We had the perfect opportunity, as our Archdeacon, John, was doing a 10 mile challenge run to raise money for our local air ambulance, which had helped to save his wife's life, following a serious car crash last year.
The event took place at a local hall with some beautiful grounds, not normally open to the public. Curly and I, being fitness freaks and personal trainers, joined the runners on 3 laps of a 3.3 mile circuit.
Our minders joined a posse of walkers and took time to enjoy the attractive grounds of the hall. There was parkland, woodland and a lake. There was also a delightful partly ruined church, which we investigated at the end of our run as it was close to the finish line.
The font was an open air one, being at the bottom of a ruined tower. We took the opportunity to have a cool down at the end of our run before looking inside the intact end of the church.
We really loved the inside of the church, especially the altar which doubled as a moving war memorial. It was very special. We sat on the altar rail and took it all in.
We then adjourned to the refreshment hall for tea and cakes. One of our minders, inspired by our running, ran 5 miles home. We all then spent the afternoon in the garden helping gardening bear Tommy prepare the ground reading for potato planting.
By this time we were ready for a bit more chocolate!
Lots of love Chelmer, Curly and all at Bears Unlimited xxx
1 comment:
Gosh, are Norfolk Branch unstoppable?! Very impressive performance by all concerned. Good excuse to eat lots of choccie afterwards.
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