Asto Small Ships Race

Asto Small Ships Race

Berthed at Victoria Harbour, Greenock

8 August 2009

The Greenock to Belfast Small Ships Race takes place to coincide with the arrival of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge fleet in Belfast.

The fleet are seen here gathered in Victoria Harbour, Greenock.

The main race will take place on Tuesday giving the fleet plenty of time to reach Belfast and join their larger friends from the Tall Ships fleet.

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Busy Day on the River Clyde

Busier day on the river and good weather

These two passed fairly closely - Bramau heading upriver and Marida Mallow heading to the anchorage before going to Finnart oil terminal

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Glasgow People's Festival - 2009

Glasgow People's Festival was staged at Glasgow Green Today

Fine weather ensured a large turnout and the acts and exhibits surpassed themselves in terms of entertainment.

Some happy faces greeted us on our entrance

Danger lurked for the unwary - tho' friendly really

Birds of Prey were on display

This artist is really quite scary in what he does, photo doesn't do justice to the height he works at - and he goes higher still

Stunt cars were entertaining

The Rockin' Horse Stunt Show were incredible - words can't describe this wonderful show

There was just a 'good feel' atmosphere with mostly families enjoying a good day out.

Plan to be back next year

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Breast Cancer Care - Greenock Charity Walk

It was a lovely summer evening for this very worthwhile
event which raised in excess of £1,400 on the night with more pledged

A Pink Parade - and the organiser Helen Murphy has intimated she will definitely be organising another.

Even the dogs present enjoyed their extended walks

There was a really 'feel good' atmosphere with everyone waving and smiling

The half way mark - as the walkers were about to turn and complete the walk back to
the start point

A big well done to all who gave up their time and participated.

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Run of the Mill Day

Lunch at Ikea today and picked up a few things along the way, including a few Cacti

Grabbed this shot on the way home as we passed Glasgow Airport on the Inchinnan Road

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Clyde Clipper

'Clyde Clipper' - Clyde Marine Services latest acquisition arrived at Victoria Harbour this week

It's always nice to see additions to the River Clyde - and Greenock in particular

She is shown here with 'Battler' and 'Cruiser' at her stern

We now await delivery of 'CMS Buster' - another tug to build on the current fleet.

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Glasgow River Festival - 2009

Glasgow River Festival was held on 25 & 26 July this year

Vital Spark - a regular visitor

Science Museum Tower and lift complex

Zapcats having some fun

Pirates ahoy !!

Hot Oil & Water do NOT mix as ably demonstrated by the Fire Service

Making a splash

It was a much quieter event this year from an exhibit perspective - though the crowds came out strongly on both days.

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Cancer Research UK - Glasgow River Festival 2009

Cocktails, Canapés, & Cupcakes event held at the Glasgow River Festival 2009

I received a kind invitation to go aboard and take a photograph of these lovely ladies, which I was more than pleased to accept

They all appeared to be enjoying themselves - and all in aid of a very good cause

Those cakes look yummy

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East Fortune Air Show - 2009

We had fantastic weather for today's Air Display - could have not been better

Everyone seemed to be having a great day out

With no disrespect intended to all the other attractions - which were all excellent - the Avro Vulcan Flypast stole the show - doesn't it always?


As always, the Guinot Wing Walking Team were exciting to watch


The birds of prey display was both fun to watch, and also very informative

It doesn't get any better than this

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HMCC Seeker

HM Customs Cutter - 'Seeker' passes Custom House Quay, Greenock

Pleased to catch this one - been trying for a while

Lucky to catch her just as she was passing

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Cruise Ship Artemis

Cruise Ship Artemis off the Greenock Ocean Terminal

11 July 2009

Another cruise ship heads off on her journey with a compliment of passengers full of excitement and anticipation as they head to their next port of call.

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Goathland (Aidensfield) Station

Steam locomotive pictured at Goathland Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

We spend quite a lot of our holiday time at the various stations. They all have their own unique identity and watching these trains with their awesome power and strength is a privilege.

My hat goes off to the many volunteers that work so hard to keep this fantastic line open.

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St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church in Whitby.

It's a MUST visit for us when we holiday in that area.

You can access by walking from the 'Abbey' car park, or if you're both brave and fit enough, via the "199 steps" stairway. It's not really as bad as it sounds.

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Cleveland Way

Our holiday caravan is situated in the Cleveland Way Walk - so a quick pop down to the cliff produced this photograph

Walkers pass our van to enter and exit the path that forms the Walk

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James Herriot (Alf Wight)

Again this year we managed to get along to one of those places we've always wanted to, but never quite managed.

This time is was the James Herriot Museum in Thirsk.

We're fans of the TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small'.

Another Museum I would thoroughly recommend.

Staff were extremely helpful and gave great advice on parking and where best to eat.

Museum itself takes about an hour to go around - good activities for younger children too.

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York

As always, a visit to York is a MUST on our hols.

Starting with a little retail therapy at the 'Designer Outlets', and then park the car and walk in to the town proper.

A bite of lunch to reinforce us, and then we visit York Minster and the 'Shambles'

This year the temperature was in the 30 degrees centigrade making it very warm indeed.

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Hornsea - A Holiday Visit

We took our normal run down to the Freeport at Hornsea as part of the holiday.

A little retail therapy is always welcome.

Always wanted to visit the Hornsea Folk Museum but this was the first year we managed to fit it in to our schedule

Great wee Museum, and very helpful and friendly staff.

If you find yourself in that area, I would heartily recommend a visit.

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Sir Nigel Gresley

Here she is - Sir Nigel Gresley changing track at Pickering Station

Isn't she just awesome?

I get tingles just watching her. What a piece of engineering she is

Looking forward to seeing her many times while on holiday

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Old enough to remember when railway carriages looked like this?

Well they still do - in heritage railways around the UK - just like this one on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

This was taken today - first day of our holidays

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PS Waverley

PS Waverley looking terrific with a new coat of paint and varnish

All this sunny weather is putting us in the mood for our holidays next week. Hope we're not getting the sunshine too early.

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Malaviya Thirty

Malaviya Thirty - Platform Supply Vessel

Quite an unusual site in the Clyde - she looks splendid in her bright red colour scheme

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Greenock Model Boat Club - Open Day

Went along to the Greenock Model Boat Club 'Open Day'

Another fine day weather wise with good wind for the model yachts, and comfortable for the enthusiasts and spectators alike.

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"Hush" - A short film - Filming - Day Two

Day two of the 'shoot' saw an early start on the Sunday morning, and a long day thereafter.

However, as always the cast and crew were in good fettle and another enjoyable - if tiring day - was had by one and all.

This photograph is 'Anna' in the 'Night Club' location - taken later in the day.

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Swans with Cygnets - Greenock

Swans with their cygnets at Murdieston Dam in Greenock, Inverclyde

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Lord Neslon - Leave Greenock on Youth Cruise

Lord Nelson - Sail Training Ship - prepares to leave Greenock

Departing Custom House Quay, Greenock, Inverclyde

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