Thanks to June Ward who took these pictures of the Olympic Torch

David King and Siobain Hone

Thanks to June Ward who took these photos of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in a joint party between Sydney Buildings and Darlington Place

                                                                                                             

On 2nd June 2012 we celebrated the completion of the restoration of our lamp posts. A fitting start to the Diamond Jubilee festivities.        WELL DONE EVERYONE!!

Patrick read the letter from the palace

Chris, Steve, Hermione, Tony and Helen

Steve ,Chris and Michael

James, Helen, Sriram,Chris and Steve

James and June

Steve and Rupert

Julia and June have a sunny morning

June and Julia start on the final coat

June Ward...Hope they get the signs back before Monday morning!!

Steve Kerrs  it's a long way up!

Undercoat applied

Michael Davis rubs away the rust with sandpaper

Nigel Rawlence gets the right tool for the job

Steve Kerrs with Tony and Helen Husband ready for action

Patrick Stevens

Sriram Chari up the ladder, with Paul Hobbs, Theresa Munford and Kalpana Chari

Can you make out 'PARISH OF BATHWICK' on the base

Lamp post Restoration Begins

Steve Osgood gets things started

detail of lamp post in need of TLC

Fionuala Coulson hard at work

Health and Safety

Well worn but beautiful

Rosemary, aubrietia and a lovely old pot

A canopy of cherry blossom

Sarah and Richard's beautiful cherry blossom

Stunning aubrietia and pot

Caltha, Marsh Marigold, Kingcup

 From the top floor of the house, view of Anne and Michael's garden

Kerria glistening in the sun

in the grotto

Elegant statues

View from the canal

More beautiful images of Anne and Tony's garden.
Beautiful Bath stone garden bench sets off the hellebores.


The stunning magnolia in all it's glory, especially with the backdrop of blue sky!
The Spiraea x arguta (bridal wreath)