Hathersage

IMG_4232Wednesday was our day off with no arrivals or departures at our self catering cottages near Bakewell (see link). Had considered a walk but I have been having a problem with a knee so a walk was discounted.  Instead we went over to Hathersage for a few hours, without the dogs again.  We have always known about the alleged burial place of Little John (of Robin Hood fame) at Hathersage church and yet all the times we have been to the IMG_4225village we have never been to the church.  This was one of the focal points of our visit and we walked the short distance from the main road to the church which has views to Stannage Edge (in the news as the National Park authority has plans to sell or lease it off).  Hathersage church was also where Jessica Ennis got married a few months ago.  After a walk round the church we went and found the reputed grave before walking back down to Hathersage and lunch.  When in Hathersage we always have a wander round the outdoor shops, most of which are dog friendly.  We didn’t have anything to buy but it was nice just to look. IMG_4228 In the evening we had our first WI committee meeting after the summer break.  A lot to get through as we have to start thinking about next years speakers.  Thursday was another warm day.  No departures or arrivals so we headed off to Matlock where Chris wanted to get some guttering and I did a Sainsbury’s shop.IMG_4233  After lunch in Matlock and a visit to some of the shops we came back to find Andrew had moved the cows from the front field to one of the side fields.  He was also taking delivery during the afternoon of bales of feed for the winter.  Chris fixed the guttering as rain was forecast for the next few days and I did a number of household jobs. Probably had my last ice cream for the year!