Tuesday, 1 June 2010

MacMillan Walk - a success!


Wow! Isn't Jeanette clever? She took these pictures while we were on our MacMillan walk, last Friday, then made a collage in Picasa.  As you can see, the weather held out for us, though it was not sunny, the rain more or less stayed away.


Some sheep, looking at us, looking at them

There were about twelve of us who started off, then, Kate arrived by car.  Not unusual, you might think, but then she unloaded the pushchair and her grandson, and proceeded to take part in the walk!  There's no
stopping us, is there!

You can just see Kate sans pushchair in the middle of the group

We were joined on this walk by Martin Robinson, a local man who is renowned for his knowledge of plants and birds.  Martin was kind enough to stop and show us lots of plants, that we might otherwise have missed.


Above is one he showed us, that is a carnivorous plant, and I can't remember the name of!  I'm sure someone will let me know in the comments box below - please!


The scenery was simply stunning

Jean D gave me a list of the birds we heard on our way, that included the Willow Warbler, Redstart, Tree Pipit, Crossbills, Coal Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Cuckoo.  Wow, what a list!

As you'll see from the sidebar, we smashed our £100 target, and then some.  Everyone was encouraged to email the Jusgiving page to their friends and family, and I know I have more people intending to sponsor us (one of my cousins is currently taking part a sponsored walk around Spain, and will donate on his return!)

On our return to the village, we enjoyed some cakes which a couple of us provided, and had a welcome cup of tea or coffee.  We have to thank Martin for adding so much to our walk, and the people from the Kirkmichael Village shop, for allowing us to use them as a base, especially Sally, Marie and Hannah.

** Next week's walk **
... is around Ardblair again, and this time, hopefully the bluebells will still be out.  Meet at the shop at 10.00 am and at Bridge of Cally at 10.15 am.
We will be parking at Dalmore car park, and return there for our lunch.


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