A Trip out to Slaidburn

We were going to go out for a run yesterday, but the weather wasn't too good when we were going to leave, however it did take up later, so today we went out instead - even though there had been a downpour shortly before we set off!

It would be about 15.30 - 16.00 when we left, so we didn't travel too far.

We went to Slaidburn.

Dot found a new shop where the "Jam Pot" used to be - I think it was called "Gracious Living", and it seemed to sell country antiques - brass pans, wicker work chairs, etc. There was even a vintage Silver Cross pram outside the shop.

We then went on to have a wander down to the church, and stopped for tea in the "Hark to Bounty". This would be at about 18.00, and they were still serving Sunday roasts (2 for £15.00 including a free bowl of either home made Mushroom, or home made Pea and Ham Soup - complete with bread and butter). I plumped for the roast - 2 large slices of succulent local beef with a huge home made Yorkshire Pudding, roast potatoes, boiled new potatoes, runner beans, carrots, & broccoli.

Dot had the home made Lasagne with salad and a bowl of chips.

On the way home, as we were leaving Slaidburn, going over the River Bridge we met John Cowking - the conductor of the Slaidburn Silver Band, and his wife, so we stopped for a chat.

Some years ago I produced them a Centenary Video of the Band, and spent almost a year following them round their concerts and marches at local festivals etc.

A few photos I took below.......

The East Window in Slaidburn Church

 

Slaidburn Church

Brennand's Endowed Primary School - Slaidburn

Noticeboard about Brennand's Endowed Primary School 

Ruby enjoying a breather after a walk in the village