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Patio Days

At long last we had the opportunity for ‘Fine Dining’ on the patio.

2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 20th 2025

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The Peacock at Rowsley – Day Three

For breakfast I chose a variation on my choice of the previous day, scrambled eggs with bacon. It was delicious.
After checking out of the hotel, we drove to Quarry Bank Mill. We had been meaning to return after our previous brief visit for a cup of tea the day before we travelled to Rome in [...]

2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 16th 2025

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The Peacock at Rowsley – Day Two

We exchanged anniversary cards before going to the breakfast room. There were interesting choices on the menu and after a bit of deliberation I settled on scrambled egg with smoked salmon. The croissant was lightly toasted, the eggs creamy and the salmon was thick rather than thinly sliced. It was delicious. Mr C, as usual, [...]

4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 15th 2025

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The Peacock at Rowsley – Day One

We set off a bit later than we had intended, stopping for lunch in Tansley Barn garden centre just a few miles short of our hotel.
Suitably refreshed, we drove to our hotel to suss out parking arrangements ahead of booking in later in the afternoon. We saw some adorable calves in the farmyard next to [...]

2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 14th 2025

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May Mega Miles Walking Challenge

I have completed my pledged 100 miles in the May Mega Miles Challenge in support of the Charity for Civil Servants.
The Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times.  From mental health struggles and financial assistance to relationship issues, getting through grief, and coping with disability, they’re here to help people stay strong, whatever [...]

2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 1st 2025

Filed under Anecdotes, Cassino 2025, Holidays

VE Day 80th Anniversary

In the run up to the 80th anniversary of VE day I took part in a virtual challenge, walking 80km along the Normandy Beaches.
I decided to have my medal presented to me by the Cassino War Memorial in the Commonwealth War Cemetery during our recent visit to Cassino just a few days before VE day.
The [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on May 28th 2025

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Cassino – Day Six

We got up bright and early, paid our bill and checked out of the hotel. We decided not to stop for breakfast to give us plenty of time to arrive at the airport before our scheduled flight.
The journey was not with us and we were beset with delays, arriving at the car hire outlet much [...]

4 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2025

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