At Henley on Thames

We all made it to Henley after a good walk on a hot day.  Angela looked like a beetroot for some of the time.  The temperatures were high but nowhere near as high as they can reach in Grandcess.  When our young roving reporter Chris was there in the winter the temperatures reached as high as 40 degrees and there was nothing for it but to go into the shade.

We had lunch in a tearoom in Henley and then had a lovely boat journey back to Marlow on a disco boat.  Thanks to one of the lovely Breatheasy Walkers who also gave us some money for Helpachild.

This leg of the walk is like an old friend.  The weather was glorious and it was lovely to see people out enjoying themselves by the river, on the river or even in the river!  Preparations for the Henley Regatta are well underway.  The only problem with this leg is that the final stretch into Henley always seems to take a long time.  It didn't seem quite so long this time - maybe we are getting fitter!

Another One for Preschool

This time it's Mummy and Daddy Duck saying "quack, quack, quack!"

Resisting Temptation

With dresses to fit into for weddings Angela and Catherine had to be strong and resist the temptation of an ice cream unfortunately they weren't as strong at lunch and managed a large sandwich with crisps each.  Ah well there's still a bit of time before the weddings.

Just 1 Cornetto

A very welcome sight on a hot day!

Breathe Easy and Helpachild

A very familiar spot - not only because we live near Marlow but because we walk from Marlow every year to either Henley or Maidenhead and take a boat trip back as a fund-raiser for Breathe Easy Buckinghamshire.  (For more information on lung disease or Breathe Easy Groups in your area visit http://www.lunguk.org/).  We have got Paul, Dot and Amy to join us today and also Brendan and Andy - Tutts 3, Beecrofts 2 now.  It was nearly Beecrofts 4, Tutts 3 as Tim and Simon were going to come along too and run from Marlow to Henley as a training session for the Wycombe Half Marathon which they are going to run in aid of Helpachild too.  (To take part in the Wycombe Half Marathon go to   http://www.grantandstone.co.uk/about/race/index.htm and download an application form).  The very hot weather and  having to get out of bed put them off however so they just joined us at Henley for lunch!