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… stopping for lunch at a familiar place, Café Craycombe at Fladbury.

I chose a coronation chicken sandwich which was delicious. Mr C’s choice arrived as a sandwich rather than the baguette that he had ordered. This was swiftly replaced.

We parked in the long stay carpark which involves a short walk into the village. We couldn’t [...]

4 Comments CherryPie on Jul 22nd 2024

… led to fine dining on the patio at Chez Nous

4 Comments CherryPie on Jul 19th 2024

It is ten years since my previous visit to the National Memorial Arboretum. The Memorial Arboretum is still as peaceful and moving as I remembered. There are now over 400 memorials so it is impossible to see them all during one visit.
This year this the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings so the Arboretum is [...]

2 Comments CherryPie on Jul 13th 2024

After my stint of volunteering in the visitor reception area in Attingham Park I was able to explore some of the newly installed features, ready and waiting for the school holidays.
I resisted walking the labyrinth until Mr C can join me. He always enjoys exploring a labyrinth of maze.

6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 9th 2024

When I woke up on Saturday morning, I asked Mr C if there was a plan for the day. He replied ‘a plan is emerging’. This is code for there is no plan.
I emerged from the bathroom to get dressed ready for the day and was informed that we were going to Liverpool to visit [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 3rd 2024

… Gathering the cobwebs at Attingham Park.

Mum is feeling a little unwell again and her medical practice policy has not allowed her to do what the GP told mum she must do (if she felt unwell again) following his recent assessment of her health after her latest stay in hospital.

10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 3rd 2024

… another adventure

This time to Liverpool Cathedral by road rather than rail.
I have been too busy with adventures, medical appointments (mum), volunteering with the National Trust and a local school that I havn’t had time  share my recent adventures in detail.
More coming soon…

6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 29th 2024

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