Monday, December 26, 2011

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Angus and Helen's Nativity


Angus and Helen's Nativity, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last night we were treated to terrific show from Angus and Helen, with Angus in the leading role as Joseph. He was very chuffed. Helen sang with gusto and enthusiasm. Grandma was also in attendance.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Merry Christmas from the Haygarths

Just received this terrific e Christmas card from Dave, Kate, Lily and Elsie!
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Meeting Santa

Helen and Angus had a ball at the rugby club party for the 'minis' today, winning dancing competitions and culminating with a visit from the great man in red himself..... A couple of pictures here show how flushed Helen got when she met Santa - lovely! Grandma also shared the moment.

Polly meets Uncle Elvis


Polly meets Uncle Elvis, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last weekend Lily, Elsie and Dave stopped by with Elvis, the family's elder statesman Labrador. He taught his young niece Polly a lesson or two....

Monday, November 28, 2011

Old mates in the fells


Old mates in the fells, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Charley visited recently and we had a precious day together walking in Longsleddale. Beautiful valley.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

A note about Matt and his Rugby


Matt's LRGS Rugby, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Matt loves his Rugby. Recently he joined LRGS secondary school - a great rugby school -and has made it to the A team including a spell as captain. He has been all over he north of England playing since he started in September, we are very proud. Here are a few shots I took on a dark November day (low light photos!) on the touch line on Saturday.

Angus's 9th Birthday Climbing Party

Earlier this month Angus had a special belated birthday party with his friends and siblings.

Musical month

November was a busy month of music in our house. In the village we helped organize a mini blues festival and co-hosted the blues superstars 'Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes'. Not to mention Angus has just started the trumpet, Helen the ballet lessons, Dad's band out on the road, Matt starting guitar lessons and Angus and Helen on Diversity Radio 105.5 FM every Saturday at 10.30.......

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Northumberland at half term

Great time staying at Wooler in a cottage for 3 nights, that included Alnwick castle, Holy Island and Hadrian's Wall. We did an experiment and let the children share most of the the photography...Some interesting results!

Saturday, November 05, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Angus at cub camp, Littledale

At the weekend Anne and I took it in turns to spend a night with Angus in the 'Mums and sons/Lads and Dads' cub camp weekend. A lovely bit of quality time that involved archery, shooting, assault courses, sewing, treasure hunts and cooking.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Way of the Roses

I just cycled from Morecambe to Bridlington with a group of fellows from the village, great fun, captured in a short film here....

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

On the 3 peaks podium...?


3 Peaks Cyclo Cross 2011, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Well a photo on the podium .... but not that we deserved it. We have just done the 3 peaks and this year is was a special one, 3 peaks with four cousins competing, with Mark (from New Zealand) and Adrian (from Southampton) joining old timers Dave and I. It was a special family event with all 4 finishing, despite various adventures - you can read all about it on their own blogs...

Myself (Phil)
Mark
Dave
Adrian
A batch of photos taken by our faithful support team or wives, mum and children

By the way the chap on the right is our mutual mate Steve Riley - Dave was not available cause he was on his way to casualty - but you can read about that on his blog.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011

Helen at the climbing wall


Helen Helmet, originally uploaded by chessicle.

A great picture taken by Katie's dad, taken at the party at Kendal climbing wall on Saturday. She decided she likes climbing.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Anne's cycling trip...


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Anne and friends from the from the village went away for the weekend cycling in Ravenstonedale (stayed at the Black Swan) & the Eden Valley. Looks like they had a good time - 25 miles day one and 15 day 2.... A new era?

Cycling for all the family.....

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Friday, September 02, 2011

Holiday pictures


Untitled, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

We are just back in the UK following 2 weeks camping on the Costa Brava in Spain. Snaps from the iPhone were updated regularly (thanks to some free wireless at the Campsite) and now we have just uploaded the 'quality' images too - the full set can be viewed here. Highlights include meeting many new friends and families, spending time with Andy, Caroline and Archie who joined us for a few days in the middle, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, trip to the water park and a trip to Barcelona. The sun and the sea also proved a great convalescence for my leg. A great holiday, faultless.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Holiday snaps....

Hi Folks. Currently enjoying a great holiday, you can follow regular updates of snaps taken from the phone here
Byeee

Monday, August 15, 2011

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Twinkenham with Matt


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last weekend Matt and I were treated to a day and a night in London watching England - Wales at Twickenham. Great time together for us.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Old Beckstones

Short film summing up the last few days with 10 Haygarths together at a beautiful cottage in the Duddon valley. Baking hot sunshine, Grandma's 70th. Halcyon days.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Happy 11th Birthday Matt

11 years ago today, on a similarly hot and humid day in Exeter, Matthew George Haygarth was born. Happy day. BlogBooster-The most productive way for mobile blogging. BlogBooster is a multi-service blog editor for iPhone, Android, WebOs and your desktop

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Kim and Anne reunited


Kim and Anne c. late 1970s, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Recently we were visited by Anne's nursing friend Kim whom she trained with at Glasgow's Gartnavel 1981-84. Great to welcome her and husband Barry and a good prompt to look out some old snaps from the past and scan them in.....

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Curnows visit - and things move on


Curnows Visit, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Over half term Chalie and Juliette and the girls stopped by for a barbi. After many years of Charlie and I playing music together, it was great to be joined by the boys. Here is a little video (its flickr so might not stream that well) and there are also some pictures of the balmy evening.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Helen gets to see her Elephants


Chester Zoo, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Helen has always had a thing about elephants. Today she saw them for real the first time at Chester Zoo, on a day trip to meet up with the Ebners, our friends from Devon. Great fun among the animals and crowds in the sunshine, with the odd ice cream thrown in for good measure. Everyone is sleeping well tonight.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Angus runs to 2nd place at Hutton roof


Hutton Roof Fell Race 2011, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

What a great picture of Angus on the home straight, running to 2nd place in the Hutton Roof race yesterday, watched by Anne, Helen and Polly. Matt also did a great run and was 3rd in his class - a great all round perfomance from their school. Well done boys - lots of excited Dad pictures here.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Pony payback for Helen


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

After a whole winter season of standing on the touch line supporting her older brothers at Rugby, we felt Helen needed a special morning of pony pampering in the Tatham Fells. And we made the boys walk alongside all the way and watch! Thanks Helen, nice form

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Easter photos


Easter, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

I am a bit late with my Easter pictures - here they are - we had a visit from the other Haygarths in our family that included an overnight stay, eating lots of chocolate and swimming in the river. Halcyon days.....

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Wray Fair and Fell Race 2011

Yesterday Matt, Angus and I did the Wray Fell Race in the glorious sunshine whilst Helen enjoyed the Donkeys and the Barbie Aeroplanes. A few pictures here and the dad's race route.

Monday, May 02, 2011

Matt's end of season Rugby award


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Yesterday marked the end of the season and Matt got the award for 'most improved player' and was introduced as a player 'who will turn into an excellent rugby player'. Naturally we were very proud and it marks the hard work Matt has put into studying the game this season. Well done Matt! Enjoy a break this summer.

Camping at Stickle Tarn


Camping at Stickle Tarn, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last week, Matt, Angus and I climbed high to Stickle tarn in Langdale for an overnight camping adventure. It was a magical moment, in near summer conditions, and some great pictures were also captured. Happy days.....

Monday, April 18, 2011

Matthew as Peter Pan

Here is a treasured video clip of Matt and Wendy (Scarlet Dale) in the school production a couple of weeks ago. Well done Matt and Scarlet.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Angus and the U8s win the tournament


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

This weekend, Angus's team won the 2-day mini rugby tournament at Kirkby, against 4 other sides, and also scored key tries in the final. A great way to end the season, well done Angus!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Black Cat


Black Cat, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last weekend we had the first live show of our new blues-funk band 'Black Cat', with myself (guitar), Andy Stafford (bass) and David Ainsworth (drums). - great to be playing with these guys. Here is a sample of our instrumental Black Cat that we recorded on the night.

Monday, April 04, 2011

Mother's day


Mother's day 2011, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Three mothers, Sizergh Castle and Brigsteer woods on a beautiful wild-daffodil day, then back home for rib of beef. Let the pictures tell the story...

Saturday, April 02, 2011

Mountain Biking at Hutton Roof

Angus and I just had a cheeky hour together out on the fell - lovely moment.

Grandma beams with pride


Peter Pan, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

I could not resist sharing this picture of Grandma beaming with pride as she watched her Grand-children in Peter Pan. Uncle Keith is in the foreground (right).

Peter Pan


Peter Pan, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Matt, Angus and Helen thrilled us (including Aunt Cindi, Uncle Keith, Grandma and Gran) yesterday with the school performance of Peter Pan. A wonderful full length musical production that made us feel very proud. A few extra pictures are here - we are so impressed we are going again tonight, so will try to get some video too.