Pip’s Patch

The copyright for all the photographs in this gallery belongs to Pip Land. If you wish to purchase any photographs contact me at pip.land@virgin.net. The photographs have been greatly reduced in size and this affects the quality of reproduction on the website. Keep scrolling down through the gallery to find all the photographs about the sports pavilion at Carperby.

Nature provides many fascinating shapes and patterns!

Sunsets: Penhill Sunset 1-2 in Wensleydale;  Stormy Sunset at Thurne in North Norfolk; Into the Sunset, sailing into the sunset on the Norfolk Broads; Abstract Sunset – again on the Norfolk Broads.

A CRUISE FROM SKIPTON TO SALTAIRE

A narrow boat cruise along the canal from Skipton to Saltaire proved to be a memorable event in October 2010. Farndale Wood looked especially beautifully bedecked as it was in its autumn glory. For more about that trip see Skipton to Saltaire by Narrow Boat. But here are some photographs to enjoy.

FOOTBALL WITH PETER CROUCH AT CARPERBY

There was a tremendous sense of anticipation at Carperby sport pavilion on Thursday, January 27, 2011 as residents, friends, local footballers and the camera crew awaited the arrival of England star footballer, Peter Crouch. And no matter how cold it was, or how many takes the camera crew’s director requested, Peter was the perfect role model for the youngsters who were there. He was always cheerful and approachable – so willing to share with the community the joy of finally having a modern, well-equipped sports pavilion. A great community spirit had developed with the camera crew during the months of filming since the village had won the support of Mars for its new pavilion project. William Hague MP was at the site on October 22, 2010, to take part in the foundation stone ceremony as the community had by then raised sufficient funds to erect a water tight shell. And then, thanks to Mars Ltd and the FA, the local builders who had won the blind tender for the project were asked to complete the building by the end of that year. They had thought it might be up to two years before the community had raised enough to complete the project. It was so cold, and there was so much snow that a tent had to be erected over the site for the building work to continue. Mars Ltd wanted the pavilion to be completed by January 8, 2011 so that its advert could be shown on TV by February 2. Over 50 villagers of all ages helped to paint the interior of the pavilion and then turned out, even when it was bitterly cold and very muddy, for the filming sessions.

The final filming session was on January 27 when they had the chance to meet Peter Crouch and the Carperby and Askrigg football teams played football with him – so long as they didn’t try to tackle him. (see also http://www.pipspatch.com/2011/01/07/mars-and-carperbys-new-sports-pavilion)

WENSLEYDALE VIEWS

Wensleydale is a special place to live. The views constantly change with the weather. Often (as with the  photographs of heather burning on Carperby moor and of sunrises) I look out of my window and grab my camera because the view is so interesting. Queenly view was taken at Bolton Castle where Queen Mary of Scotland was imprisoned for a while.

Snow not only highlights the geographic features of the Dales but often reveals the ancient farming patterns. It is also interesting to see what  happens to hedges when they have been left to grow into odd shapes – as in old hedge and also snow trees.

FUN TIME

I call this section Fun Time – so that I can include special little visitors to my garden, and other photographs I have had fun taking.

Sadly during the snowy conditions over Christmas 2009 I was not well enough to go for some long walks and enjoy the photographic opportunities. But here are some photos from that icy and snow period. I included that of the table in the front garden as it was interesting to see how long the snow “table cloth” would stay on. The first photograph was taken on December 22. I thought it would fall off by Christmas Day but more snow over night helped to anchor it for a further 24 hours.

Aysgarth church was transformed over the Bank Holiday weekend of May 1-3 2011 thanks to all the local artists and flower arrangers who took part in the Festival of Flowers and Art. See also Flowers and Art at Aysgarth church.

Members of the North East Mercedes-Benz club created a particularly fine display of classic cars at Newby Hall on July 18, 2010.