27th May, 2018....Messing about in the Beck!

Furness Abbey looked stunning today....and Barrow has had the best May weather for a long time.....

...always time for a spot of morning tea at Abbey Mill Café....

...no Frankie though...he's been floored right in the middle of his exams too....

....mainly because of these!!

My colleagues and I took advantage of the lovely settled weather and walked our two classes down to Furness Abbey for an impromptu look around the site, a little messing about with boats and of course, the customary Abbey Mill ice cream!

We did laugh when a bunch of cows joined our lesson (actually I think they were bullocks!)

....and you've got to dress up as medieval monks if you visit!!

Great fun....but goodness me....IT WAS HOT!!!

The SteveHillman camera got to visit another one of our favourite venues earlier in the week...

Lovely views and beautiful gardens at Brantwood!

...and a happy Birthday for yesterday to my colleague Mr. Leigh- I think we've been teaching together now for 26 years!!

7th May, 2018....Beautiful Bank Holiday basking in the sun!

Phew ! The weather forecasters weren't wrong when they said this would be a record-breaking bank holiday! It has also been packed full of weddings- lucky brides! We did manage a walk to delightfully tranquil Furness Abbey in amongst everything else, and it was looking GLORIOUS!

Look at that sky!! Lots of early spring flowers and blossom out too...

...we love the aromatic wild garlic smell on the walk towards the beck...

...and always time to catch up with Jackie at Abbey Mill café....

.... a very relaxing and calm place this weekend!

Two stunning brides this weekend- look out for the SteveHillman website being updated- he's been looking for a more 'modern' vibe to showcase his photos and Pair Creative from Barrow have been excellent once again!

Had to share this 'photo of a photo' though....we were just starting out- I think we'd been married for eight months!! We're still like this deep down, whatever people think!! 

Managed a good catch up with wider family this weekend too, but our thoughts are with the family of 'Uncle Moz' Hillman....such a lovely and funny guy!