Tuesday 15 August 2017
Outing to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - Thursday 21st September 2017
On Thursday 21st September, we had a very successful final outing for 2017, when 58 pensioners departed from a wet Edinburgh on the Big bus. We had a leisurely coffee stop at the Mackinnon Mills near Coatbridge, where we all had time for some retail therapy. We then travelled on to Glasgow to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, arriving in time for the half hour Organ recital at 1pm. The Organist played a variety of music including songs from the musicals.
Although we ended up with a lovely sunny day in Glasgow the wind was quite cold and with so much to see at Kelvingrove we did not venture elsewhere. The bus driver was lucky as he was able to park at Kelvingrove for the whole time we were there, so it was an easy departure to Grangemouth for High Tea. This was at the Leapark Hotel and most said they thought it was one of the best yet. Thanks to everyone involved in organising our summer coach outings this year.
Thursday 10 August 2017
Strollers Walk No. 220 - Thursday 17th August 2017, Earlston Circular Walk
Walk No. 220: Earlston Circular
Date: Thursday 17th August 2017
Started at: The War Memorial, Earlston
Summary: On a warm and sunny day where the temperatures soared to 21 degrees nineteen Strollers met up for this walk. Leaving Earlston and going up a hill which gave views back over the village and to the Black Hill, Ruberslaw and the Eildons. Following the path down into Carolside Woods where Moira lived up to her reputation and people were heard calling her name, Muddy Moira, at least I think that’s what they were saying. The previous day’s heavy rain had made some bits of the path slightly damp to say the least.
At one point we had a nice view of the Park Bridge where we were to stop for a break. Then it was time to head down and cross the A68 into the trees on the other side, down to the Leader Water and over the first suspension bridge which everyone took great joy in bouncing their way across. As usual having got down it was time to go back up. I don’t remember Moira mentioning all these steps in the description. Then down to Park Bridge for a view of Carolside House, which is a late-18th-century category B listed building and is set in a former deer park. The grounds have a Historical Collection of ancient roses including a National Collection of pre-1900 Gallica roses and are open to the public in July each year. While at the bridge kingfishers were spotted as well as fish jumping in the water. Back on the trail passing Clackmae farm with its herd of Holstein cows, to the next suspension bridge where we failed to spot the sign that said 4 people at a time! Possibly a little more bouncy than it should have been.
Our thanks to Moira for arranging the walk and the glorious weather.
Date: Thursday 17th August 2017
Started at: The War Memorial, Earlston
Summary: On a warm and sunny day where the temperatures soared to 21 degrees nineteen Strollers met up for this walk. Leaving Earlston and going up a hill which gave views back over the village and to the Black Hill, Ruberslaw and the Eildons. Following the path down into Carolside Woods where Moira lived up to her reputation and people were heard calling her name, Muddy Moira, at least I think that’s what they were saying. The previous day’s heavy rain had made some bits of the path slightly damp to say the least.
At one point we had a nice view of the Park Bridge where we were to stop for a break. Then it was time to head down and cross the A68 into the trees on the other side, down to the Leader Water and over the first suspension bridge which everyone took great joy in bouncing their way across. As usual having got down it was time to go back up. I don’t remember Moira mentioning all these steps in the description. Then down to Park Bridge for a view of Carolside House, which is a late-18th-century category B listed building and is set in a former deer park. The grounds have a Historical Collection of ancient roses including a National Collection of pre-1900 Gallica roses and are open to the public in July each year. While at the bridge kingfishers were spotted as well as fish jumping in the water. Back on the trail passing Clackmae farm with its herd of Holstein cows, to the next suspension bridge where we failed to spot the sign that said 4 people at a time! Possibly a little more bouncy than it should have been.
Our thanks to Moira for arranging the walk and the glorious weather.
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