Mansion House Meeting

 Wednesday 30th  October 2024.                   Mansion House Meeting 

With Autumn in the air it was off to Roundhay Park  Leeds for the Lads today and eventually kick a few leaves about, but before this exercise they had arranged to meet up with their dear friend and work colleague Tim Kearney at the Mansion, a time of between 11:30 and midday was suggested and this is indeed what occurred.

Colin, Brian, Malcolm, John, Derek and Dave met at the bus stop near the Corn Exchange , this was in order to take a journey on the No 12 bus through the streets of the city heading for their destination of Roundhay Park, this bus ride stirred up memories of bygone youthful days misspent in various activities in establishments long gone, brought about a few smiles to all concerned etc.

Not before too long the bus came to a halt at the terminus just opposite to the main gates to the park, from here it is just a short stroll to the location of the Mansion which sits in a prominent position giving splendid views of the parkland laid out before it. 

Eventually we all made ourselves comfortable sat inside the Mansion, our group now included Keith who had journeyed there by car and of course Tim , he was in good spirits as per usual considering his mobility issues and all too ready to recall incidents that happened throughout his days at Thackrays.

Drinks and food were now consumed as the various conversations now continued for almost an hour and a half ,soon it was time to bid farewell to Tim until next time . It was also farewell to Keith at this point, the rest of us taking the opportunity to stretch our leg and take a twenty five minute walk through the park to the other entrance gate, once here we crossed over the main road and down to the nearby bus stop, from here we would catch the Wetherby to Leeds bus and return to the city centre in order to make our respective homeward journeys.

 Yet another great day out with the Lads 

Cheers Everyone.