Well, what a lovely start we have had to the summer! Despite the rain, Kezia and I have had some lovely times up the stable with Gilda and she is turning into a great success. Sometimes Grum comes up with us and we have a play day up the yard, but most time Kez and I potter about on our own. The bond between Kezia and Gilda is growing all the time and she is proving to be a real little star:
Dear old Pops turned 63 *eek!* on the 16th July and to celebrate us Hoopers met with the Watkinsons at the Woburn Sands Folk Festival. It was really good! There were lots of different groups of Morris Dancers who danced their way around the numerous pubs in Woburn Sands and at the local farm there was a lovely little Folk Festival. There was a stage set up for folk musicians to play on - which I really enjoyed but the rest of our group was less than impressed! chuckle. There were some very nice craft stands, some arty bits and a fair few activities for the children. There was also a History of Woburn Sands tent, where we were most surprised to see old bills from David Church and Co - the local garage that my grandad (Dave Church) owned and ran. Most peculiar to see some of your own family listed as 'historical' - especially when they are still alive and kicking! chuckle. Below is a little sample of the day - Kezia makes an appearance at the end as she teaches everyone else how Morris Dancing should be done!
We did have a lovely day. We rounded it off with a lovely dinner at Mamma's and some rather nice homemade Birthday cake for Pops!
Dear old Pops turned 63 *eek!* on the 16th July and to celebrate us Hoopers met with the Watkinsons at the Woburn Sands Folk Festival. It was really good! There were lots of different groups of Morris Dancers who danced their way around the numerous pubs in Woburn Sands and at the local farm there was a lovely little Folk Festival. There was a stage set up for folk musicians to play on - which I really enjoyed but the rest of our group was less than impressed! chuckle. There were some very nice craft stands, some arty bits and a fair few activities for the children. There was also a History of Woburn Sands tent, where we were most surprised to see old bills from David Church and Co - the local garage that my grandad (Dave Church) owned and ran. Most peculiar to see some of your own family listed as 'historical' - especially when they are still alive and kicking! chuckle. Below is a little sample of the day - Kezia makes an appearance at the end as she teaches everyone else how Morris Dancing should be done!
We did have a lovely day. We rounded it off with a lovely dinner at Mamma's and some rather nice homemade Birthday cake for Pops!
