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​Thur 9th Sept - Outwood, Wrenthorpe, Carr Gate , Lofthouse Colliery walk

14/9/2021

 

Margaret Smith and I prefer to work as a team. During Lockdown when we were allowed one to one walks Margaret and I became ‘walking buddies’.  Today’s walk was found by Margaret and if I’m honest she’s done the majority of planning during this time for which I’m very grateful.

Thank you to all who joined us to make this a special day.  It was a circular including part of the Wakefield Way which we have almost completed as I know a lot of the group have accomplished during this time.  We cut through an estate leading up to Outwood Academy and spotted Soggy Bottom Garage!!  A very creative person obviously lives here!

On approaching Lindale Hill some stopped to admire cute ponies.  We spaced out on Lindale hill for lunch.Margaret Firth spotting a very hairy caterpillar ,Steph feeling very relaxed😅and Betty treating us all to yummy flapjack - thank you

😋.Some of us also found out what a cony is!

Many thanks then to Pat C who suggested an alternative route to avoid trespassing through the Police Dog Training Establishment.  At the end of Lawns Lane we came across The Old Schoolroom which was once used as a toffee factory. The toffees were sold on a stall on Wakefield market (this can be seen from the M1).
On Lingwell Nook Lane we accosted a poor man with the usual friendly curiosity of the group to inspect his mini caravan!

The humidity was getting to us as we came through Lofthouse Colliery Park and we thought we were hallucinating when someone spotted this face on the tree!

We finished with a welcome cold drink at The Deep Drop pub. Think you can see the exhaustion on our faces! I’m told that some people were going bowling and line dancing that evening.  Where do they find the energy?  I have been in the group six years now and as Denise says I’ve come a long way! It’s taken me some time but it’s thanks to so many of you that I’m where I am now. I've learnt so much; so many thanks to you all for this. The walking group has been my lifeline at some points and you’ve all offered me so much support, experiences and lifts! with patience!
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Long live the group with all its benefits and amazingly talented , friendly people.
Gwenda.😊
Pat c
18/9/2021 07:29:32 am

lovely walk both well done .👏👏👏👏nice to see old friends again .and the weather was just perfect .
Looking forward to your next one 😀😀.

Gwenda
29/9/2021 07:41:57 pm

Thanks for your input Pat.We were very lucky with the weather.

Margaret F
22/9/2021 05:20:57 pm

Thankyooooo for a lovely walk Gwenda and Margaret. Great company as always and lovely weather toooooo xx

Gwenda
29/9/2021 07:43:12 pm

You’re very welcome Margaret.We were extremely lucky with the weather.😊

Chris Swift
22/9/2021 08:40:16 pm

Thank you, and I've learnt a bit more about my area even without being on the walk!!

Gwenda
29/9/2021 07:44:25 pm

😂I did get a bit carried away !!
The adrenaline must still have been flowing!


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