Troutbeck Village, here in the Lake District, has a famous 17th-century farmhouse, called Townend, owned by the National Trust (NT). Most houses owned by the National Trust are on the scale of stately homes so this one is tiny in … Continue reading Townend Farm House @ Troutbeck, Lake District
With autumn champing at the bit to arrive in full force, so this past Friday, September 16 was like a Grand Finale of my Lake District summer! Blessed with incredibly clear views and sunshine all day – though also a … Continue reading Great Gable: Grand Finale of Summer 2022! ❤️
It’s been quiet on the waterfront at Bowness-on-Windermere this week, as the Lake District starts to show signs of autumn, with cooler mornings, early morning mists lingering over the lake, and darker evenings. After a summer of endless visitors, many … Continue reading 👑 A Country in Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II ❤️
Summer in the Lake District certainly has given us a wide variety of weather. When the weather’s good and there’s a free day, I’m making the most of it all and exploring the Lake District mountains, sometimes with family members, … Continue reading Summer in the Lake District: Making the Most of those Mountains!
Beautiful but treacherous, Morecambe Bay is a place of startling contrasts! Attractive beaches invite us to explore further but are surrounded by signs warning of ‘extreme danger’ ~ it’s known for its gentle waves and miles of shimmering sand, but … Continue reading Morecambe Bay Across the Sands!
This past week, August 8-14, has been National Afternoon Tea Week, held in the second week of August each year ~ and yesterday I was delighted to be invited to a very special Afternoon Tea Party. It was amazing! And … Continue reading Happy National Afternoon Tea Week!
Happy 1900th anniversary to Hadrian’s Wall! Borders, frontiers and walls, marking the edges of our property, kingdoms, countries, empires, our world ~ they’re as much part of the modern world as they were in ancient times. Where they relate to … Continue reading Reimagining Our Borders
Amazed to see 2 visitors at Troutbeck Church yesterday for the morning service: Bishop Maurice Sinclair and his wife Gill, here in the Lake District with all their family to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary last week! 60 years married and both still going strong with so much energy, humility and love! After years of mission service in S. America, they were at Crowther Hall CMS College in Selly Oak, Birmingham 1984-90 (YES!) where Maurice was principal, then he was Bishop of N. Argentina 1990 – 2001 & Primate of Southern Cone, 1996 – 2001; now retired and serving as … Continue reading Congratulations to Bishop Maurice and Gill Sinclair: 60 years!
Today, yes today, is my first rainy day in the Lake District after being here 10 whole days! Most unusual for this part of the world, which is famous for rain and more rain, all year round. We’re really enjoying … Continue reading Lake District Vibes & Views!
Catherine Lee 