easy riders july 21st

As we got to the King's Centre some of the group were sitting outside with their coffee in the sunshine. After a while we made our way inside for some shade. We had a nice surprise from Pat M., who came for 11's. After a good natter, those who were coming on the ride - Mark, Fuzz, Roger, Bill, Beryl, Ron, Sonia, John C., Chris, Norman and myself headed the backway to Hook, then onto Chessington. Thro' Ewell Pk., on towards Stonleigh and Nonsuch Pk. We then turned up left to the avenue out of the park and backways to Nescot. Thro' the alleyways to Epsom and the back of the hospital. Then we went into Ashtead Pk and down passed the High Street to The Woodman Pub. After ordering drinks; we started to order food, when the barman said the wait was 40 mins. So, we had our drinks and left, making our way up into the High St., and stopped at Superfish on the corner. We sat at a round table for 6 and enjoyed a starter of prawns and warm french bread; followed by our fish, chips, mushy peas and complementary pickles. We all thought this was good value and enjoyed the quick service.

Coming back Beryl and I visited the Howell Hill Butterfly Reserve which was mentioned last week by the Point people (in Cheam Village). Its opposite St. Paul's Church on the Cheam Road. A slip-way into the field. Then we went back to Nonsuch cafe for icecream and sat on a bench. Another nice day without rain. Let's hope it comes tonight and stays dry for the weekend!

Lynda.