1 Day 1 World Project – Page 5

One Day One World Project: 14:00 to 15:00 hours

Headed out on a mission yesterday afternoon – to track down some May blossom. Common hawthorn is also known as the May Tree and is so called after the month in which it flowers. A British native hedgerow species, its fragrant blossoms traditionally feature in May Day festivals.

The May Tree

“Spring goeth all in white,
Crowned with milk-white May.”

~ Robert Bridges from Spring Goeth in May

The phrase “Ne’er cast a clout till May is out” is believed to refer to the blooming of the blossom although it can be interpreted as being the month of May.

And “April showers bring forth May flowers” can also refer to the blossom or the month – hard to decide which.

It is certainly present in abundance around here!

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Lisa of the blog NorthWest Frame of Mind has decided to run a different project over the next 24 weeks. To try to show what is happening in different parts of the world (if you all join in) at a particular time of day. This week shows photos taken between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm (1400 – 1500).

If you would like to participate you have until next Saturday midnight to post a photo or write about what is happening in your part of the world between 14:00 – 15:00 this week. I hope you’ll join in! See links above for more details.

One Day One World Project: 13:00 to 14:00 hours

Another busy weekend in Ludlow as it is the Spring Festival where food, ale and music are the main themes, although it also coincides with the Marches Transport Festival with more than 200 classic cars.

Classic Cars

Bentley

Flying Lady

Reflections

Throughout the weekend Talks, Cookery Demos and Master Classes are held within the Inner Bailey of Ludlow Castle and Pâté and Pudding Trails take place around the town. If Real Ale and Live Music are your thing then head to the festival pub in the Outer Bailey where 190 ales are available for tasting.

My photos are from the Sunday Market where local artisans sell their products. You could get serious calorie overload from this lot!

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and there is even a beautifully restored steam engine to take you for a spin around the old town.

If you would like to participate you have until next Saturday midnight to post a photo or write about what is happening in your part of the world between 13:00 – 14:00 this week. I hope you’ll join in! See links above for more details.

One Day One World Project: 12:00 to 13:00 hours

Lisa of the blog NorthWest Frame of Mind has decided to run a different project over the next 24 weeks. To try to show what is happening in different parts of the world (if you all join in) at a particular time of day. This week is the start of the project and photos are required taken between 12 noon and 1:00 pm (1200 – 1300).

So, being as I am quite curious to see what everyone else is doing around the globe I decided to contribute a photo or two from Ludlow where, as it so happens, the May Fair is taking place. Each year the Castle Square and Mill Street are taken over by a travelling fun fair. Lots of noise and screams and smells of hot dogs, burgers and candy floss – well, no actually that last bit isn’t true – the candy floss is pre-made and sold in sealed plastic bags 😦

A note was posted through our letterbox last week:

“On Sunday 4th May 2014 at 11:30 am, the Mayor of Ludlow, Cllr Jim Smithers and members of the Ludlow Town Council will attend the May Fair Service lead by the Venerable Colin Williams accompanied by the Choir of St Laurence. This special service will take place with the congregation assembled in the Dodgem Cars and around the exterior of the ride.”

Now this I had to see. So I duly popped up the street, camera in hand to see what was going on and these are the results of what was taking place in Ludlow at 12:00 on Sunday 4th May 2014. Everyone having a jolly good time it seems!

If you would like to participate you have until next Saturday midnight to post a photo or write about what is happening in your part of the world between 12:00 – 13:00 this week. I hope you’ll join in! See links above for more details.