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On a Sunday morning in early summer, there’s a good chance I can be found in a field full of Volkswagens. That was certainly the case yesterday, when we scooted down the A130 to the Battlesbridge VW Show, 10 miles south east of Chelmsford. Only there until just gone lunch, we’d never been before, and there was surprisingly much to see.
Reflecting on older and newer models, the even had something for everyone
Old air-cooled Volkswagens rubbed shoulders with shiny new water-cooled ones, while a large scattering of vendors and parts kept the autojumblers happy. It was a real family affair too, as five of us grown-ups made the journey, making sure baby Will recognises the crest from Wolfsburg and that unmistakable VW logo early in his life.
Sunny and warm when sheltered from the wind, we arrived home and set up the new barbecue for some alfresco cooking and eating in the garden. The super briquettes (faster-acting than normal ones) weren’t that super at all, and after what seemed like a long two hours of warmth, we were able to enjoy our freshly-grilled meat and vegetarian fayre. Salads of rice, tomatoes, and potatoes accompanied the barbecued food well – it all tasted delicious.
While there was no homegrown crops with the BBQ, it will soon be in our salads
We even opened the first of the home-brewed beer. And very nice it was too. Getting through seven bottles between four of us, it tasted like proper real ale, and as good as anything you would buy in a pub.
The sun sets by the horses and on a fun but busy weekend
The sun was still shining after we’d packed up, and although tired, we decided to go for an early evening walk. We’re glad we did, enjoying the sunset as the giant yellow-orange orb descended behind the trees in the nature reserve, reflecting the grazing horses on the river. Getting in just after half-eight, we sat down to relax, after a busy, but fun Sunday in the sun.