On a Wednesday morning

the walkers all set out;

cold and frosty mornings

are what it's all about.

We speed up the hill to Goodmanham

then stop to catch our breath.

To have done the same thing last year

would have scared us all to death.

Now we have a monthly walk

at places near and far.

It's easier to organise

when we can share a car.

At eleven we're in the chapel

for coffee, tea and toast,

but the company and chatter

is what we like the most.

We've had our lovely Christmas lunch

at the old Bay Horse

and enjoyed each othersʼ company

and lots of food, of course.

Great group of local people,

we all get on just fine.

I'm glad to be a leader

and proud this group is mine.

by Susan Williamson

 (tweaked by Ray Wallis)