If I find a good place to eat...I usually like to share it on the "Eating out with food intolerance" section here on Henibean. Two weeks ago during half term we found a fab venue during our day out at The Sculpture Park (see last weeks post ...The Sculpture Park)...and today I'd like to tell you a little about it.
Bel and The Dragon is a cosy classic country Inn, nestled between the
historic town of Farnham & the Devil’s Punch Bowl...not only did we think the Bel and Dragon had an apt name... after seeing the magnificent Dragon at the Sculpture park .... but it was in the ideal location too.... a mere stones throw away, and short wander over the road from the park entrance. This meant that we were able to walk around half the park, have lunch, and then after refueling, walk (or should I say roll) back again to do the rest of it....
I don't know if you have any sensitivities to food (possibly if you are reading this)... but if you do and you are anything like me, you may get rather tired of going somewhere and feeling like there is either only one item, (or no item) on the menu that is suitable to have. If there is something, then it is a rare place that has the ability to make that one thing appetizing and a real treat to eat... and make the whole process a pleasure to dine without making you feeling like you are an "inconvenience".
At the beginning of this week on Bank Holiday Monday (a National Day off here in England) we decided to spend some respite time away from Heni and head further down south to a place called The Sculpture Park. The idea was to not only spend some quality time together as a family, making memories and creating traditions..... but also to get some ideas to incorporate in to my next project that I'm working on for Heni's birthday in July.
The Sculpture Park is the world’s largest all year sculpture exhibition which covers 10 acres, and houses hundreds of sculptures that are being exhibited there before being sold...and as a result... the park is constantly changing.
There are over two miles of trails that meander around...
Most of you know that I love a good creative project and that I also like variety... you could say that I'm forever on the look out for something interesting and different to try my hand at...and also to provide that much needed diversion to balance out life's challenges. So, one afternoon last week, I joined a friend of mine (Sam) to work on something I had never done before. Today on "Sanity Space" I would like to
share with you some pictures of the process ....and of course a peek
of the final article.
Sam is really good at making things... especially lampshade which she creates and crafts by hand...(taking inspiration from Victorian and Art Deco eras). She loves working with wood veneer, and uses laser cut, hand painted leather to decorate her projects...
It's not everyone who can boast that they have a huge bath in their living room! I wish I didn't have to... but there it is above...
Do you ever get to the end of the week and wonder what you accomplished?
Me too! I often feel like what I've done is just not enough and I end the week with a list of things left undone. The tendency in such circumstances is to focus on what is still left to do, and not give yourself any credit or a pat on the back, for what you actually HAVE accomplished.
These last few weeks It feels like I've not achieved very much... at times like this I have to give myself a talking to and remind myself of some of the things that I DID do and congratulate myself for at least still trying! When I focus on this, I have to concede that even though my progress is not as I would like it to be.... it is still progress!!
During these last few weeks I have enjoyed having some sunshine to be outside and do garden jobs. I have noticed within the last few days that my grape vine (the one I thought I had killed last year by pruning too hard) was starting to show signs of life again...
I have been watching and waiting for a few months, hoping and praying that it would spring back to life. Beneath the gnarly bark, growth has slowly but surely been occurring ... progress that until now, has been largely happening out of sight.
The other day I noticed buds emerging and now the little lime green leaves are appearing and unfolding, growing bigger day by day.
Just in case you are interested... here is a list of some of the linkup parties on which I sometimes share Henibean's posts. They are all great blogs hosted by wonderful individuals who are trying to make a difference in the lives of others... please go take a look at some of them... and also take a minute to check out all of the other fab bloggers who post there...
Monday
Reflect His Love and Glory
Inspire Me Mondays
Monday Musings
Literacy Musing Mondays,
http://donnareidland.com/linkup-gift-wrapped-by-god-why-wait/
http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/2016/03/amaze-me-monday-154.html
http://www.lorischumaker.com/
Tuesday
Tell Me a True Story,
Testimony Tuesday,
Intentional Tuesday,
SDGgathering
Titus 2sday,
Titus 2 Tuesday,
Different Dream,
#RaRaLinkup,
Together on Tuesdays
Tell It To Me Tuesdays
Totally Terrific Tuesday
Wednesday
http://youresewtrendy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/flooded-with-peace-and-sitting-among.html
Women with intention,
A Little R and R,
Holley Gerth’s Coffee for Your Heart,
http://www.iwillservewhileiwait.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/waiting-onwednesday-link-up-43.html#more
http://www.w2wministries.org/
http://www.faithbarista.com/
Wonderful Wednesdays
Tell His Story
Wholehearted Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday
Thursdays
Party At My Place
http://www.tots100.co.uk/category/linkies/
http://www.runningwithspoons.com/2016/06/02/thinking-loud-185/
Friday:
Five Minute Friday,
Blessing counters,
Friendship Friday Blog Party
Grace and Truth Link-Up
Faith Filled Friday,
http://lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/no-rules-weekend-blog-party-181.html
http://www.coffeeshopconversations.com/blogging-success/
Saturday Sharefest
Friday Features,
Faith and Fellowship
Dance With Jesus
Friday Features Linky Party
Saturday
Weekend Wind-Down Party
Sunday:
Word of God Speak
Family Joy Blog Link-up Party
Give Me Grace
There is something that is just so healing about water and I love
being near, around or immersed in it ... in fact, water is one of our six
best doctors ... (that is:- sunshine, air, exercise, rest, diet and
of course...water).
It is a versatile element .... we can drink it,
admire the beauty of it in great lakes , streams and oceans, swim and
exercise in it, float in it, bathe in it... and apply it to different parts of our
body. We can even add oils, clay and salts to it .....and each one of
these modalities has countless physiological and psychological benefits.
So...after last weeks Aqua class post, I wanted to follow on with the water theme and tell you a few things I was reminded of at one of the lectures I attended recently on Hydrotherapy ...at the Naturopathic Iridology Symposium in London.
You may remember from a previous post that my primary training is in Physiotherapy....so when I came across Hydrotherapy (whilst training as a Naturopathic Iridologist about 10 years ago), I thought that I was pretty well versed in it. I automatically assumed that it was something I had done for a long time.... namely carrying out therapy exercises in some lovely warm water... many of you may have even done it...and perhaps this is what comes to your mind when you hear about hydrotherapy too?
However, I soon learned that Naturopathic hydrotherapy is more inclusive and can be used in many and varied ways.
