Steppin Stones

Well its now October and due to staff holidays/absence we haven't had an outing for a fair old while. But yesterday(Oct13th) 7 members and myself went on a double decker tour of Rose Hill, Blacbird Leys, Cowley etc ending up at Modern Art Oxford who organised it. There was some concern as to whether we would get on the bus do to some admin problems at their end but as we were the first on the reserve list we managed to squeeze on-next time they may need 2 buses! Anyway, a good time was had by all and it was nice to be thanked by 2 members who only came at the last minute as 2 others had dropped out. Headphone commentary was provided along with photocopied pictures of the sights being talked about.I think everyone learned something new about Oxford's history-I liked the tale of the ghost of Magdalen bridge, who was a chimney sweep that had been shot by mayor-elect(?) Lord Harcourt while trying with others to prevent him crossing. Allegedly on a dark night people say they see a dark figure falling over the side of the bridge! Thanks to Jane for getting the info about it. The next outing should be in a fortnite (as long as driver insurance forms can be processed in time)and will be to Portsmouth's Historic dockyard, which houses a Naval Mueum and many ships including the Victory and Mary Rose....

Labels: October 2007