Saturday 17th November: billed as ‘One of Richard’s now famous Jolly Jaunts’
And indeed it was. 19, could be 20 of us set off from the Big Lay By, and headed straight for Drone Valley Brewery. After an introduction by Bernard, who told us all about the Community Benefit Society of the brewery, Dave MacLaren took over and explained in superb detail the brewing process. Absolutely fascinating, we all learned so much. Membership is only £10.
Then, along the boardwalk, up and over the fields, along Apperknowle International Airport, over more fields, down Sicklebrook, to Troway where some of them went to Wards Cafe, and some of us went to the Gate Inn..Then, over more fields, navigating an electric fence which was nearly quite shocking! and along the bridleway to Apperknowle. Here, the ‘formal’ walk ended. with a group returning to the BLB, and others, myself included, went to the Travs. Following a tuck-in to a cheese platter and a pint, we wended our ways home, it was almost getting dusk, and for a well-earned sit down. Thanks to all who took part, the tailgaters for ensuring nobody got lost, and a welcome to some new to the group.
