The Christmas Walk: 18-12-2018

It's official - 

No work necessary today!!

😃

There were smiles all round this week as the NCVs gathered in the car park at Fewston Reservoir. Hardly surprising really when what lay in prospect was NOT a long haul up hill or down dale, carrying tools, ready to work hard in the mud. No! 

Instead the NCVs could look forward to a brisk 7 mile walk around Fewston and Swinsty  reservoirs before partaking of lunch at the Hopper's Lane Hotel nearby (all provided by the Nidderdale AONB office - thanks for that!!)

See the pictures below for a flavour of this year's Christmas walk. Unfortunately there aren't many as the weather was WET, WET, WET so the camera didn't get much of an outing.

Extra festive cheer from four of the group.

But the Xmas hats soon disappeared under the waterproof hoods. 
At least the rain didn't wash away the smiles.

The party got a bit strung out now and again but luckily 
someone left a twiggy sign to show the way.
Excellent bushcraft skills chaps!

Every so often the front runners stopped to let the laggy lasts catch up.

Everyone huddled under the shelter of some trees for a coffee break.
Of course - there was no shelter to speak of as the trees were mainly deciduous.

Anita kindly baked two boxes of the best mince pies ever tasted.
THANKS ANITA!!

Graham sat in style and ate about 14 courses.

 All the young and vivacious NCVs sat here.

 Spot the 4 walling group volunteers who joined in the fun.
Nice to have you along guys!

This was the 'Patriarch's' table.
Apart from Osian,who is an aspiring patriarch but has a long way to go yet.

There was a lot of table ornament envy in other parts of the room when Osian flicked the switch of their table lamp. It was a definite cut above the rest!

See it in video action mode by clicking HERE.

The NCVs wish all their readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.