Share my trip to Loughborough

At last the week end, why is it sometimes it seems to take forever to come around. We woke up to a bright sunny day, so we were up early and off to Loughborough. Its a university town about a half an hour away from where we live, and somewhere we love to visit every once in a while. When we arrived we headed to Bojangles, a fabulous shop that sells beads, and all the fixings to make bracelets, necklaces etc. I could spend hours in there looking at all the stuff they have for sale.  We bought some antique chain, clasps and pendents. I was a very happy shopper! Next stop was the coffee shop next door. Its the first time we've been there, but not the last I am sure! The tea was nice and the toasted tea cake was even nicer! I think the place was called Goodliffes. I have to be honest, I know it started with a 'G' but that's all I'm sure of!

After our refreshments we had a walk around the town. Loughborough is one of the few places i know that still has a big Saturday market. Its also very popular and busy! Its fun to browse at the stalls, and people watch. A winning combination for sure. And for anyone that is into crafts, there are lots of interesting shops. And whilst wondering along the high street we discovered a Fair Trade craft fair in the town hall - how lucky was that! Right place, right time!

We had lunch at the Varsity, part of the Smith and Jones chain, which is currently in administration. Sadly our local Smith and Jones pub in Burton has recently been closed, but the Varsity is still going....for the moment. Its a shame, its a nice pub, and the food's cheap! We didn't buy much else, but it was still nice to get out and make the most of the day.

On the way home we passed the ruins of Grace Dieu Priory. One day i would like to visit the place, but i think it would have been too wet on Saturday. According to Wikapedia it was founded around 1235-1241 by Roesia de Verdon and dissolved in October in 1538. The priory is reputed to be the site of frequent paranormal phenomena, sometimes attributed to the priory's proximity to the Thringstone Fault, several lay-lines and some possible Pagan significance attached to the site.

Later in the day i decided to try out Lush's Starlight Starbright bath melt. Its smells amazing, and is the most glittery thing you can imagine. It looked like one of the Iron Fey has dissolved in my bath! I think it goes without saying that i am now glittering like one of the Cullens from Twilight! What fun!!

Paul's afternoon was also very productive, as he used some of the stuff we got from Bojangles to make me two necklaces. Do they not look amazing, i am thrilled with them! As you'll all know I love Alice in wonderland, and love this pendent.

Not a bad way to spend a Saturday, i just wish the time didn't just fizzle away at such an alarming rate. There are always so many things i want to do, and somehow there is never quite enough time.