The eccentricity of an English summer

Last Sunday we attended a charity event in the magnificent grounds of Aske Hall, in North Yorkshire.  Situated in beautiful countryside, near the village of West Gilling, we had no idea of the high jinks in store.  Meet the cast!

Always trouble when this guy’s about!

Palatial Aske Hall

Tea anybody?

The terrace looks down on a croquet lawn

Agapanthus or Alice?

Autumn finery?

More trouble!

Just a hint of pink?

Beautifully framed planter

Vines (yes, there were grapes!)

Late again?

Rhyme me a riddle

Who can resist ‘hook a duck’?

I was rubbish with the bean bags

He was a bit better with the hoops

In the pink?

The view down to the lake.  It’s quite a place, and incidentally, was open for the Heritage Open Days this week.  One of many, isn’t it, Becky?  Just three pink squares this week.  Did you spot them?  I’m worn out with climbing all the stairs, but Debbie’s having great fun.  Hope you’ve got your Six Words ready?  Have a happy Saturday, everyone!