Had such a great weekend! We travelled up country to attend the TTP 25th Anniversary Conference and decided to make a proper weekend of it.
TTP was first recognised as a condition in 1924 and back then the outcomes weren't good. Now, thankfully, there is treatment and research is finding new and better methods.
The TTPNetwork, giving support to Patients and their families, began 25 years ago. A whole lot has been achieved in that time.
Friday 19th May
We decided to stop off at Baddesley Clinton, so much nicer than a motorway service station.
Wisteria in the courtyard.
Space to stretch your legs and enjoy the view.
I just love these old wooden studded doors.
Kitchen paraphernalia. Somehow I always feel at home in an old kitchen.
Plenty of rhubarb in this kitchen garden.
There are stew ponds and duck ponds.
A woodland walk.
The day of the 25th Anniversary Conference. The chance to meet other Patients, their families, and listen to their stories. To meet Consultant Haematologists, and to learn more about TTP. To enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where everyone mixes on an equal basis. I'm so pleased I didn't miss this great opportunity. Absolutely recommended!
In the evening we met up with some of the participants for a meal and a celebration drink 🥂
Sunday 21st May
Another day, another place to visit 😊.
On the way back we stopped off at Dyrham Park. A beautiful day, just right for a stroll down to the house and cafe. More ponds, more wonderful gardens. I feel we cracked the boring journeys on non stop motorways. Find a place you can enjoy for your break, plan it in if you can.
Of course, a walk down means walking back up, Dyrham Park is hilly and the car park is approx 20mins from the facilities. But worth it.
Bunting around the orchard. I'll copy this idea when family come to stay. On a smaller scale, of course 😉
No fish, but there were tadpoles.
The Old kitchen. So much more impressive than the Drawing Rooms and Bedrooms.
Someone would have turned this rack in front of the fire. Not dissimilar to torture.
The courtyard, with more wisteria.
A beautiful old horse chestnut tree.
The view as you wander down the hill
Thank you to everyone involved with this weekend 😊. It’s one that will stay with me for a long time.
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