Visit to the 509

 Wednesday 12th March 2025.              Visit to the 509

The 509 is the appropriate name of the cafe situated on a corner of the high street in Outwood, a suburb of Wakefield and Leeds. 

For today’s adventure here at Outwood four of the Lads would meet up at the local railway station and then take a walk around the Lofthouse Colliery Nature Reserve, those four would be John, Colin, Brian and Dave, Derek would join them later once they reached the 509 cafe at about midday.

The weather was kind to the Lads has they embarked on their journey even though the original forecast was for rain from early morning, this didn’t come to fruition, they only suffered some very minor light showers.

Their walk proved to be quite exhilarating at times taking a slightly different route than their previous excursions, sunny intervals were on offer for most of their journey as they ambled along.

After almost an hour and a half of walking the 4 lads found themselves approaching the cafe and now a chance for a cuppa before Derek arrived and then their lunchtime meals could be served.

The lads were able to get seated at an appropriate table just in time as some 10 minutes later the cafe became rather crowded. Good choice of food selection and at very reasonable prices would be the cause of this,no doubt.

Our meals consumed and future plans discussed it was time to say farewell to the 509 and take our respective journeys homeward bound.

Upon reflection today’s adventure turned out pretty well. considering what could have happened.

The best laid plans of mice and men ! so to speak.

Cheers Everyone Anyway