Lime Tree Lunch

 Wednesday 25th January 2023.                 Lime Tree Lunch 

It would be a group of eight that met up in the town of Morley, the occasion was a kind of birthday get together on the behalf of John and Derek, it’s their turn to alter the scoreboard so to speak. Helping them celebrate would be Keith, Colin, Dave, Glenn Walton, Russ  Parkinson and John Howarth . The Lads are set to gather at the Lime Tree restaurant situated on Queen Street here in Morley at midday. Only John was unfortunately a little late in arriving due to public transport problems.

It was the first time at this particular venue for most of the lads and it turned out to be a very pleasant experience for them, nice setting with a great choice of food from the menu and excellent service from the staff. 

As you can imagine plenty of conversations taking place over our lunch time meals, it’s been a few weeks since we were all out together so plenty to talk about, yet again more and more names of former work colleagues being banded about and who could remember certain happenings in the establishment of Thackray’s 

Future plans were also discussed and set dates established as to when and where these new adventures would take place. A couple of hours later it was farewell to Morley has we all made our individual journeys home having had a great time in great company.

Cheers Everyone 

Saltaire Surprise

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18 January 2023

Glenn and I rendezvoused at Leeds Railway Station for the 10:26 to Skipton alighting at Saltaire at 10:40. 

We meandered down to the main road via Roberts Park past The Titus Salt School and on up to Milners Field and through to the other side and down the hill looking for the short cut onto the Canal which soon had us heading towards Saltaire. 

We then made our way to the Moon Cafe in Roberts Park for a spot of lunch. 

We then made our way back to the Railway Station for the 14:12 back to Leeds. John shouted there’s a train in and before we knew it we were unbeknownst to ourselves hurtling towards Forster Square which signified we were on the wrong train. Undeterred we decamped at Forster Square and waited for the 14:30 to Leeds taking us through Apperly Bridge and Kirkstall Forge before arriving back in Leeds for just after 15:00. 

Glenn and I made our way back to our respective bus stops, Glenn back to Elland Road Park & Ride and me back on the 203 to Beeston. 

Another good day with 11,500 steps for me and 15,000 for John. 

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Colin Hendrick Ward

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Wednesday 11 January 2023

Beeston - Middleton Lake Café

Today’s duo would consist of the John and Colin  who rendezvoused at Beeston Terminus for our walk to The Middleton Lake Café in Middleton Park. 

Leaving Beeston Terminus, we walked down through the Park Lees Estate to DePuy where it had altered slightly since we were last there with seemingly far more cars in the car park. Walking down the side we noticed the overflow car park had only one car parked in it which indicated that the additional cars now parked on the main site. 

We continued down the ginnel next to the spooky house which now looked in good condition. Passing along Back Road down to Cardinal Road and up Waincliffe Terrace and on to Waincliffe Drive and then up to Dewsbury Road. 

At this point we crossed over Dewsbury Road and made our way towards Gipsy Lane and up to our old school Parkside whose nomenclature had now changed to Cockburn which was the name of a local Grammar School on Burton Road that had closed in the late 80’s. 

We followed Gipsy Lane past The Old Clubhouse of South Leeds Golf Club and up through Middleton Woods and up some steps that lead us to Middleton Park Municipal Golf Club that had closed around 2015. 

Crossing the old course towards the Middleton Lake Café which was now in sight. Ordering a well earned sandwich and drink we sat inside because the weather was turning and rain was on the horizon. 

We finished our drinks and sandwiches and made our way to the bus stop for the No. 13 into Leeds dropping us off opposite Corn Exchange. 

John made his way to the Railway Station for the 14:56 to Bingley and Colin caught the No. 2 which had just pulled in at The Corn Exchange. 

The second walk of the year completed to blow the cobwebs away once again and well worth the effort taking around 9000 steps for me and slightly more for John. 

Another great day out proving you sometimes don't need to travel all that far to achieve greatness and we certainly did that once again today!

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Colin Hendrick Ward

Morley to the White Rose Centre

 Wednesday 4 January 2023

Morley - White Rose Centre 

Today’s trio would consist of the triumvirate John, Brian and Colin  who rendezvoused at Morley Town Hall for our walk to The White Rose Centre. 

However, we altered the route we were going to take by the side of the railway and chose the less muddy route on Elland Road (Churwell Hill) through the fields and new humungous housing estate. The walk was pleasant enough but the inclement weather was blowing a gale and the rain was incessant but not sufficient to cause the stalwarts any real trouble and within a few minutes the sun was shining and a rainbow appeared over Leeds where the panorama was spectacular. 

Finally the White Rose Centre came into view in the distance and before too long we were crossing the Railway lines by a bridge to get us into the White Rose Centre and The Scribbling Mill. 

We ordered our meals and drinks and chatted amongst ourselves until our meals arrived which didn’t take long. 

All satiated we descended down to the White Rose Centre Bus Station through the car park where Brian and John caught the 200 to Morley and I caught the 3 to Beeston.

The first walk of the year completed to blow the cobwebs away and well worth the effort taking around 6500 steps!

Another great day out proving you sometimes don't need to travel all that far to achieve greatness and we certainly did that once again today!

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Colin Hendrick Ward