Free Range Eggs

At long last we are back home, and not a minute too soon!!! Eight months in an apartment that has paper thin walls, and an entrance buzzer that reverates through the whole building was not condusive to a relaxing stay. How we missed not being able to just go into the garden whenever we wanted. Nevertheless, our vegetables came up a treat which is rather surprising seeing as we weren't tending them as much as we felt we should. However, that is now behind us. Despite not yet emptying all the boxes from storage it is certainly feeling like home.


Well, last week we collected our first four chickens, slightly later in the year than we'd anticipated, and already they are laying!!! Excellent, fresh eggs for breakfast. You just can't beat freshly laid free range eggs. We'll settle these first chickens in and then we'll add another couple.

So, back into the swing of things: The Rural Rossendale Walking Festival has been planned and organised, details below.


Rural Rossendale Walking Festival 2010 Pennine Lancashire
Many people who visit Rossendale for the first time are always pleasantly surprised by the hills and varied walks the area has to offer. This year the Rural Rossendale Walking Festival features a host of aptly named 'foodie' walks taking in the best of Rossendale's local food producers.

The interesting programme of Rural Rossendale 'foodie' walks takes place on the first weekend in October which coincides with Rossendale Farmers Market on Sunday 3rd October. So if you want to sample some local Lancashire produce and take in the best of the unique working environment of Rossendale you can book your place now by contacting Wendy Davison on 07746 556337 or email wendy.davison@btopenworld.com

For a real Lancashire experience make the most of the weekend walks by booking in to any one of the places to stay. High standards and stunning views abound and a warm welcome always awaits you in Rossendale whatever the weather.


The festival is run by volunteers. There are 2 walk leaders per walk (1 of which is a qualified first aider). A proportion of the funds raised by the event will be donated to the North West Air Ambulance and First Responders team.


Rural Rossendale Trust c/o Tippett Farm
Cowpe Rossendale Lancs BB4 7AE

Walks must be pre-booked
Dogs Welcome


Walk Date Walk Description
Approx. Distance Start Time Cost Per Person
1 Friday
01.10.10.
The Fudge Trudge
A circular route around Whitworth departing from Market St. through Healey Dell, across Brown Wardle Hill and back around Cowm Reservoir with a short stop at the Fudge Factory to refuel. 10miles/
16km 10:00 £3.00

2 Saturday
02.10.10. Saturday Sarsaparilla Surprise
A surprise walk in the Rossendale Valley with special guest photographer imparting useful tips and hints. Departing from The East Lancashire Railway station, Rawtenstall stopping off for a glass of Sarsaparilla at Fitzpatrick's Temperance Bar. Free Sarsaparilla drops for all walkers
4miles/
6km 10:00 £3.00
3 Saturday 02.10.10. Swish and Chips
A circular route departing from The Bizzy Plaice, Edenfield, walking over Scout Moor and viewing the largest onshore wind farm in England to the top of Cowpe via Sandbeds Road and back to the Bizzy Plaice for Fish and Chips.d Cowm Reservoir with a short stop at The Fudge Factory to refuel.
7 miles/
11km 10:00 £5.00
4 Sunday
03.10.10. The Soup Loop
A circular route departing from Bacup Leisure Hall, taking in part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, The Rossendale Way and the Pennine Bridleway. Stopping off en route for a delicious bowl of home-made soup.
12 miles/
19km 10:00 £3.00
5 Sunday
03.10.10. The Cheese Breeze
A family friendly walk around Cronkshaw Fold Farm viewing the farm animals and learning all about farming in the Alden Valley. Lancashire Cheese tasting back at the farm for all participating families. 2 miles/3km 10:00 Adults £3.00
Children
Free

6 Monday
04.10.10. The Black Pudding Plod
Departing from Waterside Industrial Estate the home of the award winning Real Lancashire Black Pudding Company this circular route passes around Grane Valley with superb views of the reservoirs and woodlands. Black Pudding recipe leaflet for all particpating walkers.
7 miles/
11km 10:00 £3.00