Stokesay Court Events for 2022
Stokesay Court Events for 2022 On 27th May 2022 Stokesay Court will host an “Invitation To View”. There will be the opportunity to explore the gardens, have tea, with an evening tour of the House and a drink to follow. This event will be repeated on August 19th 2022, both starting at 5.15pm. The […]
Flounders’ Folly – Opening Dates 2022
This post lists the Flounders’ Folly Opening Dates 2022 Flounders’ Folly – Opening Dates 2022 When the Folly is open a St George’s Flag is flown from the top of the Folly and the planned opening dates for 2022 are listed below: Sunday 30th January 11:00 -15:00 Sunday 27th February 11:00 – 15:00 Sunday […]
Nuthatchs
Nuthatchs are a distinctive bird which we often see at Folly View, particularly over the winter months. They are recognised by their blue-grey back and wings, Amber under parts with a striking black eye strip and bill. Nuthatch rarely travel far from where they hatched. They nest in tree cavities and prefer areas with mature […]
Autumn is Arriving 2021
Autumn is Arriving in Shropshire. We have had a mild Autumn so we are only just seeing the leaves changing colour. The witch hazels and field maples are a vibrant yellow. The Japanese Maples are not at their best yet. Leaves are falling and there are small drifts of leaves, some of which end up […]
Shropshire Walks
There are beautiful walks in Shropshire. There are several long distance walks nearby. The Shropshire Way is within half a mile of Folly View. There are walks from the door of Folly View. There are walks you can drive out to. Or you can plan your own walks from local maps. And there are walks […]
Sweet Chestnuts
While out walking this Autumn there have been some beautiful chestnuts, big, chunky ones worth picking found liberally scattered under sweet chestnut trees. There are a lot of sweet chestnuts trees to see while out walking in the woods around Craven Arms. They are beautiful, elegant trees. These deciduous trees can reach thirty five metres […]
What’s new at Folly View in Autumn 2021
We try to keep updating Folly View and keep on top of repairs. We have finally got round to sorting out the “blown” double glazing unit in the kitchen. You now have a clear view out of it once again. I have spent some time sorting out Folly View’s garden. I started by doing the […]
Covid Time Mending
I recently discovered ‘visible mending’ in Covid Time. I knew about mending and have in the past darned socks. Some of you may know about ‘visible mending’. Most of you will know about the ethos of reduce, reuse and recycle. I was given a pair of socks as a present and they have worn at […]
Covid Time Letter Writing
I have started writing letters again during Covid Time. I occasionally write letters but have not done so for years on a regular basis. I have a friend back in Suffolk who I haven’t seen for a few years. We have always kept loosely in touch but over Christmas have started writing letters to each […]
Covid Time Food Shopping
A more mundane Covid Time blog, the weekly shop. We try to share it. Lately I have been doing most of the weekly shopping with Lyndon doing his a share when he has a week off work. That means he is still here, working from home! I shop once week at Tuffins. It is pretty […]