The AGM, which took place at the University of Westminster, was attended by 38 members, four more than last year.  This time, we were in a large room with nice blue chairs with wheels and we had plenty of space to accommodate everybody.    The AGM was attended by our long-lost mascot, Quintin, who had spent a few years in the attic of Gerald’s brother (for the record, Quintin was supposed to go home  with Danny after the meeting but Siew Tin offered to look after our mascot).  The formal business of the meeting included the minutes of last year’s AGM, the report of the Committee on the activities of the club and the financial report and statement of accounts.  The Rambler of the Year Award was presented by the President to Geoffrey who had done a record 63 walks in 2015.  It was the 14th time he won the award! Continue reading Saturday 5th March. Annual General Meeting →

Another visit to this popular venue for our Christmas get-together.  A quite large group met at Monument station for a short pre-lunch Thames-side walk. The leader (Danny) was late!  It was grey and foggy but it remained dry during the walk, first along the north bank of the Thames to the Millenium Bridge which we crossed to walk back along the south bank.  We crossed the river again on the Hungerford Bridge and walked to the Freemasons Arms through Soho for a well-deserved Christmas lunch attended by 46 Polyramblers.