Memorial Walk

 Monday 2nd October 2023.                    Memorial   Walk

Today would see the Lads take a trip to Golden Acre Park, a picturesque setting on the northern edge of Leeds. The occasion was to remember or dear friend Eddie Hampshire, it’s been 4 years since he sadly died, the park was one of his favourite locations to visit, so as a mark of respect it would be a group of 8 former friends and colleagues that would participate in a leisurely stroll along the various paths that take you through this park land area, all the while reminiscing the many moments we all spent in his company.

A time of 10:15 was suggested for some of the Lads to meet at Leeds railway station, then walk the few hundred yards to a convenient bus stop in order the catch the X84 bus heading for the park, on board this bus already would be Colin and Brian, it would be John , Derek and Dave that joined them, Mark journeying by bus from a different direction, whilst Keith and Donald came by car.

We all met a few minutes after 11am at the entrance to the park, briefly say hello to each other before we all began our journey off in the direction of the bird hide located in a particularly forested area of the park.

Different conversations ensued with one another as we split into small groups , catch up time now for some members of the group, eventually we all gathered around a newly carved out statue of a rather over sized kingfisher bird which was spotted upon our journey to the bird hide. A photo opportunity was taken with this particular object before moving on to the bird hide , once inside this hide a few moments of quiet reflection where observed in remembrance of our dear departed friend Eddie.

Some several minutes later we began our return journey back in the direction of the park cafe and enjoy a nice cuppa and cake whilst sat outside discussing plans for the upcoming adventures etc. As the clock moved on to almost 1 o’clock it was time to say farewell to Golden Acre Park and begin our respective homeward journey.

A poignant day was had by all.

Thanks Everyone