Gardenwatch: Sunshine & Dahlias
July was a month of highs and lows… The highs were the temperatures, and the lows were mostly a result of the temperatures!| Notes of Life
July was a month of highs and lows… The highs were the temperatures, and the lows were mostly a result of the temperatures! The garden was busy with all kinds ... Read more| notesoflife.uk
July was a month of highs and lows… The highs were the temperatures, and the lows were mostly a result of the temperatures!| Notes of Life
For anyone with a love of history and books, a visit to Chetham’s Library in Manchester is an absolute must! Founded in 1653, Chetham’s Library is the oldest surviving public library in Great Britain. Stepping through its doors takes you straight back in time.| Notes of Life
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I love stationery. There, I’ve said it! At Note & Wish, their mission is to inspire creativity through the art of journaling, letter writing, and other analogue pursuits. My kind of people! So it’s not a surprise that I love what they sell!| Notes of Life
For me, a visit to Manchester isn’t complete without visiting the Fred Aldous shop with its art and craft supplies. It’s rare that I come out of there without buying something! Outside Fred Aldous, on Stevenson Square, street artist Hammo has worked his wonders on the old toilet block and planters and benches surrounding it. It was brilliant to see the freshly painted artwork with its A to Z of creatures, foliage, and urban landscape.| Notes of Life
Less than a year after seeing James Blunt in concert for the first time, I was back at Manchester Arena to see him again on 15th February 2025.| Notes of Life
Having enjoyed watching the various visitors to the garden via the wildlife camera, I decided to treat myself to a bird feeder camera, so I would have a record of what birds visit the garden. The camera has now been in place for 12 months.| Notes of Life
Are you looking for a small gift for your bookish friend? Look no further! I’m a lover of both books and enamel pins, so when I came across Joyella Design I couldn’t help but treat myself! The heart and soul behind Joyella Design is a lovely lady named Sam from Northern Ireland. Sam has mixed […]| Notes of Life
As the year comes to an end, it’s time for my annual review. Sadly, the blog was a little neglected this year as I didn’t even average one post a month. However, I aim to do better in 2025!| Notes of Life
Cat lovers… No trip to Liverpool is complete without a trip to the Cat Cafe!| Notes of Life
On a warm and sunny day in August, my friend Kim, her daughter M and I had a wonderful day out at the Small Breeds Farm Park at Kington, Herefordshire. We arrived just in time for opening at 10.30am. M was excited and couldn’t wait to see the various birds and animals. Admission was £12.50 […]| Notes of Life
In April, I made a return visit to Chetham’s Library in Manchester’s Medieval Quarter. This time my visit was for a self-guided tour through the medieval stone passages, secret staircases and panelled rooms of Chetham’s Library after hours.| Notes of Life
On a recent trip to Manchester to see James Blunt in concert, I took time to wander around the city centre to see if I could find any new street art.| Notes of Life
Think of one landmark in Helsinki and it will most likely be Helsinki Cathedral. It sits proudly above Senate Square, but it is not Helsinki’s only cathedral. We’ll visit a different cathedral in Helsinki another day.| Notes of Life
Last week I treated my niece to a trip to Manchester for a few days. I knew the trip would mostly be about shopping, but I also wanted to show her at least a little bit of Manchester’s wonderful street art.| Notes of Life
Beneath the snowy steps of the city’s great white cathedral sits Senate Square, the location for Helsinki’s Christmas Market (locally known as “Tuomaan Markkinat”). This year the market runs from 1st December to 22nd December 2023.| Notes of Life
