Abbeystead

Abbeystead is at the confluence of two rivers, the Tarnbrook Wyre (pictured) and the Marshaw Wyre. They meet at Abbeystead and become the River Wyre.

The weir flowing out of Abbeystead Reservoir

A footbridge over the River Wyre

Another view of the cascade

A serene view of Abbeystead Reservoir

Foxgloves (Digitalis) on the edge of the reservoir

The Abbeystead pumping station -
the scene of a tragic disaster in 1984

The 'Shepherds' Church' at Over Wyresdale

Another view of the church

The entrance to the church still has the pegs where the shepherds hung their crooks and cloaks

Preston Caribbean Carnival (part 2)

The only steel band in the parade

....bringing up the rear!

A not-very-happy-bobby at th back of the parade

Preston Caribbean Carnival (part 1)

This chap's prepared for rain!

A Flying Fish creation

One of the many dance troupes

Farleton Fell

Some pics from a return to Farleton Fell...for a special reason..

Farleton Fell (south Cumbria) from the bridge
over the Lancaster Canal

A former lime-kiln on the side of the fell

Looking back towards Morecambe Bay

Looking to Whitbarrow Scar - Heysham power station is just visible in the distance

Mike (pictured here) spent his working life travelling up and down the M6 motorway servicing and installing photo-copiers.
He dream of the the day, when he was retired and could sit on the top of Farleton Fell, with a cup of coffee and wave to the traffic!

His dream has come true!

We were joined at the summit by two trainee teachers

The gorse (broom) is in full bloom

You've heard of the Green-grocer's Apostrophe - well this is the Farmer's Apostrophe!

Porthleven (part 2) Wild flowers on the Lizard Peninsular