Norfolk and Norwich Group of Advanced Motorists
Registered Charity Number 1051282. Affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists Ltd.
It was a great turn out for early February even though the cloudy sky was umbriferous preventing the roads from drying out. 11 bikes eventually set off for Bawdeswell, although undoubtedly there would have been 12 if that raconteur Dave R wasn’t sunning himself at the Dragon rally. We split into 2 groups, Ian C was planning to take the B1145 for most of the way, whilst I took my group left at Litcham up to Fakenham then down the Norwich road to our destination. The roads were filthy and greasy necessitating a great deal of care on the tighter bends, however we were untroubled by a low sun and there was minimal traffic on the route.
Bawdeswell Garden Centre is an independent family owned business that has served the area for over 40 years. More than just a garden centre they also boast the Reeves Parlour Restaurant, a Millennium Garden, Treetops Adventure Play Area and Bluebell Square Indoor Shopping Centre. Most importantly they meet the Fen riders’ minimum criteria of providing cakes and coffee with ample free parking. After spending a convivial hour catching up and meeting new members (welcome Jo) we split up to make our way back. The return journey was slightly better as the roads had partially dried but that did nothing to lessen the machinations of the road grime to coat the bikes with a thick grey patina. 50-mile journey, an afternoon’s cleaning, why do we do it?
Until the next time stay safe
Kind regards Dave C
