On a beautiful, sunny, Tuesday morning, four former teachers converged on Basingstoke, Hampshire. They travelled, by train, from Camberwell (London) Gillingham (Dorset) and Witley (Surrey). This quartet of pedagogues had served their time at Portsmouth College of Education in the 1960s and had come together to have fun, to reminisce .... and to have more fun! As the fearless four were taking a stroll together, amongst the trees adorned in their fall colours, what should they come upon, but some outdoor exercise equipment.... In no time at all, they were trying out the various pieces of equipment, deciding which body parts would benefit most from each exercise!
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Maggie, Jane, Brenda
After our stroll in the park, plus an exploration of Basingstoke itself, we were ready for ' quelquechose a manger'. ..and thanks to Brenda's gourmet card for 'Cafe Rouge', we were able to dine for half price!,,
Maggie, Jane, Brenda
Bravo, Brenda - et merci beaucoup!!
Jane, Maggie, Brenda
After our day out together in Basingstoke, Brenda and Maggie headed off in the direction of Waterloo and Jane and I returned to Gillingham (Dorset). The next day she drove me to nearby Shaftesbury. In spite of showers both before and after, the sun shone for a quick look at picturesque Gold Hill, with its cobbled street and quaint cottages, as well as the panoramic view of the countryside beyond.
Gold Hill
Countryside beyond..
Malcolm and Jane
Many thanks for a most enjoyable stay at Pike House!
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