Stroll 78 Chorley to Preston

 

Chorley was always just somewhere between Preston and Wigan, when I was growing up in Preston. I barely remember going there at all. It is the birthplace of John Foxx (brilliant original leader of Ultravox) who I saw five or six times in the 70s.

Today it was the start point for the Stroll that took me back to Preston. Turns out it is a lovely place, with parks and woods that created a great final leg of that part of the journey.

Book Group

Our book group meets upstairs once a month. This is what it looks like some of the time.

 

Welcome Committee

Alfie was very keen to be ready when owner Emilie returned. Layla was keen to be there with him.

 

The Gateway

The gate into the back garden. As the sun gets lower the shadows become more prominent.

 

Bracket

It is very easy to ignore some of life's wonders. Like this bracket fungus which emerged from nowhere in the woods by the racecourse. It is Laetiporus, know as chicken of the woods. I decided not to risk my health on the word of Google Lens, but I am sure that I could have.

 

Guitar Guitar

And here is Felix with the guitar, and sister Clara controlling the amp. The next generation starts here.

 

Family Visit

Niece Sarah came to see us with Laurance at the weekend. Purpose of visit? To collect a guitar and amp I am lending to Felix who is starting to learn electric guitar at school.