Snow storm

Looking towards the Hollybush pub, just over the top of the bridge, the temptation was to hide in there until the snow finished.

Moorland pony

This little fellow tried to eat my camera bag.

Above Hazelhurst Viaduct

Above Hazelhurst Viaduct and looking at the bridge from yesterdays photo.

Canal bridge

Patterns in the snow on a canal bridge

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to all, I will be spending the day away from the computer, it deserves a holiday too, so best wishes to everyone and I hope the day brings you everything you wish for.

Photo from down on the canal outside the Hollybush pub where if all has worked out (writing the post on the 19/12) we will have spent some time on Christmas eve.

Snow line

Snow just hitting the tops above Leek

Canal snow

Snow on the canal near Leek

Hen Cloud

A snowy day on the Roaches

Warning

Sign on a grass verge just outside of Grindon.

Hazelhurst in the Snow

Hazelhurst in the Snow

Lazy days

A nice spot in the summer, but not right now.

Becalmed Leek

Selling 100% organic natural bath and beauty products, some by small artisan companies, some by bigger brands such as Neals Yard Remedies, the uk’s biggest organic skincare company, Becalmed is a tranquil oases from all that hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping.

Owner Kate is all about giving the best possible service, from the beautiful products to her well-being treatments offered by 9 therapists. She assures us that she will be able to find a treatment or product along with a friendly bit of advice about any skin problem that any of her customers might have; and she knows what she’s talking about!

If you’re feeling becalmed enough, she also sells bathroom accessories, nightwear, lingerie and gifts. So it seems there really is something for everyone, it’s definitely worth popping in and becoming becalmed.

The Hand Bag shop, Leek

Ok, I'm a bit out of my comfort zone on this one, being a man, but The Handbag shop is a great little shop and we men known you girls love your handbags so I thought it would be just the shop to highlight. Also if any men out there are stuck for a gift, for that special person, this might just be the place to look.

Bo-Bells

Bo-Belles is a charming childrens boutique bursting with fabulous clothes and accessories for babies, boys and girls from birth to nine years. It prides itself on selling individual quality pieces that have been handpicked from independant suppliers and cannot be brought on the high street and therefore offering something different.

Bo-Belles is about the whole experience. We have a great range of unique clothing and gifts, set in magical surroundings and it prides itself on its great customer service. All purchases are beautifully gift wrapped so that you can just hand them over to the lucky recipient!

Being a mum of 2 children, I understand the importance of having great quality clothing but at an affordable price and so therefore, the prices are very reasonable. I love the fact that I only buy small pack sizes of the clothing too, so you wont see your children dressed like everyone elses!! I am incredibly proud of Bo-Belles. I absolutely love my job and it is a pleasure to work in such a beautiful shop and offer that something special to all our customers.