Boxing Day Pictures

Boxing Day 2009, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Pictures here by myself and others taken by Dave here.

A rocking Christmas

Christmas Day 2009, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Amongst the snow and ice we went to Grandmas at Kirkby Lonsdale for a terrific lunch - a few piccies here including Matt with his new guitar, Helen with her pink boots and Angus and his new lorry. The previous 'Eve we had been treated to a number of spontaneous house calls from Andy Hancock, the Critchlows and the Bardgetts (pics from Christmas Eve here). Merry Chistmas!

Boxing Day - Dave, Kate and family visit

A great 6 minute video taken by Dave today of their visit, some present opening, a walk by the river in the snow, and some partying. Great day.

A snowy ascent of Ingleborough on Christmas Eve

Ingleborough Christmas Eve 2009, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Accompanied by Dave and Andy from the village, a brisk 3h walk from Ingleton setting tracks in heavy virgin snow; very memorable, terrific. A few 'over white' pics here.....

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.....

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....., originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

A good pre Christmas dump of snow in the Lune Valley this morning has us all primed for Christmas... Click here for some pics of sledging in the Village today plus an exciting trip to Grandma's. Lovely day.

A walk up Gummers How

Gummers How, Dec 12th 2009, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last Saturday we took advantage on the fine weather to brave an ascent of one of the smaller - but non less beautiful - lakeland peaks. All the children walked all the way with zero moaning and the view at the top was utterly stunning. Happy day. Lots a piccies if you click here including some great views of the Coniston and Langdale fells.

A few pics of the school nativity

Arkholme School Nativity, 11th Dec 2009, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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Short Video: Matt speaks at the Carol service and Grandma fizzes with pride

Whittington Church, 11th Dec 2009

Grandma in the Magnificat chorus

Grandma in the 'Magnificat' chorus, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

This week Grandma was in the Casterton Choir performances of Michael Haydn's Requiem and John Rutter's Magnificat, conductred by David Chapman in St Mary's Church in Kirkby Lonsdale. It was a sublime and terrific experience - especially the latter. Anne and I went alone seperately (cause of baby sitting logistics) - on Sunday and Monday nights respectively. Can't stop listening to it on Spotify now - great stuff. Well done Grandma and all; If you click ion the picture and hover the mouse over you can see Grandma highlighted.

Helen and Angus met Santa

Kirkby square - awash with festive fun, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

On Saturday we went to the Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas parade, watched Santa arrive in a horse and carriage escorted by a piped band. Matt and Angus went on the fair and later Helen and Angus met Santa. Helen was quite overwhelmed about meeting the old man, sorry I have no images but the camera was playing up. She was so cute and could hardly speak but managed to say here name and age! In contrast Angus was a bit braver than on previous occasions and was almost passe about the whole experience. Matt was happy to stand out. A few crummy images from the phone here......