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The annual flower festival in Elkstones is always a lovely event.

The Manifold Inn which I featured as one of my 'Reasons to Visit the Moorlands' is a lovely 200 year old coaching inn and restaurant.

I was pleased to pop into an event in Parliament earlier today in support of World Book Day which takes place on 5th March.

It was lovely to visit John and Janet Stone at Onecote Grange Farm recently.

It's been a pleasure to feature the villages of Butterton, Ford, Grindon & Wetton for the month of February.

The Hoo Brook is the small stream that flows directly through the village street, forming the famous Butterton Ford.

The Vintage Tearoom inside Wetton Village Hall, often referred to as The Old School Tea Room, serves hot drinks and delicious cakes.

We are lucky to have amazing landmarks in the Moorlands such as Thor’s Cave, which can be reached via footpaths from Wetton village or along the scenic Manifold...

The lovely hamlet of Ford, in the Parish of Grindon, is surrounded by rolling farmland and beautiful landscapes.