A short walk with the reluctant adventurer…
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 lead to lifelong consequences, such as fewer options for further education, less qualifications, a higher chance of unemployment, poorer physical and mental health, substandard housing and lower life expectancy.
Schoolreaders places volunteers in local primary schools providing one-to-one weekly reading support, so every child has the chance to catch up on vital reading skills.
5 Comments CherryPie on May 1st 2023
…taking over the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas shop York, in early February
8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 30th 2023
The most haunted public house in the City of York?
The Golden Fleece was mentioned in the York City Archives as far back as 1503.[1] The back yard of the inn is named “Lady Peckett’s Yard” after Alice Peckett, the wife of John Peckett who owned the premises as well as being Lord Mayor of York around 1702.[2]
The inn was rebuilt in the 19th century. In 1983, it was designated as a grade II listed building by English Heritage.[3]
The inn claims to be the most haunted public house in the City of York.[4] It was featured in Most Haunted, a television series about supposedly paranormal phenomena.[5]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 29th 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 is the 62nd British monarch to serve,
Photo courtesy of the Race The Distance website
12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 26th 2023
A simple walk in Telford Town Park became a bit of a saga. We had intended to park in Dark Lane car park to avoid the crowds near to Telford Town Centre. We found that you could only pay by app which refused to allow Mr C access to pay. This left us with the choice of relocating or accepting the risk of getting a parking fine.
We chose to relocate which allowed us to enjoy the walk without worrying about receiving a fine.
8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 23rd 2023
