So we decided we had enough time to pack a picnic and get to Chatsworth to see the Red Arrows!  We parked in the old Bakewell Station car park and walked a little along the Monsal Trail then over the golf course and through Carlton Pastures to the top of Chatsworth.  As we got to the end of New Piece Wood we could see Chatsworth House below with the Country Fair in progress.  There were a dozen or so other people there too and the first people we saw were our friends from Chelmorton which was quite a coincidence.  We got there with a few minutes to spare and we kept our eyes peeled and then there they were.  We were treated to a 25 minute display and 25 minutes of Smudge barking!  Sure the whole of Chatsworth could hear him too!  After the display we had a little picnic before walking back to the car getting back just before it got dark.  I had been thinking of doing a car boot sale on Sunday so Chris helped load up the car.  Sunday morning looked fine when I set off early from Bakewell but by the time I got to Bamford the roads were wet as was the playing field but luckily it stayed dry until the sale was winding down and then it was a quick dash to get the car packed during a heavy shower.  Enjoyed the views of Win Hill and Hope Church whilst the sale was on.  Back home had a few hours to catch up with things before we left the dogs behind and walked into the fields at our peak district cottages to watch Sunday’s Red Arrows display.  It was different watching it from a distance as you had a better view of the high level display.  A number of cars stopped at the roadside to watch – hope they noted our sign at the bottom of the drive!  After the display there was time for a quick tea before heading to Buxton Opera House to see Elkie Brooks. For a 67 year old her voice and her stage presence are still good.

It was difficult to slim down all the pictures but here are Saturdays and Sundays sets.