We were delighted that our Lifetime President Bill Howarth was able to join us this morning for coffee. Bill celebrates his 90th on the 21st Feb and was given a card, signed by many members, plus Garden Centre gift vouchers. He plans to spend these on Box Bay for his lovely garden. (Unfortunately the garden centre didn’t have any decent ones in when visited and hence the Chair followed Bills’ sons’ advice to buy gift vouchers so decent ones could be ordered in.)
Daily Archives: 19th February 2020
New Day Trip
We are off to Derbyshire, specifically to the pretty village of Tissington, overlooked by Tissington Hall. a 17thC Jacobean Mansion,which is still a private family home occupied by Sir Richard Fitzherbert and his family.. Here, the first Well Dressings of the year, and some would consider them to be the best, are on display. Well dressing is a beautiful floral art in pictures, made with flower petals, leaves, stones, twigs etc.set in wet clay and all made by the very talented local residents here. The origins have disappeared in the mists of time but are thought to be connected with the Black Plague when the Wells were dressed to protect the water. We will witness the service of the blessing of the Wells on this Ascension Day and there will be time to wander and browse in this lovely, peaceful, Derbyshire Village..There are refreshments here but if you would rather wait till we reach our next
destination Bakewell, where there is a wide choice of eating, coffee, hotels, pubs etc. places of interest – It’s the home of the famous Bakewell Tart, and is the largest town in the North Peak District, set on the River Wye and one of the prettiest. Plenty to interest us here including the Bakewell Tart Shop, lovely mellow stone buildings, quaint courtyards, good choice of shops, . It’s a must for sightseers.
When?? Thurs.2lst May 2020 Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm Price: £12. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 25th February 2020..
Wind, rain and plenty of mud!
Just 5 of the Pedal pushers ventured out today. The weather forecast said dry until 1pm so we decided to try the Cheshire Lines to Formby. Moral of story…never believe the forecast! 10 mins into the ride it started to drizzle…then became a bit heavier, then the wind picked up driving the rain straight into our faces…and the specs of those wearing same! Having negotiated a fallen tree at the beginning of the path, we made very slow progress through the numerous puddles, fallen twigs and branches and mud a plenty! Half way to Formby, with the rain still falling, we had a rethink and cut through to the bypass and made for the warm cosy atmosphere of the Sunshine café in Ince Blundell. In spite of us dripping everywhere and shedding mud from boots, they made us very welcome and served toasty warm tea cakes and very good coffee. Definitely on our list of coffee stops now. Warm and refreshed we donned wet outer gear again and set off for home. It’s surprising how the wind can drive across the open fields in Lunt, especially when its forcing rain straight at you, but we made it home, glowing from the rain and chilly wind with another 15 miles ride under our belt. Well done guys!