The weather was glorious on my recent volunteering shift at Attingham Park, perfect weather to explore Ismore Meadow afterwards. The meadow is accessible for a few weeks in summer until the grass is cut for hay by the tenant farmer around mid-July.
As I returned from the meadow some deer treated me with their presence. Such [...]
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Meadow Walk at Attingham
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 19th 2025
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A Lakeland Walk…
…followed by ‘Fine Dining’ at Chez Nous
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 18th 2025
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May Mega Miles Walking Challenge
I have completed my pledged 100 miles in the May Mega Miles Challenge in support of the Charity for Civil Servants.
The Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times. From mental health struggles and financial assistance to relationship issues, getting through grief, and coping with disability, they’re here to help people stay strong, whatever [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 1st 2025
Filed under Anecdotes, Cassino 2025, Holidays
VE Day 80th Anniversary
In the run up to the 80th anniversary of VE day I took part in a virtual challenge, walking 80km along the Normandy Beaches.
I decided to have my medal presented to me by the Cassino War Memorial in the Commonwealth War Cemetery during our recent visit to Cassino just a few days before VE day.
The [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 28th 2025
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Mega Miles May Challenge
It is that time of year again so I’m taking on the Mega Miles Challenge in support of the Charity for Civil Servants. I have pledged to walk 100 miles in May
May 1st fell on the day I volunteer reading with children in a local school. I always walk too and from the school and [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 2nd 2025
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A Window of Opportunity
On the last day of April Mr C was out for the day leaving me to my own devices.
I visited mum before lunch, she wasn’t quite herself. Her bag was packed, she was dressed to go out and she arguing with ‘The Voices’. I left earlier than I had intended picking up something for lunch [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 2nd 2025
