The LAWS walk on 12th June 2007
Our BT PRATS walks are usually very enjoyable so I tend to repeat them when I lead my wife Jill’s, LAWS (Ladies Afternoon Wednesdays Society) group walks. Their last walk on the 12th June was no exception. I decided to do the Ditchling to Plumpton Green circular we had done for our June walk because it was so scenic and easy going, and the drinks, food and hospitality at the Winning Post pub had been good.
We set off from Eastbourne in good time for a 10.15 start only to be subjected to extensive delay due to the road works at Beddingham unlike on the 5th June when I had a good clear run. On arriving at the village car park the recycling lorry was present so again we were delayed from parking while several cars were held in a queue unable to move. When it was possible to move all spaces had been either taken or were too small for my wagon except thankfully the place on the exit drive where I had parked before. I will leave you to ponder where I went first!
Boots on and mobile, first aid, sunglasses, drink and hat, clobber in pockets/ rucksacks on, we set off at 10.45. When out in the open country, where I had a mobile signal I rang the pub, and spoke to Nicole who remembered our PRATS visit. She was pleased to hear we were on our way but told me that they had no power. (Not again I thought. This had happened on a recce when calling at the Halfway House). EDF had promised the supply would be on again by 11.45 so Nicole thought that we should be OK for hot meals. We did not share her optimism!
Shortly after leaving the bridleway through the woods (Yes Alan, I again remembered where to turn off) in an open area, we met a rather dispersed group of walkers trying to find the way out for their return route to Ditchling. Needless to say I was able to help as they were intending to return over the route we had just covered. They were a mixed group from Chichester and Brighton with a guest walker (ex-Sussex) from Australia. I mentioned that we too had had an Australian along with us and also two ex-pats from Canada, last year. In conversation with them several remembered meeting some of the PRATS at High Hurstwood because of the “tee shirts”. It just goes to show that we get noticed if not for our behaviour, for our tee shirts.
On arrival at the pub at 12 50, we were greeted with the news of still no power. The latest forecast was 14.00. So we had a limited choice of hot meals to be cooked on a calor gas hob. They did us proud again. No complaints and definitely worth a return visit in the not too distant future. The group we had met are regulars to the Winning Post. They enjoy it very much and regard their prices as very reasonable. On leaving at 14.20, EDF were promising reconnection of supply at 15.00.
Our BT PRATS walks are usually very enjoyable so I tend to repeat them when I lead my wife Jill’s, LAWS (Ladies Afternoon Wednesdays Society) group walks. Their last walk on the 12th June was no exception. I decided to do the Ditchling to Plumpton Green circular we had done for our June walk because it was so scenic and easy going, and the drinks, food and hospitality at the Winning Post pub had been good.
We set off from Eastbourne in good time for a 10.15 start only to be subjected to extensive delay due to the road works at Beddingham unlike on the 5th June when I had a good clear run. On arriving at the village car park the recycling lorry was present so again we were delayed from parking while several cars were held in a queue unable to move. When it was possible to move all spaces had been either taken or were too small for my wagon except thankfully the place on the exit drive where I had parked before. I will leave you to ponder where I went first!
Boots on and mobile, first aid, sunglasses, drink and hat, clobber in pockets/ rucksacks on, we set off at 10.45. When out in the open country, where I had a mobile signal I rang the pub, and spoke to Nicole who remembered our PRATS visit. She was pleased to hear we were on our way but told me that they had no power. (Not again I thought. This had happened on a recce when calling at the Halfway House). EDF had promised the supply would be on again by 11.45 so Nicole thought that we should be OK for hot meals. We did not share her optimism!
Shortly after leaving the bridleway through the woods (Yes Alan, I again remembered where to turn off) in an open area, we met a rather dispersed group of walkers trying to find the way out for their return route to Ditchling. Needless to say I was able to help as they were intending to return over the route we had just covered. They were a mixed group from Chichester and Brighton with a guest walker (ex-Sussex) from Australia. I mentioned that we too had had an Australian along with us and also two ex-pats from Canada, last year. In conversation with them several remembered meeting some of the PRATS at High Hurstwood because of the “tee shirts”. It just goes to show that we get noticed if not for our behaviour, for our tee shirts.
On arrival at the pub at 12 50, we were greeted with the news of still no power. The latest forecast was 14.00. So we had a limited choice of hot meals to be cooked on a calor gas hob. They did us proud again. No complaints and definitely worth a return visit in the not too distant future. The group we had met are regulars to the Winning Post. They enjoy it very much and regard their prices as very reasonable. On leaving at 14.20, EDF were promising reconnection of supply at 15.00.
During the return trip we were treated to a hay turning and hay baling display, a challenging flock of sheep and lambs, a friendly pair of mare and foal and several other encounters with horses. All this with the sun at its brightest and the temperature high made for a tiring stint but one to be remembered.
The air conditioned car was most welcome and with no hold ups this time, those falling asleep got a shock on reaching home!
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