As a volunteer at Attingham I was able to see the house decorated for Christmas the day before it opens to the public. The house visit was followed by festive food and mulled wine in the courtyard.
I haven’t yet had time to explore the outdoor decorations along the mile walk. I have been walking in [...]
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No Comments CherryPie on Nov 28th 2025
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Last Post Shift Walk of the Year
Before the clocks changed at the weekend I enjoyed one last post shift walk at Attingham Park. I was treated to some beautiful Autumn colours and the walled garden was decked out for ‘The School of Magic’ trail.
When the evenings get darker after the clocks change I like to travel home in daylight to avoid [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Oct 29th 2025
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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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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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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
I wish I was a chestnut tree, nourished by the sun, with leaves and twigs and branches, and conkers by the ton.
Tony Hancock
2 Comments CherryPie on Sep 14th 2025
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Hints of Autumn
My next adventure was a post shift walk at Attingham Park. When I set off on my walk I wasn’t sure which way I would go but I heard the call of the walled gardens so I set off in that direction. I sat on a bench enjoying the autumn blooms and the peaceful atmosphere [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Sep 10th 2025
