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31/07/2009
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Events:
 
Parish Outings
Our Day
Out! -
Padley Gorge to Castleton
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Saturday 12th July - the day
was cloudy and chilly for July, but undaunted our small
 band
of walkers set off (almost on time) in our splendid minibus to the
Longshaw estate in
Derbyshire.
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After a warming cup of tea and cake we split
into two pa rties.
One explored the Longshaw estate, and the other walked the one and half
miles down the lovely Padley Gorge to
Padley Chapel. |
Padley
Chapel is all that remains of a large manor of a large house dating back
to the 14th century.
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Both parties  met up at the chapel, where we ate our picnic and celebrated Shirley's
birthday. As you can tell this was no ordinary picnic! |
We then walked/drove to Surprise. The
views were fantastic, the sun was shining and we had a lovely time even
though the path was not exactly wheel chair friendly.
 
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This was the beautiful view at
Surprise. |
| Next, on to
Hathersage.
There was a distinctly 'sci-fi' feel to the
village. We had close encounters with several aliens, including
this wonderful Clanger. |
The traditional well dressings were
beautiful...
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as
was St Michael's Church. |
Then,
of course, we viewed Little John's Grave. |
| Our final destination was
Castleton. After a refreshing cup of tea and cake, we went for a
stroll around. |
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All too soon it was time to
board the minibus and head home with just a small break for yet another
excellent meal. |
Many thanks go to
Shirley and Peter for organising such a wonderful day out.
Our visit to the Japanese Garden at North Clifton on Sunday September 14th
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