Lunch at the Dusty Miller

 Wednesday 26th  August 2026.          Lunch at the Dusty Miller 

As the title suggests today’s outing for some of the Lads will take them to the location of Mirfield, a town on the outskirts of Dewsbury. It will be a group of 6 that will participate, those being, Colin, John and Brian travelling to Dewsbury by train from Leeds, whilst Derek and Dave are travelling by bus from Ossett, Keith will be coming to Mirfield by car.

The five lads meeting up in Dewsbury will take a short bus ride journey from the station here onto Mirfield. Their venue is the Dusty Miller Pub which is situated on one of the main roads in close proximity to a rather handy bus stop. It would be the 202 bus that ferried them to the nearest bus stop.This journey taking the lads along unfamiliar routes to them, they eventually got off the bus on Flash Lane the Dusty Miller was just over the road on Dunbottle Lane.

In less than 10 minutes all but Keith were inside the pub and eventually found themselves a suitable place on the second attempt, uncomfortable seats at table 30, so moved up one. Keith joined them a few minutes later, in what was surprisingly very pleasant surroundings to say the least.

Now with drinks ordered it was time to study their very extensive menu, various options to choose from, all six of us taking advantage of the two meals deal, good choice.

As per usual the conversation turned to future adventures and the next locations to visit etc, the weather playing a very significant part in our upcoming plans etc. the long term forecast for unsettled conditions not favourable.

With our meals relished in these pleasing surroundings here at the Dusty Miller it was some 2 hours before we bid farewell to the place and made our respective journeys home, Keith kindly taking Brian and Colin along in his car, John , Derek and Dave returning to Dewsbury by bus.

Upon reflection today’s outing proved very successful indeed, lovely venue and very pleasing meals.

Cheers Everyone.s

Yeadon Tarn

 Wednesday 19 August 2026

Visit to Yeadon Tarn & Murgatroyds. 

Today’s visit is a walk round the Tarn and a Pensioners meal at Murgatroyds. 

Today’s consist would be seven including John, Glenn, Malcolm, Brian, Colin, Keith and Kevin. 

Catching the A1 @ 10:45 on Boar Lane to LBA alighting directly outside Murgatroyds and picking Malcolm up on the way on Kirkstall Road. 

We then walked to the Tarn where thunder and lightning ensued so we stopped for a quick coffee at the Tarn Cafe and then we circumnavigated  the Tarn and onto Murgatroyds for a 13:15 start. 

The food was delightful all plumping for the Pensioners Special Deal now increased to £17.50 but still well worth it the food was delicious and the service was great!

We chewed the fat over a variety of topics not least our potential destinations over the next few weeks and finally agreed everything until October or thereabouts. 

We spent a good couple of hours in the restaurant including half an hour queuing to get in and the rest eating the lovely food prepared on our behalf. Around 15:00 we exited for our various buses 27 to the Bus station and 34 to the Railway Station. Unfortunately my choice went via Horsforth and West Park before travelling down Otley Road towards Leeds Bus Station. I’ll stick to the 34 next

 time. However a good day out and a very enjoyable meal was had by all!

Next week Wednesday 26 August is Grassington providing the rain stays away. Any changes to this schedule will be announced on WhatsApp!

Best regards Colin

Colin Hendrick Ward

Riverside Walk at York

 Wednesday 5th August 2026.             Riverside Walk York

It’s was a plan B for some of the lads today, previous arrangements was for them to do a riverside walk from Grassington to Burnsall, but inclement weather was expected in that particular location, hence the decision to travel to the city of York.

It would be just 4 of the group taking part in this suggested walk, those being Brian, Colin, John travelling from Leeds whilst Dave would make his journey from Wakefield, Derek would be joining them all later at a designated cafe close to the river at about 1:00pm.

After arriving at the station in York the four lads began their journey, it was just  after 11:00 am, some 15 minutes later and they had reached the riverside pathway, on this occasion they have decided to walk in a anti-clockwise direction to reach the Millennium Bridge, rest for a short time here, then cross over the bridge and return to towards the city from that side.

It was a pleasant morning here in York, a little breezy at times interspersed with warm sunshine, just perfect for walking etc. A close eye was kept on the time as we all ambled along beside the water’s edge making sure no one had a mishap or two, safely the lads reached a point just some distance away from their intended lunchtime stop that of the Oasis Cafe, another short rest before contact was made with Derek and we finally met up some 10 minutes later in the cafe.

The cafe has a pleasant atmosphere seating about 20 customers, it as a variety of meals to choose from and we were all delighted with our selections etc.  It was well over an hour that passed here in the Oasis cafe before the lads set off back towards the railway station and caught their respective trains heading homeward bound.

Yet again another great day out with the Lads.

Cheers Everyone.