The Treasures Under Our Noses.

Today is a day of getting everything done before going on holiday

You know the sort of thing, collect prescriptions, fill the car up

with fuel etc.

Well while the very nice young men in town were washing the car,

(yes I know I could do it myself but they are so nice and do it so well,)

I had a few minutes to spare and noticed the church had a flower festival on.

Anyone who knows Norfolk knows that the county 

is full of old churches due to the rich wool trade that flourished here

in the middle ages.

St Nicholas' church  dominates the centre our town as

it is one of the largest churches in the UK and

 was built in the 14th Century but in 1724

the tower, which was the second tallest in Norfolk,  partially

collapsed and the ruins have ever since  needed regular maintenance.

Unfortunately now it needs a bit more than maintenance so this is 

one of the ways the town is trying to raise money to save it.

The flowers start in the entrance.

and the church itself is packed with displays..

The rood screen is beautiful.

The displays represent something local so 

we start of course with 

Norwich City FC.

Anne Bolyn and Blicking Hall

The Norfolk Broads

Paston school where Nelson (and my children)

went to school.

Lotus cars.

Poppy Line Heritage Railway.

Colmans Mustard.

The ladies from the weavers guild which 

has been going as long as the church has been here.

Until fairly recently we had RAF Coltishall just down 

the road-- it is now a prison and housing but the 

RAF rings remind us of it.

I have been in this church countless times

but have never really wandered around and had a good look

and it was so nice to realise what a treasure

I walk past so often.

So what treasures have you got under your nose?

I loved to hear.

Anyway back to the packing--

Gillxx

Wisteria and W.I

I know I have already posted this week but

We had to pop into Norwich yesterday and walked passed this church 

which has Wisteria almost like a hedge around it.

The trees are so old and gnarled they are stunning I just had to show you.

While I'm here I just show you some of

what I've been up to craft wise.

I have been very busy with W.I competitions recently.

The latest is called  "heirlooms"

and we had to make 5 things which the group will be keeping

as part of the sections paraphernalia for the monthly meeting.

One of the things to make was a tablecloth for the 

Presidents table.

Our section decided it should be something that everyone 

had a hand in however small. 

Our theme fits in with the village and is a country side view.

One end is a cottage garden moving into fields and wild flowers.

Our section emblem is an owl and this was 

embroidered by one of the ladies and I think is amazing.

The hedge and tree stump is needle felted by another lady.

We had work days were we all made flowers etc

to be hand sewn on.

It has now gone to be judged so here is the finished 

article on my kitchen table with me taking the picture

by standing on the worktop.

When it goes onto the big tale this will be hanging down the front.

I love it but I'm not sure what the judges will make of it.

This is Erpy Owl and he was my project.

Erpy is our Identity or mascot.

I was told what shape was the working group wanted but I had 

a real problem with it. I could not find a pattern in this shape

so had to make my own and it took me 9 rough shapes before being happy

with it. 

The picture makes it look as if the head is bigger than it is.

His eyes, eyebrow chest and wings have all been

machine embroidered, is made from a worstead wool fabric and he has a squeaker

inside.

It caused me so much stress t get it right that I'm sick of the sight of him

 but everybody else loves him.

so wish us luck.

Hope your having a great weekend.

Gillx

Scavenger Hunt for May

It's that time of the month again and I here are my 

photos for Mays' scavenger hunt.

PATRIOTIC

The changing of the guard at Windsor castle last summer

It is such an great spectacle I was sure nobody would mind

that it is a few months ago.

LINES

This reminded me of the nursery rhyme

" Two little dickie birds" 

SKYLINE

I love this view over the bright stripes of Norwich Market to

the Norman castle.

MAP

The tourist street map of Norwich

BROKEN

Sadly this is my summer house which we are repairing

CONSTRUCTION

This is the construction site down the road from us.

FOUR

East Runton Gardens four pillars.

DOOR

This door is very small and is in the side of our Church.

Shame about the graffiti.

AQUA

 I struggled with this one and eventually settled on

this.

FLAG

The Norfolk flag

KEYS

This is my key cupboard

I prefer the outside view.

WASHING

Some vintage fabric that had just been washed

 ( I kept forgetting to 

take the photo on a nice day)

Well that my offering and I can't wait for next months as 

we are going on holiday so have lots to look for while we are away.

I will speak to you before we go away so have a great

weekend and thanks for dropping by.

Gillxx

Rain Rain go away!

I don't know about you but I'm throughly fed up with the horrible weather

so here's a reminder of what we should be getting 

with all my best wishes for a nice sunny

Weekend.

Gillxx

And the Winner is…..

Morning All.

Hope you've all had a good week, I know I have.

Mr T has been away on a course this week so

I have had time to myself which just

occasionally I really enjoy.

Does that sound bad?

But I'm sure you know what I mean,

eat when and what I want, watch what I want and

not have to worry too much about housework as I don't make 

much mess and little one isn't here that often. 

She will be here even less after the weekend as

 she is moving into her own flat---again.

Anyway

Aren't these colours lovely.

I was taken out for a Birthday Afternoon Tea by one of my friends

to East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens.

I love this place and it has acres of gardens to wander around.

And something different around every corner.

I'm hoping to capture the changes through the summer

but we will see.

I love the way they store their fire wood.

and 

I definitely want one of these in my garden.

The orangery at the back of the house has a different 

colour scheme every year.

I have a real thing about succulents--

I love them so I need to find a place

for a display like this.

Sorry I've got carried away haven't I, what you all want to know 

is who has won the giveaway

Well  I got the Mr to pull a name out 

of the hat and it's

Susan from Southern Fascinations

Congratulations

so if you can let me know your details please

I will post your parcel out to you.

Including your pin cushion and from vintage

linen and lace.

Thank you to those who took part and all

Birthday wishes hope you all have a great weekend.

Gillx