It is taking me so long to do posts these days and I am only managing to read others occasionally so I do apologise. Work is crazy and I am also a bit busy at weekends too and I fall asleep early during the week....excuses I know!
On the way home from Northumberland with my mum we called in the RHS Garden at Harlow Carr.
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Of course tea and cake was involved!
I loved the wildflower meadow.
The Gardens Through Time were very well done, and they had grown up a lot since we last visited.
In Betty's Tea Room there were lots of autumn inspired treats.
I have had a few successes in my own garden this year. Although my apple tree looks like it is dying which I am very sad about.
The Chili did well Diane!
Then before I knew it, September had arrived and I was back in work. I have been so busy ever since I have neglected this and reading other blogs.
At the beginning of September it is the Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing.
Here is a post about the 2011 Rushbearing.
and a good description of the Rushbearing in 2010 here.
And a little tiny bit here written in a post in 2009 about the 2008 Rushbearing.
Or you can google it!
We joined it this year at Triangle Cricket club.
I love all the dancing.
Then after refreshments it was time for the last leg to Ripponden Village
A brief stop to pick up the Mayor and the Vicar of St Bartholomew
And a quick drink....well it is thirsty work pulling up hill!
And then over the bridge and to the church.
Where the token of Rushes are given.
I bought this years commemorative leather badge
And walked home.
