Report for Easy Riders on 19th April

Thirteen of us left Leatherhead to take a well trodden route over Ashtead and Epsom Commons to the Jolly Coopers except that this time we took a small diversion to the Rowhurst Forge on Oxshott Road as most of our group had not been there before. On the 10 acre site they have, of course, a blacksmith's forge where classes may be taken but, best of all is the Fire & Iron Gallery displaying unique iron work which ranges from large garden ornaments to fine jewellery. The house, which is centuries old, is situated on land which has Roman origins and, according to a notice, will be opened to the public soon. Well worth a visit.
It was quite an experience to be eating our lunch outside for, I think, the first time this year.

John