I didn't get a walk last week as my companions were all busy, and I decided not to go out on my own! Today it was great to meet up with Belinda. The weather was fine, so it was a brisk walk, keeping to the roads, lanes and alleyways around Shepton. We did not have too long as Belinda had to get back to do some snowdrop planting for a festival here in Shepton in February! More about that in a future post...
We walked past the Shepton Cider Mill - see an old milling stone which is outside reception in the pics above. It was expected to close this year as the cider production was transferring to Ireland, the home of its owners, C & C Group. However, there has been talk in the local papers of a possible reprieve for the workers, as production could continue under a new mystery employer! There should be an announcement this week...
I love seeing the Autumnal sun coming through the trees - many are still in full leaf and there are flowers still blooming! I actually prefer the colour of pink and blue hydrangeas as they fade and dry out, leaving a beautiful skeleton (see top set of photographs). As Conrad Hall, the well-known American cinematographer said, 'There is a kind of beauty in imperfection'!
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