My Birthday treat was a visit to Newark Park, a National Trust Property close to Wootton Under Edge.
It was a very cold day!
Snowdrops and crocus everywhere
It was built as a hunting lodge about 1550 but has been added to over the years.
A truly amazing window.
Further attempt to beautify the Docks I helped to plant this reedbed.
Below, Young Gloucestershire students made and raised funds for two planters. They used the compost from the seabin, recycled old pallets, baked cakes and sold them on Southgate Street then bought the plants. Thank you YG.
Before dredging recommenced the fish were removed from Victoria Basin. Whilst we had some dead fish we later found that the large carp survived and reappeared in May. Once warm they enjoy basking just under the surface.
During the winter I attended a series of lectures at the Heritage Hub (Gloucester Archives) about resources for historians. It was inspiring! On example given in the lecture about religion was that of Kempley Church, and by co-incidence Kempley Village were holding their Daffodil Weekend. I just had to go!
The Churchyard was full of native daffodils
It seemed very odd to have a pink church! When I asked the question I was told it was because pigs blood would have been used!!!
12th century timbers in the roof
The Wall paintings are exceptional
There are angels and saints
The boxes made me smile!
The church has a very detailed burial index for family historians unlike most of the Lincolnshire churches we are interested in.
Then it was off to see the new Church of St Edward in the new village
St Edwards Church had a display of local craftspeople
All small village churches seem short of funds. I quite liked this request for cash!
Volunteering once again!
This was held at the Walls Club. Walls is Gloucesters largest employer but did ice cream feature on the Menu?
The tables looked very smart. The attendees were even smarter in their regimental ties and ribbons, shoes shined to perfection!
We took various items to sell to make some cash for the Museum:
We even took some WW1 artifacts which proved to be of interest. We had an enjoyable day and raised some funds.
The Folk of Gloucester hosted a Faery Day so I made these fairies to sell, made of a bamboo spoon and bits of net and wool . I had great fun with my glue gun!
And finally some reflections of boats in Nielsens boatyard
P S friend Vivienne is preparing for the Coronation with these wonderful crowns. If you are wondering what is inside it’s a Terry’s Chocolate orange!
Will they make it to May 6th?
