On Thursday I ventured to Leek on my own for the very first time.  Noticed the heather was coming out on the Roaches so we had better start planning some heather walks. Got caught a couple of times in showers whilst walking around Leek but discovered there were a few churches worthy of investigation and having a chat with the helpful staff at the tourist office they suggested visiting on a Wednesday (or Saturday!) when the churches are open.  Main purpose of visit was to purchase some cutlery which matches the exiting one in the cottages.  Driving back got caught in a very heavy shower over the moors and even considered stopping as visibility got worse.  There was some thunder and lightening too but I could see the blue sky in the distance and when I got back to our peak district cottages discovered it had been dry all morning.  We were not to be left out and later in the afternoon we did have a storm much to the dogs displeasure.  Blue went and hid in the downstairs toilet not realising he could get back out.  Smudge just stayed so close to one or other of us that I nearly fell over him twice.  Yet once it had passed over and the sun came out it was very warm. After an early dinner we drove over to Eyam where Chris installed some computer software for a lady at the photographic society – a lot of them come to Chris when they need something installing or checking.  The reason I went is because she has a large terraced garden which I’ve wanted to see as she knows I have an interest in gardening.  It is a lovely garden with views but it is a high maintenace garden and I dont think I could manage.