January
The first of the library book photos for last year, I always put a photo on the blog of the books I collect on mobile library day and lots of people say they like to get ideas, so that will carry on this year.
February.
One of my favourite things found at a jumble sale for 50p. I love jumble sales, car boot sales and charity shops.
March
I had a sort out of old photos in March and put many into a proper storage box rather than the albums.
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| On my trike and in a pedal car |
April
I used my English Heritage Membership before it ran out, to visit Orford Castle on the Suffolk Coast. Looking magnificent after it spent a year wrapped in scaffolding being cleaned and repaired.
May
A photo of a page from one of my umpteen books that get used for First of the Month - Country Folklore posts.
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| From 'The Illustrated Country Year' by Celia Lewis |
June
Somehow I got an Art O Level without ever learning to paint or draw, I wish I really could but instead I go to all the local art exhibitions and admire what others can do.
July
Ringshall church. One of many Suffolk churches visited during 2025. I'm now up to 130 out of the 600+ that we have in Suffolk. Hope to get to a few more in 2026
August
I didn't grow so much in the garden in 2025. In 2024 the neighbours cat and pigeons ruined so much I was quite off gardening, but the greenhouse was full. The plum tomatoes were used for Red Tomato Relish which was the only chutney made.
September
I had a few days away in a static caravan on the Suffolk Coast so that I could visit some places I'd not been to for many years without having to drive an hour each way. This was Southwold - it was incredibly windy that day.
October
A tea-light holder car-boot find to add to my Portmeirion Holly and Ivy ware. I enjoy my early morning walks around boot-sales from March to October. There's no knowing just what treasures will be discovered - usually things that will save me buying something new at a later date.
November
In November I did an A-Z .....for the third time
B was for Blackthorn
December
I like to find out about local events happening, especially if it's something a bit different and went to the Nativity crib display church fundraiser in a nearby village.
But of course the best thing about December was getting to see all the Grandchildren all at once- the sofa load of mischief! .
Thank you to everyone for reading the blog and all the comments through 2025. I'll keep writing through 2026 - what adventures will a new year will bring?
Wonderful! I wish you a magical new year! You are a source of inspiration. It is a wonderful idea to present a year in pictures. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year And thank you for your work Marie Horsham Australia
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts, Sue. Happy new year.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Sue.
ReplyDeleteA lovely review of your year, may 2026 be blessed with peace, love and joy
ReplyDeleteI’m another of your readers who uses your library book photos to get ideas for books to read so I’m thrilled you will keep doing it.
ReplyDeleteYour post today was wonderful to read.
Thank you for your blog, I read it after the newspaper to remind me that there is still a sane, normal world out there. A very happy new year to you xxx
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your blog Sue. I hope you can grow more edibles in the garden this year - perhaps some of those netting hoops to cover plants over and protect from pigeons/cat.
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