The presentation to Lynn and Dave, organisers of the
Pick and Mix - their tenth and final event

Hello Everyone

Last Sunday saw the tenth and final Pick & Mix challenge event that will be organised by Dave and Lynn Yorston. It was a brilliant day weather-wise with lots of happy walkers having a great day out in the Chilterns – a fitting end to an era!  Dave and Lynn were presented with a thank you gift and card by Norman on behalf of BBN and the many walkers who have enjoyed the P&M down the years.
Photos from the event Photos
Don’t worry folk, the event continues next year with a new organiser, JimB.

A thank you from Dave and Lynn
To all our friends in BBN
A quick line to say a massive thanks for our gift of a restaurant voucher. We shall enjoy spending it!
We have had great fun in working on different events for so many years.
From Janet & Roy to Jake & John, from Mike & Sandra to DFH & M plus the many, many others who gave their time for the walking activities.
We were but a small part in an extensive team.
We feel it is now our time to step back and allow the younger generation to take over.
BUT
Sorry, but you have not seen the last of us yet !!!
We wish Jim all the best with his new venture in the Pick & Mix.
Big thanks
Dave & Lynn 

A wonderful day to be walking in the Chiltern Hills

New Members
A very warm welcome to new members Rob Hyde and Helen Tomlin (Primary) and Philip Fitzpatrick (Associate) - we look forward to meeting you on one of our group walks or challenge events.

This week’s walk (A Pop Up!)
Saturday 6th June - Northern Adventure Part 5  Biggleswade to St. Neots
Start time: 9.05 at Biggleswade station. Park at Biggleswade station and return by train from St. Neots. Alternatively, park at St. Neots station and take 8.48 train arriving Biggleswade at 9.00. From the London area take the 8.16 at St. Pancras, 8.23 Finsbury Park arriving at Biggleswade 9.01
Distance: 18 miles finish at St, Neots station which is 2 stations north of Biggleswade on the same train line.  Expect to finish c 4.00.
Route: Kingfisher Trail, Greensand Ridge, Roman road and ascent of Bunkers Hill.
General notes: Picnic stops only. Moderate Pace. The route started last year at St. Pauls Cathedral, and this is the fifth in a pilgrimage set of walks with the aim of reaching Peterborough Cathedral. Dogs following the regulations are welcomed.
Contact Jerome Ripp Tel: 07470196890
Email rippjerome@gmail.com

Future Social Walks
Thursday 11th June - Ampthill Wander
Thursday 25th June - Around Ashridge
Thursday 9th July - Woburn Walk
Saturday 11th July - Cross Bucks Way In A Day   (Booking required)
Saturday 18th July - Northern Adventure Part 4 Stevenage to Biggleswade (A joint walk with London and Essex & Herts LDWA)

Full details of all our future social walks and challenge events can be found on the BBN website Our Walks

Space Available - BBN Walking Holiday, Weymouth
Wednesday 19th August to Sunday 23rd August
Two rooms have become available on this year’s walking holiday:
One Double room for 2 adults at the Royal Hotel in Weymouth - £650 for 4 nights (5 days)
One Single room for 1 adult at the Royal Hotel in Weymouth - £325 for 4 nights (5 days)
Please contact Roy if you would like to join the holiday roycarter367@hotmail.com

Photos

A welcome breather on the Waendel

Waendel Around Northamptonshire - Thursday 28th May
Leader Steve’s report and photos Photos
10th Pick & Mix Challenge Event – Sunday 31st May Photos

The Hunnypot Hundred
The detailed results are now available on the LDWA website. Results  A few photos here of the BBN CP, Peter at CP4, and Tristan’s photos during the event.

Thanks to Viv for the first joke.
What do you call a French man mauled by a cat?
Claude
What do you call a man with no shins?
Toe-knee.
What do you call a policeman in bed?
An undercover cop.
What do you call a person with a briefcase in a tree?
A branch manager.
What do you call a magician on a plane?
A flying sorcerer.
What do you call fruit playing the guitar?
A jam session.
What do you call the shoes that all spies wear?
Sneakers.


Gill Bunker
bbn@ldwa.org.uk

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