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Thursday 5 July
Following a relaxing time at Walberton, we set off to visit the Parents back in Burton on Trent. The weather was terrible all the way. We arrived at Kevin's Dad's for welcome break and a large Whisky for Kev.
Saturday 7 July
We all went for a walk around the Historic Town of Tutbury. The Castle is famous for being one of the many places Mary Queen or Scotts was held prior to having had head chopped off.....
We had a lovely time with Bill and his friends.
Sunday 8 July
A day with Alan and June. (Petra's Dad and step-mum) Scones with cream and jam. Lunch out at the Spread Eagle and a lovely relaxing afternoon chatting about old times.
Monday 9 July
Christopher's 21st Birthday meal at the 'Dog and Partridge' Tutbury. It was great to see all the Mills Family and we all had a lovely time. We have known Chris since he was a baby and it has been a pleasure to see him grow in to a man. Good luck Chris with the Paramedic career you have chosen and we look forward to seeing you succeed in achieving your ambition. We are both very proud of you.
Tuesday 10 July
Big day for Kevin and Petra, it's the day we collect 'Campy'.
We set off from Bills early to get to Bilbo in South Godstone by 11.15. It was not quite ready for us as the Valet was not quite finished and there was a couple of additions still to put on. However, once we had finished all the paperwork (paying for it....) it was ready. All our things were still in the loaner so we then took 2 hours to carefully transfer all our things from one van to the other. The Bilbo staff kept coming out to see we were ok and we think they couldn't believe how much stuff we had.
Not easy when it is raining stair rods (slight exaggeration but you know what we mean) it could have been better.
Finally everything had a home and we set off to visit Carol and Warwick in Chard, Somerset. Very proud of our new purchase. At last!!!
So, the Kettle and hob get their first call of duty and make a well deserved cup of tea for two very tired travellers. (whistling kettle of course....)
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Following a relaxing time at Walberton, we set off to visit the Parents back in Burton on Trent. The weather was terrible all the way. We arrived at Kevin's Dad's for welcome break and a large Whisky for Kev.
Saturday 7 July
We all went for a walk around the Historic Town of Tutbury. The Castle is famous for being one of the many places Mary Queen or Scotts was held prior to having had head chopped off.....
Tutbuty Castle (Whats left of it....)
and more...
Tutbury Parish Church
Kev's Dad (Our Bill...!)
The River Trent at Hatton/Tutbury Bridge
Tutbury Arcade
Coffee at 'Slice' Tutbury with all Bill's Friends Lovely day.
Trent upon Burton?
We had a lovely time with Bill and his friends.
Sunday 8 July
A day with Alan and June. (Petra's Dad and step-mum) Scones with cream and jam. Lunch out at the Spread Eagle and a lovely relaxing afternoon chatting about old times.
Monday 9 July
Christopher's 21st Birthday meal at the 'Dog and Partridge' Tutbury. It was great to see all the Mills Family and we all had a lovely time. We have known Chris since he was a baby and it has been a pleasure to see him grow in to a man. Good luck Chris with the Paramedic career you have chosen and we look forward to seeing you succeed in achieving your ambition. We are both very proud of you.
Charlotte, Steph and Birthday boy Chris
John, Norah, Barbara and Derek
Christine and Sue
Caroline, Chris and Charlie
Tuesday 10 July
Big day for Kevin and Petra, it's the day we collect 'Campy'.
We set off from Bills early to get to Bilbo in South Godstone by 11.15. It was not quite ready for us as the Valet was not quite finished and there was a couple of additions still to put on. However, once we had finished all the paperwork (paying for it....) it was ready. All our things were still in the loaner so we then took 2 hours to carefully transfer all our things from one van to the other. The Bilbo staff kept coming out to see we were ok and we think they couldn't believe how much stuff we had.
Finally everything had a home and we set off to visit Carol and Warwick in Chard, Somerset. Very proud of our new purchase. At last!!!
So, the Kettle and hob get their first call of duty and make a well deserved cup of tea for two very tired travellers. (whistling kettle of course....)
We are at a Little Chuff not far from Stonehenge.
We arrived at Carol and Warwicks at at about 6.20pm and received a walk welcome from Warwick consisting of a glass of Sherry and a Beer for Petra...? It was great to see them both and take full advantage of the hot pot and roast potatoes, followed by Warwick's apple and plum pie. yum!
Wednesday 11 July
Warwick, is a volunteer at Barrington Court, (National Trust Property) in Ilmininster. We were very keen to visit as Anthony Gormley's Field for the British Isles is on its biannual outing and is currently on exhibition there. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and thought the exhibition was fantastic. Well worth the visit. We even decided to take the plunge and joined the National Trust. We intend to take full advantage of the membership. For further information on the exhibition you can follow this link.
http://www.ntsouthwest.co.uk/2012/04/antony-gormleys-field-for-the-british-isles-arrives-at-barrington-court/
If you can't be bothered this is what it looked like....
The house has a lovely Garden and we spent a couple of hours looking around. It was a real shame that the weather had taken its toll on the flowers but nevertheless it was a treat.
For Gaby, saw this and thought of you. x
Ralph?
Big Sis and Petra
Kev and Carol
It doesn't come more English than this
The Long Gallery
Thursday 12 July
It rained yet again most of the day but decided we couldn't stay in all day so as is our custom when visiting Carol and Warwick we went to the Leach Pottery at Mucheleny. We could have bought the entire shop but ended up buying a lovely couple of coffee mugs. A very happy addition to Campy.
All sounds fab !
ReplyDeletePhil thought the clay people were chickens in a chicken farm!! I have now educated him via your useful link, but we are not very arty so still dont get it. We need to get out more i think.
The van looks wonderful, hope all is now in place for some proper camping !
Good investment in the NT membership you two will certainly get your moneys worth. Have you ever been to Brownsea Island ?? Its across from Poole its NT and well worth a visit. Happy travels ! Love from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx