LDWA News Summary
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Julie Welch on Feet & Walking on Radio 4Keen LDWA member, former Strider editor and author of the book 'Out on Your Feet' on doing the LDWA 100, is presenting one of the regular Radio 4 programmes 'With Great Pleasure' on Tuesday, 27... |
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Heart of Scotland 100 MerchandiseAll outstanding Heart of Scotland 100 merchandise has now been dispatched and no further orders for merchandise can be accepted. |
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New Online Tick-Risk ToolAn online device that helps walkers find out whether they might be at risk of potentially fatal Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) when travelling across Europe is now available at the Tick Alert... |
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100 Lost Property and CertificatesBelow is a list along with a picture of lost property that was handed in at the Heart of Scotland 100. To claim any item please email Paul.Also, if you did not collect your certificate at the end... |
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Heart of Scotland 100 PhotosThere is now a range of photographs of the Heart of Scotland 100 on the web, including those bySteve Clark, Merrian Lancaster 1 and 2, Peter Greyson, Nick Ham, and there are some videos by John... |
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New Eastern Triple ChallengeA new Eastern Triple Challenge will be created with the Herts Stroller taking place on 14-15th August 2010 followed by the Poppyline 50 in August 2011 and the Shotley 50 on 10-11th September 2011. ... |
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2011 Housman Hundred WebsiteThe website for the Housman Hundred, to be held on 28-30 May 2011, is now available here where further information on the event may be found. |
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100 Photo Gallery AvailableHeart Of Scotland photos (supplied by Steve Clark) are now available directly via the website main menu or from Heart Of Scotland Photo Galleries |
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Heart of Scotland 100 Results AvailableProvisional results for the Heart of Scotland 100 are now available under 'Latest News' on the Heart of Scotland 100 website |
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National Trail Walkers Certificates Now AvailableAttractive certificates for those on the LDWA Register of National Trail Walkers are now available!As mentioned in April Strider the Register records anyone who has completed 5, 10, 15 or all 18... |
News Archive
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Tom SinclairIt is with deep regret we record that Tom Sinclair, past Chairman of the LDWA, passed away on 9th June. Tom suffered a stroke on Easter Sunday, from which he never recovered. After several weeks in... |
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Scottish Hundred - Any Withdrawals?Please would anyone who has a confirmed entry in the Heart of Scotland 100 but knows that they won't be able to take it up for some reason let the Entires Secretary know as soon as possible (email... |
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Apology for Strider OmissionThe list of National Committee changes on page 3 of April Strider omitted to thank Nicky Wood who has retired as Local Groups Secretary. She should of course have been included and we are very... |
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LDWA Website UpgradedWelcome to the upgraded LDWA website! We have made a number of improvements:Mapping from Ordnance Survey is now available to: help you visualise locations for events and walks select and... |
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Kipling Kaper - 27 March - Change of StartPlease note that there has been a late change to the start venue for the Kipling Kaper, to be held on Saturday 27 March. It will now start from the Swythamley & Heaton Centre, SK11 0SJ (GR SJ965631).... |
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Members' Discounted Tickets for The Outdoors ShowThe Outdoors Show takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from 26th to 28th March 2010 with a wide range of stands, displays and speakers relating to outdoor activities. LDWA... |
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Lunsdale Walks CancelledMorecambe Bay and Bowland LDWA Group regret that the Lunsdale Walks, due to be held on Saturday March 13, have been cancelled because of lack of entrants. |
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Tandem Cancellation - 20th FebruaryUnfortunately due to the overnight deterioration in the weather conditions, i.e. heavy snow and extreme low temperatures making driving conditions hazardous, the Tandem event was unable to go... |
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Heart of Scotland 100 FullThe entry limit of 530 for the Heart of Scotland 100 has now been reached. Any further entries received by 1 May will be put on the waiting list. Entries on the waiting list with an appropriate... |
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Wessex 100 Video on YouTubeThe video that was made of the Wessex 100 last year may now be viewed on YouTube through the following links: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3. |
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Two Crosses Circuit - New DateEast Lancs Group reluctantly decided to postpone the 25th Two Crosses Circuit due to take place on Sunday 17th January because of extreme winter conditions with thigh deep snow over long tracts of... |
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Dorset Giant FullThe Dorset Giant, to be held on 24-25 April and organised by Dorset LDWA Group, is now full. No more entries will be accepted nor will a waiting / reserve list be operated as the Group has allowed ... |
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Filey Flyer PostponedHeavy snowfalls over the high ground have led to the postponement of the Filey Flyer, the long distance challenge walk due to be held at the East Coast resort this coming Saturday, January 16. A new... |
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LDWA Members in the GuardianToday's (Saturday 9th January) Guardian carries a 'Walk Yourself Fit' Guide that includes the thoughts of several well-known LDWA members including John Walker, Betty Lewis, Garfield Southall, Julie... |
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Re-scheduled TandemDue to the postponement and rescheduling of the 2010 Tandem a small number of teams will be unable to attend the new date of the 20th February set for the event. Those teams unable to attend the new... |
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Reservoir Roundabout II STILL ONThe Reservoir Roundabout II event is still on as the weather forecast is good and all main roads are clear. The route has been modified to take account of the snow and distances are now 20 and 16... |
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Winter Tanners - Postponed to Sunday 24 JanuaryDue to the weather conditions and forecast for the next few days, the Surrey Group has decided to postpone the Winter Tanners from this Sunday 10 January to Sunday 24 January 2010.All entrants... |
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UK Trailwalker’s Handbook is a Bestseller!The UK Trailwalker’s Handbook, the new LDWA Directory of Long Distance Paths, recently published by Cicerone Press, has reached top rank in several catgories in Amazon's listings of bestselling books... |
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The Hebden - FullThe Hebden, to be held on Saturday 23rd January, has now reached the maximum entry number and, with regret, the entry list has been closed. No further entries can be accepted and there will be no... |
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Stansted Stagger PostponedDue to the weather conitions we had to postpone the Stansted Stagger which was due to take place on Sunday 20th December.The event is now scheduled to take place on Sunday 3rd January 2010. Entrants... |
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bc ring Guidebook - price correctionThe bc ring, a 62mile trail around Bishop's Castle in Shropshire, is a new trail that was described on page 28 of December Strider. Unfortunately the price details in Strider are incorrect. The... |
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No ballot needed for the Heart of Scotland 100The limit of 530 entries for the Heart of Scotland 100 was not reached by 5th December, and therefore a draw for places is unnecessary. All those who entered by this date with an acceptable... |
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Correction to Puzzlers’ Plod CompetitionThere is an unfortunate error in the “Puzzlers’ Plod” competition on page 11 of December Strider. The first sentence should read:“This year’s Puzzlers’ Plod event had two routes, both less than... |
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Henry BridgeMembers will be sorry to learn of the death of Henry Bridge in late October at the age of 99. Henry is a legend in LDWA circles, well-known to longer standing members. He joined the LDWA when 68 and... |
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Heart of England - Walk on Sunday November 22nd - Programme CorrectionNote that the Heart of England Group walk 'From Sauce to Source - Stage 1' will take place on Sunday November 22nd (not Saturday November 22nd as it was listed in Strider). See the Heart of England... |
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Hundreds Featured in the 'Independent' NewspaperFive pages of the 'Life' section of today's (20 October) 'Independent' newspaper are devoted to extracts from Julie Welch's book 'Out on Your Feet' on walking Hundreds. There is also brief... |
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Julie Welch's Woman's Hour Interview Available for StreamingAnyone who missed the interview with Julie Welch about the LDWA and Hundreds this morning (Thursday 8 October) can listen to it on this page of the BBC Website.'Out on Your Feet: The Hallucinatory... |
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Heart of Scotland 100 entry now openEntry for the Heart of Scotland 100 is now open. An entry form, along with the event rules and further information, may be downloaded from the event webpage. Alternatively, online entry through... |
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Julie Welch's book 'Out on Your Feet' has now been publishedOut on Your Feet', the new book about Hundred Walking by former Strider Editor, Julie Welch, has now been published. The book describes how, from her first encounters with long distance walking... |
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Archive of 100 Results and Routes is now completeElectronic archiving of the route descriptions, results, certificates and badges for all the LDWA 100s, spanning the years 1973-2009, has now been completed. The material may be found in the Library... |
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The Hebden - Change of DateThe Hebden will be run next year on Saturday 23rd January rather than Saturday 9th January so as to enable participants to enter The Tandem which is being held on the earlier date. The Hebden 2010... |
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Heart of Scotland 100 Webpages Now OnlineThe webpages for the 2010 Heart of Scotland 100 are now online at this linkThe webpages include general information on the event, event rules, pictures of the route, etc. There is also a... |
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New Book on Hundreds by Julie WelchIn a new 250 page book, 'Out on Your Feet', sports writer and former Strider Editor, Julie Welch, describes how from her first encounters with long distance walking and the LDWA she was enthused to... |
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BBN Founders Memorial BenchBBN have installed a Memorial Bench in memory of their 2 founder members Chris Meredith MBE and Chris Goodman who passed away in 2008 which was the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the group... |
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Richard Dunwoody completes his 1000 mile walkOn Friday 10th July, Richard Dunwoody completed his re-enactment of Captain Barclay's 1809 achievement of walking a mile in every consecutive hour for 1,000 hours, lasting 42 days and nights. He... |
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Heart of Scotland 100The Heart of Scotland 100 will be held over the weekend of 29th-31st May 2010. There is no local group and the organisation is being undertaken by members of Cumbria, Cleveland, Northumbria and... |
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LDWA Donations for ProjectsMembers are reminded that if they would like the National Committee to consider a donation in 2009 from LDWA funds to a project or cause relevant to the aims of the Association, in line with the LDWA... |
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Shirley FosterIt is with deep sadness that we record the death of Shirley Ann Forster who died on 9th June 2009. Shirley, wife of John Forster, had been a member of the East Yorkshire LDWA since 1981. |
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Wessex 100 ResultsThe results of the Wessex 100 are now on the Wessex 100 Website. Results of the Marshals' Walk may be found here. |
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Wessex 100 Photographs on WebPhotographs taken by Steve Clark, 'Official' 100 Photographer, are now on the BBN website. |
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Eileen Knopfel Memorial WalksWell-known walker and member of Westmorland and North Lancs LDWA Group Eileen Knopfel died earlier this year.Rosemary Webster, a close friend of Eileen, will be walking 60 miles over 3 days in... |
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Wessex 100 Marshals' Walk ResultsThe results for the Wessex 100 Marshals' Walk, held on 2nd-4th May, may be found on the Marshals' Walk web site. |
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Live Cam Coverage of Wessex 100There will be live camera coverage of both the Marshals Walk and the Main Event streamed from Petersfield.A mobile camera will be installed outside the Good Intent (or through the window if... |
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Opening of the 'Around Corby' Long Distance PathThe new 35 mile Around Corby Long Distance Path will be officially opened as part of the Around Corby Walking Festival over the weekend of 2nd-4th May. The route, which connects the 7 parishes of... |
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Extension of the Cowal Way in Southwest ScotlandThe Cowal Way in southwest Scotland now runs all the way from Portavadie to Inveruglas, Loch Lomond, making it 57miles (92km) in all. This makes it possible to walk all the way from the Mull of... |
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Walk to remember Dave Green and unveil a seatOn Friday 24th April 2009 there will be a 6 mile walk from South Kenton Underground Station to Hendon Central Underground Station to remember Dave Green and to unveil a seat in his memory at Barn... |
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New Series on Wainwright's Coast to Coast WalkLDWA members may be interested to know that the new series on Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk will be shown on BBC4 starting on Thursday 9th April at 8.30 pm, repeated at 2 am the next morning. See... |
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LDWA Establish National Trails RegisterAs mentioned in April Strider, the LDWA has set up a Register of National Trail Walkers. The Register will record those who have completed 5, 10, 15 or all 18 'Official' National Trails in England... |
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LDWA AGM Weekend - Change of ChairThe LDWA AGM weekend took place in Llandrindod Wells over the first weekend in March. There were four walks of various lengths on the Saturday as well as alternative activities. The Annual Dinner was... |
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Eileen KnopfelWestmorland and North Lancs group are very sad to announce the death of a dear friend, Eileen Knopfel (nee Sedgwick), who passed away quietly at home on Monday 2 March after a short illness. The... |
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No draw necessary for places on the Wessex 100The entry limit for the Wessex 100s had not been exceeded by 21st February and hence a draw for places on the event was unnecessary. All entries received before this date have been accepted and... |
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Calendar of Irish Challenge WalksFor those interested in walking in the Emerald Isle, the Walkers Association of Ireland have an attractive list of challenge walks organised by various bodies during 2009. These include the famous... |
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Oxfam Trailtrekker and TrailwalkerFor those of you looking for a longer route, perhaps as preparation for the 2010 Hundred, Oxfam is organising two different 100 km routes this year, Trailwalker and Trailtrekker. These events are... |
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Entry forms available for the Wessex 100Entries are now open for the Wessex 100 to be held on Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May 2009. Entry forms may be downloaded from the Wessex 100 Website where further details may be found. |
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Lots of new items in the new look LDWA shopTim Glenn has stocked the LDWA shop with lots of new clothing items just in time for Christmas. The shop layout has been improved and now includes photographs of the new ranges, which are all... |
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Tommy RainfordWe are very sorry to report that Tommy Rainford died in hospital on 16th October. Tommy had been an enthusiastic member of the LDWA for almost 20 years, walking and checkpointing with several groups... |
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Dave GreenIt is with great sadness we report that Dave Green, husband of Jill, died suddenly on Sunday 28th September while he was leading a walk in London.The funeral will be on Tuesday 14th October at... |
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The 2009 Wessex Hundred website is live.You can now view the website for the 2009 Wessex Hundred on www.wessex100.org.uk . The website includes outline route details, checkpoint locations, event rules, a forum, contact information and... |
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Plot of time taken against age on the Yoredale 100Peter Russell has done a fascinating plot of time taken against age of finishers in the Yoredale 100. He has plotted a regression line so that you can see whether you are slow or fast for your age! |
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Challenge Walks - Advance Notice of DatesIn an attempt to avoid some clashes in the events calendar, events organisers are invited to update the web calendar with the provisional date of their event(s) at the earliest opportunity - all that... |
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Completer lists can be viewed onlineThe lists of completers of the Hillwalkers Registers maintained by Alan Castle can now be viewed online. From the Services menu on the LDWA Homepage click on Hillwalkers Register, then select one of... |
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Online Entry for EventsIt is now possible to enter the Trollers Trot directly online from the Trollers Trot event page on the LDWA website . Any walk organiser who wishes to have a similar system in place should contact... |
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Results and Pictures from the Cant Canolbarth 100Although the offical website for the Cant Canolbarth 100 closed some time ago, the results and pictures of the event have been re-posted by Geoff Sproson at this link,Photos of the 100 by Steve... |
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Steve Clark's 100 Photos on WebSteve Clark's photo sequence of the Cant Canolbath 100 is now up on the Beds, Bucks & Northants web site. |
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Plot of time taken against age of 100 finishersPeter Russell has plotted a table comparing the age of those completing the recent hundred with the time taken and performed a liner regression that identifies some slight correlation. Perhaps the... |
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Tick Alert campaign aimed at walkersThe Tick Alert campaign aims to raise awareness of tick born diseases in Britain and abroad, particularly amongst walkers and those who participate in outdoor activities.Tick Borne Encephalitis... |
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Reduced subsecription rate to TGO magazineThe Great Outdoors (TGO) magazine offer a reduced subscription rate to walking associations and the LDWA is one of them. This is advertised on page 3 of TGO magazine every month.The current cover... |