Enjoying retirement
In The Red Rose County
It's always worth the drive over to Lytham to see the annual display of snowdrops..... After a pleasant stroll through the grounds, and spotting two woodpeckers which was nice, we had another look around the interiors of the Hall. Lytham Hall was very lucky in being bought by the Guardian Assurance Company who, whilst adjusting it to their needs, kept it in one piece, and were careful with any changes (a very enlightened chairman). The whole thing is now run by a Trust with volunteers doing most things. And an excellent job they have made in restoring the rooms to something like their Victorian heyday. England is famous for its volunteer organisations and more informal groups - with good reason. This time there was an interesting exhibition on the architect John Carr of York with some other of whose buildings we are familiar.......... ........including Swarland Hall where we used to live. Lytham has been so lucky in being able to draw on some terrific experts who give their time for free. An example is this new garden planned by an expert designer and being constructed by volunteers. Absolutely amazing.
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