Good size group of 11 at the square despite the gloomy forecast. We don't often go up Manor Road but once we had re-grouped at the top we stayed together pretty well for the rest of the ride. None of the various bail-out ideas was needed and waterproofs were generally only donned on the climb out of Hermitage when a steady drizzle started, but not for long and we enjoyed coffee and cakes in the dry at the back of Hampstead Norreys Community Cafe. Some sunny spells on the way back encouraged a good convivial atmosphere and we were back in Wantage just after 1230. At this point the onset of heavier rain kept us away from the KAH, and scurrying back home. Delightful ride to lead. Thank you to everyone.