Our drive last Thursday took us passed the entrance to the Common where I sometimes take a walk and soon we were out in the countryside, surrounded by farmland with several farms dotted here and there.
The above building is the local secondary school. We stopped so that I could take some photos of the fields and woods. It was break time for the young people and one group was in the large exercise yard further down the hill.
The post van was out and about. We appreciate the regular service especially in the remoter rural areas.
Further along the lane is a cottage at the entrance to the Carmelite convent. I noticed the bunch of poppies on the gate left from the recent Remembrance weekend and Armistice Day.
The villagers of Bradfield keep the flower planters looking good in all seasons.
There's a farm right in the heart of the village with a beautiful monkey puzzle tree.
Here's one way to get over a wall.
Whilst Mr P stayed in the car I took a quick walk along by Agden Brook.
There are two or three bridges that cross the brook and several paths that take a walker out into the surrounding countryside.
I was soon back in the village where I passed the tennis courts, cricket pitch and the bowling green....
.....and the post office. There had been quite a queue outside as people waited their turn to go into the building, socially distancing from one another, but on my way back from my walk they had gone so I was able to take another photo.
It was the same situation at the local café; many people were out and about when we stopped at The Schoolrooms Café. Restrictions mean take away only is allowed. People were mainly getting takeaway coffees and sitting in the walled enclosure where the ducks roam around and swim in the brook. We decided to stay away from the crowds and go back home for a warm drink. It had been a chance to get out and about and an opportunity for me to take a walk in the fresh air, thanks to Mr P driving us around.
This is a recently carved stone inscribed NHS.
It's a reminder that we should continue to appreciate all the staff of the National Health Service in these very challenging times.
Almost back home now. Above, just beyond the farmland is the line of trees on the edge of the Common and in the distance are the hills overlooking the Loxley Valley.
Thank you for your visit. Have a good day!
