Despite the bad weather the week before the AGM, there was a good attendance at this event. Mike chaired the meeting as Christine, our President, could not be present because of a bad cold. There was a minute silence to honour two Polyramblers who passed away recently: Margaret Lanham, one of our Vice-Presidents, and Pat House. The minutes of the previous AGM were approved and there was an update on matters arising. The Committee had Continue reading Saturday 3rd March: Annual General Meeting
24th February. Hampstead Heath
On a sunny, chilly winter morning 4 of us went on a circular walk around Hampstead Heath. The weather was great for this time of the year. Blue sky with a few wisps of clouds, and gentle wind blowing. The air was cold, but comfortable to walk. We passed part of the village, then Hampstead Ponds, Parliament Hill, Highgate Ponds before we stopped for lunch at Kenwood House, and visited Continue reading 24th February. Hampstead Heath
Saturday 24th February: Haslemere circular
It was a lovely sunny morning as 12 of us assembled at Haslemere Station. The train journey down had been busy with groups of walkers, runners and cyclists taking advantage of one of the few days of good weather that 2018 has given us. We set off in a south-westerly direction , looping round to Fernhurst via attractive wood and heathland. Here we lunched well at the Red Lion, an attractive Continue reading Saturday 24th February: Haslemere circular
Saturday 17th February, Gillingham (Kent) to Rainham.
There were 15 of us on the train to Gillingham, much heartened by there being a blue sky and even a weak sun, the first time on a walk for many weeks. Heading north from the station, we crossed over the disused railway line that leads down to Brompton Barracks and Chatham Dockyard. Shortly after our first glimpse of the Medway, we passed the lovely parish church of St Mary Magdalene, set in an Continue reading Saturday 17th February, Gillingham (Kent) to Rainham.
Saturday 10th February. Gerrards Cross circular.
It was supposed to rain only in the afternoon, but it rained all day. It was however not as muddy as it could have been, compared with other recent walks. The pub was nice, and the scenery was very pleasant for a walk so close to London. On the way back through Bulstrode Park, we were greeted by a large herd of horses. Continue reading Saturday 10th February. Gerrards Cross circular.