The Secret Melon Garden - Lancashire Headline News
A garden in Leyland is producing fruit and vegetables that you might not expect to grow in England
The walled garden in WER-DEN Park was set up in the 18th Century and the original horticultural methods are still working
Astley Garden / Hall / Park / Chorley
a short video showing some of the walled garden and the Astley Hall in the park.Chorley. Lancashire.
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Miniature Railway Worden Park Leyland.wmv
A lovely sunny Sunday afternoon in Worden Park, Leyland, enjoying the LSME miniture railway.
Croxteth Hall Gardens
A rare plant missing from Liverpool's historic botanical collection for nearly 40 years has flowered once again on Merseyside.
The Green Jade Vine can be found in the main body of the collection which is housed within the walled garden at Croxteth Hall.
Founded by William Roscoe and his peers in 1803, the celebrated collection of tropical plants is one of the oldest in Britain. Our reporter Theo Browne went to seek out the hidden treasure…
Castlewellan Castle and Lake American WW2 base
We're with friends Stewart and Nan for a dander round Castlewellan Forest and Lake. I'm under instructions not to hold everyone up with my obsession to video everything so this is only a quick shot of two.
Castlewellan Castle, a Scottish baronial castle of 1856, overlooks the lake and the park. Castlewellan Forest Park and Castlewellan Lake are situated to the northwest of the village. The Arboretum in the park was begun in 1740 and contains plants and trees from many different countries including Spain, Mexico and Wales;[3] the 'Castlewellan Gold' form of Leyland Cypress – originating from a single mutant tree in the arboretum and widely propagated from the 1970s – was selected by the park director, John Keown, being first named Cupressus macrocarpa Keownii, 1963
The fairtytale castle is now a Christian conference Centre and the extensive grounds were used as an American base during WW2. Castlewellan Forest Park covers 450 hectares of land lying north of the Mourne Mountains.
The extensive area of woodland in this forest park is managed as a commercial forest together with other plantations in the area.
The variety of tree species is one of the most attractive features of the woodlands at Castlewellan.
Located in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, this is one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in the National Arboretum attract tree enthusiasts from around the world. However, Castlewellan has numerous features that draw wider attention. The garden is a mixture of informal and formal design with terraces, fountains, ornamental gates and flower borders. To walk around the forest park's mile-long lake, encountering some intriguing modern sculptures on the way, is to enjoy a great experience of eighteenth-century landscaping.
The planting of the walled Annesley garden, the focus of the arboretum, was begun in the 1850s and rare conifers and maples were later imported directly from Japan. Then came the addition of more rich varieties, including Chilean eucryphias, Australian athrotaxis and pittosporum and Chinese rhododendrons. The arboretum holds many trees with record heights in the British Isles.
One of the Forest Park's key attractions, the Peace Maze, is one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes, representing the path to a peaceful future for Northern Ireland. Planted in 2000 with community involvement, it is maturing quickly and visitors attempt to solve their way to the peace bell in the centre of the maze.
Miller Metcalfe Launches | Kempnough Hall
Steeped in local history and carefully restored under English Heritage guidelines, whilst achieving modern day building regulations, Grade II listed Kempnough Hall is a true gem of a property, abundant with character and charm which can only be fully appreciated when viewed first-hand. Situated in a cull-de sac location at the end of private tree lined Kempnough Hall Road, this home offers contemporary living space fused with a wonderful cottage feel. Benefitting from a south facing aspect, the property retains an internal timber frame and beams throughout dating from c1350. There are solid oak doors and bespoke double glazed leaded windows throughout. Externally there is ample parking along with a lawned garden to the front whilst the rear walled garden boasts woodland and stream views. The property is gas heated with under floor heating. Offered for sale with no onward chain. Viewing is strictly by appointment.
Property ref: 121_1840_3908131
History
Up until the early 20th century, Kempnough Hall formed the seat of Kempnough Hall Estate. Parts of the building left standing today were first owned by the de Worsley family (c1100) whose descendants were in residence at Kempnough Hall for almost 400 years. The oldest retained timber dates back to circa 1350 and the remains of the original settlement circa 1200’s. The Hall was visited by Queen Victoria in 1851 and to pay homage to this, the roof finial has been carved with a crown to represent a royal visit. A fascinating and historic local landmark, further information on the history of the property and the archaeological findings of the renovation of Kempnough Hall are available upon request.
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Miller Homes - Parklands View, Chorley, North West, CGI Development Tour
Situated by the River Chor, with its delightful riverside walks through mature woods, and a short stroll from the attractions of Astley Park, Parklands View has a peaceful, natural appeal. Yet this inviting new neighbourhood of contemporary, energy efficient three, four and five bedroom homes is just 20 minutes walk from Chorley’s lively town centre and, located between the M6 and M62, convenient for travel throughout the north west.
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Here are all the reasons why Chorley is the perfect place to call home.
Chorley is rich in history and is surrounded by beautiful views of the countryside, while being within close reach of Wigan, Preston and Manchester. Chorley is popular for its famous markets where you can buy locally produced cakes, dairy goods, hand finished crafts, clothes, meats, preserves and the famous Chorley Cakes. It truly is a place where the local community can come together, socialise and catch up with each other.
In the bustling town centre, there is something for everyone. Niche independent traders, high street names, bustling markets, pleasant pubs, real foodie restaurants and a thriving theatre, all bring real life and character to the heart of Chorley with plans to improve the offer already underway.
The council is investing over £17million in improving the town centre including a scheme to extend Market Walk shopping centre, which will bring a six-screen cinema, high street retailers and restaurants to the town, as well as a programme of work to make the streets more pedestrian-friendly and a great place to enjoy your leisure time. This work also coincides with two other major projects – to create a new youth zone for Chorley and to build the Primrose Gardens retirement village on Fleet Street – all of which are set to be completed by late 2018 or early 2019.
The area is rich in history with historic halls such as Heskin Hall, Hoghton Tower and Astley Hall set in the beautiful Astley Park (pictured above). There are also carefree cycling paths that vary from gentle routes to the more energetic hills of Rivington and Belmont – a favourite of Sir Bradley Wiggins. If you’re feeling adventurous you can go scuba diving and even get your own qualification. Or there is the Anderton Centre which is a great outdoors adventure for children but also perfect for team building exercises and corporate events - you can even try your hand at archery or a canoeing course. If you’re looking to relax, you can breathe in the fresh country air, visit one of the many picturesque villages or attend one of the many events that Chorley has to offer such as the Canal Fest at Botany Bay over the August bank holiday weekend.
If you appreciate art and history, then explore over 400 years of history at the intriguing and intimate Astley Hall. The country house features some of the most opulent plaster ceilings in the country, rare painted panelling and fine English oak furniture. The art gallery also hosts exciting exhibitions, including the extraordinary Bare Bones exhibition that is on display until September 2017.
One of the best viewpoints in the North West, Rivington Pike, is unmissable and on a lovely sunny day you can take the whole family out for a walk and a picnic. On the subject of picnics, Chorley also hosts a Picnic in the Park event every June in Astley Park as well as Theatre in the Park events including Taming of the Shrew being performed on Saturday 2 September in the Walled Garden.
If you’re a fan of ice cream, you can choose from hundreds of flavours at one of the many ice cream parlours in the area, including the famous Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour, perfect for entertaining children as well. Go Ape, Rivington has outdoor high ropes and activities that are great for the whole family.
At the end of July, the award-winning Chorley Flower Show takes over Astley Park with exhibitors and traders from across the country bringing their fantastic floral flare to the area. The fun doesn’t end in summer as the events continue all year round with the fantastic Chorley Live music and performance festival taking over town centre venues in early October, Astley Hall turning into Ghastly Astley at Halloween, the mesmerising bonfire and fireworks night in Astley Park in early November and Chorley’s Santa Express taking little ones to meet Father Christmas in the magical setting of Astley Hall in late November and December.
If you’re looking to move to Chorley, there is no doubt that the borough has an abundance of attractions and is perfect for everyone of all ages. If you’re wanting to try a taste of Chorley living, why not visit checkoutchorley.com
Cab Ride @ Worden Park
A drivers eye view of the Leyland Society of Model Engineers' 5 gauge track at Worden Park, Leyland, filmed from the cab of Alpine Courier.
Derbyshire Property For Sale - Willow Cottage, Lower Farm, Barrow-On-Trent, Derbyshire DE73 7GB
Hannells Select are delighted to be able to offer for sale this most spacious and beautifully appointed four bedroom barn conversion situated in a much sought after position within open countryside. The delightful property benefits from a wealth of charm and character and has been comprehensively upgraded to offer modern living seamlessly blended with period features. The spacious accommodation is set over a single floor and briefly comprises: Reception hallway with ceramic tiled flooring and feature period revealed beams, cloakroom, most spacious living room with duel aspect and impressive brick fireplace with inset multi fuel stove and raised flagged stone hearth, dining room with ceramic tiled flooring, revealed beams and views over the extensive paved terrace, beautifully fitted breakfast kitchen with Belling electric range style cooker and integrated appliances, large master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further good sized bedrooms and a fitted family bathroom. The property boats high specification finishing touches such as solid oak doors and fitted period style hardwood shutters and offers most generous living accommodation set amongst attractive countryside surroundings. The exterior of the property is no less impressive than the interior and offers a large paved terrace to the fore, lawned gardens to the side and rear, a further enclosed private courtyard with attractive walled boundaries and an additional area of land being part planted with fruit trees to create an orchard backing onto open countryside. The property is served by a brick built double garage with ample off road parking and truly deserves to be internally inspected to be fully appreciated. Lower Farm is situated in Barrow-On-Trent and offers excellent and easy access to local amenities including shops, well regarded schools and transport links via the A50, A38 and M1 motorway.
Sabal causiarum Hardy Palm tree for the North
Sabal causiarum, commonly known as the Puerto Rico palmetto or Puerto Rican hat palm, is a species of palm which is native to Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands. As its common and scientific names suggest, its leaves are used in the manufacture of straw hats.
Grupo SambAfriq at Bankes Park Billinge
Samba Drumming Group 'Grupo SambAfriq' performing at Party in the Park Bankes Park Billinge.
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Royden Park | Wirral | 4k | Minature Railway Trip With My Dad 2017
Nice little trip to Royden park on the Wirral which is in Frankby....we had a lovely time riding both miniature railways they have in the park!!
Big thanks to who run the railway in their spare time!!
Filmed in 4k on my GoPro Hero 5
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Scampston Hall 2017
Final edited Aerial footage of Pickering Game Fair 2017 hosted at Scampston Hall last weekend.
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Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Korat, Issan, Wat Sala Loi Temple, Thailand. ( 34 )
Wat Sala Loi Temple situated in the North East part of the old town. It was built by Thao Suranari and her husband in 1827. It received the Siam Architects society award for the best Avant Garde religious building in 1973 ( Avant Garde meaning favouring or introducing experimental or unusual ideas, it originates from the french language ). The highlight of this temple is the meeting hall which is built in the style of a Thai boat riding the waves.
The hall is decorated with local Dan Kwian clay tiles and depicts the life of Buddha along the walls. The huge door is made from metal. Inside the hall is a large Buddha statue. In front of the door is a sculpture of Thao Suranari sitting praying in the middle of a pond, besides the building is a small pagoda that contains the ashes of her. The temple can be found about 500 metres from the Rop Mueang road.
So much was going on the day I attended here. Stalls were selling all kinds of things for anyone that wanted to offer prayers. Some stalls were selling food. The car park here was so full it was not easy finding a parking space. One thing that surprised me was, as I was taking videos and photos of all around the grounds a policeman stood to attention and saluted me and smiled. I thought it was a really nice gesture in this friendly city.
In the grounds is a large pond with a bridge over it many people used this vantage point to get the really nice pictures of this beautiful Temple. Near to this pond a very large gong prompted people to ring it when passing. It surely is an unusual and beautifully designed Temple, not big by many temples but non the less worth a visit.
The province is located on the western end of the Korat Plateau, separated from the Chao Phraya river valley by the Phetchabun and Dong Phaya Yen mountain ranges. Two national parks are in the province - the Khao Yai in the west and the Thap Lan in the south. Both parks are in the forested mountains of the Sankamphaeng Range, the southern prolongation of the Dong Phaya Yen mountains. Nakhon Ratchasima, or Korat, is a large province on the north eastern plateau and acts as a gateway to other provinces in the Northeast. It is 259 kilometres ( 161 miles ) from Bangkok and has an area of around 20,494 square kilometres (7,913 sq mi), making it the biggest Thai province. The province is rich in Khmer culture and has a long history.
The area around Khorat was already an important centre in the times of the Khmer empire in the 11th century, as can be seen by the temple ruins in the Phimai historical park. Still, Nakhon Ratchasima Province is one province where there is a sizable Northern Khmer population. A new walled city with a surrounding moat, designated as Nakhon Ratchasima, was built in the seventeenth century by order of the King Narai, as the easternmost command post, guarding the Kingdom's border and supervising its Lao and Cambodian vassals. It continued this duty during the Bangkok Period, although it was seized by deceit during Chao Anuwong of Vientiane's 1826 revolt against the King Rama III of Siam.
Nakhon Ratchasima has long been the most important political and economic centre in the northeastern region. In the late nineteenth century, the railroad reached Khorat became the junction of two main rail lines in the Northeastern, Issan, region. In 1933 it was the stronghold of the royalist troops in the Boworadej Revolt, as they fought the new democratic government in Bangkok. In the 1950's, the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base was built in Nakhon Ratchasima; from 1961 until 26 February 1976, this facility was also used as a base by the United States Air Force.
A monument to Thao Suranaree ( real name: Khun Ying Mo; 1771–1852 ) is situated in front of the old Prau Chumpon gate. Also called The Great Heroine of Khorat, Kun Ying Mo was the wife of the Deputy Governor of Khorat during the reign of King Rama III. In 1826, Khun Ying Mo managed to save the city from an invasion by the Laotian army led by Prince Anouvong of Vientiane. King Rama III conferred the title of Thao Suranaree on Khun Ying Mo, as well as additional ones honouring her bravery.
Roads Highway 2 ( Mittraphap Road ) is the main route that connects 9 districts in Nakhon Ratchasima including Muang district. This route also connects Nakhon Ratchasima to Saraburi and Khon Kaen provinces. As, Highway No. 24 links Si Khio district from the Highway 2 to Pak Thongcha, Chok Chai and Nong Bunnak districts and to Buriram province.
Rail systems The railway system in Nakhon Ratchasima is on both north-eastern routes from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong central terminal. Nakhon Ratchasima has 8 main railway stations.
Practice night early 90s in Preston
Mission to Mars - Rock & Blues Band early 90s practice night at the Snooker Club in Preston
Infrared object over Preston Lancashire #2
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Famous People from Preston Lancashire - Celebrity Prestonians
There are loads of famous people who come from Preston in Lancashire. Celebrities from the world of sport, business and TV.
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Mid Spring in Bloom Moss Bank Park Bolton
Mid Spring in Bloom Moss Bank Park Bolton
A50 - M6 J20 to Grappenhall - Front View with Rearview Mirror
The A50 runs from Leicester to Warrington, but originally ran to Hockliffe just north west of Luton. Between Stoke-on-Trent and the M1 near Nottingham, the A50 is a major dual carriageway, but the rest of the road has largely been superceded by other roads.
The section of A50 through Cheshire was once the main trunk road running north-south prior to the construction of the M6 in the 1960s. There were frequent delays through Holmes Chapel and Knutsford. The M6 was built, bypassing the A50 which became a road largely for local traffic, but its wide single-carriageway in places hints at its former status.
This video shows a northbound journey along the A50 from M6 junction 20 to the crossroads with the A56 in Grappenhall on the outskirts of Warrington. It is available in three versions:
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royden park trains
train ride at royden park