More Fireworks

Last Saturday I attended an event in Congleton Town Hall 'Young Artists of the Year', as my granddaughter Victoria had an entry submitted from her school. We were very proud when her painting of the theme of 'Fireworks' was chosen as winner in her age group. In fact both grandmothers disgraced themselves by cheering!

This is the 11th year of this competition organised and sponsored by Dane Rotary Club, Siemens and Weavercraft at the Victoria Mill Arts (VMA) centre.

Bristol and Banksy

I've just been for a couple of nights down to Bristol on the train to see my younger son Graham in his new home. He has been successful in getting a lectureship at the University of the West of England.

On our day out together in the city we had hoped to see the Banksy exhibition in the Museum and Art Gallery however there was a 3 hour waiting queue so I had to be satisfied in taking a photo of an image on the side of a house and buying the book.

Although it rained we had a good time taking in the cathedral, floating harbour area and lunch at a 'Boston Teaparty' cafe. I felt very cosmopolitan in this trendy city.

Frosty Garden

I took this image in my unheated conservatory last week during the cold snap. I had to be quick as my breath steamed up the window! I used the macro setting on my camera to get the crystals in focus. Would have also liked the seat in focus too!