Category Archives: Locality

Retro vs Old?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by rhbblog

It’s generally a bit of fun going to a retro/vintage event, and there are popular eras for this; we get quite a few 1940s re-enactors at local venues, for instance, and they are always very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the era. … Continue reading →

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Old stamping grounds, new look…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by rhbblog

A few weeks ago we were up in Yorkshire briefly to visit family, and I thought we’d pop into Bradford on the way back to see what they’d done with the new City Park, having seen some pictures of this. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Risotto Primavera

Posted on May 30, 2013 by rhbblog

Had to get some more asparagus while the local season is on (the Vale of Evesham is asparagus central!). It was so cold and wet and miserable this evening I decided that risotto was the only possible recipe – the … Continue reading →

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Small Pleasures

Posted on May 29, 2013 by rhbblog

  What a pleasure to meander through a local garden last week through the NGS (National Gardens Scheme) and enjoy the fruits of other people’s labour! Over 350 different types of plant and a few unusual additions make this a very … Continue reading →

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Spring meadows

Posted on May 19, 2013 by rhbblog

The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s Eades Meadow is looking pretty glorious at the moment. (Quite what made me think that was a good place for a hyper-allergic hay fever sufferer to spend a hour or two, though, especially after going round … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Season

Posted on May 18, 2013 by rhbblog

Yay for the season – a little foray to the Vale of Evesham today. Local ‘gras plus a couple of asparagus and Parmesan scones from the Wayside shop in Wickhamford – excellent. Made “Aunty Delia’s” foaming hollandaise to go with … Continue reading →

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A Winter Walk in Chaddesley Woods

Posted on February 27, 2013 by rhbblog

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Ancient Worcestershire woodland.

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Hidden History and Hard Work

Posted on February 25, 2013 by rhbblog
spade on ground by wall of kiln

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A friend invited me along to see the work that enthusiastic volunteers from the Worcester, Birmingham and  Droitwich Canals Society, working with the Canal and River Trust, are doing to make secure and conserve the structure of the canalside lime … Continue reading →

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Seasonal

Posted on November 30, 2012 by rhbblog

I am always chary of too early a start to Christmas, but it is almost Advent, so it seemed like a good idea to go to a Candlelit Christmas recital that was part of the Worcestershire Shindig rural arts touring … Continue reading →

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Reflecting

Posted on November 1, 2012 by rhbblog

It’s always a pleasure to have friends and family to stay, as we did last week. As the Saturday was gloriously sunny, though freeeeezing (even for those of us inured to northern climes), we walked round Croome Park and thence … Continue reading →

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