



Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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