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Walking Group One 25th April 2024
Five hardy souls collected today at Happy Valley for the first Hill Walk of the year .The temperature was cool with a North Easterly wind blowing and a hint of rain on arrival.
Off we set heading towards Russadale Quarry, spotting a Buzzard on the way.Turning into the footpath we remained sheltered from the wind all the way to the top of the hill.
The sun was out at the Quarry and a Greenshank was feeding at the edge of the Lochan. Then it was up the Peat road to the summit with spectacular views across Stenness and Harray Lochs, plus a view of the Closed Road beyond the Watch Stone. On the other side we looked over the Flow and down towards the Oil Platform and South Ronaldsay
Then it was back down after a stop for a snack and finally a walk around Happy Valley itself. The Daffodils planted by James and others were looking lovely and the Bluebells are days away from opening. Then it was on to a well deserved lunch at the Pier Cafe, having walked 4 miles and gone up 800 feet (and down again )
The next walk will be on Friday 24th May and hopefully more hills and views.
Keep moving.
PHOTOGROUP ONE
by Tim Wright - 21:20 on 21 September 2016
Ten of us made it to Corrigall Farm Museum this afternoon in glorious sunshine .As usual there was lots to photograph from old farm implements to animals ,Byres and peat fires ,box beds and Herring Heads and many other things in between .We all eventually made it to Barbara's house where a sumptuous tea awaited .Of course, it was essential to taste as many of the cakes as possible, just to check that they tasted right and they most certainly did ! Many thanks to Barbara for all her wonderful baking and hospitality .
Photos of the trip to Stronsay and Papa Stronsay were perused .There were some terrific landscapes and photos of the beautifully decorated Chapels and their contents.The animals featured a lot too from Bulls to Donkeys and Jersey Cow to Tame Geese and then finally some Sparrows on a Boat House . It was all a magical reminder of a fascinating day spent with some very pleasant but dedicated people .Many thanks to them and all who contributed .
"Sunlight " was the monthly project .We had lots of entries with Sunsets and sun beams through the clouds featuring heavily .Sun on objects and through objects and on landscapes ,trees and flowers too were to the fore .Excellent interpretations by everyone who took part .
The next meeting is on Wednesday 26th Oct at 10.30 at Olad's Wood in South Ronaldsay meeting at Olad's Summit by the view point, as the parking is limited at the wood.Lunch to be taken locally when we see what the weather is doing nearer the time .A wet weather alternative will be thought of if it looks as bad as the last time we tried to visit Olad's Wood !
Keep Clicking ,
Tim
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