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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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Robert Laurence Binyon
4 Comments CherryPie on Nov 10th 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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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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52 Ways to Walk – One
Week 48 – Walk Hungry
This chapter discusses the potential benefits of going for a short-measured walk (not a hike) before breakfast. It talks about recent scientific studies that have concluded a walk before breakfast whilst the body is still in fasting mode burns off more fat and improves the way the body reacts to insulin.
I [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Sep 15th 2025
