Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Anecdotes, Heritage, Out & About
The day started with a late breakfast in the Café where we had lunch in the day before. Mr C had left his cap behind!
After breakfast we briefly visited Shrewsbury before heading off in the direction of Church Stretton. As we travelled we decided to visit Stokesay Castle and by the time we arrived the [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 9th 2026
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At The Bear Inn, Hodnet for our anniversary.
3 Comments CherryPie on Jun 7th 2026
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I started the day breakfasting with friends in my local Weatherspoon’s, a perfect start to the day.
After breakfast we did our weekly food shop and upon returning home I found a squishy envelope had been delivered. I opened it to find the Mega Miles T Shirt.
This was perfect timing for my planned photo shoot showing [...]
No Comments CherryPie on Jun 6th 2026
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Todays walk took me to a local school for my volunteering session, helping children with their reading. After the pause in my walk I walked home the long way round. I explored some paths that I haven’t walked for a very long time.
I am also on a mission (as part of the challenge) to get [...]
No Comments CherryPie on Jun 4th 2026
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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
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Kiftsgate Court Gardens has been on my ‘To Do’ list for far too long. When we visited the nearby Hidcot Garden several years ago, a friend told us that he thought that Kiftsgate was the better garden of the two. We have been meaning to visit ever since but every time we were in the [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on May 29th 2026
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For a change the bank holiday weekend was sunny rather than rainy. Sadly, we weren’t able to take advantage of the sunny weekend because Mr C was suffering with food poisoning.
Thankfully, on bank holiday Monday Mr C felt much better and we were able to enjoy a mini adventure to one of our favourite places, [...]
No Comments CherryPie on May 25th 2026
