A visit to Chadkirk

Last week on a free day I decided to get my train 'fix' with a visit to Chadkirk on an estate situated north east of Stockport in the lovely Goyt valley. I had heard of this church dedicated to St Chad, a celtic saint who was a missionary in this area in 7th century, from my connections with the Community of Aidan and Hilda. I 'railed' from Congleton to Manchester and then on to Romiley. It was only a short walk down a steep hill to the church and walled garden backed by woods. A wonderfully peaceful place to commune with one's maker. The walks were interesting with lots of interpretive boards about the cotton industy in the past. To find out more visit the website at www.chadkirkchapel.org.uk

Congleton Food and Drink Festival

The Steel Tempo band was playing in the middle of the town during Congleton Food and Drink Festival on Sunday. Their music brought back memories of my daughter's wedding on Barbados 10 years ago in 1999.

North Wales

A few weekends ago I stayed with my friend in her static caravan on North Wales coast.

We had 3 glorious days of sunshine with lovely gentle walking, including Newborough Sands on Anglesey, the mountain at the back of the site and on the Great Orme at Llandudno. After attending a piano recital by Freddy Kempf at the theatre we were treated to a most spectacular sunset on the way back via Conway - and I had my camera in my bag!