On the way down to breakfast, I noticed an empty bottle of alcohol that I had seen a couple of days ago on top of a table, and that had been tucked under the table the following day, was still there.
Once again, it was a self-service breakfast. The bacon had been under the heat lamp [...]
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Winchester – Day Seven
8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 21st 2026
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52 Ways to Walk – Four
Week 14 – Walk With Your Ears
Due to other commitments and unfavourable weather it took me a while to get around to a walk after my Tuesday afternoon volunteering shift at Attingham Park. My first walk of the year was a perfect opportunity for a ‘Listening’ walk. This time of year is filled with birdsong [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 31st 2026
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Attingham Park Community Walk
Today I was one of the walk leaders for the WWII community walk in Attingham Park. It has always rained when I have walked this route for the Attingham Park community walks. Today was no exception.
As we set off on the WWII part of the walk we were treated a spectacular grouping of deer near [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 28th 2026
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
In the glow of the tree we find a reminder: even darkness becomes beautiful when met with light.
Anon
9 Comments CherryPie on Dec 15th 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
