Just about done everything another couple of cycles and walkabouts.

9 May 2024 Tewksbury

Still walking about and another couple of cycles costa coffee here not so good..

Water pictures today.

Noticed this sign with ties to The Lake District.

7 – 8 May 2024 Tewksbury

Lots of cycling and walk about here this tree in Tewksbury Abby grounds is fab.

The below is also in the grounds and is called “touching soles”

Whilst on the river path noticed this swan nesting has been at this place every year we come to Tewksbury

This Mill beside the Avon is very photo genic and allows me to show you the lovely weather we are having (back into shorts)

This campsite has lots of money saving toilet features I am not sure if this is hygienic though.

6 May 2024 Tewksbury

Coffee in Cirencester this morning and a late set off as only a short drive. On the way back to the site saw this incredible Dog Toilet.

A few things to Know about Tewksbury.

The number of Tewkesbury’s buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than 350

In 2021 Tewkesbury celebrated two big anniversaries; 900 years since the consecration of the Abbey and 550 years since the Battle of Tewkesbury. The town will have plenty to celebrate.

Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for

3 May 2024 Cirencester

Bus into Cheltenham for coffee before leaving for Cirencester only a short journey  so some shopping on the way.

Walked into town via the Bathhurst estate very quite. You now have to pay to access the park £4.00 for a day pass or £10 a year if a local but if staying on the campsite a £10 pound deposit gets you an entry card for the leanth of your stay.

There a few new carvings on the park, and  on leaving past the wonderful hedge and payment booth a short walk into town.

4 May 2024 Cirencester

Walk into town down the road today coffee then in the afternoon a cycle around went to look see if the open air pool was open as a lovely sunny day.

The same 2 years ago below

5 May 2024 Cirencester

Walk through the park again for another look around.

While walking I heard some one  shouting my name and went to find out who (It was a buttercup flower that said

1 Have you cleaned the toilet (yes I replied)

2 Have you swept the carpets (yes I replied)

3 Have you washed the floor (yes I replied)

4 Have you cut your hair (yes I replied)

It then smiled and said Good Boy.

In the Old Dog kennels there are some lovely coffee shops a brewery and restaurant.

Bus into town the Jaz festival is on at the moment with some famous names attending.

In the afternoon back into town again.

Below is an image taken in Tynmouth of Fiddlers Green a fictitious place that dead fishermen go.

I spotted a road sign in Cheltenham (did not know it was here).

30 April  2024 Cheltenham

Into Cheltenham in the morning then again after lunch catching a bus straight through to Gloucester for a short stay

1 May 2024 Cheltenham

Into Gloucester this morning for a longer look around I see the old Dredger is still afloat.

While looking around the docks I noticed this below you should remember that sometimes you miss something that is directly above your nose as the saying goes He He.

Live the life.

Had a chat with this company about wheel spinners?  on my afternoon cycle. Then bus into Cheltenham again.

28  April 2024 Cheltenham

Drove up to Cheltenham  allowed to book in early so lunch then a bus into Cheltenham.

A few things that you may not know about here

The wishing fish clock

This clock is 45 feet tall and believed to be the tallest mechanical clock in the world and it blows bubbles out

Michael Edwards (Eddie The Eagle Edwards) Was born here

Richard Clyburn inventor of The Adjustable Spanner was born here.

I was hoping to put a photo of me up on the internet (a selfie) but on chatting about it with my mobile phone something strange happened see below.

29  April 2024 Cheltenham

Cycled into town this morning on a lovely sunny day to replenish my puncture outfit. Then back to the site for lunch. Back into town in the afternoon for coffee and some cartoons printed,

26 April 2024 Chippenham

The site is very quiet for a weekend probably due to it been adult only yes I know, how did I get on ? I lied about my age He He.

Bus into town this morning caught the 44K glad I had booked a few days as it seemed to go via Fort William Brighton St Ives and round every village in the area (except Tiddlywink). A good walkabout checking for changes then caught the direct bus back the 99.

27 April 2024 Chippenham

In the afternoon had a cycle into town to explore more then back to the site to shower and wash clothes. I forget my clean undies so many times lately that I am thinking of going back to disposable nappies.

Bus into town again its lovely to see the tree is as lovely as it usually is.

25 April 2024 Chippenham

Walk around near the site for a while I thought the burnt timbers looked amazing and even spotted a man on one (very small).

Moved up to Chippenham today a good drive up but started raining as I arrived so in the van. After tea had a walk into the village Kington Langley.