We enjoyed a good evening meal on Friday in the Shrubberies and it was good to have our very own “Beverley Sisters“ back with us.
After breakfast,on Saturday morning, we drove six miles or so to South Petherton, to begin our circular walk through small unspoilt villages, arable fields and orchards.
One of many Market towns hereabouts.
Its 15th century church dominates the skyline.Mike was leading the walk which he found on the Ramblers’ website – there were ten of us altogether.A thatched cottage, typical,of the area in Over Station.A damp somewhat overgrown mixture of Sunflowers and other vegetation seemed to bar the route, but we made it through. Pat, pictured right, spotted Newts in some of the lightly flooded areas.Approaching the village of Merriot.Sunflowers abounded.A fallen tree near Stoke- Sub – Hamdon was a good place for a break.A typical view on our walk.Higher Street! That’s a first.An eye catching des-res.
Time to move on from Merriot’s parish church after a lunch stop.
Apple orchards a-plenty and time for some “ foraging”.Not on a church but carved on a garden wall, re-entering South Petherton.The Old Chapel built with the local “ Ham” stone. It was a very enjoyable saunter.
After another welcome dinner at The Shrubbery, I put on a bit of a “ Folderol” for the group and after a long day the “ audience “ did well to keep up the pace!
Some aspect of social history to begin proceedings.something about the origins of the expression “ Not having a pot to p… in”. I watered it down somewhat though.
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