The Wednesday Walk 20th March 2013

The Plan

An Upton Heath walk

The Leader

Wendy

Who Turned Up

Wendy, Trisha, Sue, Trudy H, Beatrice and Tony, David

The Walk

Another dry day, Cold, but not windy. We parked in the car park at the entrance to Upton House and walked along the trailway path to Broadstone. This is the line of the old railway. It was a pleasant and enjoyable morning. The only memorable flower display was in the roundabout at Broadstone!
Tony joined us at lunchtime. After the meal we returned along almost the same route. When we reached the bottom end of the trailway, we came across a lamb trapped between a concrete barrier and a wire fence. In true compassionate style, we telephoned the police on their non-emergency number and waited until the farmer arrived to free his animal.
The walk finished with tea and cakes at Sue’s, for which we offer our thanks.

The Pub

The Blackwater Stream, a Wetherspoons pub in Broadstone. Did you know that in 1840 a series of broad stones were placed across the stream here, allowing people to cross. This is thought to be how the town got its name. The food here is very reasonably priced, so is the drink. However, Tony’s meal had to go back because it was over-cooked.

Next Week

TBD