Friday, 18 December 2020

ROCKING YOUR WORLD FRIDAY - 51ST OF 2020

 Good Morning tis Friday time for 


So first up last Friday we enjoyed a jaunt to Yorkshire Sculpture Park it was mighty wet if I'm honest, but we didn't mind as it got us to blow the cobwebs off which was definitely needed.  

There was new artwork in the park, which is always a blessing, this piece a Henry Moore 


We stopped for a selfie at the David Nash artwork


And stopped off for a lovely lunch despite it being somewhat wet out there!


On Saturday we ventured in the afternoon to Chatsworth, unfortunately due to the tiers the house may be decorated but it is still closed so this might be as close as we get!


There was a trail around the garden with anecdotal tales on them


And as the afternoon turned to evening, we stopped for a drink to warm us up, a hot chocolate with all the trimmings, very naughty and very nice


After dark the lights around the garden were lovely 


Although we had enjoyed the house in some lovely winter sunshine during the afternoon


And managed a selfie next to some rather bright lights


My favourite shot from the day was actually during the golden hour looking down the valley


And the tree with lights was definitely a favourite. 


I've enjoyed opening my Harry Potter lego advent calendar and yes you do have to build it, when you open the door each morning there is a little packet of lego pieces and the door contains instructions for building the items

I got a table with a vase and a flower on the 9th


Ron is his dress robes on the 10th 


A fire place on the 11th 


A picture frame with a flower on the 12th which I'm assuming connects to the fireplace


A decorative Christmas tree on the 13th (although my Mum thought it was a rocket)


another picture frame this time with Neville's toad on the 14th


More photos from Chatsworth, the lit Emperor Fountain looked like a volcano with the colour change


On Sunday we eventually (there were technical issues) watched a Deathly Dark Christmas Carol on You Tube.  

On Monday I took an annual leave day and we headed to Sheffield, we wandered around the Cathedral and saw this display 


This was a Christmas tree in the Christmas tree festival they were holding.


I loved the little character on top


Sheffield was so very quiet, these apparently light up at night. 


And these spheres nearby


Inside the Millenium gallery made us smile, if you look they have adorned the heads with facemasks


And finally on Wednesday this week we had a very long journey to Belton Hall to see the external lights. 




My favourite light display was the cathedral lights



And that my lovely people was my week, if you fancy joining in then pop a post together come back and link up so we can come and visit. 


3 comments:

  1. Looks like you've packed a lot in to your time! Shame you couldn't see inside Chatsworth, I know from your previous winter visits how glorious they make it look. I have a time slot for Kew tomorrow but need to buy some Christmas presents and with London going into tier 3 this week I think I'll try and do that and leave Kew for after Christmas.

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  2. Wow, you have been out and about this week. All your favorite places. YSP in the rain, and Chatsworth (in the rain). I must admit that hot chocolate looks divine and you certainly deserved that after walking around in the cold.
    The lights at Belton hall are spectacular. I agree, the 'cathedral' is beautiful.
    At the real cathedral in Sheffield, it was the nativity display (sculpture?) that caught my eye. Very beautiful indeed. And the tree with the imp on the top is a delight I must say.
    I had to smile at your LEGO advent calendar. I look forward to seeing the complete display after Christmas.
    I will try to cobble a blog post together on Christmas day, but in the mean time I wish you and your family a very blessed Christmas,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  3. It seems you had a very chilly and damp outing this week. I bet that hot chocolate was welcome.
    I love the 'golden hour' photo - by far the best one this week. Also the cathedral light archway at Belton Cathedral was very stunning.
    All your little lego pieces are rather cute if somewhat of a fiddle, but fun anyway.
    Take care over the holiday. I hope you get to see Mum and your sister and other family members, even if it is one at a time and at a distance. Take care and enjoy the holiday. I'll see you again next year! Kate x

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