As we head into Summer we've had some beautiful days in the Nene Valley and the cooling breeze coming off the river has been very welcome at times! The cat has decided it's far too hot for anything except chilling out on the chair. I wish I could join him but there is plenty of work to do first!
People have been taking advantage of the long summer days and have been enjoying drinks by the river at Oundle Mill
The end of July is traditionally when the Thurning Feast is held in a small village near Oundle. Also known as the St Stephen's Day Feast it is a fun evening out with live bands, local food and drink stalls, a big wheel and there was even a brass band this year.
The weather was fantastic and I particularly enjoyed the Country Wine and Cider Bar!
We found the time to pop up to Peterborough in August and after a trip to the Bronze Age site at Flag Fen, we enjoyed a lovely lunch (with a glass of wine of course!) at Cafe Clarkes at The Key Theatre next to the River. Very nice it was too!
A view of the Embankment at Peterborough from Cafe Clarkes. The Town Bridge is downstream in the distance. You will always see plenty of swans and geese along here! The way into the Middle Level is just a little further upstream or you can carry on a bit further to the Dog-in-a-Doublet.
We have been treated to some beautiful sunsets throughout the Nene Valley this summer including this very evocative scene across Fotheringhay Bridge (thanks to Richard Ganderton for the pic). You can just imagine yourself there, moored next to the site of the Castle!
