We got the train to Bournville this morning for the heritage day.  Gemma’s morris side did a couple of turns; we visited the wool shop; had lunch; visited Selly Manor (pictured); explored the visitor centre and listened to the carillon.  We then got the train to Selly Oak to buy lemonade, and walked home. Ready for a Pimm’s!

I got the train up to Birmingham this morning, met Gemma for lunch and a brief shopping spree.  This included some gin tasting at a stall at the food fare and enjoying some municipal artwork.

We then wandered back to Gemma’s along the canal towpath in the sunshine.

If you look carefully, you can see the University name board through the bridge.

In the “digital zone” having a go at using video!

I am spending the weekend near Stafford. During a brief lull between the train arriving and catching the shuttle bus, I have wandered into the park by the station – Victoria Park:

This is the River Sow.

I always enjoy seeing what’s on the fourth plinth as I pass by Trafalgar Square.  I have seen this one before, but it was a nice pause on my way to Paddington to catch the train to Stroud.

Four of us decided to go to see the Votes for Women exhibition at the museum of London. The exhibition was good, but disappointingly small. However, it was a lovely day so the walk from Cannon Street was enjoyable.

We passed through the Bloomberg building;

This sculpture – this is only part of it – celebrates the old rivers of London, which is commendable, but we didn’t find it visually appealing…

We preferred more traditional statues.

I should perhaps add that we were five at the museum, having been joined by a husband!

After breakfast, we had a brief rehearsal, some free time before lunch, then we were first on after lunch. The afternoon was the main part of the festival, with many different groups presenting their versions of historical dances.

After supper, social dancing, and back to the hotel tired but happy.

Unfortunately I was so absorbed in the dancing I didn’t take any photos, but here’s one of Norwich castle from yesterday’s evening walk:

I had an interesting walk from the station to the hotel, including the river, a shopping centre and some interesting churches.

I took this from Lady Julian’s bridge:

This church is St Julian’s, also connected with Julian of Norwich:

Set off at a very civilised hour this morning; journey to Liverpool Street went without a hitch. Not a station I know well, but in good time to grab a coffee and get to the right platform.

I am spending a weekend at Westminster College, Cambridge, with a group of Elders from around the United Reformed Church.

The building and grounds are lovely, including a Chapel with most un-Presbyterian stained glass windows.

The workshops are being run exceedingly well, and are giving us all much food for thought.