As 2024 drew to a close, we couldn’t think of a better way to spend the final Saturday of the year than completing a parkrun.
Our venue, Hereford parkrun. The mist rolled across the racecourse, softening the edges of the world and creating an almost dreamlike atmosphere. Iona had a lovely chat on our way round reflecting on the Christmas celebrations we’d enjoyed and wondering how on earth the golfers we spotted were tracking their balls in the fog!
Breakfast at Timothy & Birch
After completing the parkrun, a hearty breakfast was well-deserved, and Timothy & Birch delivered in spades. Delicious breakfast sandwiches all round and of course a coffee fix for me. The cosy ambience and welcoming atmosphere made it the ideal spot to linger a little longer in the warmth.
Afternoon Nostalgia at Hanbury Hall
The day wasn’t over yet. The afternoon took us to the beautiful Hanbury Hall, where the festive spirit was in full swing. The hall was adorned with Christmas decorations inspired by the vibrant styles of the 1970s and 1980s – my childhood reborn!
Bright colours, retro baubles, and playful ornaments filled the rooms, as well as a plethora of toys and games from my childhood. Wandering through the hall, I was transported back in time, with many “I remember these” from me while Iona and Ewan wondered how we coped with 3 TV channels, no remote and VHS tapes.
Essential coffee and cakes enjoyed in the National Trust Cafe, we headed out into the grounds, where the mist lingered, adding an ethereal quality to the formal gardens.
So goodbye 2024 and a fabulous year of parkrun adventures, here’s to more runs, more adventures, and more memories in 2025!
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