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The village of Aston le Walls The village of Aston le Walls in Northamptonshire, UK, resting gently almost midway between the conurbations of Banbury and Daventry on the A361. The M40 is within easy reach if required!
My wife and I moved here in September 2007 and found that the village community is quite unique.
Why, because it stll retains that special community relationship that was present in English villages when I was a boy, but by general concensus has disappeared or at least diminished throughout the UK.
There are numerous evening entertainments, I know virtually everyone who lives here, if not by name, at least as nodding acquaintances and friendly greeters.
There is neither shop nor pub and a bus might come through now and then! It is of no consequence because almost all you need can be found within a 10 mile radius.
In the first few weeks of living here we frequently found vegetables left by our back door. When I was incapacitated after 2 major operations, a neighbour mowed the lawn without being asked and the offer of help, if needed, is only a stones throw away.
Please feel free to make comments, I would welcome the opportunity to read of others impressions, good or bad! |
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Ferrari-Carano (Spring 2010)| What can be done when money is not a concern. From Barrel room, villa Fiori, itself with the tasting room and the merchandising area, the Reserve tasting facilities, to Rhonda's fantastic gardens it is all done with elevated style but not opulence. Enjoy. |
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El Caballo (July 2008)The Andalusian horse has a long and distinguished history as a riding horse of excellence. The first Spanish horses arrived in Australia in 1972 and were brought to the El Caballo Blanco complex at Wooroloo, Western Australia, by the late Mr Ray Williams. He imported the well known stallion Bodeguero and a number of mares, as the foundation of the 'Bodeguero Stud'. Many of the present day Andalusian (Spanish) horses in Australia trace back to Bodeguero and those first mares. El Caballo Resort was established in 1974 and the Dancing Horses were enjoyed by all who saw them. After many years absence, the Spanish Dancing Stallions have now returned to entertain with their amazing movements. Here are some scenes from the show which was performed under difficult conditions in rain and mud. |
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