'Lets hope they win the T20 tonight.'
Not even close.
Thursday, 11 June 2015
King of the Comeback.
Anyone who can win a two innings game of cricket having been bowled out for 86 in the first innings (and end up 140 behind) and then still win deserve a mention.
Luckily for me, that was Derbyshire in their LVCC game against Kent this week, thanks to a fantastic second innings bowling effort by Wayne White (career best of 6-25), followed by two top knocks by Chesney Hughes (94) and stand-in skipper, Billy Godleman.
Let's hope they win in the T20 tonight too!
Luckily for me, that was Derbyshire in their LVCC game against Kent this week, thanks to a fantastic second innings bowling effort by Wayne White (career best of 6-25), followed by two top knocks by Chesney Hughes (94) and stand-in skipper, Billy Godleman.
Let's hope they win in the T20 tonight too!
Thursday, 4 June 2015
View from the Peak
As mentioned in my last post, Amy and myself spent the weekend before last in Matlock for a quick break. What a lovely time we had. The hotel - if a little dated - was in the most beautiful grounds and Matlock and the surrounding area was just wonderful.
We started Saturday with a trip on Peak Rail, the preserved railway lane from Matlock to Rowsley South. Although the sun stayed in we still managed to see all the beauty of the foot of the Peaks. Well worth the £8!
On our return (and after a great pub lunch!) we went for a walk of both Pic Tor and High Tor, ending up - quite by accident - in Matlock Bath. Along the route were some spectacular views (if you dare to go near the edge... which I don't!) of the surrounding countryside. The picture below sees Amy looking across to the Heights of Abraham.
Then we arrived in Matlock Bath. What a beautiful place. It's like a seaside resort in the middle of the country. Perhaps its the copious amounts of chippies that gives it that atmosphere, but anyway, what a lovely place.
Then on Saturday evening we went for a walk in the hotel grounds, which as I said, were rather picturesque. Below is a picture I grabbed of the River Derwent as it skirts the hotel boundary.
After a full English (and an 8 o'clock alarm call of 'Praise My Soul' from the Christian convention in the meeting room below our room) on Sunday morning we went for a walk along the canal in Cromford where, quite by accident, we stumbled across this little museum about the Cromford railway. This is on one of the former junctions of the railway.
Finally we set off on the way home, calling in at Keddleston Hall on our way through. Located on the outskirts of Derby this is a truly remarkable place. Lovely grounds and the most incredible hall. They also do good cream teas! Well worth a visit!
After that it was time for home. All in all, an excellent weekend in a beautiful part of the world that I will be only too happy to go back to!
We started Saturday with a trip on Peak Rail, the preserved railway lane from Matlock to Rowsley South. Although the sun stayed in we still managed to see all the beauty of the foot of the Peaks. Well worth the £8!
On our return (and after a great pub lunch!) we went for a walk of both Pic Tor and High Tor, ending up - quite by accident - in Matlock Bath. Along the route were some spectacular views (if you dare to go near the edge... which I don't!) of the surrounding countryside. The picture below sees Amy looking across to the Heights of Abraham.
Then we arrived in Matlock Bath. What a beautiful place. It's like a seaside resort in the middle of the country. Perhaps its the copious amounts of chippies that gives it that atmosphere, but anyway, what a lovely place.
Then on Saturday evening we went for a walk in the hotel grounds, which as I said, were rather picturesque. Below is a picture I grabbed of the River Derwent as it skirts the hotel boundary.
After a full English (and an 8 o'clock alarm call of 'Praise My Soul' from the Christian convention in the meeting room below our room) on Sunday morning we went for a walk along the canal in Cromford where, quite by accident, we stumbled across this little museum about the Cromford railway. This is on one of the former junctions of the railway.
Finally we set off on the way home, calling in at Keddleston Hall on our way through. Located on the outskirts of Derby this is a truly remarkable place. Lovely grounds and the most incredible hall. They also do good cream teas! Well worth a visit!
After that it was time for home. All in all, an excellent weekend in a beautiful part of the world that I will be only too happy to go back to!
Monday, 1 June 2015
Absence
Apologies for the lack of blogging recently. Lots of things on the go currently, including finally finishing off my website for my self-publishing music company.
What's happened since I've been away? A brief holiday, work, half term, a new qualification.
However, its back to it tomorrow, leave the house at 7.15, back home around 9pm.
Not on half term anymore...
What's happened since I've been away? A brief holiday, work, half term, a new qualification.
However, its back to it tomorrow, leave the house at 7.15, back home around 9pm.
Not on half term anymore...
Monday, 18 May 2015
From Zero to...
Some of you (avid) readers may recall this blog post, a follow on from my blog about role models. I wrote that I'd been working with a professional footballer who had been into the school I work at, coaching the girls football team. We thought he'd just come along for one session but he volunteered to stay for the rest of the planned sessions and went down a storm with the girls who all felt pleased as punch that their coach was a pro.
Well, as an update to that post, the girls football team entered a tournament two weeks ago, held in a league format. 7 teams, 6 games each. The 'A' team (who in a pre-Christmas tournament drew one and lost the rest) put in a stellar show. Played 6. Won 4. Drew 2. Lost 0. Goals Against 0. Points 16. Position; first.
He's obviously a good footballer, but he's also obviously a nice bloke and a damned good coach too!
Well, as an update to that post, the girls football team entered a tournament two weeks ago, held in a league format. 7 teams, 6 games each. The 'A' team (who in a pre-Christmas tournament drew one and lost the rest) put in a stellar show. Played 6. Won 4. Drew 2. Lost 0. Goals Against 0. Points 16. Position; first.
He's obviously a good footballer, but he's also obviously a nice bloke and a damned good coach too!
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
#wordlessishwednesday
On Saturday Amy and myself headed off to Chirk and Llangollen for a day out. Obviously, to someone interested in the railways, the call of Llangollen station (a heritage railway) was too much to resist. Here's one (of several) pictures I took.
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
#wordlessishwednesday
Not a picture, but have a listen to this... quite a performance.
Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar performed by Steve Balsamo.
He's not bad!
Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar performed by Steve Balsamo.
He's not bad!
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