…followed by ‘Fine Dining’ at Chez Nous
Archive for the tag '#walk1000miles2025'
Filed under Anecdotes, This & That
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
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
Sunshine and Pâté
A couple of weeks ago Hodnet Hall Gardens opened its doors for the 2025 season. We had other plans on the first two Sunday’s that it was open, a Chesterfield overnighter and a small family gathering for mother’s day and my mum’s birthday.
Today was the perfect opportunity for our first visit of the year. The [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 6th 2025
