Archive for July, 2008

Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

The market town of Helmsley is located on the edge of the North York Moors just 25 miles north of York and is a delightful place to visit for an afternoon or a great place to stay as a base for a holiday in North Yorkshire. There is a wide choice of accommodation ranging from [...]

The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

The Feathers Hotel can be found in the market square in Helmsley, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. It is a good place to stop for a light snack, pub lunch or even as a base to stay to explore the North York Moors.
On our recent visit to Helmsley, we were [...]

The Huby and Sutton-on-the-Forest Agricultural Show

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

On Sunday 27th July, the Huby and Sutton-on-the-Forest Agricultural Show was held in the grounds of Sutton Park, in Sutton-on-the-Forest in North Yorkshire. We went along for a day out in the local area around York, and were pleasantly surprised and impressed with the Agricultural Show which was well-attended and popular with all ages, probably [...]

Easingwold to Ampleforth Cycle Ride

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Route Summary (moderate)

This cycle route of approximately 20 miles is a circular ride starting in the market town of Easingwold and heading through the Howardian Hills to the village of Ampleforth, well-known for Ampleforth College, a Benedictine Monastery. The route is along quiet country lanes and you are likely to encounter very little traffic along [...]

Haute Provence and the Verdon Valley, Southern France

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Today is the day our two week visit to the Verdon Valley ends as we head back to Lille on the TGV from Aix-en-Provence, a time to reflect on where we have been and what we have seen in this region of France.
The main thing I will remember is the way of life in the [...]