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Graham Connell Morley Missing, Graham Connell Dog Found Dead

Officials reported that Graham’s dog was discovered dead in the River Aire area this Wednesday, December 20, 2023. There is still a search going on for Graham Connell near the Woodlesford canal banks. There is no indication of his whereabouts. On Monday afternoon, December 18, the 64-year-old went for a walk with his dog but never came back. His friends and family are concerned about his current…

[chopmunky]

We’re messing about by the river this morning… well, Woodlesford Lock. Staying on-lead so as not to disturb the ducks and moorhens, Daisy, Max, Daisy and Vinnie are stretching their legs 😊 #WeLoveDogs #dogwalker #dogwalking #dogwalkinguk #walkies #dogwalkeruk #DogOfTheDay #DogsOfInstagram #RoverRambles #doglovers #dogstagram #instadog #instapuppy #dogsofinsta #doggo #dogs #doglover #doglife #dogwalkersofinstagram #dogwalkinglife #staffy #springerspaniel #beaglemania #tongueouttuesday (at Woodlesford Lock) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNGdtNMSQt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cgphotomaker-blog]

Ducks chilling at Woodlesford Lock. Follow @cgphotomaker .. #woodlesford #yorkshire #ducks #duck #yorkshirephotographer #ukphotographer #england #wildlife #animals #beak #canalwalk #nicepicture #lock (at Woodlesford Lock) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwt4SQJFiq1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gxemfs9itgrx

[britishwaterwaysrevival]

A chance meeting, by Woodlesford river lock - Aire and Calder Navigation

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St.Pancras - how far? by Andrew Shenton There's a clue on the platform at Woodlesford Station, near Leeds on the old Midland London - Glasgow line, I've no idea what the mileage is these days as this section of the Midland Main Line has been relegated to secondary traffic, and a few miles further the stretch from Goose Hill Junction, Normanton to Wath was closed and removed in the late '80's. Unusually diverted on its old route is a Sunday morning East Midlands Leeds to St Pancras HST, diverted via Barnsley due to engineering works on its normal route into Sheffield. Working 1C43 the 10:50 Leeds to St Pancras. Sunday 16th June 2019. https://flic.kr/p/2gnRj5r

[evilbuildingsblog]

On my way home from a friends house...this is in Woodlesford, UK

[theframelines]

Winter On The Canal by connor173

[yorkshiregourmet]

Yorkshire Provenance and French Terroir

There’s a strong sense of pride, heritage and provenance here in Yorkshire. Provenance matters and can mean many different things to us be it ethics, environmental concerns or traceability. But what about ‘terroir’?

During my visit to Montpellier and the Occitania region of France last December, I felt a strong sense of provenance particularly in the markets. It was apparent that there was an underlying awareness and knowledge of where a particular ingredient came from be it the meat, vegetables, cheese or wine, everything is traceable. And in the restaurants strong evidence of locally sourcing therefore cutting down on the food miles and championing the produce of the regions. At the restaurant ‘Contrat’, for example, in Montpellier, I was served veal sausage from Rieupeyroux in Aveyron plated with Laguiole, a cow’s milk cheese from the plateau of Aubrac also in Aveyron with a well matched dry white wine – Mas d’Agalis – Le Grand Carré 2016 from Languedoc-Roussillon. The French have an understanding of the characteristics of each ingredient, where it comes from and how to combine them and certainly how to match those wines to enhance the food in an almost symbiotic way. Beyond provenance is ‘terroir’ which translates literally to the land – the earth or soil – the habitat. French wine production is an obvious example where terroir has a significant part to play in the resulting characteristics of the wine dependent on the vines, the soil, climate, cultivation and even lunar cycles.

All food in France it seems is affected and governed by terroir and ultimately this affects the resulting flavour. Lamb, for example, from Aveyron, located in the north of the Occitanie region in southern France, has a grassy and herbaceous flavour indicative of the terroir, i.e. the pastures where the sheep graze. We don’t have the warm climate that the south of France has here in the UK in which to produce great red wine, but Leventhorpe Vineyard located in Woodlesford, Leeds produce some excellent whites. The way in which cheese is produced in France is also indicative of the region where it comes from, like Salers, a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese produced in the mountains of Auvergne in central France. Salers are a breed of cattle which originated in Cantal in the Massif Central of France. Salers has a wonderful bittersweet flavour starting out slightly bitter then ending with a sweet and tangy finish that lingers on the tongue. I also tried La Marotte at Le Marché des Arceaux in Montpellier, La Marotte is a tomme style ewe’s milk cheese from the Larzac matured for up to 12 months in natural caves. The flavour is medium/strong, nutty and earthy.

Elsewhere in Yorkshire, there are companies like Farmison, an online retailer based in Ripon who champion the heritage breeds of the British Isles sourcing directly from the farms, they even give tasting notes of the meat they sell. And there are now over 750 different cheeses produced in Britain overtaking France. As a Yorkshireman I may be biased in singing the praises of my home county, but the 24-month aged Comté I tasted at Les Halles Laissac in Montpellier was on another level. I had to bring some home with me. The French are renowned for their gastronomy and rightly so, but we have a lot to be thankful for here in the UK too, let us go beyond provenance and fully embrace our own terroir, adopt more of the French attitude and sophistication towards food and appreciation of where it comes from. Plan a trip to Montpellier and experience the same sense of enlightenment that I had. Take a day trip exploring the wine, the terroir, the gastronomy and everything in between with Bertrand Bosc who took me on a tour of the Pic-Saint-Loup and a visit to Château La Roque, a historic wine estate about 12 miles north of Montpellier. Bon Appétit!

[alyhumphrey]

Sunday 6th Dec - a very muddy ride with The Greatrix family near Woodlesford lock. We ended up going a little further than planned but you both were troopers

Henry now 135cm so no longer needs a booster seat

[ralphfpierce]

Boiler Installation Leeds – Replacement And New Gas Combi Boilers Installed Throughout Leeds

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[chopmunky]

Dylan’s so dreamy 🥰 #RoverRambles #dogwalker #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielworld #woodlesford #southleeds #cockerspaniellove #dogoftheday #June2020 #nature #ilovedogs (at Rothwell Country Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBi_qnnnS8l/?igshid=1w4ofs5qml0ob

[cgphotomaker-blog]

Swimming towards me for the photo session. Very professional Swan. Highly recommended for photo shoots. Woodlesford Lock, Yorkshire. .. #swan #yorkshirelandscape #naturephotography #photooftheday #ukphotographer #woodlesfordlock #woodlesford #yorkshirecanal #yorkshirewalk #yorkshirecycle #riverandcanal #nice (at Woodlesford Lock) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw478SJlCwV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ew61m6v16033

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Benefits of Rubber Mulch in Woodlesford #Advantages #of #Rubberised #Mulch #Woodlesford https://t.co/heHJjcWwQg

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Swillington Ings near Leeds, Yorkshire, England - March 2016 by SaffyH One of my favourite reserves in the whole North of England due to it's open plan nature. There are many lakes, ponds, reedbeds and meadows. There are lots of nature trails and as you walk around you can see the wildlife and observe it from the paths. www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/staidans/ St Aidan's is a perfect place to get close to nature and relax, unwind or exercise in a stress-free environment. Just outside Leeds on the banks of the River Aire, it's a big new space to walk, run, cycle, or ride your horse and enjoy the wildlife that surrounds you. It has a wide range of wild plants and animals, and is home to thousands of birds, brown hares, roe deer, wild flowers and insects - all living in a stunning landscape of vast reedbeds, grassland, woodland, lakes, ponds and islands. With a variety of circular paths of varying lengths and large areas of open grassland, St Aidan’s is a great place for families to enjoy the outdoors, share a picnic and play together. Over 7.5 miles (12 km) of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes connect the surrounding communities, with links to national footpath and cycle networks. St Aidan's is a fantastic place for locals wishing to explore the wider countryside or as a destination for people who love nature. Opening times St Aidan's is an open access site. Opening times apply to the visitor centre and car park. From March-October they're open from 9.30 am to 5 pm. From September-February it's 9.30 am to 4 pm. They're closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Entrance charges Entry to the site is free but donations to help us continue our work are welcome. There is a car park charge of £2.50 per car for RSPB non-members. RSPB members and disabled badge holders park for free. Information for dog owners Dogs are allowed on the reserve as long as they are kept on a lead in the appropriate designated zones. There are some less sensitive areas within St Aidan's where dogs are allowed off the lead. Please check with staff before letting dogs off the lead. Star species Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve. Bittern Bitterns are brown, secretive herons, camouflaged to hide amongst reeds. Visit in spring to hear male bitterns 'booming' or summer to watch the parents making feeding flights. Great crested grebe Watch the amazing courtship ritual of great crested grebes on the open water in spring. You may see pairs performing their 'weed dance' when they present one another with weed and patter across the surface of the water together. Little owl You may be lucky enough to find one of these compact owls perched in a tree or on a fencepost. They become very active at dusk and you may hear their shrill calls. Marsh harrier Look for marsh harriers gliding over the reedbed with their wings held upwards in a shallow 'v'. In spring, pairs perform their breathtaking 'skydancing' displays high in the sky. Skylark Spring visits will be enriched by the beautiful song of skylarks. They rise up into the air from the grassland until they are barely visible and only their song can be heard www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/staidans/seasonal_highli... Seasonal highlights Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm. Spring Look out for marsh harriers displaying over the reedbeds, great crested grebes performing their elaborate courtship dances and returning swallows skimming low over the water and grasslands as they collect insects. Listen out for skylarks filling the air with their song, the deep booming of male bitterns, male snipe 'drumming' as they vibrate their tail feathers to attract females and lapwings calling as they perform their aerobatic displays. Enjoy the fusion of colour as wildflowers burst into bloom and a host of brightly-coloured butterflies and dragonflies take to the wing. Spring is also a great time to see kestrels. You can often see several hovering around the site at the same time as they hunt for voles in the grassland. Kestrels have also been seen nesting in the huge dragline. Summer Watch overhead for herons and little egrets dropping into the reeds to feed, female bitterns flying low over the reedbeds as they seek out food for their chicks or marsh harriers passing food to each other in flight. Keep an eye on the open water for lines of young ducklings paddling along behind their parents or young great crested grebes riding around on their parents' backs and admire the abundant lilypads on the lakes. Stoats, weasels and water voles are often seen at this time of year as are basking butterflies and dragonflies hawking the waters edge. Thousands of black-headed gulls set up a colony at this time of the year filling the air with their calls. Summer is the best time to spot the elusive black necked grebe as it will have its fluffy youngsters in tow. Avocets also nest at this time of year. St Aidan’s is a good place to spot this iconic bird that is the logo of the RSPB. Autumn Autumn sees the arrival of migrant birds, such as black-tailed godwits, ruffs and green sandpipers. Local birdwatchers will also spot a few rarities such as spoonbills and pectoral sandpipers. Huge flocks of lapwings arrive to spend winter with us and can be seen around pool edges and on grassland. Short-eared owls hunt over the reedbeds and our winter wildfowl begin to arrive. Look out for flashes of blue as kingfishers flit up and down the river. Winter Waders and wildfowl such as lapwings, curlews, wigeons, teals, shovelers and goldeneyes gather in big numbers, roosting and feeding across the grasslands and pools. Water rails can be spotted feeding on frozen pools, or you can listen out for their strange, pig-like squealing! The elusive bittern is also drawn out into the open at times. One of the most awesome spectacles in winter is seeing massive flocks of roosting birds panic and fly into the air as peregrines hunt over the site. Look and listen out for overwintering stonechats. Their calls sound like two pebbles being knocked together! Facilities Facilities •Visitor centre •Car park : There's a car park charge of £2.50 per car for RSPB non-members. RSPB members and disabled badge holders park for free. We have cycle parking and a height restriction of 2.7 m (8' 10'') for vehicles. •Toilets •Disabled toilets •Baby-changing facilities •Picnic area •Group bookings accepted •Guided walks available •Good for walking •Pushchair friendly Nature trails Bowers Bimble: Starting from the car park, this 0.9-mile (1.5 km) flat trail takes you on a short walk around Bowers Lake then through grassland and wild flower meadows. Great for a relaxing stroll (20-30 minutes). Lowther Loop: For a walk through shady woodland glades and along the banks of the River Aire, venture onto this 1.3 mile (2 km) flat trail. In wet winter months, it’s a welly boot walk (60 minutes). Hillside Hike: For stunning landscapes and panoramic views of the nature park and surrounding areas, t ake a hike onto the hillside. This trail is 1.3 miles (2 km) with some steep hills and inclines, which wind through the trees and grassland (40-60 minutes). Reedbed Ramble: To explore the magic of the whispering reedbeds, take a walk on this 1.7-mile (2.8 km) flat route that runs around the edges of the reedbeds and loops back to the main entrance (40-45 minutes). As the new custodians of St Aidan's, we are aiming to improve the accessibility of our paths as soon as we can. Please contact us for updates on footpath and bridleway conditions. Refreshments available •Hot drinks •Cold drinks •Snacks •Confectionery By train The nearest train stations are Woodlesford (3.2 miles), Castleford (3.2 miles) and Garforth (4.3 miles). If you're going to be walking or cycling from the station to St Aidan's, choose Woodlesford station. Turn left out of the station then left onto the main road. When you get to the bridge over the Aire and Calder navigation, cross it, then turn right and walk along the riverbank until you reach St Aidan's. If you're going to take a taxi from the station to St Aidan's, head towards Castleford station as it's easier to get a taxi there. By bus The nearest bus stop is just outside the entrance to St Aidan’s, on Astley Lane. The Number 167 Leeds to Castleford bus stops here and is run by Arriva Yorkshire. By road Reach us from junction 46 of the M1. Follow the A63, signposted Selby and Garforth. At the roundabout, take the fourth left for Wakefield A642, Swillington and Oulton. Follow the A642 for 1.5 miles then turn left on to Astley Lane. St Aidan's is 1.8 miles on the right. From Castleford, follow the A656 (Barnsdale Road) north out of the town centre for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Station Road towards Allerton Bywater and travel 1.2 miles. Turn left onto the Leeds Road (next to the yellow corner shop). St Aidan’s is 0.5 miles along the road on the left. https://flic.kr/p/Ff8wU7

[lorna-rosefox]

Long trip out in the woodlesford countyside symphony had a fun with parents pooch "poppy"

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