Managed to start December off with a lovely ride out to Martley with my cycling friend Sue.  This is one of my favourite views out that way.

Reindeer at The Cob House were all resting ready for their big task of delivering presents at Christmas.

Of course it would not be Christmas without a silly selfie with Santa Claus. This was at the outlet selling Christmas trees near Rushwick.

New venue for WOW Cycle Rides

We knew Christmas was almost upon us when we started our ride last Saturday from the Alfrick & Lusley Community Shop and Café. There was this delightful knitted Nativity scene in the shop.

At first glance I thought the shepherds were next to bottles of wine, but on a second look I see it is only balsamic and cider vinegar.

There were 7 of us at the beginning of the ride but by the time we got back for coffee and cake we were down to six of us.  Perhaps no energy after too much Christmas partying? Our trusty leader Rachel took the photo.  The curly haired Sheena was our other leader.  They are all volunteers and always make sure we have a lovely and safe ride.

Cycling Madness

Last Sunday was the Women on Wheels Fancy Dress Ride which was followed by coffee and cake at St Peter's Garden Centre.  There were 17 ladies, mainly in fancy dress, with three of the ride leaders dressed as French Hens.

Poor Mary on the recumbent bike ended up with a bit of a probem when we all had to ride along the white line through a huge puddle that covered both sides of the carriageway we were riding on. She took it all in good faith.

All Wrapped Up

Have had to make a present to go into a Christmas Cracker recently so have been decorating the outside of some crackers from a kit.  I have even put a snap into them so let's hope they actually do the job. I surprised myself with how they turned out as it was a job I have been putting off for absolutely ages ….

The top one has not been scrunched up and they all need further embellishment yet.  Only one has something inside it at the moment.