For some reason the second half of the "Match report got lost so here's a rewrite :-
The rumblings emanating from the stomachs and the mouths of several members indicated that lunchtime was rapidly approaching if not passing . A short distance down the lane we had now turned down, was a wood romantically entitled "Weasel Wood" With a wind beginning to disturb the willows we looked forward to spotting Badger Ratty and Toad. The wood, however, was a disappointment and "Weasel" words were exchanged. Decisions, decisions - move on or munch. Munching was the winner and we settled to our butties. As we ate, Anthony regaled us with a selection of spoofs based on the "Mary had a little Lamb" nursery rhyme. All were highly amusing though not all were strictly tasteful ! The wood had recently been worked on and as we left a large hammer was spotted. A "Mel" and a "Mallet" were suggested (it was Big) neither being correct (Check dictionary). We placed it in a more obvious spot for its' owner to retrieve.
The track led us onwards to Little Crimbles where after passing through a large and shambolic farmyard we crossed over the River Cocker and took to the fields. In the distance was our next target St Michaels church Cockerham. Here we sat amongst the gravestones to finish our flasks whilst Harry explained that many of the churches had their towers and the main body of the church built many years (hundreds ?) apart. Digits ablaze our new member (Jim) was dexterously dabbing his Smartphone to supply us with the church's history. Rucksacks packed (would you believe John left something out !!!!!) and off on our final stretch. Over a sodden field - A Paddy field (blame Harry !) and over a very tricky stile to follow a narrow enclosed path along the side of the field This led us to the airfield and clubhouse of the aforementioned Black Knights.
We now rejoined our original path at the marsh edge and made our way back to the cars but not before discovering a small and obviously old bottle. Paddy explained that the ribbed side of the bottle was to allow blind people to identify as containing poison. sighted people could read the word "poison" embossed upon it.
A simple straightforward walk but nevertheless not without interest and still enjoyable.
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