The best way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach… or perhaps their mouth; especially if there’s a sweet tooth involved. Why not treat yourself or your loved one to some of these sexy heart sweets?
Yum!
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Near Macclesfield stands the grand estate of Capesthorne Hall.
The Hall was built between 1719 and 1732 and has been subject to architectual changes over the years – especially after a fire destroyed much of the building.
The history of the grounds go back further than the Capesthrone Hall itself; everything from the passing of Roman Legions (and Roman road may run the building) to myths of Merlin and Arthur. Capesthrone, itself, can trace its history to the Domesday Book.
Hauntings
Capesthrone Hall has a record of ghostly body parts being sighted. A ghostly and disembodied arm, floating outside a window, was sighted by one of the Bromely-Davenport family who own the hall but vanished when the young man reached the window.
On another occassion there are reports of a disembodied head appearing in the grand hall only to vanish when people went to inspect it.
There’s also a common theme of smells being associated with ghosts and spirits in the hall too (some suggesting that the smells are disembodied senses). Some visitors link the distinct smell of a particular hair tonic to the ghost of the late Lord Bromely-Davenport.
The gray lady is another popular haunting story. Tales make mention of a phantom female that makes her way from the grand staircase to the chapel vault.
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Have you been to Capesthorne Hall? Where you able to sense anything? Do you have any stories of suicide, death or murder at Capesthorne that might be linked to the many ghostly tales?
The celebs have come out in force for the Simon Cowell arranged cover of R.E.M’s “Everybody Hurts” single.
You can still donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee here. The single will be out on the 7th of Feb in a digital format and you can buy it on a disc come the 8th.
LYRICS
Leona Lewis
When the day is long and the night, the night is yours alone,
Rod Stewart
When youre sure youve had enough of this life, well hang on
Mariah Carey
Dont let yourself go, cause everybody cries and everybody hurts
Cheryl Cole
Sometimes…. sometimes everything is wrong.
Mika
Now its time to sing along
Michael Buble
When your day is night alone,
Joe McElderry
(hold on, hold on)
Miley Cyrus
If you feel like letting go
James Blunt
If you think youve had too much of this life, well hang on..
Gary Barlow
Cause everybody hurts..
Mark Owen
Take Comfort in your friends
Jon Bon Jovi
Dont throw your hand, oh no
James Morrison
Dont throw your hand.
If you feel like youre alone, no, no, no, you are not alone
Susan Boyle
If youre on your own in this life, the days and nights are long,
Aston Merrygold
When you think youve had too much of this life to…
Marvin Humes
…hang on
Shane Filan
Everybody hurts, sometimes,
Mark Feehily
Everybody cries
Kylie Minogue
And everybody hurts… sometimes
Robbie Williams
And everybody hurts… sometimes, so hold on, hold on
Everyone
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, repeat to fade
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Do you like it? Does it matter… it’s for a very good cause!
Officials in Rwanda have announced they will increase the size of Gishwati National Conversation Park from 3,018 acres to 3,665 acres. That’s an increase of about 21%.
This is good news as it’ll reclaim land lost to small-scale agriculture that once connected the forst from the banks of the Sebeya River. The newly extended park is being called the Forest of Hope.
Dr Beck, director of the Conservation Program at Gishwait, said;
The water quality of the Sebeya River is linked to the health of local people and the national economy…the Sebeya is not only an important source of drinking water for local residents but it also provides hydroelectric power and water for beverage production downstream.
Notable beneficiaries of the project will be a group of endangered chimpanzees. It’s expected that growing Gishwati will be a challenge but a worthwhile one. Beck added;
The reforestation of Kinyenkanda is a perfect example of win-win-win sustainable conservation. There are local and national economic benefits, the chimpanzees and other fauna will enjoy expanded habitat, and the environmental quality of the river and the atmosphere will be enhanced.
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What do you think? Is this really a win-win-win scenario or does have Rwanda have countless other things it should be doing first?
It’s not always easy finding good gifts for Valentine’s Day. Making sure gifts are ethical and guilt free is a good start. Then all you need to do is find something noteworthy and you’re nearly there.
Here are give ethical Valentine’s Day gift suggestions that might spark some ideas.
A box of glorious red flowers could turn into a Valentine’s Day gift that lasts a lifetime. What better way to say you want your relationship to bloom than with flowers?
A carefully made selection of organic and natural bath and bodycare. This Valentine’s Day gift set treat is suitable for all skin types, and is especially good for dry or irritated skin.
Hmm! Valentine’s Day chocolate! Everyone gets chocolate though… so why not be a little different. This recipe set contains 100 irresistible recipes ranging from glorious chocolate cakes, sweets, pudding and pastries to stunning savoury dishes.
This fairtrade gift is a really clever Valentine’s Day idea. You stir the stick into a mug of warm milk and the chocolate on the end melts… its fun to watch, do and then drink.
This Valentine’s Day gift is a good idea because its entirely flexible. It can be used alone as a bath oil or together as a massage oil. It’s one of those gifts when it doesn’t matter who gives it to who; the suggestion is you can do something together.
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Do you look forward to Valentine’s Day or has it become too stressful or too commercial for you? What are your top tips for the day?
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In Cheshire, England, stands Tatton Old Hall. It’s part of the Tatton Park near Knutsford and is considered to be an Scheduled Ancient Monument and is looked after by the National Trust.
Tatton Old Hall was built as a manor house be either the Stanley family or perhaps by Sir Richard Breeton. In either case; come 1585 a two-story wing had been added to the original house by Sir Thomas Ederton who was Lord Chancellor of England.
The lingering atmosphere of Tudor times is so strong that historic reenactments make use of the building.
The ghosts of Tatton Old Hall
Does Tatton Old Hall have a history of murder, suicide and death? There are certainly many reports of ghosts, spirits and hauntings.
Mick Ricketts, Steward of the Old Hall, has gone on record to say he often feels he is not alone while he is tending to the building.
The building is said to be haunted by a number of female spirits. However, the most powerful entity in the old hall is believed by man to be a gamekeeper called Tom. Tom, once a poacher, is often described as “nasty”, “mean” and drunk. He is said to torment female visitors to the hall.
One of the most common reports is of a ghostly woman – known as The matriarch – who wanders Tatton – followed by the spirit of a young girl.
In the spinning room visitors have recalled the sound of crying or a woman sobbing.
Visiting Tatton Old Hall
There are numerous ghost tours that make use of Tatton Hall.
You can visit Tatton Park, home of Tatton Old Hall, by buying tickets from The National Trust.
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Most Haunted have visited Tatton Old Hall and Tatton Park.
Have you been to Tatton Hall? Please share any thoughts or encounters you might have had.
Found these and couldn’t resist.
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We’ve got Valentine’s Day coming up. Is that a date you do anything special on? Or is it too religious and/or too commercial for you these days?
Actual silver dice are a rarity. They’re used by seers with enough ability to actually channel and afford them. They’re used by households with a touch of class.
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How much faith do you put in cleromancy? It’s one of the most trusted, widely practiced but poorly understood of the divination arts.
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Police in the UK are suggesting that white witches are responsible for a number of incidents which have resulted in horse’s manes been woven together. At first police suspected the practise was being used by organised crime to mark the horses prior to stealing them but none of the marked horses were then [...]
The best way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach… or perhaps their mouth; especially if there’s a sweet tooth involved. Why not treat yourself or your loved one to some of these sexy heart sweets?
Yum!
In Pure Spirit
What do you think of sweets like these as a gift idea? Would you like to share any [...]
The celebs have come out in force for the Simon Cowell arranged cover of R.E.M’s “Everybody Hurts” single.
You can still donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee here. The single will be out on the 7th of Feb in a digital format and you can buy it on a disc come the 8th.
LYRICS
Leona Lewis
When the day [...]
Officials in Rwanda have announced they will increase the size of Gishwati National Conversation Park from 3,018 acres to 3,665 acres. That’s an increase of about 21%.
This is good news as it’ll reclaim land lost to small-scale agriculture that once connected the forst from the banks of the Sebeya River. The newly extended park is being called the Forest of Hope.
It’s not always easy finding good gifts for Valentine’s Day. Making sure gifts are ethical and guilt free is a good start. Then all you need to do is find something noteworthy and you’re nearly there.
Here are give ethical Valentine’s Day gift suggestions that might spark some ideas.
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Tropical dates: 22 December to 20 January
Sidereal dates: January 15 to February 12 (approx)
Representation: Goat’s head with fish tail
Ruling planet and groupings: Saturn; feminine, cardinal and earth
Associations:
Colour: Dark colours
Flowers: Pansy and ivy
Gemstone: Amethyst
Trees: Pine and willow
Traits
It is not uncommon to find people talking about two types of Capricorns; both tend [...]
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October means the eighth month. October was the eighth month in the year according to the old Roman calendar until January and February were added to the start of the year.
The Old English name for October is Winterfylleth which is said to refer to the Winter full moon.
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Near Macclesfield stands the grand estate of Capesthorne Hall.
The Hall was built between 1719 and 1732 and has been subject to architectual changes over the years – especially after a fire destroyed much of the building.
The history of the grounds go back further than the Capesthrone Hall itself; everything from the passing of Roman Legions (and Roman road may run the building) to myths of Merlin and Arthur. Capesthrone, itself, can trace its history to the Domesday Book.
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In Cheshire, England, stands Tatton Old Hall. It’s part of the Tatton Park near Knutsford and is considered to be an Scheduled Ancient Monument and is looked after by the National Trust.
Tatton Old Hall was built as a manor house be either the Stanley family or perhaps by Sir Richard Breeton. In either [...]
Near Macclesfield stands the grand estate of Capesthorne Hall.
The Hall was built between 1719 and 1732 and has been subject to architectual changes over the years – especially after a fire destroyed much of the building.
The history of the grounds go back further than the Capesthrone Hall itself; everything from the passing of Roman Legions (and Roman road may run the building) to myths of Merlin and Arthur. Capesthrone, itself, can trace its history to the Domesday Book.
Image via Wikipedia
In Cheshire, England, stands Tatton Old Hall. It’s part of the Tatton Park near Knutsford and is considered to be an Scheduled Ancient Monument and is looked after by the National Trust.
Tatton Old Hall was built as a manor house be either the Stanley family or perhaps by Sir Richard Breeton. In either [...]
