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My latest walking challenge is in support of the Schoolreaders project. I aim to walk 150 miles between the 1st May and the 19th June 2023.

1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read well? This already troubling statistic worsens when related to disadvantaged children. The inability to read when starting secondary school can [...]

5 Comments CherryPie on May 1st 2023

It took a little bit longer that I hoped but I have recently completed my latest walking challenge.

King Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.
In celebration we have this special 62km challenge, King Charles III [...]

12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 26th 2023

22 Comments CherryPie on Mar 22nd 2023

Some special moments and memories from 2022, one from each month of the year. The photographs are taken from a calendar that I created for myself and due to the printing deadline, December’s photograph is also from November.
1. The Inclined Plane, Coalport, 2. Lichfield Cathedral, 3. Local Pathway, 4. Llangollen Canal Nr Chirk Aqueduct, 5. [...]

10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 1st 2023

Leek and potato curry with smoked fish accompanied by mango chutney and lime wedges.

It was delicious

6 Comments CherryPie on Dec 30th 2022

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 [...]

Comments Off CherryPie on Sep 11th 2022

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

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