2016

Hardwick Hall (November)

WKND16 Hardwick hall sign and sp (IMG_0158) — Thanks to Chris and Sandra we were all booked into stay at Hardwick Hall

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Here is Hardwick Hall

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Here is a “cottage” near Hardwick Hall

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Here is the gang. One person wishes to remain anonymous

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Here is the gang having a cuppa on a walk

WKND16- pub sp (IMG_0182) — Here is some of the gang in a local pub

WKND16- Sllivovica (IMG_0162) — Here is some of the gang enjoying one of the local drinks (Slivovica)

WKND 16- Hip flask (IMG_0166) — Here is a hip flask ready for a walk

WKND16- Hiipflask drink (IMG_0168) — No comment.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — No comment.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — No comment (but worried)

End of the Road Festival (September)

EOTR 16 selfie (IMG_0007) — Alice, Digger and Richard with the Woods stage in background (probably early evening as the bottle of port Digger is holding looks un-touched!)

EOTR 16 tent with extra cover (IMG_0009) — As is traditional at festivals it rained and for reasons beyond my control (thanks Jono) I only had my 25 year old tent. It turns out its still water proof if you protect it under an emergency sheeting.

EOTR 16 Makeup ladies (IMG_0006) — Apparently it is traditional to have makeup on, especially glitter, at festivals. Well that’s what these two make-up ladies (Hebe and Esther) told me.

EOTR 16 Makeup (IMG_0008) — They also told me I look good and I think they were right.

EOTR 16 Makeup gang (IMG_0005) — Infact, we all looked pretty good.

Wickham (not Wycombe) Festival (August)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Look at what you missed? The Red Hot Chilli Pipers!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Look at what you missed? Shamus O’Blivion and The Megadeath Morris (yes the even was as blurry as this photo suggests)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Look at what you missed? Yes Chris and Digger dancing around their hats to Steeleye Span! (ed. I not that you are on the campsite so you didn’t actually go to see them?). Self photography at its best?

Thornbridge Beer Festival (July)

WE16 Thornbridge- Wet Beer festival — The problem with attending an outdoor beer festival in the British summer is the weather.

WE16 Thornbridge-Beer drinkers SP — It just means you have to drink more beer!! Self photography at its best?

The Peaks (June)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Sophia, Tahira and Digger- somewhere near Mam Tor. Self photography at its best?

Staffordshire Moorlands (May)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — The Staffordshire Moorlands is really the western Peak District. It has some lovely scenery which is why most people go there. Others however visit because…………………..

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — There is a brewery! Self photography at its best?

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Many walkers visit the area

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Some of the walkers don’t look that “normal”. No silly, I don’t mean Neil or Digger.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Of course, many of us (he lies) go for the hill and road runs……

Dorset (May)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Why is Russell is looking happy: Is it because A. It’s his birthday, B. Sunderland have stayed up, C. Newcastle have gone down, D. All three? Self photography at its best?

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — As part of the weekend, Digger was taken to what appeared to be the set of Midsummer Murders

Peaks (April)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — View from part way up Kinder Scout. With Sophia as the scout!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — At the end of the walk (errh, it looks dark?). “This is the best walk I have ever done” (Sophia pers comm.), “this is the longest walk I have ever done” (Tahira pers comm.), “I am trying to smile but my whole body hurts” (Digger pers comm.- if you are unsure he is the one on the right). Self photography at its best?

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Early in the walk. Tahira, Sophia and Digger.

Dorset (March)

Go-Gift Memories in the woods (photo by Luke)

Two brave ladies signed up

But the “boys” risked a white knuckle-ride on a train

Scary!!

The boys celebrate with a well known savoury snack (photo by Luke on the right- hiding to save his blushes)

Leicestershire (Feb)

WE16- Leicestershire no evil — See no evil, hear no evil, look evil.

WE16- Leicestershire shed — Luxury tea room with views over to Bradgate Park.

Surbitan (Jan)

New Year gathering in Westfield Road (un-authorised self photograph using a “cheat-stick”)