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From Birthday Potholing
Author: Pete
Founder of Sterling Adventures!
After a good day at Wilton Quarry and with the glorious summer weather we decided on an impromptu BBQ. While we were finishing eating our tasty pork and apple sausages we heard some lively music (and obviously loud as it was a way off) coming from the centre of the village. Was someone having a party and had forgotten to invite us?
Has summer finally arrived?
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