Devizes, CandC Club Site. June 2016.

June 12th.

Set off for 3 nights in Devizes. Left storage at 1000hrs. Usual stop go on M25, M3 ok, A303 to Andover then cross country to Devizes. Arrived on site 1340hrs, checked in and set up.

It was raining when we set out but dry on site, though dull. Had to be careful with cigarette butts around the shower block. Blue Tits had made a nest in the ashtray.

  Walked to the "Three Magpies" for a beer.

Back in Eevie, had dinner watched a bit of TV before bed.

June 13th.

After our cuppa and breakfast we cycled along the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath to Trowbridge, about 8 miles. Some of it was quite bumpy but we made it ok.

Took about 40 minutes. It was a strange place, large scale demolition taking place, and a very small Town Centre. But we had a good look around, had a coffee in the precinct.

Not at Costa I might add, a small Independant further along. Not having much more to see went back to the bikes. Discovered some low life had had ag at cutting the cable part Hazels lock. Luckily not successfully. Then back along the bumpy towpath to Eevie.

  Had our showers and changed, then at 7 over to the pub for a meal.

We opted for the Burgers. Very nice they were too. A lovely end to a dissapointing day.

June 14th.

Caught the 1020 bus to Bath, free for me of course and £7 return for Hazel. Took an hour, but worth it as we both like Bath. The forecast had warned of heavy showers. Was this the reason for this?

I don't think so, seems to be becoming popular street decoration, even seen it in France. Had a look round the shops then a salad in Pizza Hut.

By the time we'd finished all sign of rain had gone, it become sunny and warm. Walked down to the river, looked in the Charity Shops, no exciting finds. It was just nice to be out in the sun.

We caught the 1605 bus back to the site. On getting back we showered and decided to BBQ on our Cobb.

It was a nice meal and a lovely evening. We went to bed happy and content.

June 15th.

Packed away and on the road at 1000hrs. The same journey as outward but in reverse. Arrived at storage 1300hrs, and home half hour later. Another good trip. Had we at last broke the weather jinx?

Plymouth and Devizes. February 2016.

February 21st.

Set off for Plymouth, left storage at 1000hrs. Same old route, M20, M26, M3, A303, A30, M5 & A38. Almost a litany for us. Gave "Riverside Park" a miss this time and went to "Dolbeare Park" just across the county border into Cornwall. Arrived 1600hrs, checked in for 2 nights and set up.

It had been a long monotonous day, trouble free but tiring nevertheless. Had dinner and a few drinks then bed.

February 22nd.

Left site 0930hrs, to visit "Streets Ahead" warehouse. Had a good look round and bought some stock for "Teeny Weeny World". Back on site we looked at what we'd bought and priced some. We then cooked dinner, we had pork and Stilton sausages from "Rooks" in Hythe. We'd never had them before, and I say now we won't be having them again, I just hope the wildlife enjoyed them. Strange as we both like Pork, and Stilton, but these just did not work. Quiet evening before leaving for Devizes tomorrow. 

February 23rd.

Awoke to a crisp frosty morning. Left site 1030hrs. At Exeter I ignored Sat Nav to cut across country and avoid M5. I totally cocked it up, we rejoined M5 about 30 miles further up. Gave up then and stayed with it, then M4. Arrived C&CC Devizes site 1330. There is an attractive alternative if you get it righ, but never mind, maybe next time. Checked in for 2 nights and set up.

As you can see it was a lovely day, but bitterly cold. After a cuppa, we took a walk along the "Kennet and Avon Canal" which is next to the site. Had a good brisk 45 minute round trip walk. Back at the site decide to pay the "Three Magpies", (also next to the site), a visit for liquid refreshments.

Very nice nice too. Friendly landlady and local to chat with. Checked the menu and decided we would eat there tomorrow. Then back to Eevie. Dinner and tv passed the evening before bed.

February 24th.

Another crisp bright morning. Breakfast then I set up our E-bikes for a ride into Devizes. Followed the canal towpath, which was quite muddy in places. It takes you past the spectacular "Caen Hill Locks".

Arrived in the town centre, found somewhere to secure the bikes.

I take these photos as evidence for the insurance, should the worst happen. I had problems with the locks as my fingers were numb. As a result, first priority was gloves. Got some thinsulate ones in a charity shop. Hazel got some bits for her crafting. Coffee and cake in "Cafe Nero", (didn't see a nice local coffee shop). Spent about 2 hours altogether before getting bikes and heading back. When we got there I cleaned the mud off the bikes. Forty winks or so before shower, change, and to the pub for dinner. 

We were not dissapointed, the food and wine were of very good quality, staff corteous and efficient, friendly too. Back to Eevie having had a lovely evening.

February 25th.

Awoke to the same weather. Packed up and left site 0945hrs. Route took us across country until A303 near Andover. Then retraced our outward route. Home 1300hrs. We will definately go to Devizes again. Lovely site and as well as good cycling routes there are buses to Bath.