Over the previous bank holiday weekend, the club had been to Skipton, returning late on Tuesday, so Sandra was not expecting a large turnout. We were pleasantly surprised to find 16 of us at Knockholt station. The weather was warm although rain was forecast for the afternoon. Our route took us in a sweep to the south and west, across attractive chalk downland and the occasional golf course. We stopped to talk to a vociferous couple of goats. Continue reading Saturday 3rd September, Knockholt to Orpington
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August 13th. Farncombe to Godalming
Eleven of us got off the train at Farncombe. We were pleased to have been joined by Jenifer who was checking us out with a view to perhaps becoming a member. The day was overcast with sunny periods forecast for later. Making our way down towards the Wey and Arun navigation, we paused to admire some well tended allotments, their abundance putting our own efforts to shame. Perhaps the Wey alluvial deposits are better for growing stuff than our London clay. Continue reading August 13th. Farncombe to Godalming
Saturday 16th July. Shawford circular.
It’s more than 3 years since Roy & Jane moved away from London, and a walk in area of their new home near Winchester has become an annual event. It was a lovely summer’s day as we got off the train at Shawford to find Roy waiting for us. Our journey had been uneventful although the train had initially busy with people going to the Farnborough air show. Continue reading Saturday 16th July. Shawford circular.
July 2nd. Maldon Essex.
This attractive historic town on the river Blackwater is easily reached by bus from Chelmsford. For our leader Christine it was a trip down memory lane, as it was at Maldon Grammar school that she started her teaching career in the 1950’s. Our first stop was at the Maeldune Heritage Centre in the main street where we viewed the Malden Emboidery. This 40 or so foot long piece was carried out to mark 1000 years since the Viking invasion of 991 and we were fortunate to have it’s history and salient points described to us by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer guide. You can see more about it at http://www.maelduneheritagecentre.co.uk/the-embroidery/.
Saturday 11th June. Around Maidenhead
A Social event organised by Christine, the Club’s President. Christine was waiting for the Polyramblers at Maidenhead station and she took them for a walk through “The Gullet”, a local nature reserve, to her house for tea/coffee and biscuit on the patio. Later, the group walked to town for a pub lunch and then to the Maidenhead Heritage Centre (which used to be a pub). It has permanent exhibitions about the history of Maidenhead and the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and a spitfire simulator. Continue reading Saturday 11th June. Around Maidenhead