aureol house garden

such a beautiful garden in the heart of lancashire, filled with hidden sculptures and little surprises.

the garden opens for charity in two days in june

http://aureolhouse.webs.com/

my favourite place in the world

the lake district...

two butterflies by emily dickinson

Two butterflies went out at noon

And waltzed above a stream,

Then stepped straight through the firmament

And rested on a beam;

And then together bore away

Upon a shining sea,--

Though never yet, in any port

Their coming mentioned be.

If spoken by the distant bird,
If met in ether sea
By frigate or by merchantman
Report was not to me.

http://pendletonvillagehistory.webs.com/

a really pretty lancashire village, a fantastic local pub, beautiful walks up and around the majestic pendle hill, which is steeped in history.
look out for the pendle witches!

http://pendletonvillagehistory.webs.com/

monty hall's great hebridean escape

bbc2's monty hall returns to scotland for another wonderful series of discovery within the outer hebrides.
immersing himself in island life, monitoring the wildlife and looking after his insane dog, reuben, monty gives us an envious glimpse of island life.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00s75z7

jenny kissed me by leigh hunt

jenny kissed me when we met,
jumping from the chair she sat in.
time, you thief! who love to get
sweets into your list, put that in.
say I'm weary, say I'm sad;
say that health and wealth have missed me;
say I'm growing old, but add-
jenny kissed me!

'love is like the wild rose briar' by emily jane bronte

love is like the wild rose briar,
friendship, like the holly tree,
the holly is dark when the rose briar blooms,
but which will bloom most constantly?

the wild rose briar is sweet in spring,
its summer blossoms scent the air;
yet wait till winter comes again
and who will call the wild-briar fair?

then scorn the silly rose-wreath now
and deck thee with the holly's sheen,
that when december blights thy brow
he still may leave thy garland green-