On 13th April we had a ‘bus pass’ day out, travelling first by tram and then bus into the centre of Southwell. Inside the Minster rows of stalls were set out displaying an array of crafts including beautiful, fused glass, rustic candles, soaps, flavoured gins, jewellery, carved wood and designer knitwear. There were busy groups of visitors browsing and buying and to complete the atmosphere, from the building adjoining the Minster, came the sound of a choir rehearsing for a performance of The Creation.
With Siobhan’s birthday falling on the 26th we needed no other excuse than to celebrate with a meal out. As a change from our usual venue, we decided to sample the new lunch menu at The Green Dragon. (Two fish and chips for £20.00 on a Friday!)
Unfortunately, the proposed coach trip to Harrogate on the 27th was cancelled, but there was an Ay-Up Festival in The Square, Nottingham, promising the sights, sounds and smells of a bustling market. This provided an alternative destination.
Lindsay Smith