Pennine Way: Birthday time!

Saturday, 20th April

Happy 58th Birthday to the Pennine Way!

To celebrate the official opening of Britain's first Long Distance Path, CROWS member Neil D. hosted a FREE 'Cream Teas' event in his small garden at his home in Blackshaw Head, just 200 m from this iconic National Trail.

His daughter took a 'busman's holiday' day off her work in a cafe in Buttermere to help, and put up posters along the Way to attract walkers. To further swell the numbers, invitations were also extended to local friends and neighbours, some of whom also helped by baking scones, making cakes and supplying home-made jam.

       CROWS members, Frank H. and Kasher dropped in for tea after completing their task!

Displays of work undertaken by CROWS in the Blackshaw Head area encouraged guests to make a donation to CROWS. Nearly £120 was raised on the day, which it is hoped will go towards supporting further work along the Pennine Way through the parishes of Blackshaw Head and Heptonstall in the future.

 The CROWS display - and all-important collecting tin! - with more guests, including neighbour Jan (another CROWS member) and Jan enjoying their cream tea.