ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 4 days agoA Seasonal Gingerbread Latte at the Quackers Cafè!Today, we decided to pay a quick visit to a lovely little café called Quackers at Thornbridge Hall. We were pleased to see that dogs are still welcome at Quackers.ellenripley in #hive-179017 • 13 days agoThis is my Entry to the Shadow Hunter's Contest (SMASh) - Round 350Last week, when the sun finally decided to make an appearance, I took a stroll around my village and the surrounding area. I started at the nature reserve. As I walked along the…ellenripley in #hive-194913 • 15 days agoCelebrating the Spirit of Christmas: A Christmas Tree FestivalDuring a brief break in the showers, I decided to take a stroll up to my local church to check out the Christmas Tree Festival that was going on.ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 18 days agoCoffee at the Tearooms ..... but what's with the gorilla??In the heart of the countryside lies a lovely café known as Stretton Hall Farm Shop and Tearooms. Located down winding roads that seem to lead to nowhere, this café is a welcome…ellenripley in #hive-152889 • 23 days agoSublime Sunday - Random Acts of Kindness in the ForestI went for a walk in a local forest today. The snow had all melted, and rain had taken its place. I decided to take advantage of a break in the showers to do a circular walk around the forest.ellenripley in #hive-151327 • 25 days agoFungi Friday - Fungi Finds in the ForestWalking in the forest is always a pleasure. One day, we decided to explore a forest in the next county to us. As we walked along the footpath, we stumbled across a log covered…ellenripley in #hive-163772 • 26 days agoA Visit to Llandudno in Wales, UKLast month, we had the pleasure of visiting Llandudno in Wales for a short break. Llandudno is a seaside town located on the north coast of Wales. It has lovelyellenripley in #hive-106444 • 27 days agoFunny Herring Gulls for Show Me A Photo Contest (#SMaP) - Round 193 - Free Theme.During a recent visit to Llandudno in Wales, we spotted some local herring gulls. These birds are not only nice to look at, but they also have a mischievous and funny side to…ellenripley in #hive-194913 • 28 days agoSnow Surprises: A Winter Wonderland Awaits!After a few days of sunshine, the snow surprised everyone by making its appearance in typical British style. I woke up to a lovely blanket of snow covering the ground, turning…ellenripley in #hive-177682 • last monthA Walk Around the DamAfter finishing my food shopping, I decided to take a quick break and go for a walk around the local dam. The sun was shining brightly, creating some nice reflections in the…ellenripley in #hive-152524 • last monthCoffee at the Host CaféAfter a good walk, we popped into a local café called 'Host'. This small town used to have very limited choices in terms of shops and cafés, but a lot of money has been spent on…ellenripley in #hive-155530 • last monthWednesday Walk - Clumber ParkWe had a walk through Clumber Park on a sunny autumn day. It was good to get out again as it has been quite grey this past week.ellenripley in #hive-194913 • last monthA Walk through the Forest with Gnarly TreesAfter a week or so of grey weather, summer seemed to return today. The sun was out and it got quite warm as we took a walk through part of Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, UK. It…ellenripley in #hive-152524 • last monthCoffee and a Vegan Fry Up at the Caffe MassarellThis morning, I decided to do a bit of Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, I arrived at the shops a bit early, as they weren't open until 10 am. Not wanting to miss the…ellenripley in #hive-177682 • last monthAutumn Leaves and a Burnt-out CarIn the county I live in, the trees have shed their leaves, leaving behind a beautiful carpet of orange on the ground. It's a lovely sight. I was driving past this area this…ellenripley in #hive-151327 • 2 months agoFungi in the Forest on FridayFor this week's #fungifriday challenge initiated by @ewkaw, I decided to revisit my favourite forest to see if any fly agarics had appeared.ellenripley in #hive-194913 • 2 months agoAn Autumnal Walk Around Whitworth ParkWhitworth Park is a lovely place to visit especially in autumn when the leaves start to change colour. The once green leaves on the trees have changed into shades of yellow and orange.ellenripley in #hive-184784 • 2 months agoWalking Along the Art Trail: CCC's Street Art Contest - #220.While I was on holiday in Bournemouth, UK we had a walk around the local art trail in the Boscombe area. As I love dogs, this artwork of a daschund painted on two shipping…ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 2 months agoCoffee in the Stable ...During our visit to the grounds of Calke Abbey, a Grade I listed country house near Ticknall, Derbyshire, UK, we decided to take a break and stop by their onsite café. The place…ellenripley in #hive-194913 • 2 months agoA Misty Mooch in the ForestThis morning, I woke up early and saw that it was really misty outside. I love when it's misty like this because it makes everything look so mysterious and spooky. I decided to…
