Even the wettest cloudy days can give unexpected rewards, the Goyt Valley is looking stunning with a rich pattern of spring foilage.

Helen's angle on essential gear, forget the Goretex / Advent debate, umbrellas rock! A rainy day out in the peak district near Buxton, 14 hardy members had a great day out. We even had an extra univited, a new member - Lorraine (pronounced Le Rain), silly.