In absentia – 6 Dec 2023

What a contrast! As we started our Slow Warts’ outing, Andy put out a message about the snow on Skiddaw and ice on the beach in the Lakes where he was, and we’d also had news that Tom was enjoying the sun and his beach in warmer (19⁰C) southern parts Read more

Edge – 29 Nov 2023

We stood and stared into the very black and sinister looking empty darkness. Is it safe? It was Tom, who whilst not prepared to take the cold and wet option, broke the ice by throwing stones in or on to the black hole. Two results, a crack and crackly splash, Read more

Tapering down? – 22 Nov 2023

Once the fixture had been established, the club has held its Championships in November. An early one (the triple crossing) was held in January but concerns about the weather at that time of year caused it to be changed to November. Recent weather in this month however could hardly be Read more