After the AGM 22 of us set off, in calm weather, for a leisurely walk through 5 parks. Beginning with Holland Park through to St James park and ending at Westminster underground. There were numerous places to leave the walk on route which were taken advantage of. After a slight reroute after Holland Park, to enter Kensington Gardens, due to a high police presence and demonstration, we set off again walking through the very well maintained flower garden and past the Albert Memorial.
On our way we heard very loud claps of thunder and most of us got quite damp in the heavy rain storm that followed. Those of us near the Serpentine South Gallery managed to shelter in the book shop before visiting the Arpita Singh exhibition at the Serpentine North Gallery. A visit is recommended.
Onward then to walk through Green Park, which was full of colourful spring flowers and blossoms. Sadly the pelicans at St James park were absent due to quarantine rules, but there were lots of other wildlife on view.
On reaching Westminster Bridge we were slightly rerouted again due to the filming of a high speed car chase along Parliament Street. Three of us finished the walk in the sunshine.
Jackie Copeland. Thanks to Ida for the photos