Gloucester Day, our very own Town Crier
A band and speeches
Another chance to dress up! Colonel Massey & Civil War troops.
Assembling the procession
The Mayor, Sherriff Joanne and on the right MP Richard Graham followed by Sue Smith & others of the Civic Trust:
This horseman upstaged everyone!
Weatherwise we picked the worst day of the year to hold our Macmillan Coffee Morning. It was cold, wet and blustery, but the Sheriff and husband David turned up to offer their support. I’m told they enjoyed a slice of my pizza for their lunch.
Brave souls enjoying the goodies and we had a roadside stall to catch passersby.
We raised £313.00 and hope to do better next year.
The Beatrix Potter shop is alongside the Cathedral but we had not visited before. It’s charming! Do go!
Waistcoat made by the WI:
The Folk of Gloucester is repainted and in earlier days. Bishop Hooper was burnt at the stake and there is a memorial to him close by.
A visit to what remains of the Herefordshire & Gloucester Canal at Over pronounced Ooooh ver! It’s very scenic.
Other parts of this canal are being restored by volunteers
Preparations underway at Frampton Country Fair:
Children love to ride Neddy and I ask for a donation from their parents!
It’s always a good day out & has such a variety of things to see & do
The book of condolence at Gloucester Museum
A fitting send off for Queen Elizabeth 11.
Queen Boadcea a Dunkirk “Little Ship” anchored at the National Waterways Museum, takes trips along the canal most days in summer.
More volunteers keeping the docks tidy
Coat of living increases. How much for fish & chips? I have to say they are cooked to order and delicious! And then another trip……. We like staying at Milestones campsite at Cromwell near Newark. Here’s one reason why
St Vincents Caythorpe. Following up some of Tony’s Judson family history in this village. These words of welcome made us smile.
Harvest Festival display being set up.
How could we miss a caravan & camping show at Lincoln. This took our fancy
An amazing vehicle I wanted to trade Henry in straight away but the pocket money didn’t run to that, instead we went to Skegness. Skeggy was where I spent my childhood holidays. You will note it is still “so bracing” which means you always need a coat! I think you can just make out the sea in the distance.
The clock tower still remains & I like the bendy lamp posts.
Looking at the photo on the right, it could be me sitting there, summer dress hand knitted cardigan & white Clarks sandals.