April Facts, Family & Food April Fool’s Day 1st April When Jim’s pants legs are found sewed up; When ma of coffee takes a sup And finds the sugar tastes like salt— I say, quite inn’cent, “Taint my fault.” They frown and say, half-scold, half-laugh, “This here is some of Willie’s chaff.” Say, … Continued
Celebrating special occasions with you … How shall we open the door of Spring That Winter is holding wearily shut? Though winds are calling and waters brawling, And snow decaying and light delaying, Yet will it not move in its yielding rut And back on its flowery hinges swing, Till wings are flapping And woodpeckers … Continued
It’s a fact! I always think of November as a transitional month . . . the clocks have just gone back, so the days are officially shorter. This, combined with the change in temperatures, finds us spending more time indoors and decorating our homes with Christmas decorations and lights, but it’s not quite time yet … Continued
Six facts about October I love filling up the shop with new goods each season. Although I have been doing it for five years, it still excites me. And Autumn is one of my favourite seasons. The Autumn fair stock arrives, and we fill our shelves with warm hues, cosy knitwear, throws, scarves and candles, … Continued
Things you may not know about August As we come to the end of July, I wonder what August has in store for you. August is one of the most popular months to go on holiday, which means that unfortunately it can be expensive! For those staying at home, let’s keep our fingers crossed … Continued
Facts about the month of June Welcome to June in the Valley! It’s one of my favourite months because I can spend more time in my lovely garden and it’s now in full bloom and looking amazing (well worth all the hard work). Here’s a few facts about June for you – June is … Continued
ONE- FACTS ABOUT MAY As you are a regular visitor to Valley Living you will know that we love the Royals, so it won’t be a surprise that we’re very excited and looking forward to celebrating the Coronation of King Charles. It’s going to be one of those historic occasions we’ll remember for years … Continued
March was originally the first month on the Roman calendar, and we can see why, it’s the first month when we can enjoy more sunlight, longer days, and nature awakens all around us. Snowdrops and crocuses were the first to make their appearance and now the daffodils are popping up. The trees and shrubs in … Continued
Valentine’s Day? – 14th February Celebrating Valentine’s Day is a great way to spread a little love and show the people in your life that you care. Valentine’s Day started out as a Christian feast day to honour one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. Today it is a significant cultural, religious, and commercial … Continued
Queen Elizabeth II has served us as the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) since 1952 when her beloved father King George VI died of lung cancer, She was only 25 at the time of her coronation. This year marks her 70th anniversary which makes her the longest reigning … Continued