Today I was one of the walk leaders at Attingham Park. We only had one walker so we were able to adapt the walk route to show her additional points of interest. It was the hottest day of the year so far so the cool breezes from the river and shade from the woodland were [...]
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4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 22nd 2026
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens
Mega Miles Challenge
It is that time of year again, when I take part in the Civil Service Mega Miles challenge. This year I aim to walk 100 miles in June, hoping that ‘life’ doesn’t get in the way!
On day two of the challenge I had the opportunity for a post shift walk at Attingham Park. Just after [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 2nd 2026
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Winchester 2026
Winchester – Day Seven
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 [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 21st 2026
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
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
