In one form or another the dish now known as Haggis has been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. It is now synonymous with the nation of Scotland, but was once found served upon plates throughout the isles, being a versatile recipe with ingredients that were available in all seasons of the year.Continue reading “Northwest Recipes: Hagese”
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Drystone Walling at Harwes Farm
My wife is very good at choosing unique and fun presents, she has a knack for knowing what people like. For Christmas she organised a day out for me drystone walling at Harwes farm, situated high on the hills above the town of Colne, on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border. Harwes farm is a CIC, a CommunityContinue reading “Drystone Walling at Harwes Farm”
Skiing for Sheep, Chapter Two
On the western flank of Pendle, in a rather peculiar location that I can only surmise was chosen for its spectacular views, is one of the Ribble valley’s most unique and venerable sports venues, Pendle Ski Club. At the time of this story (1995) we were members and used the facilities quite a lot. (WeContinue reading “Skiing for Sheep, Chapter Two”
Northwest Walks: From the Nick to the Top and back again
Great Pendle Hill and Penyghent, and lofty Ingleborough,Ye will not find three grander hills and trace old England thorough Nick O’ Pendle to the summit and back This walk starts at the little car park on the apex of the Nick O’ Pendle road from Clitheroe to Sabden, just up from Pendle Ski Club andContinue reading “Northwest Walks: From the Nick to the Top and back again”
Merry Christmas to Everybody from Padiham!
A B-H (Dec 2024)
Skiing for Sheep, Chapter One
In January 1995 a snowstorm hit the North of England causing chaos in some parts of the region. Six people lost their lives in the ferocious blizzards, which were much earlier and more severe than forecast, villages and farms were cut off and thousands were stranded unable to make their way home. At the timeContinue reading “Skiing for Sheep, Chapter One”
Morecambe Bay’s Cockles
‘From Silverdale to Kent sand side, Whose soil is sown with cockle shells’From Cartmel eke, and Connyside, With fellows fierce from Furness fells’ The expansive sands of Morecambe Bay cover over 120 square miles and from their muddy creeks and channels, where flounder abound, to the sandy, silty flats where fields of shellfish can beContinue reading “Morecambe Bay’s Cockles”
The Lancaster Canal
The Lancaster Canal currently stretches over 42 miles from the City of Preston to the village of Tewitfield near the county’s northern boundary, it is a very famous waterway for all sorts of reasons, for its scenic beauty, long history, wildlife, but not least because it is the longest lock-free stretch of inland waterway inContinue reading “The Lancaster Canal”
Northwest Nature and History 