Cropwell Bishop Village Parish Plan

Boxing Day Get Together (27-12-11)

This is the forth Boxing Day Walk—doesn't time fly!

Unlike previous Walks which were cold, icy or white, this year the weather was mild and, at times, we were able to bask in warm sunshine. Over 50 people enjoyed the event.

At the end of the 5 mile trek we were ready to discard our muddy boots and enter the Old School where a small feast was awaiting us. It's not magic: Hilary, Natalie and Sue had been slaving away in the kitchen and lugging tables and chairs into position in time for the 11.30am return.

Their efforts were very much appreciated. Cobs with Barlows pork and Barlows sausages plus sauces donated by Barbara Pugh ("Barbara's Preserves" will be at next month' Saturday Cafe) soon filled empty tummies. Mince pies and cakes followed for those with space. Warm mulled-wine (alcohol free) completed the feast.

Why can't every Walk end like this? Ask Hilary, Natalie and Sue (actually, better not ask!).

Tony

Photos by Mel and Tony

PS: Let me know if you experience any problems viewing this or any other videos on the website. Tony

We have seen it! (23-10-11)

Eighteen walkers assembled outside the Wheatsheaf at 10 o'clock this morning. We were eager to set off on our assent of the highest hill in Cropwell Bishop — Cropwell Wolds.

We crossed the lowlands on the south side of our village until we reached the Colston Bassett road and then headed westwards, straight past the Lime Kiln Pub and directly up the steep North Eastern face of the hill. Over bare ground and facing a fresh air-flow we pushed on to the summit.

Only then did we stop and gaze into the gorge in front of us and there it was, the thing we had been searching for. Down below, at the bottom of the deep hollow, creeping along, dark blue with white markings: the new A46 road!

And it was nothing like the monster some people feared it would be. Traffic was moving freely and road noise was virtually non-existent. This monster is friendly and will not harm our village.

We were in high spirits for the second half of our journey. Not surprising really—it was all downhill! Also, the sun was breaking through and we were getting warmer.

By mid-day we were back at base camp, Cropwell Bishop. There were no medals—just the satisfaction of a pleasant Sunday morning walk.

Tony

On the Owthorpe trail (19-8-11)

Twenty-three people joined the walk to Owthorpe last Sunday. The sun shone and jumpers were cast aside as we walked and talked along easy paths and across open fields south of our village. What a great way to spend a couple of hours!

Tony