Happy days out & walks 2016

2016






January 14th. Leeds to Carlisle train journey. Dave's first outing with the Lads .
This was a chance for me to meet up with the Lads, first point of contact was Leeds railway station.
Once formally introduced to each of them, we now boarded the train heading for Carlisle, this was exciting for me and probably for the rest of the Lads.
Overnight snow had blessed us and was giving  stunning views of the countryside as we headed north. On arrival at Carlisle, we took a walk down by the riverside to see what damage the winter storms had done, not a welcoming site.
From here we headed back towards the centre to explore some of the older buildings and then had a meal in the customery J.D.Weatherspoons establishment. Now back to the railway station and our journey home.
What a joyous day I had, meeting a bunch of great Lads, little did I know what was to follow?
 A catalog of events that tested our endurance,friendship, spirit and sense of humour.

Participants in this wonderful day, John,Eddie,Derek,Brian,Keith,Jeff, Colin ,Dave.

February 11th. Leeds to Liverpool,exploring the city,
Participants, Eddie,Colin,Derek,Brian,Keith,Dave,John.

March 3rd. York city walk & Railway museum.John,Derek,Eddie,Colin,Dave.

March 17th. Cloughton to Scarborough, cliff top walk.
Participants. Colin, Keith,Brian,Eddie,Derek,John,Dave.

More dates to follow

March 31st.Silsden to Skipton canal side walk.
Participants. John,Colin,Malcolm,Eddie,Derek,Dave,Brian.

May 5th. Hebden Bridge to Todmorden, walk along side the canal.
Participants, Dave,Colin,Eddie,Derek,Malcolm,John,Brian.

May 19th. Ladybower Dam, walk around the Dam,
Participants, John,Dave,Colin,Keith,Malcolm Brian,Derek.

June 7th, Todmorden to Walsden, walk along side Liverpool canal.
Participants, Colin,Dave,Malcolm Derek,John.

June 16th, Elvington Air Musium, York.
Participants,Eddie,Brian,Colin,Malcolm,Dave,John,Derek.

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