Godley Reservoir from Werneth Low

This view from the top of Werneth Low shows Godley Reservoir.

The line of the M67 motorway is mostly hidden by trees.

In the distance are Mossley and Saddleworth Moor.

Gateway to Hacking Knife

This gate replaces a previous stile in the hedge between Croft Field and Hanging Bank.

It lies on the footpath leading from the Lower Higham Visitor Centre at Werneth Low Country Park to Hacking Knife, which is the name of the plot of land on which stands the Hyde War Memorial.

Fish from Fleetwood

Next to Jack Curvis's Tripe stall on the inside market, there used to an excellent old-fashioned fishmonger. It closed down a few years ago to be replaced by yet another mobile-phone shop.

However if you come down to the market on a Wednesday you can get all the fish you want direct from Fleetwood. He sells it from the back of his refrigerated van. On other days though he visits markets in Ashton, Chester and elsewhere.

Cenotaph

Hyde War Memorial on the top of Werneth Low was officially unveiled on the 25th June 1921.

At 900 feet above sea level, Werneth Low is the highest point in Hyde and the cenotaph is a prominent landmark especially when approaching from the East.

Gee Cross Methodist Church

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Had enough of the Fete?

Then pop across the road to the Methodist Church. On Fete days they hold an Art Exhibition and serve tea. Afterwards you can back to the Fete for more fun or make your way home.

Thanks to Pamela of Tenerife for posting these photographs for me.

If you want more you can check out my photos of the 2003 and 2004 fetes at Gee Cross & Hyde

BBQ

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Feeling hungry?

Punch 'n' Judy

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Let's get back down to earth with a traditional Punch 'n' Judy show.

Starchaser Rocket

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

One year the chief attraction was Steve Bennett's Starchaser Rocket. Steve is from nearby Dukinfield.

Tug-o'-war

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Sport comes in the form of a tug-o'-war contest.

Coconut shy

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

The coconut shy is always very popular.

Vintage Car (3)

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Here is another of those vintage cars.

Owl

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

An owl is a beautiful bird to behold.

Falconry

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

A falconry display is always an attraction.

Vintage Car (2)

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Here is that vintage car again from the front.

Musicians

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

There's always musical entertainment to be had.

Charity stall

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Some stalls are supporting charities. This is for Willow Wood, a local hospice.

In the marquee

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Inside the marquee are craft stalls of various kinds.

Unicyclist juggler

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Having put his ladders away he climbs aboard his unicycle.

Entertainer

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

This entertainer is a whizz with step-ladders!

Moo

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Until the foot-and-mouth epidemic of 2001 put paid to the idea, our local milkman used to bring a cow and calf from his herd to the show.

Vintage Car (1)

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

Vintage car enthusiasts reguarly support the event.

Steam Traction Engine

June is traditionally the time for the local Gee Cross Fete. As I'm away this year, in my absence, I'm displaying a series of photos from earlier years.

This Steam Traction Engine is a regular visitor. You can hear its whistle from several miles away.

Thanks to Pamela of Tenerife for posting this for me.

Church Inn gearing up for World Cup

With the World Cup starting in a few days time, all the local pubs are gearing up for some brisk trade. Many, like the Church Inn on Market Street are bedecked with England flags and banners and have installed big screens so their punters can watch the matches live.

As for me, I'm escaping at least the first round matches and cruising the Baltic. Whilst I'm gone, Pamela from Tenerife will be posting a series of pictures from previous Gee Cross Fetes.

Jolly Carter Inn Sign

I showed you the Jolly Carter pub last week.

Here is a close-up shot of the inn sign.

Holy Trinity Gee Cross

Holy Trinity Church is on Higham Lane in Gee Cross.

Breast Cancer Awareness

All around the borough are blue plaques attached to buildings. They usually denote the home of a famous citizen or mark the site of an historical event.

A few days ago I noticed what I thought was a new one. I only caught site of it briefly as I passed in a taxi. It said someone "lived here 1998-2005". "Hang on," I thought, "There may have been houses near here a few years ago, but this is at the back of the supermarket."

It turns out, when I looked more closely, a few days later, that it is actually part of a poster from the Marie Curie Trust promoting awareness of Breast Cancer.

Baked Potatoes

Remember those Owls on the White Lion roof?

Well I've seen some more. These are clipped on to the roof of the mobile outlet that sells baked potatoes at the other end of the market ground.

Manchester Road

The Fishing Tackle shop is the first property in Manchester Road. Further on, off picture, is the local B&Q store.

On the right hand side, that black car is just passing the slip-road to the M67.

Beyond the traffic-lights, where Ashton traffic turns right, is the railway bridge carrying the line from Marple to Guide Bridge and Manchester (Piccadilly). Hyde Central Station [which is not especially central] is a short way on the left of there.

It's a dog's life

This dog on the market ground is presumably waiting for its master or mistress, who has doubtless gone into the shopping centre on some errand.

S/he'd better come back with some dog-food or someone is going to be disappointed!

Pay & Display

The Daily Photo theme for today is parking charges.

If you want to park in this town centre car-park you have to put money in the machine, decide in advance how much time you'll need, get a ticket and display it on the inside of your windscreen.