26 12 2014 Boxing Day Walk just out of Cosby. Approx 4.3 miles

It was Boxing Day, traditionally the day when folks go visiting, or have flown off on holiday. Our group was a little smaller today, only five of us out to chase the cobwebs away.
We met at the car park at the Village Hall as usual then set off out of Cosby up Shuttleworth Lane by the golf course heading towards the A426 Lutterworth Road.

 At the main road we turned right and then right again into Cottage Lane which eventually leads to Broughton Astley .  At the bridle path we turned right back towards Cosby.

On the bridle path the conditions under foot changed to a bit muddy in places but manageable.

 

 






We were soon out of the fields and back into Cosby - only about four and half miles.

Arriving back in Cosby we found the duck race was about to start and decided to stop and watch the proceedings.

ON YOUR MARKS !!!

 






GET SET AND GO !!!!!!

 

THE WINNING LINE IN SIGHT !!!!!!

THE WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done to Cosby Football Club for organising the event.  Must put this on the calendar for next year.

What a great way end to our walk. 

Before saying goodbye we called at one of our walker's homes for coffee, biscuits and yet more chat!

See you all next week.

19th December Walk around Thornton Resoiver Approx 3.5mls.

17 walkers met at Cosby Village Hall car park ready for our last walk before Christmas. As quite a few of us needed to get back early to crack on with the Christmas preparations it was decided to go for a short walk around Thornton Reservoir.

1.         Thornton Reservoir, peaceful and picturesque location that offers a network of trails and footpaths around the reservoir and through the neighbouring woodland areas. There are also links with longer trails including the Leicester Round. Situated in the National Forest near the village of Thornton in Leicestershire it has a surface area of 75 acres and a perimeter of 2.45 miles.This scenic reservoir also has a popular fly fishery, attracting anglers from all over the midlands.

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Cold but sunny it was great weather for walking but there had been a bit of rain so the paths were quite soggy and slippery here and there. As always, the sights across the reservoir were quite stunning.

Surprising to see cattle in the fields when the weather  turns colder.
 

At the end of the reservoir track we continued along across the dam back towards the car park taking snaps of the church on the way.

Back in the car park a boot door went up and a veritable host of goodies were offered around, mince pies, cakes and biscuits galore. It was, as in the song, ' It's beginning to feel a bit like Christmas.'

Not much left!

The local ducks came to look for tit bits but I'm afraid there wasn't much left for them.

After our mini feast we said our goodbyes to some of the group who had grandparent commitments and others with last minute shopping to do.   The rest of us went on to the golf club for tea and coffee where it was very busy with Christmas parties.

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The crackling log fire gave the room a lovely welcoming seasonal glow.

It was a smashing walk just before Christmas; don't forget, for those of us prone to 'cabin fever' we'll do a little walk next Friday, Boxing Day, just to get rid of the cobwebs and stretch the legs.

Merry Christmas everybody.

12th December 2014 Christmas Munch at Acorns, Burbage Woods Visitor Centre.

It was the day of our Christmas Munch, at Acorns Coffee Shop Burbage Woods. www.acornscoffeeshop.co.uk also on Facebook. 

We met at Cosby Village Hall car park 10.30 am as usual. Those who could not make the walk would be meeting at the Visitor Centre, Burbage Woods at 12.00 midday to join the walkers.

Everybody was in very good spirits, the odd Christmas smile and appropriate head gear was evident. 

So, we set off  up Burbage Common Lane towards Elmsthorpe.

N.B. If the phone rings and you stop to answer it you can get behind the crowd a little. We all spotted the straggler for obvious reasons and waited at the railway bridge.  It was news of late arrivals for the walk. They were going to catch up later.

 

We continued towards the Woodhouse Farm Shop and popped in to try some samples and purchases were made. Orders were placed for collection later.

 

Time was marching on so we decided to turn around and head off back to Acorns Coffee Shop at the Visitor Centre where Christmas munch was waiting.

On our way back, everyone was in good spirits looking forward to what promised to be a good Christmas munch.We were not disappointed. On entering Acorns a veritable feast was laid out in front of us. Settling down, we soon start making inroads into the sandwiches, pigs in blankets, roast beef in Yorkshire puddings, various quiche, salads, crisps, dips and pork pies. Mince Pies and scones with cream followed.  There was much more, look at the photographs, nobody was disappointed.

 

 

It was great to meet up with people we'd not seen for a while.

 

Willie and Sheila didn't know where to start so popped on to several tables to try out the delicacies that were available.

 

Smile please

Some beautiful gifts were presented, so much appreciated.  We really enjoy doing what we do and love being part of such an amazing group of smashing people and hope everybody enjoys the walks as much as we do.  Thank you all.

Willie and Sheila thanked Helan, Adam and the team 
 from Acorns. Great Christmas munch and five big stars from the Cosby Walkers. We'll be back soon.












Apart from people going on holiday and those still to complete their Christmas shopping we'll be meeting at the Village Hall car park next Friday at the normal time.

Got a feeling these two have have found a holiday over Christmas.