2010...and a new decade begins with the big freeze The Stiperstones landscape took on a stunning new look with significant snowfall and an Arctic grip. These January 07 pictures show (above) the approach to Crows Nest, with the Old Cross Guns nestling at the foot of the bank on the left and (below) four other locations in unfamiliar guise.

Snailbeach Methodist Chapel

and Stiperstones Inn

Black Hole

Mytton and Perkins Beach Dingles

A frosty view from Upper Works, Snailbeach, was the prophetically topical choice for the month of January in a splendid 2010 calendar which was distributed as a gift from Lordshill Baptist Chapel to households throughout the area. Chapel elder Joe Evans said 1,000 copies had been printed.