Delightful Derbyshire

Phil and I have just returned from a delightful weekend in Derbyshire, joining his mum’s cousin and family in celebrating Roger’s retirement.

We travelled up from the revamp-in-progress St Pancras, a mere 2 hours on Midland Mainline, and were met at Derby station by Roger and Ben. They ferried the collected family and friend to Rose Cottage, Kirk Ireton where we enjoyed a lovely supper sat around the kitchen table, soup and souls warmed by the aga.

Saturday saw us decorating the Quakers’ Meeting House in Bakewell in honour of Roger’s Retirement, and laying out the feast prepared and provided by Liz for assorted family and friends. After a lovely walk along the disused railway route, everyone ate themselves silly before heading off in all directions. We returned to KI for a snooze, some tennis and then more food and lots and lots of chat.

Sunday was a very relaxed day, with a late rise and shine, a leisurely breakfast over the weekend papers and then a stroll around the lanes before late lunch and the train back to London.

Lucky Janet’s staying until Tuesday.