Accrington Web - Today in pictures

It is off Green Arms Road. Green Arms Road is of the A666 out of Darwen going towards Bolton. About a mile on the left after you pass where Bull Hill Maternity Home was.

gpick24

17-08-2015 08:54

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What time did you go yesterday? We walked from 10 till 12

It was in the afternoon, about one ish when I got there.

maxthecollie

17-08-2015 16:14

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A gentle stroll along the banks of the Lancaster Canal towards Galgate

Margaret Pilkington

17-08-2015 16:27

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It is off Green Arms Road. Green Arms Road is of the A666 out of Darwen going towards Bolton. About a mile on the left after you pass where Bull Hill Maternity Home was.

Thank you Frank.....I have definitely not been over that way, but it looks lovely.

maxthecollie

17-08-2015 16:46

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Thank you Frank.....I have definitely not been over that way, but it looks lovely.

Wayoh has a few steps if you struggle walking, but the other res Entwistle is all level to walk around

Margaret Pilkington

17-08-2015 17:46

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No I have no trouble walking......I can RUN up Riley's Hill when the need arises :D

davemac

17-08-2015 20:13

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Today it was Huncoat Colliery site, everything appeared to be setting seed or wafting it in my face, you can tell the greens of Summer are fading fast.

gpick24

18-08-2015 21:13

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Out just in time for tonights sunset.

maxthecollie

18-08-2015 21:14

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Fantastic pics .My favourite is no 2

Accyexplorer

20-08-2015 18:36

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For those who enjoy old photo's:-

Clifton R. Adams' photographs of 1920s and 30s Britain using Autochrome technology | Daily Mail Online

In pictures: Victorian life | History Extra

davemac

20-08-2015 20:41

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Today it was Memorial Park down to the wet bit.

davemac

22-08-2015 20:15

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Taking Dianne around my bestest walk, Calf Hey Reservoir.

gpick24

22-08-2015 20:50

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A couple of pics from around Gotham.

Accyexplorer

22-08-2015 22:30

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I've always preferred Batman to Robin,but Robin looks rather stunning in your pic ;)

maxthecollie

23-08-2015 14:13

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Does anyone know what this is?

maxthecollie

23-08-2015 14:19

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A stroll along the banks of the canal from Rufford to the Leeds/Liverpool

maxthecollie

23-08-2015 16:17

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Does anyone know what this is?

I have it on good authority it is the caterpillar of the Puss Moth.

Margaret Pilkington

23-08-2015 16:30

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These are supposed to be common, but I have never ever seen the moth or the caterpillar.....and during my younger days we collected lots and lots of caterpillars.

gpick24

23-08-2015 16:32

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A day out at Knowsley.

davemac

23-08-2015 19:47

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today was a walk along the boundary between Hyndburn and Burnley, as far as I can determine the boundary is at the stream, so I walked along the wet bit. Well you would wouldn't you, Castle Clough at its moistest.

Stevie R

23-08-2015 20:09

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Does anyone know what this is?

Looks like a Puss Moth caterpillar Frank.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pu...WCYyKKqixMM%3A

davemac

24-08-2015 20:57

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Today Mill Lane to Martholme Lane and back again.

davemac

25-08-2015 21:14

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Today was a walk from St Mary's Burial Ground down to Millennium Wood and back again.

JCB	26-08-2015 06:26

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A saying is attributed to Carnegie......Two men looked through prison bars . One saw mud and one saw stars .

Thanks Davemac and others who post such magnificent photos on this thread , and helping us to see the stars , the beauty on our own doorsteps . We can so easily feel pretty low when we see a lot of unpleasant stuff around us , and we tend to focus on the muddy things . Your photos lift my spirit .

davemac

26-08-2015 09:38

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That's high praise indeed, and glad we contributors are enjoyed by others, I have said many times that we are surrounded by more countryside than we are aware of, and with very little effort can be surrounded by green fields and majestic trees. I would say to anyone who wishes to recharge his or her batteries then head for the green bits and leave the grey bits behind for a while, and you never know, perhaps the grey bits may not be as grey after all.
If you have a camera, take that as well, something will happen, you will start to see things in a different way, you will start to notice the smallest thing, and the furthest away, with the benefit of being able to share it with others if it is posted on here.

Margaret Pilkington

26-08-2015 10:15

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I heartily agree.
Get yourself a large helping of green pleasure, and your health will benefit...you sleep better, you get some perspective on life and you could be delivering a taste of the country to someone (who for whatever reason) would get little chance otherwise to see it.....and when you give a little joy to someone else you always get a little dusting of it yourself.

Margaret Pilkington

26-08-2015 10:41

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I can't take you out to the green fields and the floral beauty......My pics for today are more of my crafting ....and I know that Christmas might make you shudder...but you have to start early with the making of cards......here are the few that I made last night.

gpick24

26-08-2015 20:30

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Just a few from different days and locations this week.

1. A brief visit to Ladybower Reservoir.
2 & 3. Red skies from the canal.
4. Crepuscular rays from the coppice.

DaveinGermany

27-08-2015 05:10

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Crepuscular

Ooh, check you out using big words! :D

JCB	27-08-2015 06:52

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Just a few from different days and locations this week.

1. A brief visit to Ladybower Reservoir.
2 & 3. Red skies from the canal.
4. Crepuscular rays from the coppice.

Wow !

davemac

27-08-2015 20:43

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Today started as a walk along the canal, the a right turn through the Dunkenhalgh Estate.

davemac

29-08-2015 21:34

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Today was a walk up the Coppice, I walk I haven't undertaken in a while, time to see how it has changed with the seasons.

shillelagh

30-08-2015 10:34

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I know I haven't posted in here for a bit ... :D so here goes ... :D the sunflower has been measured this morning ... its 112 inches .. the moon with the plane was from last night. the other moon pic was took Thursday nite, teddie seeing milly the first time for over a month .. he was in a happy mood!!! the poppies and the buddlea are in my garden .. the horses were over sherfin, market hall on Thursday morning .. and the ducks taking off on bash lodges ...

Margaret Pilkington

30-08-2015 14:33

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I love the moon with the plane...Great shot Jen.

shillelagh

30-08-2015 19:12

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thanks Margaret

gpick24

30-08-2015 20:47

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Some pics from a trip to the lake district today.

Margaret Pilkington

30-08-2015 20:50

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I have never been to the Lake District and it not rained....never seen it in the dry.
Lovely pics.

davemac

30-08-2015 20:52

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Today is a bit of a mix of flowing water and the passing of time.

maxthecollie

30-08-2015 21:58

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Tonight's Sunset

maxthecollie

31-08-2015 17:17

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Todays stroll by the side of the A56 (The highway in the sky)

Turtle

31-08-2015 19:07

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A mixed bag of pix to catch up with you all. I've been busy tending to my 89 year old Aunty in hospital. On one of our walks to try to get her moving I noticed how beautiful the lobby was, hence a couple of shots. To relax before my drive to the hospital, there was Geocaching to take my mind off things. It takes you to spots you would ordinarily miss as you drive by. Also, a couple of my neglected little garden - at least the green beans are doing well! The flowers are quite interesting. Then I couldn't resist one of Miss Pris, who's grown quite nicely in the past year and LOVES climbing up to high places.

Margaret Pilkington

31-08-2015 20:15

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Lovely shots...but Miss Pris takes the cake for me....well I am a cat person!

Turtle

31-08-2015 21:51

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Thank you Margaret :)
It looks like we've both been going through a rough patch lately.

Margaret Pilkington

31-08-2015 22:05

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Yes, I feel like I am working harder now than when I was working....but I keep telling myself that tough times don't last, but tough people DO!
Hope things get easier for you soon.

Turtle

31-08-2015 22:16

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Thank you. And for you as well.

Accyexplorer

05-09-2015 08:19

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I took a walk down the canal and stumbled across the "floating nomad" and his raft.

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Meet the floating 'nomad' whose quirky homemade raft is slowly sinking into the Leeds Liverpool canal (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Stevie R

05-09-2015 17:33

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The Cycling Tour of Britain route comes by Clitheroe tomorrow,and the Nick of Pendle is showing a nod to the cyclists,looks good.

davemac

05-09-2015 21:09

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A casual amble around Dean Clough Reservoirs, there was always a chance it might rain, but it didn't.

maxthecollie

06-09-2015 08:49

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Last night's sunset

maxthecollie

06-09-2015 17:08

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Today's stroll

Margaret Pilkington

06-09-2015 17:23

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Where are you Frank, it looks beautiful.
I would have loved to stroll around there.....and a great sunny day for it too.

davemac

06-09-2015 21:45

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Today I was going to walk around Oak Hill Park...........until I noticed they were having a fun day with jumpy, bouncy, squeaky, things and a bandstand full of bands, so I went to plan B and walked around Haworth Park instead, I still got the noise but not the crowds. The line up of artists was impressive I could hear Michael Buble and Elvis Presley.

Gremlin

07-09-2015 18:26

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Just one today to keep my hand in.

I was just about to pick up the apples which fell from my trees last night when I saw this web which I thought was worth taking a photo.

Margaret Pilkington

07-09-2015 19:04

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I love that one Russell.

Gremlin

07-09-2015 19:05

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Thanks Margaret, so do I, that's why I thought it was worth sharing.

Margaret Pilkington

07-09-2015 19:28

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Definitely worth sharing!

davemac

07-09-2015 21:21

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Today was down to the river, the weather was a pleasure to be out in and have to say I stayed longer than I had anticipated. I found myself just standing still and absorbing the view, thinking what a pleasure it was to be stood in the typical English countryside and listening to all the animals that live in it, there was a Parliament of Crows having a loud discussion...........then I went and dipped my bum in the water.

maxthecollie

08-09-2015 08:30

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Just a few from yesterday

Margaret Pilkington

08-09-2015 09:41

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Food for the soul Frank.

gpick24

08-09-2015 10:39

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Some from the past few days.

1&2. Kestrel.
3. Hameldon Hill, from Pendle Hill.
4. View from Pendle.
5. LOOK OUT!!
6. Yesterday mornings fog.
7&8. A couple of youngsters.

maxthecollie

08-09-2015 17:40

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Some from the past few days.

1&2. Kestrel.
3. Hameldon Hill, from Pendle Hill.
4. View from Pendle.
5. LOOK OUT!!
6. Yesterday mornings fog.
7&8. A couple of youngsters.

Love number two.You must have been ready for that.

gpick24

08-09-2015 18:37

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Love number two.You must have been ready for that.

Thanks max, yes, got a few of him/her on the wire so thought I'd wait for it to fly off.

maxthecollie

09-09-2015 19:56

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Today's walkies.
Number one is for our fun guy (fungi) Mr Mac.

davemac

10-09-2015 09:05

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Thanks for the fungal tribute Frank, I myself am finding it difficult to find many at the moment, and that's despite new batteries in my Fungal Detector.

maxthecollie

10-09-2015 18:11

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Thursday's walkies

Restless

10-09-2015 18:21

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London Visit Part 1
1-5 Big Ben
6-8 Camden Town/Camden Lock
9 Coke Sign close to Leicester Square
10 Camden Town- Shop called Cyberdog

Margaret Pilkington

10-09-2015 20:15

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This was my sad day.

davemac

10-09-2015 21:43

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This was my sad day.

I somehow don't think it appropriate to click the like button, however thanks for sharing, and I understand your sadness.

Restless

10-09-2015 23:23

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London Visit Part 2

1 Moored Cruise Ship
2-4 HMS Belfast
5-8 HMS President
9 Tower Bridge
10 Tower of London

Margaret Pilkington

11-09-2015 08:58

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I somehow don't think it appropriate to click the like button, however thanks for sharing, and I understand your sadness.

I understood that it would not be something that got 'likes'....it was just that this was what my day held.
Yes it was a sad day, and yet there was an air of peace and it was good to see how many people had respect for my little brother.

Accyexplorer

11-09-2015 11:58

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We had a little visitor to the garden today.

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Margaret Pilkington

11-09-2015 14:27

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The colour contrast is lovely.

Turtle

11-09-2015 16:24

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This was my sad day.

Sorry for your loss, Margaret. Your little brother John was taken much too soon. It sounds from your blog, that he did a lot of good for animals. That is something to be proud of.

Margaret Pilkington

11-09-2015 16:34

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Yes he did Carolyn..He worked his socks off.....he only had to receive a call that an animal needed to be rescued and he would jump in his van day or night.....and pick it up.
He will be missed.

davemac

11-09-2015 19:25

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Today is another of those yesterdays, so here is yesterdays Foxhill Bank.

Restless

11-09-2015 23:07

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London Visit Part 3

1 Leicester Square Statue
2 London Eye From
3 OXO Building
4 Southbank
5-6 The Shard
7-8 The Walkie Talkie
9 Euston Station Statue
10 Library Statue

maxthecollie

12-09-2015 14:45

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A few from Friday's walk in the woods

Margaret Pilkington

12-09-2015 18:43

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Went a ride out to C'roe today.
Here are some pics from my day.
The elderly buses were taking passengers for free rides around Blackburn...it is heritage weekend.
Those of you of a certain age(and you know who you are) will feel pangs of nostalgia for the last two pictures.

JCB	12-09-2015 19:41

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Good to see the old number 9 Blackburn Express......used to be ten minutes from Accy centre to Blackburn centre .

Margaret Pilkington

12-09-2015 19:43

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Yes, I have fallen asleep on the number 9 quite a few times after a busy night shift.....so it brought back a few memories for me.

davemac

12-09-2015 20:27

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You have the drop in me this year Frank with the funguses
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davemac

12-09-2015 20:32

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Today we set off in the rain, it was moistly fine when we reached Jackhouse reservoir, and stayed fine for the walk, despite me waterproofed up to the gunnel's.

Restless

12-09-2015 21:51

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London Visit Part 4(final part)

1-2 London Eye
3 London Skyline
4-5 Homeless beggar ramblings
6-8 St Pancras Church(where mark eitzel was playing)
9 The Hardy Tree(St Pancras Church)

Margaret Pilkington

13-09-2015 08:51

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Rob, I am envious of your photographic jaunt around the capital.
I have not been to stay in London since I was about 9 years old.
You do not value the sights properly at that age and you certainly don't take much notice of the architecture.
I would love to spend a week down there, on the hoof with my camera and a bit of dry weather.....until then I will have to make do with your lovely pictures to show me just what I have been missing.
Thanks for the trip....loved it!

maxthecollie

13-09-2015 08:56

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Good to see the old number 9 Blackburn Express......used to be ten minutes from Accy centre to Blackburn centre .

That's without this new expressway

maxthecollie

13-09-2015 08:58

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You have the drop in me this year Frank with the funguses
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Do these count Dave because they are from over the border?

davemac

13-09-2015 09:16

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Do these count Dave because they are from over the border?

A fungi is still a fungi, I am still not finding them in any quantity around here, perhaps they are waiting for a covering of leaves, I will however be ever vigilant, and keep my fungi detector turned to maximum.

davemac

13-09-2015 19:20

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Today was a short walk up a green corridor between Moorgate industrial site and the motorway, it turned into a bit longer of an escapade when I spotted the wet bits on the canal.

Eric	13-09-2015 20:01

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Yes, I have fallen asleep on the number 9 quite a few times after a busy night shift.....so it brought back a few memories for me.

I've passed out on the old No.1 from the Black Dog to the Forts many a time.;)

Margaret Pilkington

13-09-2015 20:10

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Glad it brought back some memories for you Eric.

Eric	13-09-2015 20:26

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Glad it brought back some memories for you Eric.

Can't remember too much about it ... I was, er, drunk at the time.:D But sometimes I passed up on the bus and spent my last tanner on chips ... and then I took shanks' pony home.;) Oh for the days when social networking was grabbing a bus to meet your friends at the New Brewery.:theband: Now there's probably a bloody app for that.:mad:

Margaret Pilkington

13-09-2015 20:49

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Well, you remembered that you passed out...That must count for something.
I don't do apps, but ther will be those on here who do and will ne able to put us both straight.

gpick24

14-09-2015 09:32

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Just one piccy from this weekend.

Accyexplorer

14-09-2015 09:36

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I visited coporation park the other day to look at the old Victorian conservatory/greenhouse.
I must say,its a impressive structure but the plants inside could do with a good watering and a bit of TLC.

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