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Tuesday 15 September 2020

A Bit of a Treat

 

 

This could be a long, lonely winter so I need to take good care of myself.  I can't visit friends but I can visit places.  On Monday I visited Gunby Hall Gardens.

 The NT is trying to make open spaces available and safe so at the moment one has to prebook to visit their properties.  I went to Clumber Park a couple of months ago and Gunby is the other place within reasonable distance.  Gunby is a lovely place less than an hour's drive away.


I had a pootle around the gardens on my trundle truck.  Truth to tell they would have been even lovelier a few weeks ago but they are still pretty good.   


Much of the work is done by volunteer gardeners although the NT has professional staff as well. 


There's a one way system and many areas are completely roped off.  Wouldn't it be delightful to sit in this little shelter and enjoy the garden!


I enjoyed my day but I think I shall leave my next visit for covid free times.  People are very kind and no-one tried to make me feel uncomfortable on my scooter when I was in the way but I found it hard to relax.  I'd hoped to sit and people-watch but there were very few benches.  


I've got an idea of somewhere to visit next month which has very wide, open spaces.  



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12 comments:

  1. Marcia15 September 2020 at 15:16

    Looks like a beautiful park.
    By the way forgot to tell you got your letter and the surprise one from Jack. Must get busy writing you one now.

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    1. Frugally challenged15 September 2020 at 15:24

      I thought you might enjoy the little surprise from Jack. I can assure you, you are very honoured!

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  2. SAM15 September 2020 at 16:55

    I' glad you can get out somewhere. Will you have visitors to your garden?

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    1. Frugally challenged15 September 2020 at 17:15

      I've been having visitors in my garden but that won't happen much soon! It's very hot today but by the end of the month it will be a bit nippy.

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  3. Jackie16 September 2020 at 01:24

    How lovely that you managed a bit of a trip away. The garden looks lovely.

    God bless.

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    1. Frugally challenged18 September 2020 at 07:25

      It is lovely and I shall certainly go back when restrictions are no longer in place.

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  4. mamasmercantile16 September 2020 at 10:06

    So close to my old house. Glad you were able to get out for a short while, the gardens look beautiful even at this time of year.

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    1. Frugally challenged18 September 2020 at 07:26

      Yes, I thought of you and I thought of Elaine who also lives near and who reads my blog.

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  5. Terra 18 September 2020 at 04:47

    How good you had a get away to some pretty gardens, a change of scene is a big mood boost in these somewhat solitary days.

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    1. Frugally challenged18 September 2020 at 07:27

      It is a good boost. I'm already planning a trip for next month as well.

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  6. kate steeper27 September 2020 at 10:32

    Rufford Abbey just up the road from Clumber is another nice ride about on a buggy , its council owned so i have no idea what the current opening situation is

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