The sun had got its hat on, a perfect excuse for me to visit the walled garden at Attingham Park. I arrived in time for lunch which I enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine. After a leisurely stroll around the walled garden I took the pathway to the mile walk, another favourite location of mine [...]
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Memorial Walk – Day Two
After driving my mum to a couple of appointments I walked to my local Parish Church to see floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II that had been placed on a commemorative stone in the Garden of Rest. The garden was created in 1953/54 to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the stone marks the [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 14th 2022
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Cole Mere
After visiting the Flaxmill we weren’t ready to go home so we set off towards the mere at Ellesmere, deciding to stop at the nearby Colemere. We enjoyed a pleasant walk around the mere which is surrounded by mature woodland.
Cole Mere was formed at the end of the last Ice Age. 10,000 years ago. It [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 12th 2022
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
The historically significant Flaxmill Maltings was opened to the public this weekend after many years of restoration. We took the opportunity visit both the site and exhibition. The transformation from its former derelict state is impressive. I found the exhibition interesting and informative but thought that it didn’t bring out the historic significance of the [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Sep 12th 2022
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The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Walk
I am taking part in this virtual challenge to walk 96K (60 miles) in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. All profits from taking part in this challenge will be donated the many animal charities that The Queen supported.
I aim to complete the challenge before the end of September and when I have done so I [...]
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Doctor Who – Worlds of Wonder
On Bank Holiday Monday we drove to Liverpool to visit the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition. The exhibition, which is housed in The World Museum; explores the science behind the Doctor Who TV series that first aired in 1963. As well as exploring the science, the exhibition also explores how some of the aliens [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 10th 2022
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R.I.P Queen Elizabeth II
Thank you for your long and selfless service to this country. You were an amazing lady.
My thoughts are with the Royal family at this sad time.
I am sure that this evening’s glorious sunset was in honour of you.
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 8th 2022
