Decorated gable end hidden amongst the trees
View over the valley from Heptonstall
Distinctive sight Weavers houses in the Calder ValleyJuly 14th
I have started to get back into my usual routine. It takes a few weeks for me to come down from a holiday as there is so much to catch up with especially chores around the house that have been on hold whilst I was getting ready for my holiday. Living alone and being responsible for all that entails takes some organising. Any way all went well and I am up to scratch with commitment, obligations and preparations for Speakers Club that starts back on September, as I am Educational Director which means I am responsible for the monthly programme. Write Out Loud`s committee work seem to be growing at a terrific rate. WOL have started a new monthly Poetry Gig in West Yorkshire at Stubbins Wharf Pub Hebden Bridge organised and run by Sean. Not being familiar with that area I had a ride out to Hebden Bridge with friends and was surprised at how easy the venue was to find, the Pub is on the canal by the main road. As it was a fine day, we toured the area, Todmorden is a pleasant busy little market town and if you follow the main road it leads on to Heptonstall a quaint village high in the hills, cobble streets and cottages it has a `step back in time` feel. On to Mytholmroyd where Ted Hughes was born and soon to have a Ted Hughes Foundation Centre in the Old Railway Station. FRom there we roamed the hills and found some wonderful picturesque treasures hidden off the main highway it was a good day out.
Met up with my good friend Dorothy to debrief about the holiday, photos and memories. The weather wasn’t very good so we went for dinner to a local Italian Restaurant. I had a excellent Lasagne that melted on my tongue, I am so impressed I intend to buy some fresh pasta next time I shop and taste the difference again. We have experienced torrential rain storms and cold winds up to now this summer. After enjoying 95 degree sunshine and blue skies in New England, I find I hate this weather. To top that, fuel is rising at an exorbitant rate and we are being threatened with a recession . I know this is not news to any one but I just want to have a moan.. Something else that set me off too is, I need a new Gas Boiler for my central heating and that is a big priority before the winter. Signed up this week it will be fitted the first week August as it’s the earliest dates I have free. Nice surprise last week the trees that overhang my back garden have been lobbed. Because of the fierce winds we have been experiencing the trees had presented a threat to my home. I had intended speaking to my neighbour, but obviously he had recognised the hazard and acted.. I have more light shining into my windows now, so that has cheered me up. I bought a Teak Patio Set, table chairs and brolly,my old tired out set was dumped a few years ago and I needed a replacement. This was a bargain at the local Garden Centre so I can enjoy eating el fresco again. Yesterday was sunny but I was busy mowing grass and weeding , I will get it out soon. No chance today the sky is dull grey with a cold wind, its the pattern, rare do we get two sunny days together. Moan moan moan.. Sorry
I have started to get back into my usual routine. It takes a few weeks for me to come down from a holiday as there is so much to catch up with especially chores around the house that have been on hold whilst I was getting ready for my holiday. Living alone and being responsible for all that entails takes some organising. Any way all went well and I am up to scratch with commitment, obligations and preparations for Speakers Club that starts back on September, as I am Educational Director which means I am responsible for the monthly programme. Write Out Loud`s committee work seem to be growing at a terrific rate. WOL have started a new monthly Poetry Gig in West Yorkshire at Stubbins Wharf Pub Hebden Bridge organised and run by Sean. Not being familiar with that area I had a ride out to Hebden Bridge with friends and was surprised at how easy the venue was to find, the Pub is on the canal by the main road. As it was a fine day, we toured the area, Todmorden is a pleasant busy little market town and if you follow the main road it leads on to Heptonstall a quaint village high in the hills, cobble streets and cottages it has a `step back in time` feel. On to Mytholmroyd where Ted Hughes was born and soon to have a Ted Hughes Foundation Centre in the Old Railway Station. FRom there we roamed the hills and found some wonderful picturesque treasures hidden off the main highway it was a good day out.
Met up with my good friend Dorothy to debrief about the holiday, photos and memories. The weather wasn’t very good so we went for dinner to a local Italian Restaurant. I had a excellent Lasagne that melted on my tongue, I am so impressed I intend to buy some fresh pasta next time I shop and taste the difference again. We have experienced torrential rain storms and cold winds up to now this summer. After enjoying 95 degree sunshine and blue skies in New England, I find I hate this weather. To top that, fuel is rising at an exorbitant rate and we are being threatened with a recession . I know this is not news to any one but I just want to have a moan.. Something else that set me off too is, I need a new Gas Boiler for my central heating and that is a big priority before the winter. Signed up this week it will be fitted the first week August as it’s the earliest dates I have free. Nice surprise last week the trees that overhang my back garden have been lobbed. Because of the fierce winds we have been experiencing the trees had presented a threat to my home. I had intended speaking to my neighbour, but obviously he had recognised the hazard and acted.. I have more light shining into my windows now, so that has cheered me up. I bought a Teak Patio Set, table chairs and brolly,my old tired out set was dumped a few years ago and I needed a replacement. This was a bargain at the local Garden Centre so I can enjoy eating el fresco again. Yesterday was sunny but I was busy mowing grass and weeding , I will get it out soon. No chance today the sky is dull grey with a cold wind, its the pattern, rare do we get two sunny days together. Moan moan moan.. Sorry
Pay Hebden Bridge a visit
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