Heading out of the village along Laughton Lane, we soon realised something was not quite the same as usual.
Two rather large trees had just been felled making a significant change to the landscape.
Laughton Lane, near the cricket pitch and looking its best, the Autumn colours are stunning.
The sun is shining, temperatures aren't soaring but it's enough to make everyone smile.
Centre of Laughton, a very sleepy little village.
Walking out of Laughton along Gumley Road.
Through the cattle grid and on to Gumley. The views from this lane are superb taking in lots of Leicestershire.
Sheep keeping a watchful eye.
Another cattle grid and a right turn towards Gumley.
A couple of stragglers, obviously had a good chat on the way.
The local defibrillator housed in the ex telephone box.
Then there is the local pub
The enclosed garden area at the rear of The Bell is being refurbished so we sat outside at the front for coffee - it was so cold.!!
It was so cold that the general consensus of opinion was let's get started walking back.
The sun came out again and that always makes it feel better.
Past the war memorial close to the Gumley cricket pitch.
Autumn trees in all their glory.
We will take the road to Mowsley.
There is a significant birthday very soon so it's celebration cake time. Apparently one of the surprises for the birthday girl is tea for two at the the Ritz. that's next week, sounds wonderful.
So we all gathered round with a rendition of happy birthday and tucked in to the delicious cakes provided.
Some cake for a couple of walkers who couldn't make it today, always appreciated.
Fridays are even better with cake, thank you.
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