T.A.S. Newsletter
Spring 2004 Volume 2 No. 1 Page 5
GIGGLESWICK AD2003: Continued
We started to count the arches, but gave up, and went for coffee in a convenient hostelry. One, more intrepid than the rest, went onto the moor to paint and an hour or so later, walked in soaked ("It is watercolour"). The afternoon was then spent in Giggleswick sketching. After dinner a 'pow-wow' was held, and a decision made: to go to Malham, famous for its tarn and Malham Cove.
River Aire, Malham
Photo: Francoise Welch
Day three dawned bright and clear - obviously Mother Nature felt guilty about the day before. A wonderful day's painting was had, some in the hills, some in the village
On returning, a very enjoyable evening meal was had and the day was voted a great success.
Photo: Francoise Welch
Day four dawned a little grey. Time to remount our faithful chariot, but lo! The pesky thing did not want to play. After much inspection, the rescue services were called; the trouble was diagnosed and put right. So we were on our way about three hours late.
It was the day
before Halloween as we travelled beneath Pendle Mill (the Lancashire Witch
Country), so a watch was kept for low-flying witches practicing for the
following day.
My thanks, and I am sure I speak for all who were part of the adventure, to the organisers and to the two charioteers, who were superb. It was well worth doing.
Gordon Langley
Illustration: Gordon Langley
Please note -- bookings for Giggleswick 2004 closed during March 2004 - T.A.S. Editor
