Whenever you went to Granny and Vera’s house, they always had lots of drinks and treats for the children. Our parents would sit on the settee and have a cup of tea. Not in a mug, no, it was a cup and saucer, and Aunt Vera would always bring in a bit of fruit cake…
(Pictured, Oliver at the back. Left is Bernadette, Mary and in front is Susan. Taken at Granny and Vera’s house I would often visit my grandmother and Aunt Vera’s house. They lived at 119 Ratcliffe Road in Loughborough. The had a lovely little house and a beautiful Garden. One year I was at their house,…
This picture was taken on the day of my Christening. I am Margaret Ann Cunningham (Ann) and Aunty Vera is my godmother. I was born in July 1968. This is 15 Oaklands Avenue, Loughborough, where I was born In this picture is Top Left, Vera, My Mother Margaret and me and My Aunt Margaret who…
Every year in Mexico they celebrate Dia De Muertos – Day Of The Dead They believe that for one night the spirits of their loved ones come back to visit them In order for the spirits to do this the living must invite them Alters are made and upon them are pictures of the deceased.…
The Geranium is an everlasting memory of our mothers, grandmothers and family. For years and years this little plant has been planted in gardens It has also been placed on the window sills in our homes It evokes strong memories of growing up as a child and looking back on happy times When we see…
National flower of Mexico Its grown in many gardens and can be seen around late August Appears in many floral arrangements, especially at harvest festivals Its the Victorian symbolism of an everlasting bond between two people Symbol of marriage and love Provides inner strength and motivation Shows us kindness Brings happiness to all that see…
As I bend down I can see one tiny crocus with its head above the ground. It is purple and sits all alone. But this is no ordinary crocus this is a magic crocus. This little crocus will help you to enter a world where all your family, friends and loved ones live that have…
The name Cosmos comes from the Greek “Kosmos” this means Order and Harmony within the universe. It was named by Spanish priests in Mexico when it was planted in their mission gardens A member of the sunflower The delicate petals and soft appearance bring with it a sense of calm and compassion, thus giving it…
This flower has captivated the hearts and minds of people all over the world. Although fossils have been found to give clues about the origins of the rose it has still not been established when the first rose bloomed. What we do know is that China is home to more than half of the roses…
