08
May
2013

Happy days for Bessie

Well, despite snow, rain and a chilly winter, Bessie has had many happy days meeting lots of new people over the last few months.  We are certainly ready for the summer but here are just a few snaps of what we have been up to.

 

 

Lovely family enjoyed a little treat in Bessie on Mother's Day

Lovely family enjoyed a little treat in Bessie on Mother’s Day

A vintage tea party held at Aqua 43 Broadstairs a stylish buzz in town

A vintage tea party held at Aqua 43 Broadstairs a stylish buzz in town

 

Friends get together to enjoy a vintage afternoon tea. Bring out the linen and china! Bessie's own blend of tea and home made goodies

Friends get together to enjoy a vintage afternoon tea. Bring out the linen and china! Bessie’s own blend of tea and home made goodies

 

Sharing a cup of Bessie's own blend at Aqua 43

Sharing a cup of Bessie’s own blend at Aqua 43

Time to chat before the school run begins

Time to chat before the school run begins

 

Bessie will not let you down!  A snowy drive to the Pilgrims Hospice 'Spring?' Fair in Canterbury

Bessie will not let you down! A snowy drive to the Pilgrims Hospice ‘Spring?’ Fair in Canterbury

 

The candy floss cart gets an outing in the snow

The candy floss cart gets an outing in the snow

 

I just love this picture of Bessie created by Neil and Nigel Wallace of 'White one Sugar' - aren't they so talented. Key rings, note cards, pictures and magnets can be purchased very reasonably with more products in development.

I just love this picture of Bessie created by Neil and Nigel Wallace of ‘White one Sugar’ – aren’t they so talented. Key rings, note cards, pictures and magnets can be purchased very reasonably with more products in development.

 

The delightful Quex gardens provided the perfect spot for Bessie to nestle amongst the trees for the day at the Quex Vintage Fair.  Despite a snowy start customers ventured outside for vintage buys and a warming cuppa in Bessie

The delightful Quex gardens provided the perfect spot for Bessie to nestle amongst the trees for the day at the Quex Vintage Fair. Despite a snowy start customers ventured outside for vintage buys and a warming cuppa in Bessie

 

Friends find a warm and cosy welcome and a hot cuppa in Bessie in between shopping at the Quex Vintage Fair

Friends find a warm and cosy welcome and a hot cuppa in Bessie in between shopping at the Quex Vintage Fair

 

Bessie is all ready at the first ever Broadstairs Spring Food Festival. Snowy weekend didn't stop the crowds arriving

Bessie is all ready at the first ever Broadstairs Spring Food Festival. Snowy weekend didn’t stop the crowds arriving

 

Little Stour Orchard apple juice was popular at the Broadstairs Food Festival - serving lovely hot spiced apple and sold by the bottle

Little Stour Orchard apple juice was popular at the Broadstairs Food Festival – serving lovely hot spiced apple and sold by the bottle

 

These little lovelies came for breakfast, lunch and tea with their daddy - do you know they didn't spill a thing or drop a crumb (not that I would mind if they did!) Adorable

These little lovelies came for breakfast, lunch and tea with their daddy – do you know they didn’t spill a thing or drop a crumb (not that I would mind if they did!) Adorable

 

Time for tea and a warm up from the cold weather at Broadstairs Food Festival

Time for tea and a warm up from the cold weather at Broadstairs Food Festival

 

Bessie takes a trip to Haguelands Farm for the weekend.  Lovely farm.

Bessie takes a trip to Haguelands Farm for the weekend. Lovely farm.

 

I say, that's how to arrive at a vintage fair.  I met some lovely people at Haguelands Vintage Festival and served tea and cake for many hours

I say, that’s how to arrive at a vintage fair. I met some lovely people at Haguelands Vintage Festival and served tea and cake for many hours

 

Rather splendid I say

Rather splendid I say

 

Lovely family sharing afternoon tea at Haguelands Farm

Lovely family sharing afternoon tea at Haguelands Farm

 

A cheery gathering for tea

A cheery gathering for tea

 

Toot Toot The little steam engine whistles by at Haguelands Farm Vintage Festival

Toot Toot
The little steam engine whistles by at Haguelands Farm Vintage Festival

 

Met some lovely classic car owners at Haguelands Vintage Fair

Met some lovely classic car owners at Haguelands Vintage Fair

 

Cakes on sale at Haguelands

Cakes on sale at Haguelands

 

Home made Kentish cheese scones were very popular at Haguelands Vintage weekend

Home made Kentish cheese scones were very popular at Haguelands Vintage weekend

 

After a long and difficult winter of neglect Teddy has now come to live with us - Bessie has a buddy

After a long and difficult winter of neglect Teddy has now come to live with us – Bessie has a buddy

 

Sometimes only tea will do

Sometimes only tea will do

The candy floss cart gets an outing supporting the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Spring Fair

The candy floss cart gets an outing supporting the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Spring Fair

 

Surprise birthday cake

Surprise birthday cake

 

All ready and waiting for the guests of a surprise birthday party

All ready and waiting for the guests of a surprise birthday party

 

Lovely china available for your birthdays, weddings or afternoon tea

Lovely china available for your birthdays, weddings or afternoon tea

 

An amazing day at Deal Brocante organised by Walmer Parish Council - and what a good job they did too.  Fantastic location on a gloious sunny day.  This is what it's all about!

An amazing day at Deal Brocante organised by Walmer Parish Council – and what a good job they did too. Fantastic location on a glorious sunny day. This is what it’s all about!

 

Surely record crowds turn out for a wonderful event in Deal - the whole town must have come out to say hello and buy a cake from Bessie of course

Surely record crowds turn out for a wonderful event in Deal – the whole town must have come out to say hello and buy a cake from Bessie of course

 

A little me time with Bessie at home after a busy Bank Holiday Weekend

A little me time with Bessie at home after a busy Bank Holiday Weekend