An inspiring 1,200 mile stroll to Santiago was the talk at the July meeting of Oakley and Deane WI. Valerie Archibald had walked much further than the TV programme on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela where St James is said to be buried . She went alone aged 60, carrying only 8 kgs plus food and water on her back after Easter 2016. She averaged 15 miles a day over three months. The only company she had was when her daughter joined her for a week bringing new boots from England.
The plaque from the Mayor has been engraved to mark our centenary. The parish magazine, Link has done us proud with the pictures of the decorated seat and costumes. More information at the Village Show when we shall be running a cake stall.