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A very good start to our Autumn Walk Programme – 30 members joined us on a warm sunny October morning. Our leaders were Paul and Rayna. They gave us an enlightening background talk about Stapleford. We all admired the splendid … Continued

The following social event took place – Robinson College Cambridge, Garden Tour. 18 members attended. Our tour was led by the Head Gardener – Guy. He informed us that the college was founded in 1977 and in 1981 was formally … Continued

Our last summer walk took place this morning. A 5.5-mile ramble from Castle Camps. Our leaders were Eddie and Denis, 25 members attended. The route took us through Coopers farm where we saw a very interesting collection of old farm … Continued

It was a glorious sunny day with temperatures reaching 30c. 14 members braved the heat and walked 6-miles. This route is known as The Three Churches walk – which starts from All Saints Church at Gazeley. Paul and Chris our … Continued

On Bank Holiday Sunday 30 of us met up at the pretty village of Sandon in Hertfordshire. Our leaders were Eileen and Ian. The walk was through undulating countryside with paths across pasture and cultivated land and newly re-wilded areas. … Continued

At 10.15 a.m. 34 of us gathered at the Village Hall in Clavering, Essex for a 5.5-mile walk.  Lesley and Alan joined us a guest walker’s. Peter gave us a brief talk about the village – it takes is name … Continued

Hemingford Abbots is situated along the southern bank of the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire. This is a very picturesque village. 27 of us admired the thatched 16th and 17th century cottages in the village. Jacqui our leader informed us … Continued

At 10.15 a.m. 24 of us gathered in the village hall car park at Anstey. The Secretary welcomed Rosemary, Sarah and Clive to our group. Gill and John were our leaders for the 6.2 mile walk. We all enjoyed the … Continued

22 members met for coffee at The Suffolk Food Hall Farm Shop which had great views of the Orwell bridge and the surrounding area. Then we made our way to Chelmondiston to start a 5-mile circular walk exploring the bank … Continued

Another fine sunny day for our 6-mile circular walk. We welcomed Rosemary as a guest walker – in total 31 attended. Our leaders were Terry and Jenny. Jenny informed us about various buildings that we passed,  i.e. The Work House … Continued