Wirral Walk

Big thank you from the Pieman and Piester in law to all our sponsors who helped us raise just over £200.00 towards the Kisiizi Hospital Appeal . We were inspired to finish by your generosity many many thanks.

Duke of Edinburgh

Congratulations to SuperPie girl in getting through and finishing her A level exams.

Also big congratulations on receiving her Duke of Edinburgh Silver award at a ceremony in Chester Cathedral

Finally a Gold Star for tidying up her bedroom.

Commodus Gets His Comeuppance

What did a roman legionary think of his posting to Britannia, 2000 years ago standing on the walls of old Deva hoping for a good night out down at the amphitheatre when he got off duty? Not a lot if our recent experience at the amphitheatre was like!

Cold, damp and miserable even in July! Mr and Mrs Pieman went to the recent outdoor screening of the movie Gladiator in Britain’s largest Amphitheatre.

Obviously being outdoor novices we left umbrella, full waterproofs in the car and got truly soaked to the skin.

Saving grace of the night though was the setting, the filmgoers in period costume, a marriage proposal and the unprompted cheers towards the end of the film when Commodus gets his comeuppance.

How I won the Yellow Jumper

In case you hadn't noticed one the best events in the sporting calendar has kicked off and is proving to be as fascinating as ever. If you have an open mind and want to learn more or just like an entertaining read then get this book.

Written by journalist/TV reporter/presenter Ned Boulting its an entertaining insight into bike racing and the movable juggernaut that is life on the road with the Tour de France. Unashamedly ignorant of pro cycle racing when he first workedthe tour its covers Boultings baptism and subsequent passion for the Grand Tour, described by Chris Boardman as "Quirky,Warped, Enthusiastic and Funny".

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