Given the very vague and patchy weather forecast for today and following yesterday’s torrential downpour, it was very lovely to see 11 walkers turn out for our walk to Foxhill. It was very slippery and muddy underfoot in some places and the recent humid weather conditions which promotes rapid growth meant that we got quite wet in places fighting our way through knee-high grasses and vegetation. We also battled with man-high stinging nettles and dense bushes readily discharging their wet cargo onto us. However, the rain held off and it was lovely being outside amongst the rich greenery and colourful blooms. By the time we were climbing the last hill back up to Aynho we could actually feel the warm air rising in steamy clouds from the field. Once we got back to the pavilion on the sports field, we were able to enjoy Anita’s lunch offers and delicious cakes whilst sitting outside in sparkling sunshine.
Renate Maddocks-Born