New Members A very warm welcome to Nick Masterson-Jones (Primary) and Laure Selle, Marion Perrett-Pearson, Hugh Potter, Christopher Upton and Margaret Mackay (Associate) - we look forward to meeting you on one of our group walks or challenge events.
Walk Leaders’ Contact Telephone Numbers Following problems on our last two Thursday walks it transpires that walk leaders’ contact details are being removed from the LDWA website at 00:01 on the day of the walk. The IT team are looking into this. But for now, if you plan to do a group walk, please make sure you note the leader’s phone number before the day of the walk.
Thursday Walks Sara’s Ampthill Amble Pop Up Walk on 18th April is the last walk on the calendar for a Thursday. Many of you value the Thursday walks judging by the high attendance numbers. If you want the walks to continue please offer to lead one. Don't worry if you've not led before, there are plenty of us to help you. Don't worry if it’s a walk you've done before - no one will care, they just want to be outside walking with congenial company. Sara’s contact information is here Available Walk Dates Photos Three Counties Tread - Thursday 4th April A super walk from new leader Joe Leonard. Muddy in the first couple of hours but underfoot conditions soon improved. Photos This was a taster for a new BBN Anytime Challenge – currently being finalised by Joe. More details about this later in the year.
Paul Sutherland’s Marine Mersey Marathon - Friday 5th April BBN on tour up North Photos This week’s walk Saturday 13th April -Day 2 of 6 of the Outer Aylesbury Ring 20ml. From Startops End c.p. Marsworth. Ldr: Trevor Jones This is the second in a series of circular days walks based on the OAR – but do join Trevor for a normal group walk, via the Grand Union Canal, Great Seabrook, Horton Wharf and Mentmore. Returning via Cheddington Station, Horton Wharf, Ivinghoe and Pitstone. Trevor writes that the going is very muddy so boots, gaiters and poles are recommended. Dogs are allowed but I need notification and will limit numbers to 3 as there is some road walking without pavements.
Later in the month Thursday 18th April -Ampthill Amble Pop Up Walk 16ml. Ldr: Sara Waldron From Ampthill Great Park, walking in the general direction of the Greensand Ridge, with a coffee stop at Clophill Old Church and a lunch stop at Silsoe Village. The Star & Garter pub may be open (for drinks only). A note from Sara: Some people might like to go to Wrest Park for their picnic and toilets at lunchtime. However you have to pay to use the facilities, so I'd suggest ii you are an English Heritage member you bring your card along.
Sunday 28th April - Spring Strolls From Silsoe 19ml. From Silsoe Community Sports Centre. Ldr: Dee Brockway A figure of 8 walks, with a café stop at lunch time.
Full details of all BBN group walks and challenge events can be found here: Our Walks How can you know a tree is a dogwood tree? By its bark!! How do trees access the internet? They log on. What did the trees wear to pool party? Swimming trunks! What did the beaver say to the tree? It’s been nice gnawing you! Where do saplings go to learn? Elementree school. What is every single tree’s least favourite month? SepTIMMMBERRR! Why do trees hate tests? They get stumped by the questions.
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