Going through my some old files on a memory stick I came across a day trip we did as family back in 2003 to Bekonscot Model Village in Beckonsfield in the county of Buckinghamshire. I’ve always had a thing about model villages, and I’ve been to this one twice. Its high time to make a third visit when lockdown is over and we can travel again.
Bekonscot Model Village first opened in 1929 and was the brain child of Roland Callingham, a London accountant. The model railway was initially indoors, but Mrs Callingham said either it goes or she does! The model railway moved outside and the rest is history. In the past the model village was kept up to date with modern cars etc., but in the ’90’s it reverted to the the 1930’s and has remained so.
There is no social distancing here as crowds gather to watch the local football team play, hay is gathered in and railway engines chunters along over bridges and into tunnels, while a wedding takes place in the church, Morris dancers entertain and boats bob on the water. This is a brilliant place to take children and it’s nostalgic for adults. At present it is closed (like everything else) but the website gives instructions for getting there and Beconsfield Station is a short walk away. There is also a photo gallery on the site and lots more information.
This last week seemed much like any other week with a lot of time spent outside reading in the sunshine. I went for a walk with one of my sons and we came back via the shops only to find Tesco Express was closed due to electrical problems. All the other shops had long queues so we used our local Off Licence just to buy the essentials like bread, milk and eggs and some orange juice. Thankfully the small Tesco store opened again yesterday and we managed to buy some fruit and veg.
Jogging is going well. I’ve increased the time I run to when I walk, but I still find time to take photos. There is a small garden just inside the gate I use at the park and I’m watching that change as the daffs and tulips are finishing and new flowers are taking their place. I also baked a Marmalade and Ginger cake which is so moist and light and tasty that it is hard to stick to one slice. That and the left over chocolate from Easter is one of the reasons I run!
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