Goose Fair

As the nights draw in, a tradition happens in Nottingham and it is called Goose Fair..the largest travelling fair in the country...

I have always loved Goose Fair! As a child it meant a late night, as the best way to see the bright lights of the rides was always at night, and still is! It has changed a lot over the years. There seems to be many rides for children and some very big rides for the adults! There are all the things you would expect to find at the fair, hook a duck,shooting range, helter skelter, big wheel, toffee apples, hot peas (my favorite!) and lots more!

This year it starts on Wednesday 30th September at 5:00 pm. Then carries on until Saturday night. The other days it opens at midday and is open until at least 10:00 pm, if not later!

The best things about the fair are the atmosphere and all the sounds and smells of the fair. I am blessed as I work very close to where the fair takes place and can see it all going up! The only decision I have to make is which night shall I take a walk around it and go and find my favorite stall selling hot peas?.....

Photo taken at Goose Fair 2008.

The 5k in Hyde Park London 2009

I had a great time in London! I got to London with Chris in good time for a big mug of tea,before we headed off to Hyde Park! Meeting all the girls was great! I think we got on so well anyone looking at us would have thought we had known each other for ages!

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We had not met before, yet we all chatted together easily. Everyone was lovely and so easy to be with. It took quite a while before it was our turn to start the challenge. Then we were off! We passed lots of people who were supporting us and cheering us on. Lots of people taking photos and filming us! ( big smile time!) Lots of music being played live by some great bands. The weather was great! I walked along at a good pace with @Surreyblonde. It was lovely walking along with her and getting to know a bit about her. There were 17,000 ladies taking part! 17,000! Wow! all doing it for lots of different charities, how fantastic is that?

I have already decided that I want to do more for Charities close to my heart and want to do the 5k challenge next year again for Bliss.

After we had all finished (some of the girls ran and were back ages before us!) we sat down in the warm sunshine and had food and some very nice drinks! We chatted, laughed and cried, as we reflected on why we had done the challenge for Bliss.

My prayer is for all the babies and their families that we have helped by doing the challenge that they will have a better chance of survival and living the lives intended for them.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and sponsored us.

The day before the 5K in Hyde Park London

I have sorted out my travel arrangements, got my clothes sorted out, decided what food to take and done some walking. I have got some sponsors. I now only need to get some good sleep before I get up in the middle of the night to go to London!

You might wonder why I am getting up in the middle of the night! I did want to stay in London for the weekend but it was just not possible. So I am travelling on the day! I should say 'we' as Chris has had no say in whether he comes or not! He is a good man and would not have wanted me to go on my own! I don't think I would have got lost as I am the kind of person who is very organised and check where I need to be using maps e.t.c! I found out lots of things about London while looking at all the different maps and will plan a trip some time in the future to do some of the things I read about!
#BlissTwits
I met a group of ladies on Twitter who are doing the 5k for Bliss. This is a charity that supports premature babies and their families. I have always felt strongly about tiny babies being born too soon and needing help. I have always prayed for them to live. For me, this is a practical way that I can help and meet other people with the same heart. We would love you to sponsor us. Thank you on behalf of the babies and their families that Bliss will help because of your generosity. If you click on the link below it will take you to the online site where you can read the stories of why people are doing the 5k for Bliss. You can also sponsor us there. Thank you once again. XXX

lee morris is fundraising for Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick - JustGiving