Stepping down from the train at Todmorden yesterday I made a quick check of the other detrainers but didn't recognise any other likely Jim the Dog attendees and when I arrived at Centre Vale, for a moment I though I might have come on the wrong day. Not to worry, for the tables were set and the bar soon started to fill up with the usual worthies, including Brian Senior who had come on an earlier train and taken the opportunity to see a bit of the town.White rose reps were scarce though and Brian, Adam from Knottingley and I sat together at lunch for solidarity. After delicious vegetable soup we were served a local delicacy, rag pudding which together with a range of vegetables, splendid gravy and a choice of desserts was great value for £11:00.
This was the first JTD lunch I had attended since the eponymous Jim died last year but many were wearing the appropriate tie and with next winter's dates already confirmed memories of him will not fade away. Yesterday's speaker was England women's cricketer and star bowler in the recent win over Australia at the WACA.. Katy Cross. The session took the form of questions to Katy, which she handled with poise, modesty, a sense of humour and just an occasional dig at male cricketers. Aged 22 so much opportunity lies before her and I'm sure all present yesterday wish her well. Straight from TCC she was off to Old Trafford for fitness training. Looking round the room a few of us might have done well to have followed Katy's example but on top of rag pudding, probably not.
As I made way back to the station I spotted this notice in the red cabin which serves as the splendid Todmorden tea room, nice thought that April is just 40 days away.
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