On Sunday 17th November 9 tandems, four solo bikes and one recumbent solo set off on a ride to celebrate Ian and Lisa Warren’s Golden Wedding Anniversary. 
It was fresh but dry as the group set off from The Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton, for a ride around the Somerset levels.
We began along fairly new cycle paths alongside the Bridgwater Road before we crossed to strike off across the Levels. We followed the River Parrett for some of the way then rode down some very muddy drove roads and lanes, which needed care to cycle along. We rode back alongside the Parrett towards Burrowbridge and Stathe.  After Stoke St Gregory and North Curry we eventually arrived at our lunch stop after 21 miles.
The Maypole Inn at Thurloxton catered for us well, and we had a much enjoyed meal, leaving only 3 miles back to our starting point.
To finish their celebratory ride Lisa and Ian had laid on cream teas for us all. This rounded off the day and we would all like to thank Ian and Lisa for their generosity and send our best wishes. The Taunton group are very fortunate to have them as our Regional Officers!
Nina and Paul Swift