A Loft full of Laughs

 Wednesday 28th October 2026           A Loft full of Laughs 

As the month of October draws to a close and the nights are getting darker, a more considered approach is being given to our adventures, gone have the outings to far off places and longer walks, instead a more relaxed venue is chosen giving some of our gang the chance to join up with us and enjoy a lunch time gathering etc. So today’s outing falls into that category, ie, the Loft at Bingley is where a gang of 8 will convene, those being John, Dave, Brian, Colin, Kevin, Glenn, Derek and Mark, the latter two lads will not be partaking in the earlier canal side walk from Saltaire to Bingley.

For the walking gang a time of meeting up at Saltaire Railway station at about ten past eleven was suggested and achieved. With rain showers forecast the lads came suitably dressed for their amble towards Bingley, so from the station it was best foot forward and down towards the canal and follow the tow path heading west for a few miles or so. It was a little wet underfoot in certain spots but these were able to be avoided without too much effort etc.

Not too many fellow walkers taking advantage of this pleasant and interesting journey with only a couple of barges slowly passing us bye , a few rest stops were taken along with the odd photo opportunities.

This walking group hopefully reaching Bingley and the Loft cafe at around 12:30, contact with Derek and Mark had been established, so the timing was almost perfect. John had pre booked a suitable table for all 8 of us, now with menus to hand and various drinks ordered  it was time to consider our choices of lunchtime meals.

Just over 2 hours later and after much frivolity amongst us all, it was time to say farewell to our venue and make our way to the nearby railway station , John ushering us away from his patch so to speak has he waved us off. First to board a train taking him homeward bound was Mark , the rest of us boarding a train heading for Leeds and beyond.

Upon Reflection today filled us all with pleasurable moments that will be treasured for ever.

Cheers Everyone