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[kommabortsig]

St Paul's church, Coven, Staffordshire, consecrated 1857, designed by Edward Banks.

[brownhillsbob]

#365daysofbiking Certainly not mad, well, maybe not:

Monday March 29th 2021 – When I said here the other day that I’d been riding home all the way from Telford I had a message telling me I must be mad. I strongly disagree. I’m getting more bike/open air time, my mental health is improving daily as is my physical heath. This lockdown porkbarrel will not be in a hurry to depart at my decrepit age, I can tell you. It needs this kind of help.

It isn’t that far. I wouldn’t do it in bad weather, or if very tired. There’s always the rail alternative. and there’s the sights one sees: Like today. Riding near Brewood, the plethora of pheasants were tricky from a safety point of view (they have no road sense) but they are such handsome birds and their antics can be hilarious.

But I had most time for the tiny black puss I met on the edge of a stable yard at Coven: In beautiful condition with the kind of piercing green eyes that make you feel guilty for the sins of your elders. Puss sat her ground (sure she was female) and stared me out resolutely. She was gorgeous.

I got home feeling happier, more relaxed and better physically than I’ve felt for weeks. And only 20 minutes later than had I gone by train, and 30 minutes later than driving. That’s all win while the weather is so nice.

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[brownhillsbob]

#365daysofbiking Major artery:

May 12th - Another long ride out exploring west towards Coven, Brewood and Lapley, on a bad, but not awful stomach was hard work, but I’d decided to revisit Lower Avenue, site of the astounding bridge of the major canal artery, the Shropshire Union Canal.

I wasn’t disappointed and it was worth the effort.

The bridge - built for access to Chillington Hall was originally part of a long, well maintained avenue of trees now split into upper and lower; lower is publicly accessible and now woodland with this stunning centrepiece, giving an air of genteel decline.

I dropped down on to the canal below and rode to Lapley, crossing the Telford-constructed Stretton Aqueduct. The view of this beautiful, limpid green waterway were wonderful, soothing and very enjoyable.

At this time of year, Staffordshire is at it’s finest. Get out there if you can.

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[brownhillsbob]

#365daysofbiking New ways out:

May 27h - Recovered from the punishing excesses of Saturday’s ride, I headed out again on a grey bank holiday lunchtime for a gentle bimble once more to the west.

Finding decent routes past the dreadful Cannock/Great Wyrley/Churchbridge morass is always the challenge heading out that way and today, I took the canal to Brewood, through Wolverhampton - a lovely run of waterway I often forget about. The towpaths were good, and the only downside was an. encounter with a particularly unpleasant boater at Wolverhampton.

Leaving the canal at Brewood, I rediscovered this gorgeous village and vowed to return when the shops were open. The sun periodically came out and accompanied me north through Whiston, Bradley, Copenhall and Weeping Cross.

A ritual visit to the Wimpy at Milford reloaded the fuel tanks and kept me warm in the steady rain that fell on my way home.

All in all a nice 58 mile ride in lovely countryside. 

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[brownhillsbob]

#365daysofbiking I dream in colour:

May 27th - Just north of Brewood, following a short, sharp shower and for a few very short moments, nature showed me something gorgeous.

You have to have the rain to have the magic of a rainbow...

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Tuning a 'Yamaha' upright piano dating from 1975 in Brewood, Staffordshire.

Based in Wolverhampton, covers surrounding areas including Stourbridge, Willenhall, Telford

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Sir Thomas Giffard, died 1560, flanked by his wives, Dorothy and Ursula. A notable Recusant leader, buried in St Mary and St Chad's church, Brewood, Staffordshire, England.

[pianotunerwolverhampton]

🎹 🎵 Tuning a 'Yamaha' C1 Grand Piano dating from 1995 in Brewood, South Staffordshire,. 🎹 🎵

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