The 7 year old and I visited Simonburn this weekend - a titchy village 10 miles away from us. Its beautiful, and its fair always seems to bring out the sunshine...and lots of people - especially old biddies that like to elbow you in the ribs in the queue for tombola tickets and home made cakes!
This year, they had the Sunshine Panners Steel Drum Band from Haydon Bridge there. They are absolutely brilliant. A group of young people who make the most wonderful sound with their steel drums. Close your eyes and you could be in the West Indies (Even tho I've never been!). They really are great.
When the steel panners weren't playing, we had the Scottish Country Dancing group showing off their reels and cowping their creels!
The 7 year old fell in love with them all instantly, and was delighted when they gave her the chance to join in.
Here she is with the nice lady (her namesake) who allowed her to join in
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| Galloping gal |
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| Pony ride - I had to stay well clear as I'm HUGELY allergic to horses! |
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| Thankfully not a galloping gal this time! |
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| Decorated gingerbread man - he didn't last long. |
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