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Autumnal Attingham
During my recent post shift walks at Attingham Park I have enjoyed seeing the first signs of Autumn. One of my favourite pathways that leads to the suspension bridge has been closed for a few weeks and I am hoping that it re-opens soon.
13 Comments CherryPie on Oct 1st 2025
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52 Ways to Walk – Three
Week 43 – Walk With Others
Fitting my walks around commitments means I often walk alone. Walking alone is good for thinking and clearing my head but walking with others gives me a greater sense of wellbeing.
My most recent walk with others was to check out a route for a group-led walk for visitors to Attingham [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 29th 2025
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Bookmarks
On my recent visit to Quarry Bank Mill I was reminded of a post from ‘Books Rock My World’ about bookmarks
The Books Rock My World post focused on what people use as bookmarks other than a purpose made bookmark.
Quarry Bank Mill had a display in their second hand bookshop showing bookmarks found within the covers [...]
5 Comments CherryPie on Sep 26th 2025
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
If you can’t admire a cow in a field, you’re missing something fundamental about life.
Alan Moore
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 21st 2025
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Aethelflaed
Aethelflaed, also known as Lady of the Mercians, was the eldest daughter of King Alfred the Great. Justifiably thought of as England’s forgotten Queen; she was a formidable leader in a shadowy history of the dark ages. She only one child, a daughter, AElfwynn, and when her husband Aethelred died in 911, she ruled Mercia [...]
3 Comments CherryPie on Sep 18th 2025
