Over the past two days I have been busy with my walk leader volunteering role at Attingham Park.
On the first day, along with other volunteers and the manager of the walk program, we recce’d a new walking route that focuses on the river. Then in the afternoon it was my usual Tuesday afternoon shift greeting [...]
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2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 11th 2026
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Mega Miles 2026 – Day Eight
The day started with a late breakfast in the Café where we had lunch in the day before. Mr C had left his cap behind!
After breakfast we briefly visited Shrewsbury before heading off in the direction of Church Stretton. As we travelled we decided to visit Stokesay Castle and by the time we arrived the [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 9th 2026
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Fine Dining…
At The Bear Inn, Hodnet for our anniversary.
3 Comments CherryPie on Jun 7th 2026
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Mega Miles Challenge – Day Five
I started the day breakfasting with friends in my local Weatherspoon’s, a perfect start to the day.
After breakfast we did our weekly food shop and upon returning home I found a squishy envelope had been delivered. I opened it to find the Mega Miles T Shirt.
This was perfect timing for my planned photo shoot showing [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on Jun 6th 2026
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Mega Miles Challenge – Day Four
Todays walk took me to a local school for my volunteering session, helping children with their reading. After the pause in my walk I walked home the long way round. I explored some paths that I haven’t walked for a very long time.
I am also on a mission (as part of the challenge) to get [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on Jun 4th 2026
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Mega Miles Challenge
It is that time of year again, when I take part in the Civil Service Mega Miles challenge. This year I aim to walk 100 miles in June, hoping that ‘life’ doesn’t get in the way!
On day two of the challenge I had the opportunity for a post shift walk at Attingham Park. Just after [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 2nd 2026
