by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
The branch is in good heart. Skill levels within the branch are clearly improving and we have a steady trickle of new members and returners. Jacqui, one of our returners, came all the way from Australia; having completed a beginners’ course two years ago she was keen...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
We saw 2018 out with our usual cosy Christmas gathering at the Cross Keys Inn above Uppermill with hot food, big fires and good company. Peter Taft’s musical quiz clearly showed that most of the company had misspent their youth and weren’t going to change. Our crazy...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
That was some summer but today at 1000’ on the Pennines winds were gusting to 40 mph, visibility was poor with light precipitation and snow flurries possible……. winter has arrived and I was sorry that I didn’t have my thermals on…… but we have had a great year....
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
Anybody who thinks climate change isn’t happening doesn’t live in our area of the Pennines. Mud isn’t in it but happily, in spite of dire weather since November, all of our planned events have taken place. The branch has been in great form and shown determination in...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
According to Geoffrey Boycott the intention of a bouncer which catches the batsman just under the heart was to keep the batsman honest. In Spring we received a few bouncers. BOUNCER 1 :- For the first time ever we were forced to cancel a training course. Snow and ice...
