Wednesday 29 June 2016

Y is for Yew Tree Maze


I first blogged about the yew tree maze in Veronon Park, Stockport six years ago on Ackworth born, gone West. I recently took another look to see its progress.


It still has a long way to go before it will become much of a puzzle. One can still walk through between many of the trees and indeed directly from the entrance to the middle. None of this takes anything away from the magnificence of the central tree.


A contribution to ABC Wednesday and NF Trees and Bushes.


Sunday 26 June 2016

Sweeping up outside Bhs


British Home Stores was founded in London in 1928. In 2009 when it became part of Green's Arcadia Group there were 193 stores employing over 17,000 people. By 2015 there were only 171 stores employing 11,000 staff. BHS was sold to the consortium Retail Acquisitions Ltd for the nominal value of £1. On 2nd June 2016 it was announced that the company would be wound down following failed attempts to find a buyer.



A contribution to Shadow Shot Sunday.



Saturday 18 June 2016

Flora and fauna in Vernon Park


The fountain at the ornamental pond in Vernon Park may not be playing but the ducks are.


A female mallard and one of her ducklings can be seen here swimming around the blue flag iris.


Three mallard drakes watch from the perimeter wall.


Meanwhile moorhens try to hide amongst the water lilies.


A contribution to
Floral Fridays;
Weekend Reflections;
Scenic Weekends;
Saturday Critters;
Camera Critters.