Not one for making a fuss, I entered the Diamond Jubilee weekend with a fridge full of BBQ and picnic food, bunting, Union Jack serviettes, and a grumpy face at the weather. I was persuaded to continue with our plans, so we packed the picnic basket, the neighbours and the kitchen sink, which included the croquet set and off we went to the Jubilee lunch, on the cricket pitch in the rain. It didn't rain too much however; the Brigadier organised the parking, the Compere did the BBQ'ing, and I was bitten by Lola the Labrador. To be fair to Lola, I was holding a dog snack and nothing comes between a Lab and food, not even my finger. It bled, a lot, but not wanting to alarm the children, I didn't make a fuss. Until last night, when it was red and painful and Mr B, who is not a doctor of dog bites, finally took a look at it and decided something needed doing. To cut a long story short, I have antibiotics, have had my tetanus updated (not at the Royal Surrey County Hospital who mistakenly thought I wanted a rabies shot! but that is another story), my finger is still sore but everything is OK.
Just as well really, because today was the big day for Godalming. Waverley Harriers hosted the inaugural Godalming 10km run. It was a fantastic occasion, supported by Sport Godalming and planned around an afternoon of activities for 'Sport for All'. We had a lovely visit from Prince Edward and Sophie Countess of Wessex who spent quite a long time talking to everyone and ending their tour by chatting to the Surrey Cadet Corps, who were impeccably turned out.
I marshalled the race from outside the Charterhouse pub (honestly). It was a busy afternoon but all the runners said how much they enjoyed the run, which was won by a Waverley Harriers star, Lee. These are my photos of the day.
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Fantastic pictures Lesley, we did make it down for the start of the Race.
ReplyDeleteHow come RSCH thought you wanted a Rabies shot? I look forward to hearing that story sometime.
Fantastic to see the pictures of Surrey ACF and their Corps of Drums, sad I missed out on the chance to catch up with them. Not seen any of them since I left last year. Bet their were a few knocking knees on parade having to talk to Prince Edward lol..
Did you see the craft stall selling the Bassets Allsorts made of felt? They looked so realistic, good enough to eat.
Glad you had a good day.
D xxx
Hi Dawn, thanks for the correction on the name of the cadet corps. Do you think the young woman that Sophie is talking to would like a copy of the photo? If you knew who to send it to? They all did so well, it was lovely.
DeleteThe run was great too, exhausted today x.
Im sure she would love it Lesley what a lovely thought,
ReplyDeleteI don't know which unit she's from but if you contact HQ they will be able to get it to her.
Surrey ACF
Queens House
Hallam Road
Farncombe
Surrey
GU7 3HW
The phone number is 01483 425371.
The Admin Assistant is Jo, a lovely lady, she will sort it out for you.
D xxx
Great! Thank you x.
DeleteGreat pictures! It was a wonderful day - I really enjoyed doing the 5k xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! So nice to be involved in a local event of a national celebration.
DeleteHope we can host the run again next year! (Mr B won the 5km :-)
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Lovely pics and it sounds a really lovely day Lesley and so nice that The Royals called in too. Glad the weather was good. How is your finger? Hope you didn't have to wait too long at A & E. Well done Mr B. How is Themba?
ReplyDeleteFinger is much improved, thanks. My arm is very sore after the tetanus injection :(
DeleteI can't say any more about the A&E experience as I have made a complaint and awaiting their response.
Themba is seeing the cardiologist tomorrow - I'm quite nervous about it x.
Good luck tomorrow Themba - fingers and paws crossed for you. Good luck also with the A & E 'thing'. Glad your finger is improving, sometimes think they use a road drill for injections!
DeleteThe photos are great! I've enjoyed watching the Jubilee celebrations through bloggers more than I did on television. Makes it more personal. And sorry about your finger. Been there, done that.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a great weekend, pity about the weather.
DeleteFinger is fine, all sorted, just a bit bruised x.