Zoe Loves the Second Act

  On a beautiful late summer day, just before the weather turned and storm Lilian decided to pay us a visit, my parents, Isabelle & I spent a wonderful day at the stunning Fountains Abbey. Fountains Abbey is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire near the village of Aldfield. This stunning Abbey was founded in 1132 and operated for 407 years, becoming one of the wealthiest monasteries in England until its dissolution, by order of King Henry VIII in 1539. Today it is owned by The National Trust & maintained by English Heritage.  The ruins of Fountains Abbey are some of the oldest in the country and are truly something to behold. We were blessed with beautiful weather, which is obviously preferable, but I would most definitely still visit on a less desirable day. Throughout the Summer & school holidays there are numerous activities for children & families which are in-keeping with the Abbeys history & stunning grounds a...

  Chapter 9 Summer over for another year, back to school & college, new term, new beginnings, new stationary, Indian summer breezes, squeezing summer clothes out for a bit longer, a soft glowing harvest moon, a few leaves starting to fall, a slight nip in the air, bright blue skies, woodland strolls, picking blackberries, crisp dog walks!   FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Welcoming our new Miniature Dachshund Puppy Frank!!! 2. A fabulous day in Liverpool with my mum to watch ‘Hairspray’ the musical & a meal at The Albert Docks! 3. Attending the Classique de danse awards at The Winter Gardens Blackpool! 4. Some much needed time off from work to recharge my batteries! 5. Max qualified as a Lifeguard after an intense weeks course. 6. A wonderful meal at Manor House Lindley for our 21 st Wedding Anniversary. 7. A wonderful meal at 4 th Floor Brasserie Harvey Nichols with a friend. 8. A lovely day at Fountains Abbey with my mum, dad ...