I had a morning meeting to discuss the Attingham Park social walks of which I am one of the walk leaders. We discussed previous walks and the walks scheduled going forward.

It was a perfect day for a walk so after the meeting had finished I set off along the mile walk in the direction of the walled garden where I sat for a while soaking up the sunshine. After my dose of vitamin D I resumed walking along the mile walk taking a detour to the suspension bridge and the walks beyond. I chose to walk along the river before taking in the woodland triangle and then the bluebell walk through the deer park back to the mansion.

I was pleased to find that the Lady Berwick tea room was open. I chose the scone of the month, rhubarb and ginger which I enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine. So peaceful and perfect.

A few days ago I took part in a training course that will allow me to lead community walks around Attingham Park. Community walks within Attingham Park is something new and I will be helping shape which walks will be on offer to start off the project.

After the training, which finished mid afternoon I put my best foot forward in the glorious sunshine. I walked my extended ‘mile walk’ route and took advantage of my favourite benches to sit and rest a while. Nearing the end of my walk I had to wait until the cows came home.

I had a lovely morning walk in Attingham Park with members of the Shropshire #walk1000miles group. It was lovely to catch up with old friends and meet others for the first time. Walking and talking meant I didn’t stop to take photos along the way. I will walk the route again soon with my camera in hand.

After the walk we gathered for lunch (I opted for a sandwich rather than cake) and a chat. Rather than spend more time in Attingham Park I returned home with a plan to tempt Mr C out for the afternoon in search of a ‘Naughty Cake’. He liked my plan and decided on Whitchurch, where just before the first lockdown we had enjoyed lunch in a tearoom above a bakery. I chose what looked like the rum truffles we make for Christmas. It was a rum truffle and similar but not exactly the same as our Christmas recipe.

After ’sweet’ temptations we enjoyed a short walk around the town where I was pleased to find that St Alkmund’s church was open, it had been closed on our previous visit to Whitchurch.

Much later Mr C and I enjoyed ‘Fine Dining’ at Chez Nous.

I have been a busy taxi service recently. One of my taxi adventures involved garden centres with my mum. She was tempted to purchase shoes in one of the franchises. Whilst there I noticed a range of comfy walking shoes.

I returned today to test the range shoes and found a perfect choice for everyday walking.

I tested them out on an afternoon walk – they are so comfy.

A couple of days ago a local lady member of the #walk1000miles challenge led a fascinating history walk around Telford Town Park and beyond, not to mention the secret watery delights hidden just out of sight.

I enjoyed meeting my fellow Badgers (participants of the #walk1000miles challenge) and it was an added bonus to have a mini reunion with two of my former work colleagues.

The photo I posted yesterday to accompany my ‘Cherie’s Place Thought’ was taken by Mr C whilst we were enjoying a lovely lazy sunday.

Our first port of call was a boatyard near Trevor basin to board a longboat for a leisurely lunch as we travelled along the canal (the lunch experience was a Christmas gift). The boat journey culminated in spectacular views as we travelled across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and back. WOW!

After our lunch experience we were not quite ready to return home. We parked at Blackwater Meadow marina near Ellesmere. From there we had a gentle stroll along the canal path and through the Ellesmere Tunnel, taking in the view of Black Mere pool before retracing our steps to the marina and our car.