Tag: Ravenstor

• Friday 20 August 1976

  Mum’s Diary Went to see Dr W in aft. Said I was doing well. Could change Lentizol to Tryptizol. Can go to work providing I stop when I’ve done enough. Called in to see Daphne & Mr. S. Went in city in am. R rang. P got sore throat. Got pressure cooker from green shield…

  August 20, 2026

• Thursday 19 August 1976

  Mum’s Diary Had hair cut & set in aft. Walked there & back. R rang. Roger’s/My Diary Left the Youth Hostel fairly early after vacuuming the stairs. Walked to Tideswell where I bought a drink and then went along the main road for a while. Came to a little village Wadlow I think, and I…

  August 19, 2026

• Wednesday 18 August 1976

  Mum’s Diary E went to stay with Caroline. A & I went to Tescos in am. I did some washing up & Hoovering. Nancy came in aft. P. went to Rangers. R. rang in evening. Had letter from Cecil. Roger’s/My Diary Left Hartington at about 10 past 9 after cleaning the wash-basins. Walked to Monyash…

  August 18, 2026

• Tuesday 17 August 1976

  Mum’s Diary Had card from Gerald & Thelma. E went for day to Carolines. A & I went out in car in am – Unthank Rd – Colman Rd + home. GTE, Andrew & Mrs C Harvey came to see me. A stayed until 10.45 or so. P had letter re ‘A’ levels – 3…

  August 17, 2026

• A Nostalgic Walk in the Peak District

  August 2023 In August 2023, I dragged my long-suffering wife, Jo, on a seven-day walking holiday in the Peak District. To be fair, she did not need that much dragging as she loves walking and has her own memories of previous visits to the Peak District. Inspired by Earlier Youth Hostelling Trips For me, this…

  October 28, 2023