Day six concluded my overnight mini adventure in chesterfield and beyond.
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Day five was the start of a mini overnight adventure…
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No particular walk today, just progressing with my challenge.
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 22nd 2025
… The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
The sun had got its hat so we decided to have a day out. It is a long time since we last visited Sudbury Hall, formerly the home of the Vernon family with the museum of childhood located in the19th-century servant’s wing.
We were disappointed to find that both the ‘Grade I’ listed house and museum had been dumbed down since our previous visits and there is no longer a National Trust shop. The room where the shop was previously located looks a little sad with its door currently locked and closed.
The venue is great for children with opportunities for dressing up and other fun activities but the rich history of the hall, art and architecture is not highlighted. If the property doesn’t change to provide information on the history and art in an educational and engaging way ‘to include adults’ I am unlikely to return.
After our visit we weren’t quite ready to go home so we detoured to the nearby Keddleston Hall for tea and cake. It was to late in the day to visit the house and gardens but we were reminded of how much we enjoy this property. We will be back for a full day visit in the near future.
8 Comments CherryPie on Mar 22nd 2025
Day three of my challenge coincided with my afternoon volunteering in a local school helping children with reading.
The sunny afternoon inspired me to walk ‘the long way’ home. Along the way I encountered a wonderful piece of artwork that was not there when I last walked that pathway.
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 21st 2025
I have no pictures to show of my lovely 6 mile walk to, from and around Dothill Nature Reserve.
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VE Day in 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Thursday 8th May 2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. This momentous event will be commemorated nationally on Victory in Europe Day (8th May 2025).
I have started the challenge early so that the completion medal arrives in plenty of time for the 80th anniversary. I aim to complete the challenge of 80km (50 miles) from the 18th Mar – 4th Apr 2025. The live tracking map shows me walking the distance along the Normandie beaches.
The medal is double sided with the gold chrome star on the front which along with the ribbon is a faithful recreation of the ‘1939-1945 Star’ that was awarded to all in operational service during the Second World War. The reverse of the medal carries the 80th anniversary logo.
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