Festive Cheer

 Wednesday 7th. December 2022.               Festive Cheer at the Railway Inn

For Today’s outing the lads have prearranged a pre Christmas lunch to be held at the Railway Inn, a local pub on the outskirts of Drigglington  a location situated between Bradford and Leeds. A suggested time of 1:00 pm as been arranged for the 10 lads participating on this festive occasion.Those making their way to this venue will be, Colin, Brian, Keith, Malcolm, John, Derek, Dave, along with John Howarth and newcomers Russ Parkinson and Glenn Walton. Once everyone had arrived we were seated at an appropriate table, with drinks ordered our festive meal began, a little confusion at first until we got to grips with what each of us had pre-ordered, it wasn’t long before different conversations we’re taking place, but all centred around who could remember so and so who once had the privilege of working at Thackray’s. Plenty of names being banded about. Starters consumed it was now on to the main course, a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings etc, served with a plentiful amount of enjoyable food. 30 minutes later it was time for our desserts which came in the form of Christmas Pud in various guises accompanied with ice cream or custard, yummy, yum yum. Some time later to round it all off we were offered coffee and mince pies , what a delightful meal served with accommodating staff in pleasant surroundings 

With the time fast approaching 3:30 it was time to say farewell to each other and then begin our individual journeys home.

A Big Thanks to Keith for recommending and booking this venue.

Cheers Everyone.

A Curry at Stanley Ferry

 Wednesday 30th November 2022.             Curry at Stanley Ferry 

For today’s adventure the Lads have arranged to meet up at a location nearby to the village of Stanley which is on the outskirts of Wakefield. It’s an area where the river Calder and the Canal cross paths so to speak. A famous steel canal  aqueduct was constructed in the Victorian age to facilitate this transport arrangement. In recent times a concrete structure as been placed alongside the old aqueduct to enable much wider craft to cross over the river.

It was 5 of the Lads participating in this adventure John, Malcolm and Colin making their way by a Train and bus journey, Derek and Dave getting there by car. A rendezvous time of about 11am was suggested outside the pub at Stanley Ferry. From this point the Lads had a choice of direction in which way to walk alongside the canal, they decided to go east to west and then west to east on a circular route.

It was a relatively short walk today with just under 2 miles covered , but was non the less most enjoyable just being out in the countryside and taking in the fresh air whilst chatting amongst ourselves, delightful.

The conversations continued has we made our way towards the local pub and partake in a lunchtime meal, a suggested choice at a bargain price from the menu was taken up by all “Curry”.follow by Apple & Berry Pie with custard, yum, yum.

An hour later that Lads began their journey home, Dave returning by car while the rest walked by means of the “Nagger Lines” footpath towards the main road in order to catch a bus back into Wakefield, Derek continue his journey by bus , John, Malcolm and Colin taking the train returning them to Leeds.

All in all another great day out with the Lads.

Cheers Everyone.