A good turnout, estimated at 60 for The Cock at Broom, famous for being 'The pub with no bar'.


camping field Magic Door In ThePubWithNoBar - Mick Cooper

The beer is served directly from the cellar this being only three steps down.

Despite the large numbers and being temporarily short staffed the pub delivered a good quality and quantity of beer, cider & food.

skittles at The Cock BroomNorthamptonshire skittles table

Many of us visited the Shuttleworth Collection some walked, guided there by an expert navigator of the footpaths.
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Shuttleworth2The 200cc 1900 Singer Motor Wheel, a concept now returning with electric in-wheel motors.

Shuttleworth4The rare brick aircraft

On the return various routes were taken, some including a visit to Biggleswade.

porridgecamping in styleSome prefer the convenience of cardboard while others prefer to maintain the correct form, using china cups.