This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Almond and lemon spiced treacle tart
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Absolutely delicious! Easy to make and the pastry was perfect. Had it with cream but not from a trolley!
I can hear Victoria Wood now saying 'Is it on the trolley?'

Ooh, look 👀we have a new NENDY parkrun! Waverley Lakes parkrun in Rotherham which will be added to John and my summer 2026 Friday ‘lucky dip’ locations. Really looking forward to visiting.
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It's my 500th parkrun volunteer this Saturday. Lincoln is where my parkrun journey started back in September 2015 so it is very fitting to make a return trip for this special occasion. We’ll be delighted if anyone is able to join us to run, jog, walk or volunteer. Hope to see you there!
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Had a lovely walk on the Shropshire Union Canal with John from Market Drayton to Cheswardine. Lots of boats on the move through the Tyrley lock flight. Lots of mud on the towpath through the Woodseaves Cutting - we were spattered! Had time to look around Market Drayton too.

Had a lovely linear walk following the route of the Melton Mowbray Navigation from Asfordby to Rearsby with John. Lots of rural views on the way through Frisby on the Wreake, Hoby, Rotherby and Brooksby. A surprising amount left of the canal infrastructure.

Had a lovely return visit to Conkers parkrun 15th anniversary event volunteering as funnel manager for my 499th parkrun volunteer with John as a timekeeper. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome once again.
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This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social ‘high-ranking’ penne with potatoes, cabbage, butter and cheese
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A really simple & extremely tasty recipe. Perfect for a quick evening meal. Made this with 'high-ranking' penne of course. I will definitely make this again.

Had a great linear walk on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal and the River Don Navigation from Aldwarke through Rotherham to Sheffield Basin with John. Lots of urban & industrial heritage on the way. Stopped off for a cheeky IKEA Sunday tea on the way too. Lots of sunshine & 2 hail showers.

Had a lovely visit to Norfolk Heritage Park junior parkrun volunteering on finish tokens with John as a timekeeper. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome.
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Back volunteering at Market Bosworth Country Park parkrun as barcode scanner with John as this week's RD. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today despite the early rain. Many thanks to all today's volunteers.
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It's so good! We've already eaten the half. Might need to defrost the other half now! 😉

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Hazelnut and chocolate cake
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Easy to make, tastes delicious and no sign of sinking. Result!
Just need to get some cream or ice cream.
Louisa & Captain Wentworth 'try for a gleaning of nuts in a... hedge-row' in Persuasion.

Absolutely delighted to see the gap getting wider (and closer to my V500)!
💜 Now 130 more volunteers than runs!
🏃366 parkrun run/jog/walks at 278 locations
🦺496 parkrun UK, parkrun Ireland & junior parkrun volunteers at 204 locations
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A lovely sunny Bank Holiday Monday walk on the Shropshire Union canal with John from Cheswardine to High Offley. Lots of rural views on the way plus the old Cadbury wharf & lengthsman's hut. Saw our first ducklings of the year too. Came back via quiet lanes through Soudley.

Had a lovely walk on the Melton Mowbray Navigation from the former basin in the town centre to Asfordby with John. Some interesting canal infrastructure remaining on view. Stopped at 4 churches on the way. Lots of sunshine and an unexpected hail stone shower too!

Had a lovely Easter Sunday return visit to Play Close Park junior parkrun volunteering as timekeeper with John as a marshal. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome again. Happy Easter! 🐇🐣🥚
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John my next few parkrun tourist locations…
Y Promenâd Llandrillo-yn-Rhos – to recomplete our ‘On The Prom’ challenge.
Bowling Park, Cross Flatts, Halifax and Horton Park – to regain our Record Breaker 78 badge.
Woolacombe Dunes in May - when we are in Devon.
Erddig - for CowFest.
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Had a fabulous visit to Walton Promenade parkrun with John to another 'On The Prom' location. Lovely out and back route along the prom passing loads of colourful beach huts with splendid views out over the water. Many thanks to all today's volunteers.
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Had a lovely afternoon exploring Walton-on-the-Naze history and World War Two trails with John. Lots of interesting history about the town and The Naze. We even had a short walk on the pier and the beach!

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Easter cannelloni with spinach, peas, ricotta and mozzarella
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Found fresh pasta sheets but forgot to buy a lemon. Lots of prep dishes (& washing up!) and quite fiddly rolling the tubes. It did taste very good though.

Had a lovely visit on the way home from our holiday in Ireland to Wirral Country Park junior parkrun volunteering as a barcode scanner with John as a marshal. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome.
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Had a fabulous visit to Westport parkrun with John. Lovely out and back route in the sunshine along the old railway line to the quay area. Splendid views of Croagh Patrick in the distance. Many thanks to all today's volunteers. Our first parkrun in County Mayo.
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Yes, definitely try it with peppers. It will be delicious.

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Potato, aubergine and herb tortino alla fiorentina.
Easy to make & delicious. Made in our Irish holiday accommodation with local potatoes & cheese. Yes, the kitchen did smell gorgeous. Had it with salad & bread. Perfect!
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I've read along with Agatha Christie's #ReadChristie2026 for March & managed 6 versions of Murder on the Orient Express: the book in Poirot The Perfect Murders, the 1974 & 2017 films, ITV’s Poirot Collection 8 DVD, BBC Radio 4's full cast adaptation & the audio book read by David Suchet.

Had a lovely drive through The Sperrins with John. Stopped at Springhill to explore the grounds, then via Moneymore and Nowanois: The Storyteller Giant of the Sperrins avoiding the sheep on the road to Strabane.

Had a fab morning visiting Magherafelt junior parkrun volunteering as warm up leader & barcode scanner with John as timekeeper. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Delighted to join you after having to cancel due to snow in Jan! Many thanks for making us so welcome.
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Had a great time exploring Letterkenny History Trail with John in the sunshine. Lots of interesting information about the history and buildings.

Had a great time at Letterkenny parkrun 🇮🇪 with John. 3 laps around the park & St. Conal's Hospital. Many thanks to all today's volunteers & for making us so welcome. We enjoyed joining you for breakfast. We've now run 4 County Donegal locations. Looking forward to visiting the others.
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Had a lovely linear walk on the Lagan Canal with John from Lisburn to Stranmillis. Stopped for tea & cake at the lovely lock keeper cottage and had time to look around the university area in Belfast too. Glorious weather all day.