Monday (6 May) A Bank holiday, spent the day finalising the packing, much easier as we now have the car, so we are taking far to much. Lunch out with family, coffee with friends, then an evening relaxing.
Tuesday, drove to Nostell, a National Trust property, in West Yorkshire. Walked around the grounds, the lakes and a quick canter through the house, lots of Chippendale furniture.
Continued our drive to Widnes to visit friends, the rest of this week has passed with eating and drinking.
Wednesday, met more friends for lunch at a local pub.
Thursday, we went to “The Wine Club” in Rainhill for lunch, great pizza and a glass of wine for £10!!
Friday we visited Rufford Old Hall, another National Trust property, in Lancashire. A 15 century timber framed hall, with a stained glass window including the three legs of Man (the national flag of the Isle of Man), as there is a family connection between the Hesketh family and the Stanley family, the Earls of Derby, historically who “ruled” the Isle of Man. (15th-17th Centuries).
Saturday, We walked to “The Unicorn” pub for lunch and a pint, then walked back ‘home’ via the ‘Four Topped Oak’ pub.
In the evening we watched Eurovision, obviously another drink was required.
Sunday, back to “The Wine Club” for a Eastern European wine tasting, and another round of wine!
Back ‘home’ for more wine and a Thai green curry.
Travurple 