Hodnet Hall has recently re-opened for the 2026 season so we took advantage of a sunny day for lunch and a walk around the gardens. We were tempted, as usual by the smoked mackerel Pate served in a dainty cup.
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52 Ways to Walk – Five
Week 3 – Walk, Smile, Greet, Repeat
A couple of weeks ago my school reader volunteering didn’t go according to plan. It was careers day and the flow of children dried up so I called it a day. The weather was gorgeous and sunny so I chose to walk the long way home.
Surprisingly I met very [...]
No Comments CherryPie on Apr 1st 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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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
Henri Matisse
No Comments CherryPie on Mar 30th 2026
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World Book Day
World Book Day coincided with my volunteering day in my local school. I wore my recently purchased dress which was a perfect choice for helping children with their reading. The children choose the books they would like to read with me each week.
Later I went out for an evening meal with Mr C. I swapped [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 5th 2026
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch.
Patience Strong
2 Comments CherryPie on Feb 8th 2026
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
For it is in giving that we receive.
Saint Francis of Assisi
6 Comments CherryPie on Dec 22nd 2025
