Drum-rolls and credits to all 16 who turned out for our walk around Grimwith Reservoir and Trollers Gill.
Chairmans Commendations for Exemplary Service are to be granted as follows:-
To John – for nudging me to get something arranged in the first place
Steve M – for supplying an alternative route when the original plan went to the dogs. (or rather, didn’t)
MWIS – for the supply of excellent weather
Penny – for turning out after a wee illness
Becky – for leading the route from memory and saving the rest of us faffing with those map thingummies
Tim (Outram) (I think it was) and all others who kept the sheep and the dog separated, so that the supply of mutton at Parceval Hall was not increased
Rhianna — for retrieving my special Christmas pattern sock from under the car
Richard — for nominating the Craven Arms at Appletreewick
The Landlord of the said Craven Arms — for telling the roomful of us the story of William Craven, who in the 16th century travelled to London & made his fortune (a tale much like Dick Whittingtons) & returned to build Burnsall School & Burnsall Bridge.
Loch – for driving me there and back which allowed me to indulge in an extra pint
To all those not otherwise mentioned for a very pleasant and convivial day out.
And a Happy New Year to all our Readers
ANDREW
