A Few Ramblings…
Forty-six year old Christian happily negotiating the world with a wife and three daughters
April walk to Cookham Dean – 28th April 2013
Once again we ended up leaving our monthly walk until the last Sunday of April.
This time, however, we were joined by Hugh, as well as the rest of the family – and even mum for the first part!
With temperatures still unseasonably chilly, we were thankful at least for dry conditions.
Heading up the track
A chilly game of cricket
Spring is in the air
More signs of spring
The girls
In the churchyard
Vestry extension still progressing
Holly, Emily and Hugh
Late daffodils
A welcome splash of colour
Looking across to Maidenhead
Looking down the track
Emily and her ‘girls’
Spring blossom
Unfurling chestnut
Footpath sign
Berkshire College of Agriculture Lambing Weekend – 27 April 2013
With a bigger car than we had last year, we were able to take Sarah’s parents up to enjoy the lambing weekend at the Berkshire College of Agriculture.
Last year, the weather had been somewhat unpredictable and this year promised more of the same.
We arrived soon after 10am and decided to look around at some of the animals and insects first.
Daffodils outside the front of the College
Tulips
Afterwards, with the weather looking increasingly inclement, I was sent back to the car to retrieve the picnic. We managed to secure a table, fortunately under an umbrella!
Dodging the showers for lunch
After lunch, the rain set in for a while and we took shelter inside the college and had a look around at some of the displays.
We happened to coincide with the arrival of the Mayor and the girls were offered some of his cakes to eat, once he had left!
With the weather improving, we made our way around some of the stalls on the back lawn and headed down to the lambing tent, via the climbing wall, which both Rebekah and Holly were keen to try.
Rebekah on the climbing wall
Rebekah waving
Rebekah (climbing up again) and Holly
Reaching the top
Stopping for a chat
The girls enjoyed seeing some of the newly born lambs in the tent.
A mother and several lambs
Happy sheep!
One of the new lambs
Rebekah taking some photos
Resting lamb
Sarah, Emily and Holly with one of the orphan lambs
We looked around the craft tent before eventually finding the new location for the tractor tour around the grounds.
Spring scenery
Rebekah and Emily
Looking across to the college
Another view from the tractor ride
One of the other tractors
Rebekah and Emily beside the tractor
Despite the occasional showers, we enjoyed our visit and the girls are looking forward to next year already.
An afternoon at Cliveden – 15th April 2013
Rather than venture too far, we decided to spend the afternoon at Cliveden for Sarah’s birthday.
The daffodils are getting a little past their best, but the primroses are still looking good.
Trees are still not in leaf, although some of the flowers in the Water Garden give the impression that spring may be finally around the corner!
A Few Ramblings... 