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Supper, Day Lily and Knitting

Yet another beautiful day and yet another supper in the evening sunshine – a very simple veggie favourite of Roast Rainbow Vegetables with Halloumi.

Simple supper

Beside us in the border, today’s Day Lily.

Day Lily

We went to Heligan again last night to see 100: UnEarth by WildWorks, brilliant again and we saw the squares that I knitted for the rocket/torpedo. “The knitted torpedo stands by the Well at Heligan as part of the commemoration of the finish of WW1, 100 years ago. The torpedo was chosen as a symbol for the vast amount of knitting women and children did during WW1 and to commemorate the fact that women made many of the munitions used.”

the-knitted-torpedo-for-which-i-knitted-four-squares

My knitting as part of the rocket

The squares will all be re-stitched into blankets after the show.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on July 19, 2018 in Food, knitting, nature, Photography, Postaday2018

Tags: 100: UnEarth by WildWorks, Roast Rainbow Vegetables with Halloumi., The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Blooming, Tea Cosies and A Special Home

16 Jul

In Truro this afternoon we were delighted to see very beautifully planted baskets everywhere.

Baskets in Truro

I always like to go by one of the pasty shops as someone in there knits delightful tea-cosies. One day I must go in and ask. Just look at these two beauties. Click on the photo to see the seagull.

Seagull on the waves

Engine house

It was rehearsal time at Troon Primary School again today and I found time to photograph this splendid home for wildlife in their grassy bit that I noticed on Saturday but didn’t have time to stop for. I love the education these children are receiving.

Home for wildlife

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on July 16, 2018 in Cornwall, environment, knitting, nature, Truro, Uncategorized

Tags: Troon primary School, Truro in bloom, wildlife homes

England, A Boat and Heligan

03 Jul

Against all expectations, England won the football match this evening, in the penalty shoot out. We are delighted!

We watched the match with the Munich contingent of our family reunion in their holiday chalet where this piece of art had pride of place. They leave tomorrow, so our three weeks of family time finally comes to an end. What a lovely time we have all had together.

A Penzance boat

Regular readers may remember that I knitted some blue squares recently. They were for the WildWork’s 100:UNEARTH production which started this evening and runs until 22 July, The knitted torpedo stands by the Well at Heligan as part of the commemoration of the finish of WW1, 100 years ago. The torpedo was chosen as a symbol for the vast amount of knitting women and children did during WW1 and to commemorate the fact that women made many of the munitions used.

The knitted torpedo for which I knitted four squares

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on July 3, 2018 in art, Cornwall, driftwood, knitting, Photography, Postaday2018

Tags: Heligan, Wildworks, World Cup football

Seed Head, Veg Trug and Knitting

17 Jun

After the mizzle this morning the Clematis seed heads were beautifully covered in little droplets.

Isn’t this just exquisite?

Our all-edibles trug is looking luscious! Various Lettuces, Thyme, Gives, Borage, Nasturtiums and tiny Violas, almost in flower, all ready for salads in the weeks to come.

I love the ferns underneath too, makes this a piece of art!

I have been knitting again – squares this time for the WildWorks’ production, “UnEarth” which will be in the Lost Gardens of Heligan in July. I have taken a couple of paragraphs from their blog that explain both the story and the reason for the knitting. See below the photo.

My first 4 squares, handed over today

“The show, which will be at The Lost Gardens of Heligan from 3rd to 22nd July, is a story of war, love, loss and hope. It explores what happens when war is over. It’s been co-commissioned by Heligan and 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary. 100: UnEarth forms part of 14-18 NOW’s 2018 season marking 100 years since the Armistice.

During WWI people back home were asked to do many things, work in factories, work the land and knit. They were asked to knit items to send to the troops overseas. Women were also tasked with working in munition factories. We’ve combined the knitting and the munition historical references and will be creating a knitted torpedo – an artwork that will feature as a part of the show.”

Afterwards, the squares will be restitched into blankets.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on June 17, 2018 in art, Beauty, Cornwall, knitting, nature, Photography, Postaday2018, theatre, Uncategorized

Tags: Sirdar, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, UnEarth, Wildworks

A Celebration of Women

10 Jun

What a fabulous afternoon being a part of celebrating the Centenary of some women getting the vote! We all gathered in Mawnan Smith – The Mawnan Smith W I, singers from my choirs, Guides, Brownies and Rainbows and many supporters and we marched along to Trebah Gardens, singing some of the way when we had enough breath! We finished in the amphitheatre and sang for all the wonderful people who had joined us along the way. Such a wonderful feeling of solidarity, such a deep feeling of community and an acknowledgement that there is still some way to go and that we must carry on where our sisters have fought before. Click on any photo for a bigger view and the caption.

An Invitation

Present from a friend

Dressed up ready!

Celebrating 100 years of some women first getting the vote

Purple ,white and green

The crowds are gathering

Banner made by members of the Mawnan Smith Women’s institute

Remembering

Mawnan Smith WI

On the march

Poster

The choir have just finished performing

Two more Singing Suffragettes

Trebah Garden

Votes for Women!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on June 10, 2018 in Beauty, community, Cornwall, friendship, knitting, Photography, Postaday2018, Suffragettes

Tags: Centenary of Women's Suffrage, Suffragettes, Suffragists, Trebah Gardens

Spring Day, Flowers and SallyBoots

08 Apr

It has been a glorious Spring day – blue skies, sunshine and warmth! Let’s hope it lasts. We have worked in the garden all day and it is looking better!