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We’re deep in the drowsy on this summer’s eve. Baked lawns. Heat haze on the hills.

We’re deep in the drowsy on this summer’s eve. Baked lawns. Heat haze on the hills.

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We reseeded this area with a clover mix a year or two ago. Bees all over it today and it smells as sweet as any rose.

We reseeded this area with a clover mix a year or two ago. Bees all over it today and it smells as sweet as any rose.

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Every morning the swallows come in and do three laps round the table - then out. It’s a heartwarming sight.

Every morning the swallows come in and do three laps round the table - then out. It’s a heartwarming sight.

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Valle Crucis on a summer’s day - the beautiful Cistercian abbey founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd. The presence of the monks still lingers here: in the chill of the chapter house, in the soaring vaults, in the quiet meditations that formed their days.

Valle Crucis on a summer’s day - the beautiful Cistercian abbey founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd. The presence of the monks still lingers here: in the chill of the chapter house, in the soaring vaults, in the quiet meditations that formed their days.

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This heroic peahen has been sitting on a nest of five eggs in this baking heat…quietly, patiently, without complaint. Absolute focus on the job in hand.

This heroic peahen has been sitting on a nest of five eggs in this baking heat…quietly, patiently, without complaint. Absolute focus on the job in hand.

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Lads, just forget it!

Lads, just forget it!

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In every corner of house and garden there’s a small drama unfolding. This morning, Gwydir’s mighty Gothic door provides a take-off and landing platform for fledging swallows. Good luck little ones.

In every corner of house and garden there’s a small drama unfolding. This morning, Gwydir’s mighty Gothic door provides a take-off and landing platform for fledging swallows. Good luck little ones.

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Quite something to see our wall (pointed and strengthened by our amazing volunteers) holding back the flood water today. Any deeper and it starts to push under but I think we’ll get away with it now. Hope everyone safe tonight.

Quite something to see our wall (pointed and strengthened by our amazing volunteers) holding back the flood water today. Any deeper and it starts to push under but I think we’ll get away with it now. Hope everyone safe tonight.

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They’re planning something…

They’re planning something…

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I came across this ruin on the moors. A hushed and beautiful place and somehow poignant to see the stones weep ferns and the crooked beam shouldering the weight of birdsong and cold winds.

I came across this ruin on the moors. A hushed and beautiful place and somehow poignant to see the stones weep ferns and the crooked beam shouldering the weight of birdsong and cold winds.

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This is how things are looking at Gwydir this afternoon: we’re doing some paperwork by the fire and watching the rain fall.

This is how things are looking at Gwydir this afternoon: we’re doing some paperwork by the fire and watching the rain fall.

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It’s been a wet afternoon here at Gwydir: wistful clouds; old doors swollen in damp frames; wet dogs rolling on threadbare rugs, fire alight in the parlour hearth.

It’s been a wet afternoon here at Gwydir: wistful clouds; old doors swollen in damp frames; wet dogs rolling on threadbare rugs, fire alight in the parlour hearth.

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If I opened that window she’d be in and warming herself by the fire…

If I opened that window she’d be in and warming herself by the fire…

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The swallows arrived home this morning! Best news of all and always brings a tear to my eye. They’re busy checking out their nests in the porch.

The swallows arrived home this morning! Best news of all and always brings a tear to my eye. They’re busy checking out their nests in the porch.

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Another magical encounter with an extraordinary bird today. This beautiful little goldcrest came to say hello. It’s Europe’s smallest bird weighing a little less than a 20p coin and yet each year it manages to cross the North Sea. It may be small but it has the heart of a lion!

Another magical encounter with an extraordinary bird today. This beautiful little goldcrest came to say hello. It’s Europe’s smallest bird weighing a little less than a 20p coin and yet each year it manages to cross the North Sea. It may be small but it has the heart of a lion!

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Sitting by a stream in the dappled light. I’ll take this memory home with me and I’ll sip it later, slowly.

Sitting by a stream in the dappled light. I’ll take this memory home with me and I’ll sip it later, slowly.

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Such a wonder and a miracle to see a swarm of bees, here, on a path edged with bluebells in the middle of nowhere. Such industry, such purpose. With no way of collecting them, I had to walk on by. Good luck bees!

Such a wonder and a miracle to see a swarm of bees, here, on a path edged with bluebells in the middle of nowhere. Such industry, such purpose. With no way of collecting them, I had to walk on by. Good luck bees!

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Sun’s out, skies are blue, and the peacocks are eating the wisteria. It’s another beautiful day and we’re open from 11-4pm.

Sun’s out, skies are blue, and the peacocks are eating the wisteria. It’s another beautiful day and we’re open from 11-4pm.

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‘Tis the season…

‘Tis the season…

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At Gwydir, we pride ourselves on offering a slick visitor experience with fully interactive displays and live reenactments. Today, we’re focusing on the tug-of-war between church and state in the 16th century.

At Gwydir, we pride ourselves on offering a slick visitor experience with fully interactive displays and live reenactments. Today, we’re focusing on the tug-of-war between church and state in the 16th century.

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Cleaning the roofs today. It’s amazing who you meet up here snoozing in the sun.

Cleaning the roofs today. It’s amazing who you meet up here snoozing in the sun.

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It’s raining and the cooler air brings the comfort of a jumper and a rest from outside jobs. The dogs stretch, lean into the silence and doze.

It’s raining and the cooler air brings the comfort of a jumper and a rest from outside jobs. The dogs stretch, lean into the silence and doze.

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More drone footage showing the roses in full fandango!

More drone footage showing the roses in full fandango!

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May is always a manic month for us. So much to do! Turn your back for a second and the briars are in.

May is always a manic month for us. So much to do! Turn your back for a second and the briars are in.

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The fatball sizzle of a midsummer sun. Heuldro’r haf. The garden’s in full sail tonight. Mercury’s throwing diamonds in the air and there’s magic afoot, in the leaves, in the petals, in the underside of things.

The fatball sizzle of a midsummer sun. Heuldro’r haf. The garden’s in full sail tonight. Mercury’s throwing diamonds in the air and there’s magic afoot, in the leaves, in the petals, in the underside of things.

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To be continued…

To be continued…

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Wise and peaceful counsel this morning from a tree that’s said to be over a 1000 years old.

Wise and peaceful counsel this morning from a tree that’s said to be over a 1000 years old.

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Apologies…I know we’re a bit top heavy on the peachick clips at the moment but this little foursome have just arrived from nowhere and they’re enjoying their first paddle in the sunshine.

Apologies…I know we’re a bit top heavy on the peachick clips at the moment but this little foursome have just arrived from nowhere and they’re enjoying their first paddle in the sunshine.

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Difficult to film this because the swallows move so fast, but cutting the lawn just now, they came swooping and skimming & escorted the mower, up & down. I feel weirdly close to these birds (so many of them nest around the house) and to see them move like this is a joy to behold.

Difficult to film this because the swallows move so fast, but cutting the lawn just now, they came swooping and skimming & escorted the mower, up & down. I feel weirdly close to these birds (so many of them nest around the house) and to see them move like this is a joy to behold.

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The rare and precious beauty of these ancient walls and pathways. One foot, one paw, steadily in front of the other. Peace always the gift.

The rare and precious beauty of these ancient walls and pathways. One foot, one paw, steadily in front of the other. Peace always the gift.

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The swallows feel quite comfortable with us now. They come in when they want to rest and seem quite intrigued by the music we play and then they’re off again. Five precious minutes sitting quietly with this little bird feels like the most extraordinary privilege.

The swallows feel quite comfortable with us now. They come in when they want to rest and seem quite intrigued by the music we play and then they’re off again. Five precious minutes sitting quietly with this little bird feels like the most extraordinary privilege.

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Everything’s a bit scary when you’re 3 inches tall!

Everything’s a bit scary when you’re 3 inches tall!

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Perhaps not how we would have chosen to start the new year! Red flood alert on the Conwy last night. Keep smiling everyone…2025 is a year to make good things happen!

Perhaps not how we would have chosen to start the new year! Red flood alert on the Conwy last night. Keep smiling everyone…2025 is a year to make good things happen!

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Brave or foolhardy? (It’s absolutely shocking here today).

Brave or foolhardy? (It’s absolutely shocking here today).

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Just as with places, certain old objects have that magical, otherworldly quality to them. This medieval box with its scenes of courtly love carries its past with it through the centuries. I put my eye to its keyhole & see greyhounds and troubadours & tapestried halls…

Just as with places, certain old objects have that magical, otherworldly quality to them. This medieval box with its scenes of courtly love carries its past with it through the centuries. I put my eye to its keyhole & see greyhounds and troubadours & tapestried halls…

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The sweet, sweet scent of a summer’s evening.

The sweet, sweet scent of a summer’s evening.

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Here’s Paddy this morning opening the shutters on another beautiful day. One of our many morning rituals. Open/ar agor 11-4pm. (And the house is deliciously cool…)

Here’s Paddy this morning opening the shutters on another beautiful day. One of our many morning rituals. Open/ar agor 11-4pm. (And the house is deliciously cool…)

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