Easter this year was spent staying at Helmshore in the newly-rennovated Southfield home of cousin Lily and her Mum and Dad Dave (my brother) and Katie. We stayed for three days and nights and my Mum joined us on the middle day - easter Saturday. On the first day we relaxed, walked around Helmshore, including a thirst-inducing play on the swings. On Saturday we took the train to Ramsbottom from Irwell Vale, plus sampling some famous black peas and a couple of pints, and we saw a great steam engine. On Sunday we stuffed our faces with eggs and walked it off around the reservoir. Anne and I found it extremely relaxing and healing after a tiring few weeks and thanks to David and Kate for looking after us so well. Along with the obvious family joys, some personal highs were a 20 mile ride with Dave which included a slightly hung-over ascent of the upper portion of Ramsbottom Rake, plus some great fun taking photos and video and listening to Rush and ZZ-Top (private joke ha ha Anne and Kate!). See some great results on Flickr if you click on the photo (photos taken by me and Dave).
Phil
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Lovely family shot...pity Phil has his eyes clamped shut
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