Category Archives: scenery

Douro Valley……….and Oporto

Posted on June 24, 2019 by kindadukish

In November 2018 I attained the ripe old age of 70 and I explained to my family I did not want a party or any gifts, My request was for a quiet meal out with my wife, daughter and husband … Continue reading →

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Flora and Fauna of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Posted on June 3, 2017 by kindadukish

I opened the curtains this morning to be greeted by a beautiful blue sky tinged with cotton wool clouds and the three word that came to me immediately were “Yorkshire Sculpture Park. After a good breakfast I set out and … Continue reading →

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Derwent Reservoir and a sunny winters day………….

Posted on January 15, 2017 by kindadukish

Yesterday (Saturday) was a glorious winters day so I decided that a visit to Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire would be in order to complete the walk around part of the reservoir (see map above for details … Continue reading →

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“Not Vital”…….enigmatic Swiss artist at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Posted on August 10, 2016 by kindadukish

YSP presents the first major UK exhibition and largest museum project to date by the extraordinary and enigmatic Swiss artist, Not Vital. New works, specially developed for YSP’s indoor and open-air spaces, are shown alongside a selection drawn from the … Continue reading →

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A reflection on the year 2015……………….

Posted on December 22, 2015 by kindadukish

2015 has been a difficult and challenging year because of having to deal with sensitive family issues as well as illness amongst friends. It has seemed that as soon as one problem is resolved another has quickly come galloping over … Continue reading →

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Dunham Massey………beautiful country park

Posted on December 12, 2015 by kindadukish

Dunham Massey is a 300-acre park not far from Altrincham, and a short trip from Manchester, though as wildly removed from the metropolis as one could hope. Once home to the Earl of Stamford, it has been owned by the … Continue reading →

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Whats a little bit of flooding to true Yorkshiremen

Posted on November 18, 2015 by kindadukish

After the outside of their pub flooded in Leeds, there was only one thing to do for John Kelly and Steve Holt… Embrace the rain, get wet and have a pint.   “The water came in pretty quickly and pretty heavily … Continue reading →

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Halloween sunrise………….a cornucopia of colours

Posted on October 31, 2015 by kindadukish

The village I live in is on the outskirts of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire and perched on top of the Pennine Hills. In winter there are times I ask myself “what the hell prompted me to come and live here?” That … Continue reading →

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Autumn has arrived with a rainbow of colours………………….

Posted on October 6, 2015 by kindadukish

All of a sudden autumn seems to have arrived, the nights are drawing in and the trees have changed colour. and what stunning colours they are. A short walk around my local park and along the canal bank enabled me … Continue reading →

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Glorious Gloucestershire……and a wonderful Stroud Market

Posted on September 7, 2015 by kindadukish

Stroud is a market town in Gloucestershire, and it is the main town in Stroud District. Situated below the western  escarpment of the Cotswold Hills  at the meeting point of the Five Valleys, the town is noted for its steep streets, independent … Continue reading →

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