Sunday colours

Sunday colours
Originally uploaded by Jaxpix50.

History of Mothering sunday
Most Sundays in the year churchgoers in England worship at their nearest parish or "daughter church".

Centuries ago it was considered important for people to return to their home or "mother" church once a year. So each year in the middle of Lent, everyone would visit their "mother" church, or the main church or Cathedral of the area.

Inevitably the return to the "mother" church became an occasion for family reunions when children who were working away returned home. (It was quite common in those days for children to leave home for work once they were ten years old.)

And most historians think that it was the return to the "Mother" church which led to the tradition of children, particularly those working as domestic servants, or as apprentices, being given the day off to visit their mother and family.

As they walked along the country lanes, children would pick wild flowers or violets to take to church or give to their mother as a small gift.


Most Sundays in the year churchgoers in England worship at their nearest parish or "daughter church".

Centuries ago it was considered important for people to return to their home or "mother" church once a year. So each year in the middle of Lent, everyone would visit their "mother" church, or the main church or Cathedral of the area.

Inevitably the return to the "mother" church became an occasion for family reunions when children who were working away returned home. (It was quite common in those days for children to leave home for work once they were ten years old.)

And most historians think that it was the return to the "Mother" church which led to the tradition of children, particularly those working as domestic servants, or as apprentices, being given the day off to visit their mother and family.

As they walked along the country lanes, children would pick wild flowers or violets to take to church or give to their mother as a small gift.
Taken from BBC website.

Raining today!

Raining today!
Originally uploaded by Jaxpix50.

Well it's supposed to be spring now but hasn't stopped raining today. The forecast for the weekend is a little better so fingers crossed.
Everyone full of cold and coughing and sneezing abounds. Off out to blow the cobwebs aways tomorrow weather permitting.
The new Camera is fabulous and I love it. Lots of buttons and dials to play with and the results are lovely. This one was taken outside my door today.

Indoor activities

Indoor activities
Originally uploaded by Jaxpix50.

Well what a March!! After a perfect winter we all entered March with enthusiasm for an early spring. What did we get?...... Snow, rain, winds and freezing temperatures. Haven't been able to get out with the boots on or even take any outdoor photos. We are half way through now and I am making birthday presents and cards as an aid to keeping my artitistc side happy!
Hoping for some sun soon!!

New tent arrived

New tent arrived
Originally uploaded by Jaxpix50.

Well we were so excited yesterday as our new tent arrived. We used to go camping when we were very young and then up to 6 years ago we had a 1960s type vw camper van. We miss camping so much we decided to start up again. unfortunately our little Ford Ka will not tow (it is illegal to tow with one) so we have gone for a tent in the meantime. It came yesterday and as the weather was so awful we decided to erect it in the kitchen as far as we could. It only took us about 5 mins to erect the body of the tent.. so easy. It's a Khyam Freelander and looks like it will be fun. We even managed to get it back in the bag!!!

Our winter wonderland

Our winter wonderland
Originally uploaded by Jaxpix50.

It may be March but we drew back our curtains this morning to discover this spectacular view. We were delighted. It is bitterly cold but so beautiful with very bright sunshine and a fair covering of snow. I have to say it is the first real snow of the winter. We had a sprinkling in November one day and half a day last week but this is for real!!
Gotta go.. off sledging!!

Winter's early morning long shadows

Winter's early morning long shadows
Originally uploaded by Jaxpix50.

Into March already and although it feels bitterly cold I do get the feeling Spring is just around the corner. I often walk to work through the park near our house. It's closed between dusk and dawn. As I like to get in early to prepare for my classes I leave home before 8am. The park is closed from dusk to dawn so it's been impossible to walk that way. Today I noticed the gates were unlocked and I thoroughly enjoyed my early morning walk. The sun was wonderful and cast beautiful long shadows everywhere. Nearly Spring now!!!