Lucky to be in the Dales

St Mary’s, Long Preston, Ribblesdale, looked wonderful this morning – so lucky to live here.

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When the Dales are a tonic

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After a few days working solidly on the next Countryman magazine I thought it was time to take a break and get out for a breath of air – and even though I only walked around the village this afternoon, I’m glad I did. The churchyard was beautifully carpeted in gold and brown, the beck full and lively, and the sky offered plenty of drama as can be seen in my photograph. Now I feel invigorated and ready for more work – bring it on!