Email Archive
Wed 27th Mar 2024
Greetings and welcome to the Dorset branch of the LDWA, either as a Primary or Associate member, Here is some information which we hope will be useful to you, if you have not discovered it already by exploring our website (https://ldwa.org.uk/dorset) or chatting to us on a social walk. If you have…
Dear Dorset LDWA Member, Here is the link to the draft minutes of our second committee meeting of 2024, held last week on 20 March. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_Minutes_25_03_2024__DRAFT.pdf Take care and happy walking. Kind regards, Maria Drummond Group Secretary…
Wed 27th Mar 2024
Dear LDWA MemberCerne Giant Challenge event last Sunday March 24thA message from, Heather-Chair of Dorset LDWA. Many of you will be aware that our group organised the Cerne Giant Challenge event last Sunday March 24th. This event offers a 30-mile anda 20-mile route and is deceptively challenging…
Wed 13th Mar 2024
Good evening, Please see the message below from Colin, one of our Dorset LDWA members. A friend of mine is organising the Dorchester Walking Festival which will take place between 11th and 19th May. She is looking for volunteers to organise walks in the Dorchester area; they do not need to start…
Wed 13th Mar 2024
Dear Walkers,LDWA walk - The Diversion -Sunday 17 March 2024 – Change of start pointDue to the closure of the Lulworth ranges the walk will start from the Creech Viewpoint Car Parkat the top of Grange Hill - Grid reference SY904817.Look forward to seeing as many as would like to come.Best…
Mon 4th Mar 2024
Dear All,Tour of the RNLI Lifeboat Centre, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZTuesday 19 March 2024 Morning session 10.30am Afternoon session 2.30pm We have a couple of spaces due to the amended date. If anyone would like to join, partners or other guests are also welcome, please let me know,…
Wed 28th Feb 2024
Dear All, Home Baking - Cerne Giant 2024 – 24 March 2024The catering team would be delighted to receive offers for baking, either sweet or savoury, tray bakes, savoury scones, or any other delicious goods to entice the appetites of entrants who will be walking 20/30 miles.We need these for…
Tue 27th Feb 2024
Dear Walkers,St Edward's Way Pilgrimage Walk – Sunday 14 July 2024This is a 30 mile linear walk from Wareham to Shaftesbury along the Dorset Pilgrims Way, details of the route may be found at https://britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/st-edwards-way.The group will provide transport from Wareham…
Thu 15th Feb 2024
Greetings and welcome to the Dorset branch of the LDWA, either as a Primary or Associate member, If I have sent this email to you already - apologies - I didn't want to risk missing anybody out and I thought to receive two 'welcome' emails was preferable to not receiving any! Here is some…
Sun 28th Jan 2024
Dear walkers, Group Trip to Dartmoor Good quality single b&b accommodation available in centre of Okehampton for two nights1 to 3 March 2024One of our members is unfortunately no longer able to go to Dartmoor to walk. Good qualitybed and breakfast accommodation has been booked at Meadowlea Guest…
Thu 18th Jan 2024
Dear Walkers,LDWA walks - January 2024 walk updateThis is a reminder about January 2024 walks. Brunch at the Dewlish Café – Saturday 20 January The social walk this week is on Saturday 20 January starting at the earlier time of 8.30am. It would be helpful if you would let John know if you…
Sun 14th Jan 2024
Whether you joined us today or sometime in recent months - you are very welcome! Here is some information which we hope will be useful to you, if you have not discovered it already by exploring our website (https://ldwa.org.uk/dorset) or chatting to us on a social walk. If you have not already…
Sun 14th Jan 2024
Dear Dorset LDWA Member, If I have not seen you already to wish you a happy new year, I hope it is a good year for you. Here is the link to the draft minutes of our first committee meeting of 2024, held last week on 10 January.…
Thu 11th Jan 2024
Dear Walkers,Dorset Autumn 2024 Group Trip Away in the Peak DistrictDorset LDWA has a tradition of organising popular residential walking trips and most recently these have been to Shropshire and Cumbria. This year Anne is proposing to run a similar trip but this time to the Peak District where the…
Mon 8th Jan 2024
Dear walkers,Volunteers Needed – Cerne Giant 2024 – Sunday 24 March 2024The Dorset LDWA Group will be running this again for 2024 after the great success of the 2023 event.Entries are coming in, some people have already come forward to offer to help on the day but more helpers are…
Wed 6th Dec 2023
Dear Walkers,Dorset LDWA Navigation Course – Spring 2024 Colin has offered to run a Navigation Course for those who would like to enhance their navigation skills, this may also give members the confidence to lead walks.The idea would be to deliver the course in two parts. The first would be…
Wed 22nd Nov 2023
Dear Dorset LDWA Member, Here are the links to the minutes of committee meeting held last week on 15 November https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/DRAFT_Dorset_LDWA_Committee_Meeting_Minutes_2023-11-15.pdf AGM held on Sunday 19…
Mon 20th Nov 2023
Dear All, There is a late addition walk this Sunday 26 November of 16.6 miles to be led by Anne, please see Dorset LDWA website for details
Mon 20th Nov 2023
Dear All,High Start - LDWA Group Walk on Sunday 3 December This is to let you know that there is a late addition walk, Robert is leading a 16 mile walk from Ashmore on Sunday 3 December, please see Dorset LDWA website for more details.Please do not reply directly to this email, as it is from an…
Thu 16th Nov 2023
Dear Primary member of Dorset LDWA, I do not plan to produce paper copies of all the documents at the AGM on Sunday so here is a link to - the Agenda https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_AGM_19_Nov_2023__Agenda.pdf - the summary of accounts for the year 1 Oct 2022- 30 Sep…
Tue 31st Oct 2023
Dear Walkers,LDWA walk - Tramways and Bunkers - Sunday 5 November 2023Richard and Sandra, who are leading the social walk on Sunday, have asked me to let you know that although most of the walk will be on chalk and sandy paths which drain well, some pathswill be a bit muddy and wet after all the…
Fri 27th Oct 2023
Dear All, Autumn on the Wiltshire Down Cranborne Chase – 29 October 2023 Please see the message below from Tim and Kathy relating to their forthcoming social walk. Our next Wessex social walk takes place this coming Sunday but we have had to change the start point and lunch venue. As a number…
Mon 23rd Oct 2023
Dear Primary member of Dorset LDWA, Here is a link to the Agenda for the AGM which is in just under 4 weeks. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_AGM_19_Nov_2023__Agenda.pdf All primary members are warmly encouraged to attend the AGM. Details on our…
Sun 8th Oct 2023
Dear Dorset LDWA member, The lunch on 19th November at Durweston Village Hall for Dorset primary group members, who are attending the AGM, will be a served meal. The cost will be met from group funds. As last year, there will be two main meal choices, one meat [chicken] and one vegetarian,with…
Sun 8th Oct 2023
Dear fellow members of Dorset LDWA, The Dorset LDWA AGM is next month - Sunday 19 November. Details on our website https://ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/28291/agm-walk-and-lunch.html The following actions are required by you please, If you have any motions that you would like discussed at the AGM, please…
Tue 3rd Oct 2023
Whether you joined us today or sometime in recent months - you are very welcome! If you have not already joined us on a social walk, we look forward to meeting you and walking with you very soon. Our walks secretary works hard to coordinate a program of social walks. Details of the walks can be…
Thu 28th Sep 2023
Dear walkers, Unfortunately I am no longer able to go along to the group's week of walking in Shropshire that Anne has so brilliantly organised for us. If you are available from Mon 9 October to Friday 13 October and would like to go, please will you let me know as soon as possible…
Wed 13th Sep 2023
Dear Member, You are invited to attend the AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association, on Sunday 19 November 2023 at Durweston Village Hall at 2.30pm. Prior to the AGM there will be a group walk in the morning and, for those who are attending the AGM, a buffet lunch will be…
Thu 7th Sep 2023
Dear All,Lift share for this Sunday's walk - Hooke Woods CircularPlease contact Ian Brown ian99brown99@gmail.com if you are able to lift share this Sunday, parkingspaces are limited.Best wishes,Tracey Dorset Walks SecretaryEmail:dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.comPlease use the above address to reply to…
Mon 4th Sep 2023
Dear All, 2023 Autumn Walks Programme – Walk Leaders Needed Although the weather will be turning Autumnal there is yet time for some longish walks, then shorter towards the end of the year. The following dates before the end of November are currently free: Sunday 17 September Sunday 24…
Wed 30th Aug 2023
Dear All,Tour of the RNLI Lifeboat Centre, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZLiz Murray has worked for the RNLI as a volunteer, and arranged for the Dorset group the following outing.Many Dorset residents are not aware that at their West Quay facility the RNLI both manufacture their famous lifeboats…
Wed 23rd Aug 2023
Dear Volunteers, Dorset Doddle 2023 - Expenses Please will you let Ian have all expense claims as soon as possible, as he needs to get the accounts prepared and audited ready for the AGM. Please claim for all costs, including travel expenses from home to place of marshalling and return. Any queries…
Tue 22nd Aug 2023
Dear Member Dorset Doddle 2023 – another hugely successful challenge event! On behalf of the Dorset Group committee, I would like to say a massive “thank you” to everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a success. None of our challenge events could run without so very many…
Thu 17th Aug 2023
Dear Members of Dorset LDWA, Please see below an email from Hannah regarding an event taking place next month in the Purbecks which we thought you might like to know about in case you would like to consider volunteering .... My name is Hannah, and I am contacting you from Alzheimer's Research UK…
Tue 15th Aug 2023
Dear members of Dorset LDWA, The fifth committee meeting for this year was held last Wednesday. The draft minutes are here for you to view. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Draft_Minutes_of_Dorset_LDWA_Committee_Meeting_held_on_9_Aug_2023.pdf We look forward to seeing you in the near…
Sun 13th Aug 2023
Dear walkers,World War II in the Purbecks - Saturday 19 AugustThis is to remind you that there is no Social walk next Sunday due to the Doddle event. Colinis leading a history walk from Corfe on Saturday 18 August starting at 9.30am. More detailson the Dorset LDWA website. Look forward to seeing as…
Sat 12th Aug 2023
Dear new(ish) member :) Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! However long you have been a member, you are very welcome and I do hope you have been able to attend some of the social walks since joining. Our walks secretary works hard to coordinate a program of social walks, and you are very…
Wed 9th Aug 2023
Dear All,This Sunday's walk – 13 August 2023I am really pleased to let you know that John W has agreed to lead from the same start point this Sunday. The walk will be 18 miles, via Smedmore Hill, Swyre, Kingston, Houns Tout, Hill Bottom, St Aldhem's missing out the steps, Winspit, Worth,…
Tue 8th Aug 2023
Dear Walkers,Urgent Appeal for a Walk Leader this SundayUp, Down & Around in Purbeck – 13 August 2023Pat was due to lead this Sunday from Grange Hill (view point), planning 17.5 miles.Unfortunately Pat has to postpone due to a Covid like illness. Can anyone replace Pat as leader, it could be…
Sun 23rd Jul 2023
Dear All, Dorset Group 30th Anniversary Celebration – Sunday 30 July This is a reminder that the LDWA Dorset Group is celebrating its 30th birthday next Sunday. Ian is leading the walk in two parts, the first from Cerne Abbas to Stratton Village Hall (8 miles), the second after lunch is…
Tue 4th Jul 2023
Dear MemberDorset Group 30th Anniversary CelebrationOn July 30th 2023 the Dorset Group is celebrating its 30th birthday!As Chair I would like to invite to join us on the 30th Birthday walk which Ian Brown is leading from Cerne Abbas to StrattonVillage Hall (DT2 9WG).At Stratton there will be an…
Thu 29th Jun 2023
Dear All,St Edwards' Way, Wareham to Shaftesbury Linear Walk on Sunday 16 JulyThis is a reminder that the walk is on Sunday 16 July. If you have not already booked the coach, please let me know before Monday 3rd July. This is a 30 mile group linear walk, led byJohn W. Further details are on the…
Thu 22nd Jun 2023
Dear All, Dorset Doddle 2023 – Sunday 20 August 2023 The arrangements for this event are well underway, but more support would be welcome. Marshals' event – Sunday 23 July 2023 – we need a couple of helpers for this, please email Anne on brownbootswalking@btconnect.com if you…
Tue 20th Jun 2023
Greetings members of Dorset LDWA, The committee held our 4th meeting for this year on Wednesday last week. The draft minutes are here for you to view. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_Committee_Meeting_Draft_Minutes_2023-06-14.pdf We hope as many of you as possible will join us…
Mon 19th Jun 2023
Dear All, Summer Solstice Walk – Wednesday 21 June Colin is leading the Solstice walk this Wednesday 21st June starting at 4.30 am from Sutton Poyntz, stopping for breakfast in Weymouth. The cost of breakfast will be subsidised for all Dorset LDWA primary group members. A Summer Afternoon /…
Sat 10th Jun 2023
Dear member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! It has been a while since I have sent out a welcome email to new members. However long you have been a member, you are very welcome and I do hope you have been able to join us on some of the social walks since joining. Our walks secretary works…
Thu 1st Jun 2023
Dear walkers,Volunteers Needed – Dorset Doddle 2023 - Sunday 20 August 2023Entries are coming in, some people have already come forward to offer to help on the day but more helpers are needed. If you can assist please email traceylang@lineone.net. Any member helping is encouraged to claim…
Wed 31st May 2023
Dear All, Late Addition - Walk along the Jubilee Trail this Sunday 4 June Heather is the newly appointed Jubilee Trail monitor, and is planning to check out her section of the Jubilee Trail this Sunday. Anyone who wishes is welcome to join her, starting from the Kingcombe Centre DT2 0EQ at 10am,…
Tue 30th May 2023
Dear All, 2023 Summer Walks Programme – Walk Leaders Needed There are some excellent walks and a social event planned for this summer. We have had a very popular varied programme of walks for 2023 so far, and have some spaces going forward. The weather forecast is sunny for the weeks ahead. A…
Mon 29th May 2023
Dear Walkers, EBB 100 - Massive congratulations and thanks to all Very many congratulations to all entrants who bravely flew the flag for Dorset group this weekend or for the earlier marshals' walk, including Alan, Amelia, Colin, Ian, Jan, John W, Joy, Maria, Olivia, Paul, Richard B, Robert L,…
Thu 25th May 2023
Dear All,Elephant, Bear and Bull (EBB) 100 - 27 – 29 May 2023 This weekend is the LDWA Flagship 100 walk, this year based in the Midlands and starting at Birmingham Mosely RFC.Good wishes to all walkers, helpers and supporters, particularly the members of the Dorset Group, for a…
Thu 25th May 2023
Dear All, Trip to Knepp – Tuesday 6 June Anne is organising a day trip to the Knepp Rewilding Project in West Sussex on Tuesday 6 June. Details of the trip are on the Dorset LDWA website: https://ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/28372/dorset-goes-wild-knepp.html and details about the Rewilding Project…
Sun 7th May 2023
Dear All, Non - Geographical Groups - message from Pearl Below are the details of 2 non-geographical groups which meet across the country for social walks which are currently not available on the LDWA website. The LDWA History Group has a history and/or archaeology theme with social walks …
Wed 26th Apr 2023
Greetings members of Dorset LDWA, The committee held a meeting on Wednesday last week. The draft minutes are here for you to view. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_Committee_Meeting_Draft_Minutes_2023-04-19.pdf Please be aware that we have had a request from East Dorset…
Fri 24th Mar 2023
Dear Member Many of you will be aware that our group organised the Cerne Giant Challenge event last Sunday March 19th for the first time since before Covid. This event offers a 30-mile and a 20-mile route and is deceptively challenging with plenty of Dorset 'bumps'. Over 30 Dorset LDWA members…
Wed 1st Mar 2023
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! Our walks secretary works hard to coordinate a program of social walks, and you are very welcome to join us on any of these walks. Details of the walks can be found at: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html Sometimes walk…
Wed 1st Mar 2023
Good evening fellow members of the Dorset LDWA, Please follow the link below to see the (draft) minutes from the committee meeting held last week. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_Committee_Meeting_Minutes_2023-02-22.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from…
Wed 22nd Feb 2023
Dear All, LDWA Equipment needed for the Cerne Giant 2023 We urgently need to track the equipment after the Doddle 2022 as much is needed for the Cerne Giant 2023. Some equipment is unaccounted for, please check if you took items home after helping on the Doddle and let me know all the items you…
Wed 22nd Feb 2023
Dear All, LDWA Equipment needed for the Cerne Giant 2023 We urgently need to track the equipment after the Doddle 2022 as much is needed for the Cerne Giant 2023. Some equipment is unaccounted for, please check if you took items home after helping on the Doddle and let me know all the items you…
Mon 20th Feb 2023
Dear All, 2023 Walks Programme – Walk Leaders Needed We have had a very popular varied programme of walks for 2023 so far, and have some spaces going forward to Easter 2023. The weather is getting warmer with Spring on the way, there are lots of pretty snowdrops, daffodils and other flowers…
Wed 8th Feb 2023
Dear Walkers, Walk cancelled - Marshwood Meander – Sunday 12 February I am really sorry but the walk this Sunday 12 February is CANCELLED due a poorly walk leader. Many apologies for the short notice in this unforeseen circumstance. Please do not reply directly to this email, as it is…
Fri 27th Jan 2023
Dear walkers, Dorset LDWA Residential Trip to Shropshire 2023 Monday 9th October – Friday 13th October (4 nights). Just a reminder as the Shropshire holiday is filling up fast. Please reply by an earlier deadline of Sunday 29th January if you want to be sure of a place as accommodation is…
Fri 27th Jan 2023
Hi All, Our Long Distance Paths (LDP's) team is committed to ensuring that, wherever possible, the information we hold about Long Distance Paths is accurate and up-to-date. In general, the LDP's team is unable to check out path problems in person. For this reason they need to rely on our members to…
Thu 26th Jan 2023
Dear Walkers, From the responses July is the most popular month for the St Edwards 30 mile in a day challenge. For those who have asked to join the 30 miles in a day, and anyone else who is interested, please let John know of any July dates (Sunday) they cannot commit to. John will not be able to…
Thu 26th Jan 2023
Dear walkers, Dorset LDWA Residential Trip to Shropshire 2023 Dorset LDWA is organising a residential trip to Shropshire this autumn, there is group accommodation which can now be booked, or people can make their own arrangements. There will be at least one walk led each day of ~16 – 18 miles…
Greetings all, Please follow the link below to see the (draft) minutes of the first committee meeting of 2023 held last week, 18 January 2023. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_Committee_Meeting_Minutes_2023-01-18.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Wed 25th Jan 2023
Dear walkers, As part of the “Dorset Pilgrimage Challenge” John W would like to know how many Dorset Group members are interested in doing the St Edward's Way, Wareham to Shaftesbury. John hopes to do two walks: One, the whole route, 30 miles in one day. The other in two consecutive…
Tue 17th Jan 2023
Dear walkers, Proposed Dorset LDWA Residential Trip 2023 Dorset LDWA has a tradition of organising popular residential walking trips and most recently these have been to Snowdonia and Cumbria. This year Anne is proposing to run a similar trip but this time to Shropshire where the walking will be…
Sat 14th Jan 2023
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the (draft) minutes from the AGM 2022 https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_AGM_Minutes_2022-12-11.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account, used for outgoing messages only. Wishing you all…
Sat 14th Jan 2023
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! Following disruption over the last few years, due to Covid lockdowns, our group's program of social walks has recovered well, and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: …
Tue 10th Jan 2023
Dear walkers, Volunteers Needed – Cerne Giant 2023 – Sunday 19 March 2023 The Dorset LDWA Group will be running this event again after a break of two years. Entries are coming in, some people have already come forward to offer to help on the day but more helpers are needed. If you can…
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
Dear Walkers,Rerun of Anne's Boxing Day walk - Sunday 8 January 2023Hope everyone had a good Christmas and wishing all a very happy and healthy New Year.Roger will be leading a re-run of Anne's Boxing Day walk this Sunday 8 January. Please see Dorset LDWA website for details. This is a beautiful…
Mon 19th Dec 2022
Hi All, The LDWA Long Distance Paths (LDP's) team is committed to ensuring that, wherever possible, the information we hold about Long Distance Paths is accurate and up-to-date. In general, the LDP's team is unable to check out path problems in person. For this reason they need to rely on our…
Mon 19th Dec 2022
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! Following disruption over the last few years, due to Covid lockdowns, our group's program of social walks has recovered well, and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: …
Mon 12th Dec 2022
Dear All, “Rudolf's Ramble” Next Sunday, December 18th - the Dorset LDWA is providing plenty of warm mulled wine, mince pies and stollen, hopefully as many as are able will be joining – full details on the Dorset LDWA website. Please bring a headtorch, it would be helpful for…
Sun 11th Dec 2022
Hi All, Just to let you know, someone left their boots behind at Durweston Village Hall, where we were for the AGM today. Ian Brown has kindly taken them home. If you think they are yours, please get in touch with him at: dorset.ldwa.money@gmail.com Please do not reply directly to this email…
Tue 6th Dec 2022
Hi All, The LDWA's Recipe Book marking the Association's 50th birthday is now available. It contains a variety of recipes from the length and breadth of the country - all provided by LDWA members. Featured recipes include a range of soups, snacks, mains, puddings and cakes. The recipe book also…
Mon 28th Nov 2022
Dear Walkers, LDWA walk – Sunday 4 December Along Guy's driveway and over the beacon to Dukum HollowA hilly 17 mile walk through chalk valleys, woods and hilltops in the Cranborne Chase AONBwith 2300ft ascent/descent.Expect some rough grassland underfoot on open access land including a steep…
Sat 26th Nov 2022
Hi All, Agenda for the Group AGM 11 Dec 2022 Please follow the link below to download this: https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_AGM_Agenda_2022-12-11.pdf Group Accounts for the year 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 To avoid wasting paper, no hard copies of the accounts will be…
Dear walkers, LDWA walk - Following in the Footsteps of a King - Sunday 27 November 2022 The walk this Sunday is from Stonebarrow Hill, details on the website. The walk is quite hilly although doable in the light but please bring a headtorch. The NT car park is big, so meet by the NT shop and…
Tue 15th Nov 2022
Dear Walkers, This Sunday's walk is from Bishopstone, details are on the website. Patricia has asked me to remind you: Please bring head torches as it is likely to be getting dark at the end of the walk. Sunset is at 16.15. The location of the arrow in STREETMAP is not exact. The village hall is…
Wed 9th Nov 2022
Hello I wonder if you might have some time, however little, and some expertise or experience in any area of IT that you would be prepared to share with our IT Team? We have a dedicated, but small, team who work wonders with our current website and who will be involved as we transition to our new…
Tue 8th Nov 2022
Hi All, Just a brief reminder that the deadline for submitting nominations and motions for the Dorset Group AGM on 11 Dec 2022 is this Sunday 13 Nov. Please see the email sent on 17 Oct for details. Kind regards, Pat Pat Clifton Group Secretary dorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com 07811630432 Please…
Tue 8th Nov 2022
The Dorset Group needs a secretary! Dear Dorset Group Member, Hopefully, you will all have seen my email dated 3 Oct on this subject, when I provided a brief outline of the role, and the call for nominations and motions on…
Fri 4th Nov 2022
Hi All, The walk on Sunday is starting at the village hall in Sixpenny Handley at 9.00am. If you are thinking of coming along here are a few notes to help things go smoothly: We have permission to use the village hall car park but have been asked to park in spaces as far away from the hall…
Thu 3rd Nov 2022
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! Following disruption over the last few years, due to Covid lockdowns, our group's program of social walks has recovered well, and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: …
Mon 24th Oct 2022
Hi All, Please see below Deidre's message regarding the meal on the day of the AGM: AGM lunch The lunch on Sunday December 11th 2022 at Durweston Village Hall for Dorset primary group members who are attending the AGM, will be a served buffet. The cost will be met from group funds. As last…
Mon 17th Oct 2022
Dear Member, You are invited to attend the AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association, on Sunday 11 December 2022 at Durweston Village Hall. Prior to the AGM there will be a group walk in the morning and, for those who are attending the AGM, a buffet lunch will be available at…
Wed 5th Oct 2022
Dear Walkers,Wells trip – The Path to AvalonFriday 17 February 2023 – Monday 20 February 2023We have had a very enthusiastic response to the “Path To Avalon “ weekend, the weekend and all walks are full.Please contact John W if you would like to join the waiting list.Best…
Tue 4th Oct 2022
Dear Walkers,Wells trip – The Path to AvalonFriday 17 February 2023 – Monday 20 February 2023The response to the proposed outing in Wells has been very positive, many have already booked accommodation and hopefully it will be a very enjoyable weekend.Just to confirm the dates are Friday…
Mon 3rd Oct 2022
Vacancy for Dorset Group Secretary Dear Dorset member, I will be writing to you shortly to ask for your nominations for committee members and group officers, prior to our AGM in December. Any primary member, with their agreement, can be nominated to…
Sun 2nd Oct 2022
Dear Walkers, “Well, Well, Well” - Dorset Group Trip Away Friday 17 February 2023 – Monday 21 February 2023 This is early notice of the Dorset Group Trip Away to be held Friday 17 February 2023 to Monday 21 February 2023. All are welcome to join for the whole or any part of the…
Mon 26th Sep 2022
Hi All, Please follow the link below, to see the minutes of our most recent meeting: https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_12_Sep_2022.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email, as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. …
Wed 14th Sep 2022
Dear All, Walk reminder - Brunch at the Dewlish Cafe - Saturday 17 September This is a reminder that this week the walk is on Saturday, starting at 9am, led by John W. The walk is via Hilton to a coffee/brunch stop at the Dewlish Pop up Cafe. Cards and Cash accepted. Please letJohn know by 5pm…
Tue 13th Sep 2022
Dear All, Cerne Giant 2023 – Sunday 19 March 2023 At last night's LDWA Committee meeting it was decided that the Group would run the Cerne Giant 2023 on Sunday 19 March 2023, based on the Cerne Abbas Village Hall and likely to follow the route planned for the 2020 event which was cancelled…
Mon 5th Sep 2022
Dear All,Walk reminder Dorset Group Stride – Saturday 10 SeptemberThis is a reminder that this week the walk is on Saturday, starting at the earlier time of8.30am, led by John W.The walk finishes at the Cheselbourne Church by 15:00, where tea, scones and cake arebeing served in aid of the…
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! Following disruption over the last few years, due to Covid lockdowns, our group's program of social walks has recovered well and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: …
Fri 26th Aug 2022
“Hills Around Halstock” is on Sun 28th August and starts from Evershot (see https://ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html for details).It will be 20 miles with 2300 feet of ascent, so is quite hilly and has superb views of Dorsetand Somerset. There are quite a few stiles of various…
Thu 25th Aug 2022
Dear Member On behalf of the Committee I would like to say a massive 'thank you' to everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a success. This event couldn't run without a myriad of willing volunteers, from the coach loaders who started at 7am, registration, the marshals at checkpoints…
Mon 22nd Aug 2022
Dear All, Diary date - 2022 AGM Hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine. This is an early notice that the AGM half day walk, followed by the Christmas lunch and AGM meeting, will be on Sunday 11 December based at Durweston Village Hall.Hopefully as many as are able will attend.Best…
Fri 12th Aug 2022
Hi All, Please follow the link below to view the minutes of the committee meeting 25 Jul 2022. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_25_Jul_2022.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Thu 11th Aug 2022
Dear Walkers, Walk postponed - To The Prime Minister House - 14 August 2022 - Exceptional Hot Weather The weather forecast is extremely hot, temperatures are expected to climb over the weekend. The walk this Sunday is POSTPONED.Many apologies for this late program amendment due to the ongoing…
Tue 2nd Aug 2022
Hi All, Please see below a message from Richard Brown: Page 58 of this month's Strider mentions a book on the St James' Way from the site of Reading Abbey to Southampton where medieval pilgrims would have set sail for the journey to the shrine of Santiago in Northern Spain. This Friday through…
Mon 1st Aug 2022
Dear All,Ferndown, Stour and Forest Trail – Sunday 7 AugustThis is a reminder that Michael will be leading this Sunday's walk starting at the very earlytime of 7am - full details are on the Dorset LDWA website. Michael would like this early start as it avoids the traffic on New Road, also…
Sun 17th Jul 2022
Local Group Representatives' Weekend Hi All, The 2022 Local Group Representatives' Weekend will be held at Ravenstor YHA, Buxton, Derbyshire, 18 – 20 Nov. The weekend is a chance for the group representatives to identify and work together on issues of common interest…
Sat 16th Jul 2022
Dear Walkers,Walk cancelled - Under The Greenwood Tree – 17 July – Exceptional Heat WarningThe weather forecast is extremely hot. Temperatures are expected to climb tomorrow before hitting unprecedented highs earlynext week. As there is a “danger to life” warning and a…
Mon 11th Jul 2022
Dear Walkers,In the Gloaming – Friday 15 July This is a reminder that Roger will be leading the “In the Gloaming” walk from Stourpaine thisFriday 15 July starting at 20.45.Please see Dorset LDWA website for details.Please do not reply directly to this email, as it is from an…
Mon 4th Jul 2022
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! Following disruption over the last 2 years, due to Covid lockdowns, our group's program of social walks has recovered well and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: …
Thu 30th Jun 2022
Dear Walkers,Rock to Rock Walk – Sunday 3 July This is a reminder that John P will be leading the “Rock to Rock” walk from Rockford startingat the earlier time of 8.30am this Sunday 3 July.Although there are over 40 stiles to negotiate and quite a few nettles to walk through, on…
Mon 27th Jun 2022
Dear All, The Dorset Group are returning to running the Dorset Doddle this year and the Marshals' walk on Sunday 24th July for those people helping on the main event. Not only is this an ideal opportunity to thank the helpers with a chance to walk the event themselves, it provides an invaluable…
Tue 21st Jun 2022
Dear members, Support for the Elephant, Bear and Bull (EBB) 100 The EBB 100 will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend 27th – 29th May 2023, with the marshals' walk on 29th April – 1st May 2023. This is the LDWA's 50th 100. The LDWA 100 mile walk is the annual gathering of the LDWA…
Mon 20th Jun 2022
Dear AllFriday 24 June evening – LDWA 50 Anniversary celebrationThis Friday 24th June following the 'Lady Wimborne and the Corkscrew' walk I have booked two tables for 8 people each, for 6pm at The Olive Branch in Wimborne: www.theolivebranchwimborne.co.uk/dinePlease confirm your place for…
Sun 19th Jun 2022
Dear Walkers, 50 Miles in a Weekend The celebration of 50 years of the LDWA comes to a conclusion in Dorset next weekend with 3 walks totalling 50 miles if you choose to complete them all (see website for details). Lots of you have made a good start on your challenge to complete 50 miles in 50…
Sun 19th Jun 2022
Dear Walkers, Summer Solstice Walk – Tuesday 21st June This is a reminder that Colin will be leading the Summer Solstice Walk from Sutton Poyntz starting at 4.30am this Tuesday 21 June.The weather forecast looks sunny for the week.Please do not reply directly to this email, as it is from an…
Sat 11th Jun 2022
LDWA National AGM- Friday March 4th – Sunday March 6th Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa, Warwicks This year, as recently elected Chair of the LDWA Dorset Group I attended the National AGM with some apprehension, knowing…
Sat 11th Jun 2022
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes of the most recent committee meeting. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_30_May_2022.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA! First of all I must apologise to those of you for whom this email being rather late, I hope you have managed to find the information you need and come on some walks all the same. Following disruption over the last 2 years, due to Covid…
Mon 30th May 2022
Dear Walkers, This weekend is the Trans-Penine 100 from Friday 3 June to Sunday 6 June. Congratulations to Colin for completing the Marshall's walk. You may wish to follow the Dorset entrants of Alan, Ian, John W, Maria, Michael S , Robert L, Roger, Sandra, Steve H. Good luck to all.…
Tue 24th May 2022
Dear all, The walk this Sunday 29th May starts from Beaminster, Yarn Barton car park (£4 cash / phone app / card). As this walk is part of the 50th Anniversary of the LDWA celebration please try to come prepared to share a few facts about Dorset. It would be really good to collect 50 different…
Mon 9th May 2022
Volunteers please - Doddle 2022 - Sunday 21 August After missing out for the past two years due to you know what, the group is at last able to organise the Doddle again this year, on Sunday 21 August. Entries are already coming in, and some people have already come forward to offer to help on…
Wed 4th May 2022
Dear Walkers, Dorset LDWA 50:50:50 challenge/Cheselbourne Giant Please note the earlier start of 8.30am for the “Cheselbourne Giant” walk this Sunday 8 May. The walk this Sunday is the first that will count towards the target for 50 of our members to walk 50 miles on Dorset social…
Wed 27th Apr 2022
Dear LDWA members, We have two recently added walks in early May, see Dorset LDWA website for details. Roger is leading a walk from Stourpaine this Sunday 1 May – “A Princely Sum and the Castleman Corkscrew” (22 miles). John W will be leading from Cheselbourne on Sunday 8 May -…
Tue 26th Apr 2022
Dear LDWA members, There has been a very good variety of popular walks so far this year, with more to come this summer. We do not though have planned walks for the next two Sundays: Sunday 1 May (Bank Holiday weekend) Sunday 8 May I wondered if anyone would be willing to lead a walk on either of…
Mon 4th Apr 2022
Could you walk 50 miles in 50 days? Of course you could – read on! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LDWA we would like to get at least 50 of our members (Primary and Associate) out on Dorset social walks during a 50 day period from 8th May – 26th June. Each member should aim to…
Mon 4th Apr 2022
Could you walk 50 miles in 50 days? Of course you could – read on! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LDWA we would like to get at least 50 of our members (Primary and Associate) out on Dorset social walks during a 50 day period from 8th May – 26th June. Each member should aim to…
Tue 29th Mar 2022
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes of the latest committee meeting: https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_21_Mar_2022.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Wed 2nd Mar 2022
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Following disruption over the last 2 years, due to Covid lockdowns, our group's program of social walks has recovered well and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: …
Sun 13th Feb 2022
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes of this meeting. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_31_Jan_2022.docx Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton…
Mon 24th Jan 2022
Hi All, Please see below, the latest information from Colin regarding this trip: Dorset LDWA does Swallows and Amazons The Dorset LDWA are organising a group trip to the Lake District in September, to do some exciting walks in the area. The following is a brief…
Tue 11th Jan 2022
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Following lockdown our group has started going on social walks once again and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html Some walk leaders ask members to…
Wed 5th Jan 2022
Hi All, Please see a message from Deirdre below: Long-standing members of the group will remember Boots [Alan Colman]. Iam sorry to tell you that Boots died at the New Year. He would have been88 in 2022.Boots was an early member of the Dorset group [probably one of thefirst]. He was our…
Wed 22nd Dec 2021
Hello Thanks to those Groups that have already submitted a recipe or two for the LDWA Cookery Book. There have been some fascinating and delicious looking contributions to date. Almost half the Local Groups will now be included in the book, but it would be great to have more. All you need to do…
Wed 22nd Dec 2021
Dear all I am planning on attending the LDWA AGM and Social weekend which is taking place from 4th-6th March 2022. If any other Dorset members are planning on going and would be interested in a car share - Covid rules permitting - then please get in touch. Details about the AGM were…
Tue 14th Dec 2021
Hi All, Please follow the links below to see the minutes from the AGM 2021 and committee meeting 6 Dec 2021: https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/AGM_Minutes_2021.pdf https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_6_Dec_2021__draft__.pdf Please do not reply directly…
Mon 6th Dec 2021
Dear All, As the new walks secretary I would really like to get some walks scheduled for the next session, which is 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. It would help if as many as possible will volunteer to lead a walk for 2022. Any type, between shorter and longer walks, and varying start locations,…
Mon 6th Dec 2021
Hi All, Please see below information from Colin Utting regarding a possible group trip to the Lake District next year: In September 2021 the group had a successful walking trip to Snowdonia where we hired a hostel for exclusive use and went out walking each day. This year it is proposed to run…
Fri 3rd Dec 2021
Hi All, Please see below information from Colin Utting regarding a possible group trip to the Lake District next year: In September 2021 the group had a successful walking trip to Snowdonia where we hired a hostel for exclusive use and went out walking each day. This year it is proposed to run…
Thu 25th Nov 2021
Dear All, As you know, I'll be standing down as Walks Secretary at the AGM on Sunday. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you who have supported me in this role over the last 4 years by offering to lead some wonderful walks, and turning up come rain or shine. You have made the job both…
Thu 25th Nov 2021
Dear All, Richard and Tracey will be providing hot mulled wine and snacks (funded by Dorset LDWA) on the Woolly Wander walk on Sunday 12 December 2021. If anyone has a spare flask that could be used on the day please either bring it along to the AGM on Sunday, or contact the Walks Secretary on the…
Mon 15th Nov 2021
Dear dog owner, As you are aware, the LDWA requires that dogs which come on LDWA walks are covered by pet owners' liability insurance. So this does not become too onerous for walk leaders to check, we ask you to confirm once each year that your dog is covered, and then it will be added to the…
Mon 15th Nov 2021
Dear All, Ian is offering an extra social walk this coming Sunday, starting from Cranborne. It's a route we have done before and it is good walking with excellent views (weather permitting). Details are on the website: https://ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/25843/once-more-into-the-chase.html We hope to see…
Fri 12th Nov 2021
Dear All, This is just a reminder that Steve H is leading a 16mile walk from Blandford this Sunday; details are on the website: https://ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/25745/a-bobtail-some-think.html Please let Steve know if you plan to attend. It sounds like a lovely walk and the forecast is good so hope to…
Tue 9th Nov 2021
Hi All, As you will already know from my previous emails, the AGM for the Dorset Group of the LDWA is on Sunday 28 November 2.30pm at Durweston Village Hall, Church Rd, Durweston, DT11 0QA. All primary members of the group are welcome to attend. Please follow the link below to download the…
Tue 9th Nov 2021
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Following lockdown our group has started going on social walks once again and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html Some walk leaders ask members to…
Fri 29th Oct 2021
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes: https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_14_Oct_2021_draft_.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email, as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group…
Wed 27th Oct 2021
Dear All, There are just four more days to complete the Dorset Council Survey on how people would like the Dorset Rights of Way Network to be improved over the next ten years: Dorset Council is reviewing the Dorset Rights of Way Improvement Plan. This plan describes how Dorset Council will manage…
Wed 27th Oct 2021
Hi All, As many of you will be aware our Chair, Chris Pitt, will be standing down at the AGM, having served the group admirably for longer than our constitution usually allows. We, the Dorset Group are therefore in need of a new chair-person! Please think hard about whether you could fill this…
Thu 21st Oct 2021
Hi All, Deirdre has very kindly agreed to take on the catering for our AGM in Durweston village hall on 28 Nov 2021. Please see below a note from Deirdre and respond directly to her at the email address given, if you wish to be included. AGM lunch The lunch before the AGM [Sunday November 28th]…
Wed 20th Oct 2021
Dear All, We have some excellent walks on the programme over the next few weeks, why not check out our website: https://ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html The one this weekend on 24th Oct is from Evershot - please contact Ian if you plan to come (details on the website). The following…
Tue 19th Oct 2021
Dear All, The LDWA Local Groups Weekend is coming up next month. This is an opportunity for Dorset LDWA to bounce ideas off other groups and to raise subjects to discuss at national level. Deirdre and Mike will be attending on behalf of our group and Deirdre would like to hear your ideas - the…
Thu 14th Oct 2021
Dear Members, You are invited to attend the AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association, on Sunday 28 November 2021 at Durweston Village Hall. Prior to the AGM there will be a group walk in the morning, led by Robert Powell, and for those who are attending the AGM, a buffet…
Tue 28th Sep 2021
Dear All, Dorset Council is currently consulting residents and visitors to Dorset prior to republishing its Rights of Way Improvement Plan. Whilst the LDWA is not a campaigning organisation and will not respond officially, you may feel you would like to make your individual voice heard by…
Thu 9th Sep 2021
An online meeting open to all members of the Dorset Group of the LDWA 7.00pm Tuesday 14 September. Dear All, Here is the additional information promised in my previous email: Subjects for discussion: The committee The possibly that, as things stand, we will be in dire straits/unviable…
Sat 4th Sep 2021
Dear All, Those of you that keep an eagle eye on the social walks list may have noticed that a walk called 'Giants Bits Old and New' briefly appeared for Sun 28th Nov. THIS WALK HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN This was a major error on my part because Sun 28th Nov is the day of the Dorset LDWA AGM and there…
Fri 3rd Sep 2021
Dear members of Dorset LDWA who have joined in the last year, We are very pleased that so many of you have joined our group in the last year but we are also aware that some of you have yet to join us on a social walk. Are you worried about your fitness? Perhaps concerned that you're not up to the…
Wed 1st Sep 2021
An online meeting open to all members of the Dorset Group of the LDWA Dear All, Your committee would like to invite you all to a meeting with the purpose of discussing the future of our group. We very much hope that between us we can generate some fresh ideas and enthusiasm for how we take…
Mon 30th Aug 2021
Dear All, Heather has issued a minor update to her walk next Sun; please now meet in the Beaminster Yarn Barton c.p. for a 9:00 start, ST481014. (C.p. costs £2 for the day). Please do not park in the Square because this is only for short-term parking. The walk will be 16miles and sounds lovely!…
Sat 28th Aug 2021
Dear All, Our future walks programme is filling up nicely for the Autumn and new walks are being added frequently so keep looking on: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html We have a walk that has been added at quite short notice for Saturday 11th September. This is part of the Ride…
Tue 24th Aug 2021
Dear All, I believe you were each a victim of having to cancel at least one walk due to COVID and I wonder whether you would consider dusting off your planned route and offering it in the future? It would be such a shame to let your hard work in planning go to waste. I am, of course, aware that…
Sat 21st Aug 2021
Hi All, There are now 20 of us signed up for the walk on Sunday, coming in about 13 cars, so due to limited parking, we am going to have to close the list and say the walk is full. We hope no one is too disappointed. Looking forward to seeing those who have already let us know they are coming.…
Thu 19th Aug 2021
Dear All, I believe you have led walks for the Dorset LDWA group in the past with an historical theme (e.g. some history of the Ordnance Survey, local churches, hill forts, Romans, etc) . I have received the following request form the national LDWA History Group and wonder whether you would…
Thu 19th Aug 2021
Hi All, Nine members have so far let us know they would like to join us for the walk on Sunday and we would be happy to have a few more! Parking space is rather limited, so if you can car-share, please do so. A few cars may be able to park near the church, or elsewhere in the village if…
Tue 17th Aug 2021
Dear All, Social walks Social walks are now largely back to normal with unlimited numbers on many walks and booking not always necessary (though some leaders still prefer to have rough idea of how many are coming). Thanks to our wonderful walk leaders we have managed to keep a regular programme of…
Fri 13th Aug 2021
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes of our latest meeting: https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_5_Aug_2021_draft_.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. …
Wed 11th Aug 2021
Dear All, Following some unforeseen cancellations there are now a couple of free places on the social walk this Sun 15th August, Lambert's Castle Circular. It's a lovely area for walking and should have good views. Please contact Heather if you'd like to go - details on the website. Best Wishes,…
Fri 6th Aug 2021
Hello Everyone, The committee have recently received the an email from the National Local Groups Secretary (Karen Pickersgill)) regarding our 50-year anniversary, which is next year, and we need your help! Her email contains the following information: Next year we will be celebrating 50 years…
Wed 4th Aug 2021
Hi All, Please see a message from Colin Utting below: There are quite a few new Dorset LDWA members, who have joined lately. This email is to tell you about an opportunity to enjoy some great walking and also get to know some of the other members. The group has organised a group trip to…
Wed 4th Aug 2021
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA As the country is emerging from lockdown our group has started going on social walks once again and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks can be found at: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html At present, most…
Mon 2nd Aug 2021
Dear All, John W has kindly offered to lead a social walk this Sun 8th Aug from Cheselbourne. The walk will be about 27 miles and will start at 8:30, with an anticipated finish ~18:00. Details are on the Dorset LDWA website: https://ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/25257/cheselbourne-giant.html Best Wishes,…
Fri 30th Jul 2021
Hi All, Please see a message from Colin Utting below: There are quite a few new Dorset LDWA members, who have joined lately. This email is to tell you about an opportunity to enjoy some great walking and also get to know some of the other members. The group has organised a group trip to…
Mon 19th Jul 2021
Dear All, Revised guidelines of social walks are now available on the National LDWA website and these can be downloaded from the Toolkit part of the Members section. In summary, the LDWA has not applied any Covid-19 restrictions to social walks in addition to Government guidance. Walk leaders and…
Wed 14th Jul 2021
Dear All,, I have received the following announcement from Julie Cribb (LDWA Chair, NEC): The National Executive Committee met yesterday to discuss the implications of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions taking effect from 19 July in England. For both Social Walks and Challenge Events, the LDWA has…
Thu 8th Jul 2021
Hello All, Rachel C is leading a walk from Ashmore (Dorset's highest village) this Sunday, 11 July. There are still places available. The forecast is perfect for climbing hills and you'll be home in plenty of time to watch the football! Please contact Rachel C (details on the LDWA website) to…
Thu 8th Jul 2021
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA As the country is emerging from lockdown our group has started going on social walks once again and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks, including some especially for new members, can be found at …
Thu 8th Jul 2021
Hello All, Rachel C is leading a walk from Ashmore (Dorset's highest village) this Sunday, 11 July. There are still places available. The forecast is perfect for climbing hills and you'll be home in plenty of time to watch the football! Please contact Rachel C (details on the LDWA website) to…
Tue 29th Jun 2021
Dear All, In accordance with the extension in UK Government COVID measures, this walk is also now a Pre-book event. Please contact Rachel C to reserve your place (details on the website), but the maximum number of walkers is 30 so there's plenty of capacity. Best Wishes, Anne Anne Brown Dorset…
Tue 29th Jun 2021
Dear All, Due to a late cancellation, there is one space remaining for Heather's walk this Sun. Please see website for details and contact Heather directly to book. Best Wishes, Anne Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Please use above link to reply to this email…
Mon 28th Jun 2021
Dear All, Due to the delay in relaxation of COVID rules by UK Government, the 'Sherborne and the Caundles' walk is now a pre-book event with a maximum of 15 places. There are still plenty of spaces so contact Ian if you'd like to reserve a place (details on the website). Those who have previously…
Mon 21st Jun 2021
Dear All, You may have seen from the minutes of the last Dorset LDWA Committee meeting that I intend to stand down from the position of Walks Secretary at the next AGM. Provided there are sufficient committee members I will also stand down from the committee. I will have served 5 very enjoyable…
Fri 18th Jun 2021
Hi All, Please use the link below to access the minutes of our latest online committee meeting. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_3_Jun_2021.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Tue 15th Jun 2021
Dear All, Due to a late cancellation, there is one space remaining on Patricia's walk this Sun. Please see website for details and contact Patricia if interested. Best Wishes, Anne Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Please use the above email to reply to this…
Wed 2nd Jun 2021
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA As the country is emerging from lockdown our group has started going on social walks once again and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks, including some especially for new members, can be found at …
Sun 23rd May 2021
Dear All, I have today received advice from the NEC that a Register is still required by our insurers for every social walk, and the NEC still requires a COVID Risk Assessment for every social walk of more than 6 people. The maximum number of walkers remains 30 but some walk leaders are choosing to…
Hi All, Please see below information on 3 topics, the first two from Julian White (National Communications and Publicity Officer) and the third from Bruce Barclay (Secretary Wiltshire LDWA): VOLUNTEER ROLE : SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT OFFICER We're looking for help to fill a new volunteer role, a…
Mon 10th May 2021
Dear All, There are still spaces available on the walk this Sunday 16th May from Evershot. Bookings are now open to anyone, regardless of how many reservations they hold. If interested, please see website for details and contact Ian to reserve your place: Tel: 07826 727960, Email:…
Mon 3rd May 2021
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA As the country is emerging from lockdown our group has started going on social walks once again and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks, including some especially for new members, can be found at …
Mon 26th Apr 2021
Dear All, At least one of our members is planning to walk the Cerne Giant Anytime Challenge (30 mile route) on Fr 28th May (weather permitting). If anyone would like to join in for the company, please contact Heather on: M: 07587 098079 E: heatherbelle56@gmail.com Please note, this will not be a…
Fri 23rd Apr 2021
Hi All, Rachel C has had a cancellation for her walk from Wimborne St Giles, this Sunday 25 Apr. So there is now one space left. Please see details on the website and contact Rachel directly if you would like to go. Tel: 07986 313909 Email: rachelchristopher@outlook.com Please do not reply…
Wed 21st Apr 2021
Hi All, Please see below information regarding the anytime challenge from the Wessex Group. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary The Wessex XXX Anytime Challenge Saturday 1st May to…
Sun 18th Apr 2021
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes of the committee meeting held online 8 Apr 2021. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_8_April_2021.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Thu 15th Apr 2021
Hi All, Please see below, information from Colin Utting regarding a group trip to Snowdonia, which he is planning for the autumn, this year. Please do not reply directly to this email, as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary Last…
Tue 6th Apr 2021
Dear All, Wiltshire LDWA have 3 places left for a 20 mile walk from Swallowcliffe (Dorset Wiltshire border) this Thurs. See https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Wiltshire/E/0/future-events.html 'Rolling Wiltshire Hills' for details. Contact the walk leader directly please. Best Wishes, Anne Brown Dorset LDWA…
Tue 6th Apr 2021
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA As the country is gradually emerging from lockdown our group is planning some social walks once again and you are very welcome to join us. Details of the walks, including some especially for new members, can be found at …
Mon 5th Apr 2021
Dear All, Cerne Giant Anytime Challenge Monday 12 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 This Unsupported Anytime Challenge event is a replacement for the cancelled Cerne Giant. Entrants can participate at a time of their choosing between 12 April 2021 (subject to Coronavirus regulations) and 30 June…
Thu 1st Apr 2021
Dear Members, Today sees the launch of a new version of the Countryside Code: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code Please encourage everyone you know to take a look at it and promote it widely. We all have a role to play in educating those less familiar with a countryside…
Thu 1st Apr 2021
Dear Dorset LDWA members that have joined in 2020 or 2021, We are really pleased to have welcomed so many new members since January 2020, but also sad that we haven't had a chance to meet many of you due to the COVID restrictions. To try to rectify this we would like to extend a particular welcome…
Mon 29th Mar 2021
Dear All, Please find below details of an important opportunity to support the LDWA in the IT area. This is currently being advertised in Strider, on the website and via social media. Anyone who is interested in the role, or finding out more, should contact Madeleine…
Thu 25th Mar 2021
Dear members, We have just received some very welcome news from the LDWA National Executive Committee; we are allowed to resume group walks for up to 30 walkers from 29th March, provided there is strict adherence to COVID regulations and guidance and LDWA risk management arrangements. You can read…
Thu 18th Mar 2021
Dear All, Colin has kindly offered to continue our tradition of attempting to watch the sun rise on the shortest and longest days of the year, from a local landmark. See below for a message from Colin. Bookings will open at the same time as bookings for all other walks, as soon as we are given the…
Sat 13th Mar 2021
Dear All, Following the adoption of our new logo, we have now arranged for various walking-related items to be available (shirts, fleeces, hats, buffs, etc) displaying the Dorset LDWA logo. The company we have chosen, Peco Ltd (trading as Customsportskit), supply other LDWA groups and have a good…
Tue 9th Mar 2021
Dear All, In 2019 we organised a series of linear social walks to complete the Stour Valley Way (happy days with lots of walkers and shared transport!). I have been asked to write a short article for Strider about the route, based on our experiences. Do you have any photographs of places of note…
Tue 9th Mar 2021
Dear All, I know you are very keen to get walking again, but social walks will not resume before 12th April. There is still no news on when challenge walks can resume but this information will be forwarded in due course. (See message below from Julie Cribb) We are able to put together a…
Tue 23rd Feb 2021
Hi All, I am trying to locate two of the group's first aid kits, which are currently missing. Both kits are in hard green boxes, marked Dorset LDWA, for use at checkpoints on challenge events. The boxes I don't have a location for at present are numbers 3 and 4. They were given out for use on…
Fri 12th Feb 2021
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes of the committee meeting on 4 February. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_4_Feb_2021_draft.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account, used for outgoing…
Tue 9th Feb 2021
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Please see below, in brackets, the email we usually send to new members. Some of this information does not apply at present as unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, we have had to cancel all group walks. When we are able to start…
Sat 30th Jan 2021
Hi All, Please see information below, sent by the NEC, regarding two virtual events being planned this year: February Challenge from the Lakeland Group The Lakeland group are going to run the February Virtual Challenge on Facebook, to encourage people to get out each day and also to share…
Wed 20th Jan 2021
Dear All, The committee has received the sad news that Fred Daldry, a primary member of our group, died in Bournemouth Hospital on 11 Jan, having tested positive for Covid-19. Fred was instrumental in setting up and running the Dorset Doddle and also the Purbeck Plod, which is still run each year…
Wed 13th Jan 2021
Hi All, Please see an update from Martin below: Here is an update on the Cerne Giant Anytime Challenge in Dorset (1 March to 31 May). The Anytime Challenge is still on and you are encouraged to enter as soon as you can. However due to the current Covid situation and also that the LDWA NEC will…
Sun 10th Jan 2021
Dear All, As you will be aware, the usual LDWA 100 event has been cancelled this year but a local member, Colin has a suggestion for Dorset members to join him if they are still keen to complete a similar but unsupported event. Details below. Please note that this is only a tentative suggestion at…
Thu 7th Jan 2021
Hi All, Please see below a message I have received yesterday from Graham Smith, the editor of Strider: Because of restrictions on our walks caused by Covid-19, filling the last two Striders was something of a challenge, but they were filled thanks to some fine contributions from our groups. So…
Tue 5th Jan 2021
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave Morgan. On 04.01.21 the NEC met in order to discuss the latest announcements from the Governments of the United Kingdom. Scotland With immediate effect, all LDWA activities are suspended. England With immediate effect, all LDWA activities are…
Wed 30th Dec 2020
Dear All, Following the announcement earlier today that those parts of Dorset covered by Dorset Council will be placed in Tier 3, and those covered by BCP Council will be placed in Tier 4 restrictions at midnight, we must sadly cease social walks county-wide. If the LDWA National Executive…
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Dear All, I hope you had a pleasant, if different, Christmas this year. The arrival of a more infectious strain of coronavirus is a worrying development and, although we are fortunate in Dorset to have lower rates of infection than many, we must all be particularly vigilant in the coming weeks.…
Tue 15th Dec 2020
Dear All, As a result of popular demand, the walk this Sun has been increased in size to 2 groups of 6 people maximum. There are still a few places remaining, and the weather forecast is good (at the moment). Details on the website as usual. All are welcome and I hope to see some of you there. …
Sun 13th Dec 2020
Hi All, Please click on the link below to see the minutes of our last committee meeting. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_committee_meeting_3_Dec_2020.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Fri 11th Dec 2020
To Dorset LDWA members Any Dorset Group members planning to do the Cerne Giant Anytime Challenge in March-April next year, which IS going ahead, do not be misled by the “cancelled” flag at the top of my article in Strider (p 10), which please do read. This was not flagged by me - it…
Wed 9th Dec 2020
Dear Dorset LDWA members that have joined in 2020, We are really pleased to have welcomed so many new members in 2020, but also sad that we haven't had a chance to meet many of you due to the strange circumstances and restrictions. To try to rectify this we would like to extend a particular welcome…
Mon 7th Dec 2020
Dear All, We have 2 walks for 6 people scheduled for this Sun 13th Dec; one from Charminster which has 2/3 spaces led by John W, and one from Whitesheet near Ferndown with 3 spaces which will welcome some of out newest members as well as regular walkers. Please see website for details and let's…
Sat 5th Dec 2020
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Please see below, in brackets, the email we usually send to new members. Some of this information does not apply at present as unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, we have had to greatly modify our activities. Following the second…
Thu 3rd Dec 2020
Dear All, I have just received this news (below) about an update on the maximum number of participants on group walks WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. If you are leading a walk for more than 6 people in the next month I will be in touch to discuss how we handle this. If you are participating in a walk that…
Mon 30th Nov 2020
Dear All, Please see email below sent by the LDWA NEC concerning resuming social walks with larger numbers, and challenge walks. We have some more walks which are about to be added to our programme, and maximum numbers allowed on some walks may increase - please keep checking back to our website…
Fri 27th Nov 2020
Dear All, Welcome to Dorset LDWA and apologies for not having been able to offer you much walking since March. To try to address this we have put on a slightly shorter walk than usual (14miles) with the specific aim of welcoming those of you that have yet to come out on a group walk. This first…
Thu 26th Nov 2020
Dear All, Dorset and BCP Council areas have been placed in Tier 2 from 2nd Dec. This means that group walks of up to 6 can resume, and we are waiting to hear from the LDWA National Executive Committee if larger groups may also be allowed, with a risk assessment. I'll keep you posted. We already…
Mon 16th Nov 2020
Hello All, Please follow the link below to see the minutes of the AGM. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/AGM_Minutes_2020_draft.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary
Mon 2nd Nov 2020
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Please see below, in brackets, the email we usually send to new members. Some of this information does not apply at present as unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, we have had to greatly modify our activities. Following a period in…
Mon 2nd Nov 2020
Dear Dorset Group member, Hopefully you are aware by now that our group AGM 2020 is going to take place, via Zoom, at 10.00 am on Sunday 8 November. You will be able to join the meeting between 9.45 am and 10.00 am by using the link below:…
Sun 1st Nov 2020
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Sun 1st Nov 2020
Hi All, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT FROM THE NEC As a result of the Prime Minister's briefing in relation to COVID-19 in England (not Scotland or Wales) on 31.10.20, LDWA activities will once again be suspended for a minimum period of four weeks from 05.11.20 until 02.12.20. At the end of…
Mon 26th Oct 2020
Dear All, We are very lucky to have had an excellent supply of walks on our programme since we were given permission to resume social walks, however, there is an appetite for more. Several of you have stepped forward and become walk leaders which is fantastic, and those that have, have reported…
Fri 23rd Oct 2020
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the agenda for this year's AGM (online,10 am 8 Nov 2020). https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Agenda_for_the_AGM_2020.pdf Hoping to see lots of you there. Pat Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Tue 20th Oct 2020
Hi All, Please click on the link below to see the minutes of our last committee meeting. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_2_Oct_2020.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Sat 10th Oct 2020
Hi All, Please see a message from Julie Cribb below: In March 2021, three NEC office-holders come to the end of their period in their roles, the Chair, the Groups Officer, the 100s Co-ordinator and we also have the IT role to be filled. We're looking for potential applicants for these…
Wed 7th Oct 2020
Hi All, Please see below a message from Chris Pitt giving details of the voting procedure. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary Dear all On behalf of the committee I would thank…
Sun 4th Oct 2020
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Please see below, in brackets, the email we usually send to new members. Some of this information does not apply at present as unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, we have had to greatly modify our activities. Following a period in…
Thu 24th Sep 2020
Dear All, We have received confirmation from the LDWA National Executive Committee that the change in COVID-19 regulations this week have no effect on social walks in England: Nothing has changed in relation to the rules, delivery plan and risk assessment that were provided by the NEC on 26.08.20.…
Fri 18th Sep 2020
Hi All, Please use the link below to see the minutes of our recent committee meeting. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_10_Sep_2020.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account, used for outgoing messages only. …
Thu 17th Sep 2020
Dear All, Traditionally, on the day of the Dorset LDWA AGM, we have a morning walk followed by lunch, and this frequently attracts members who don't walk with us very often. For obvious reasons we are having a different format this year, but it would be really good to see some of those less…
Thu 17th Sep 2020
You are invited to attend the AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association, which will be held online, via Zoom, at 10.00 am on Sunday 8 November 2020. For those not familiar with using Zoom, a practice session will be arranged prior to the AGM, to make sure those wishing to…
Thu 10th Sep 2020
Dear All, Further to my email earlier this evening, we have now received further clarification from LDWA NEC: We would like to thank members for their understanding whilst we have sought advice on the Government's new guidance on groups of over six people meeting. We have spoken to other…
Thu 10th Sep 2020
Dear All, Following the Government announcement this week about the tightening of regulations on meeting in groups, the LDWA NEC is seeking clarification over whether LWDA social walks with a risk assessment are exempt from the limit of 6 participants. Until such clarification is provided it would…
Mon 31st Aug 2020
Dear All, I'm sure those of you that have joined a social walk since lock-down have really appreciated the efforts of our wonderful walk leaders. Now we hope to move a little closer to normality and plan some more walks. You will have heard from the LDWA that Sport England has now approved an…
Fri 21st Aug 2020
Dear All, Good news - there are actually 3 available spaces on the social walk from Cheselbourne on Sat 29th Aug. Contact John W if interested (see website for details). Apologies for the error. Anne Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Please use the above address…
Wed 19th Aug 2020
Dear All, There are 3 social walks on bank holiday weekend; one on Sat 29th Aug and two on Sun 30th and all have space left. Sat 29 - John W from Cheselbourne (1 space) Sun 30 - Rachel from Cranborne (2 spaces) Sun 30 - Robin from Bridport (1 space) See website for details:…
Sun 16th Aug 2020
Hi All, The Dorset Ramblers have been approached by one of the rangers on the Lulworth Estate asking for volunteers to help remove the litter accumulating in and around Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, which their regular volunteers are unable to keep up with. They've done some litter picks recently…
Sun 9th Aug 2020
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA Please see below, in brackets, the email we usually send to new members. Some of this information does not apply at present as unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, we have had to greatly modify our activities. Following a period in…
Thu 6th Aug 2020
Dear All, Thanks to all our wonderful walk leaders, we have a walk on every weekend from 16th August to the end of September. Most have at least one space remaining and the list can be viewed here: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/0/future-events.html Please contact the walk leader to book your…
Fri 31st Jul 2020
A STATEMENT FROM THE NEC CONCERNING NUMBERS ALLOWED ON SOCIAL WALKS BY THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENTSThe Ramblers have today confirmed that they have reached agreementwith the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to allowgroup walks for up to 30 people in England and Wales. In…
Fri 24th Jul 2020
Dear All, Martin's walk on 2nd August is now full, but there are still spaces on Sophie's 'Around the Avon' and Rachel's 'Cursus to Paradise' so let's get them fully booked. You can now book a place, even if you already have two other bookings lined up. Some newer members have asked about being a…
Sat 11th Jul 2020
Hi All, Please click on the link below to see the minutes of the meeting 2 Jul. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Committee_Meeting_2_Jul_2020.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton…
Sat 11th Jul 2020
Please see the message from Chris Pitt below: Dorset group Logo Deadline: Midnight on 09 August 2020 At the AGM the group passed a motion to replace the current group logo with a new design. The committee invites members of the group to submit their designs for consideration by the committee. The…
Wed 8th Jul 2020
Dear All, I have been really please with how many of you have come forward to offer a pre-book social walk under the new guidelines - thank you to all leaders. This means that there is enough capacity for you to have up to two walks booked at any one time, and in addition take up any spare spaces…
Sun 5th Jul 2020
Dear All, We now have a good selection of walks for July / Aug, under the new arrangements with social distancing and limited numbers of walkers. There are some days with multiple walks so please give the leaders your support and enjoy a choice of events. All walks are advertised on the Dorset LDWA…
Sun 28th Jun 2020
Hi All, Please see the message from Deirdre below: Bill's funeral and family wishes Bill is to be cremated on 10th July. In view of the current situation, only family members will be attending. There are to be no flowers, by request, but if wished, donations may be made in lieu for Cancer…
Thu 25th Jun 2020
Please see the message from Chris Pitt below: Dear all It is with the greatest of sadness that I have deliver the sad news of the death of Bill Peach. I've been informed that Bill lost his fight with cancer in the early hours of this morning. On behalf of all the group I have taken the liberty of…
Wed 24th Jun 2020
Dear All, Further to my email yesterday I would like to reinforce that all social walks for the foreseeable future will be Pre-book only and limited to Primary Dorset members. At the moment numbers are limited to 5 + leader on each walk so please, only book one walk at a time, to give everyone the…
Tue 23rd Jun 2020
Dear All, I am sure you will be pleased to hear that we have received the go ahead from Dave Morgan and the NEC to resume some form of social walks, in line with current government advice. Currently this means that each walk can only have 5 participants and a leader, and places MUST BE BOOKED IN…
Mon 15th Jun 2020
Dear All, Thank you to everyone who gave feedback on the proposal to stop advertising social walks in Strider and instead move to solely electronic advertising. There were just 7 members who wished to retain advertising in Strider so we have decided to drop the Strider adverts for a trial period.…
Sat 13th Jun 2020
Hi All, As many of you will already know The Wellington Boot is a challenge walk run, every 3 years, by the Cornwall and Devon Group, as part of the South West Triple Challenge. It is a 62.5 mile walk, starting in Wellington, Somerset and participants have 26 hours to complete it. The event had…
Mon 8th Jun 2020
Hi All, Please follow the link below to see the committee meeting minutes for 28 May. https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Virtual_Committee_Meeting_28_May_2020__draft_.pdf I hope you are all keeping well, getting out for some exercise and possibly meeting up in small…
Sat 6th Jun 2020
Dear All, I know you will all be disappointed to learn that we have taken the decision to cancel the social walks programme for July. With social distancing measures and limits on large groups likely to be in place for some time, our traditional style of group walk is unlikely to be allowed in the…
Sat 6th Jun 2020
Dear New Member, Please see below our welcome email to new primary members of the group. Unfortunately all group activities are suspended at present, due to the restrictions placed on us by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully we will all be getting back to normal before too long and the information…
Sat 6th Jun 2020
Dear All, I know you will all be disappointed to learn that we have taken the decision to cancel the social walks programme for July. With social distancing measures and limits on large groups likely to be in place for some time, our traditional style of group walk is unlikely to be allowed in the…
Fri 22nd May 2020
Hi All, Please see below, the latest message from David Morgan regarding the impact of Covid 19 on LDWA activities: The National Executive Coronavirus (NEC) sub-committee monitors the guidance provided by the Governments of England (UK), Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and meets every…
Wed 13th May 2020
Hi All, Please see a message from Julie Cribb below: Hope you are safe and well and managing to get out for walking at some point in your days. You may have seen the activity on Facebook and on the LDWA website regarding the Coronavirus 100 mile Challenge event, which involves logging real…
Tue 12th May 2020
Dear All, I have received the following from Graham Smith, the Editor of Strider: Group walks have always been listed in Strider since our magazine started in 1977 (and before that, when the magazine was the called the LDWA Newsletter). These days, of course, all groups have websites, where all the…
Sun 3rd May 2020
Dear All, It is unlikely that restrictions on meeting and travel for non-essential reasons will be lifted in the near future, Therefore, it is with regret that we have decided to cancel the planned social walks in June. It is also quite possible that some of our members will not be able to…
Tue 28th Apr 2020
Hi All, Please see the message from Deirdre below and click on the link to see a picture of the clock: Message: Julie's Bardswell's retirement gift As many of you will know, Julie retired from the committee at the last AGM after many years' service. We should have presented her gift then, but…
Mon 27th Apr 2020
Dear All, Whilst we are all missing the chance to go for long walks, we have an exciting opportunity to share with others, the wonderful walks we have done in the past. Adam Dawson (outgoing National LDWA IT Officer) has worked really hard to update each of the LDWA Local Group websites, and in…
Thu 23rd Apr 2020
Hi All, Please click the link below to see the committee meeting minutes for 9 Apr 2020. This was a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Minutes_of_Virtual_Committee_Meeting_9_APR_2020.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Wed 22nd Apr 2020
Dear All, I am planning a provisional walks programme for the Autumn, assuming social restrictions will have been lifted by then. I will be putting a message in Strider saying that all published walks are provisional, and people should check the website before setting out; this will allow us to…
Sat 4th Apr 2020
Hi All, I hope you are all keeping well and managing to avoid contact with Covid-19. Please see below a recent email I received from Graham Smith regarding Strider: I just wanted to write thank you for your group's support during the three years I have edited…
Wed 1st Apr 2020
Dear New Member, Please see below our welcome email to new primary members of the group. Unfortunately all group activities are suspended at present, due to the restrictions placed on us by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully we will all be getting back to normal before too long and the information…
Wed 25th Mar 2020
Please see the message from Deirdre Below: I am sitting on small supplies of small bottles of hand sanitiser which I had already bought for our previous events. I have consulted Chris about what to do with it, as it seemed wrong for it to be unused when someone might be in need. What we have…
Mon 23rd Mar 2020
Dear All, We have been contacted by East Dorset Ramblers and asked to pass on the following message: East Dorset Group have had to cancel the Purbeck Plod for this year owing to the coronavirus restrictions. Although the instruction from the Ramblers is to postpone or cancel walks and other…
Tue 17th Mar 2020
Dear All, Yesterday, as a consequence of Government guidance the NEC of the LDWA suspended all group and challenge walks until further notice. Consequently I have marked all the Dorset walks up to the end of May as 'Cancelled' on the website, the Sir Fynwy 100 is also cancelled. I will keep you…
Tue 17th Mar 2020
Dear All, Yesterday, as a consequence of Government guidance the NEC of the LDWA suspended all group and challenge walks until further notice. Consequently I have marked all the Dorset walks up to the end of May as 'Cancelled' on the website, the Sir Fynwy 100 is also cancelled. I will keep you…
Mon 16th Mar 2020
Please see the message from Martin below: You will not be surprised to learn that the committee have taken the decision to CANCEL the Cerne Giant event next Sunday 22 March. Entrants, village halls, and others who need to know are being notified today. We apologise if you have to revise your…
Fri 13th Mar 2020
Please see the message from Colin below: You may remember seeing a group email about the possibility of a Dorset LDWA group trip to Snowdonia in September. There was sufficient interest for the trip to be arranged; we will be travelling to Snowdonia on Thursday 24th September and returning on…
Wed 11th Mar 2020
Dear All, Please see update below from Robin for this Sunday's walk, other details as in Strider and on the website: " I intend to finish by 5pm, and wherever possible try to use hard surfaces - as the weather has been so poor, the route may be adjusted on the day, but is likely to be very wet in…
Wed 11th Mar 2020
Thanks for helping the Dorset Group to manage our Cerne Giant event on Sunday 22 March. Here is a link to the final organisation plan for the event: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/CG_2020_organisation_chart_v_2.xlsx This includes times when you are required and grid references of…
Wed 4th Mar 2020
Dear All, If there is sufficient interest I plan organise a Dorset LDWA trip to Knepp Wildland in West Sussex on Wed 3rd June. The Knepp Estate has for 19 years been a pioneering rewilding project covering 3500 acres and has seen extraordinary increases in wildlife: https://knepp.co.uk/home I…
Wed 4th Mar 2020
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA. We are a thriving local group with a comprehensive programme of led social walks, mostly in Dorset, and sometimes in the adjoining counties. We have on average 2 or 3 weekend walks each month, usually on Sundays, and some midweek walks…
Mon 24th Feb 2020
Dear All, Please see details below for an extra walk being organised this Wed by Martin S: Distance 13ml. Start Time 09:45 Route start Blandford Stour Meadow car park General Notes Lunch at White Horse, Stourpaine Contact Martin S Email dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Web Site…
Mon 17th Feb 2020
Dear All, We are fast approaching the date of the Cerne Giant Event and some pieces of essential equipment cannot be located. WE URGENTLY NEED TO LOCATE THESE ITEMS: Banner Clippers Checkpoint folders Jugs (1L size) Tables (folding) Tarpaulins (possibly in a red bag) plus assorted other small items…
Sat 15th Feb 2020
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave S about an extra walk on Wed: Meet 09.45 Corfe Castle GR SY959824 (layby beneath castle).Views of Castle and Coast. Pub stop at Square and Compass.Cheers Dave davesmith13@talktalk.net Thanks Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary…
Wed 12th Feb 2020
Dear All, Here is an update on Sunday's walk: Mr Bean may not rove quite so far west because the weather is forecast to be wet and windy again. However, there will be a walk, starting from the published start point in Evershot, at 9am on Sun. Final route will be decided on the day, but it will not…
Wed 12th Feb 2020
Dear All, We are hosting the Cerne Giant Challenge on 22nd March and I am looking for offers to produce something home-baked, to keep 200 hungry walkers fed. Could you bake something? It can be sweet or savoury, freshly made, or baked ahead and frozen. We pay £5 per medium sized bake to cover your…
Mon 10th Feb 2020
Dear New Member, Welcome to the Dorset Group of the LDWA. We are a thriving local group with a comprehensive programme of led social walks, mostly in Dorset, and sometimes in the adjoining counties. We have on average 2 or 3 weekend walks each month, usually on Sundays, and some midweek walks too.…
Sun 9th Feb 2020
Hi All, Please see below the list of members who are currently on Ian Brown's list as participants in the Cerne Giant marshals' event, 1 Mar 2020. If you are not currently on the list, are marshaling on the main event (22 Mar 2020) and would like to do the marshals' event please let Ian know by Sun…
Thu 6th Feb 2020
Hi All, Although the committee decided some time ago not to commit to running a checkpoint on the Trans-Pennine 100, which is being organised by the Vermuyden Group in 2021, we have recently received a request for help as follows: The Heart of Scotland Group have agreed to run a checkpoint, but…
Wed 5th Feb 2020
Hi All, Please see additional information from Martin below. Just a few points about this walk additional to the details on website and in Strider: Park discreetly anywhere in the village. We are meeting at the south entrance to the church, but be aware of people leaving the church service…
Mon 3rd Feb 2020
Please see the message from Colin Utting below: I am intending to organise a walking trip to Snowdonia at the end of September, the details of which will be as follows. The Walks I will be leading walks that involve a small amount of scrambling. i.e. the day would be mainly spent walking, but…
Thu 30th Jan 2020
Please see the message below from John: The ReTired walk next Wed the 5/02 will start at Milton Abbas, Catherine's Well ST809021 at 9.45am. Lunch stop is at The Fox in Ansty. Approx 15 miles. John 07935456491 Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account…
Tue 21st Jan 2020
Dear All, Please see message below from Mike, updating the details for his walk on Sun: Details as in Strider and on the website. In view of the weather forecast, I would remind people to expect a lot of standing water and muddy conditions. This may add to the interest but , I may need to…
Fri 17th Jan 2020
Hi All, Please click on the link below to view the latest set of minutes. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Committee_Meeting_minutes_9_Jan_2020.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton…
Wed 15th Jan 2020
Dear All, We are now progressing well with our planning for the Cerne Giant Challenge in March but we need to know the location of all equipment. Do you store equipment for the group? If you do, and haven't told me what you hold since the Doddle last August, could you please provide me with a list.…
Wed 15th Jan 2020
Dear All, Many thanks to those members who have offered to lead a walk during May - August. I now need the details for Strider by 22nd Jan at the lastest please. Remember to give a means of contact (email or phone) and tell me if this is only to appear in Strider, or if you are happy for contact…
Wed 8th Jan 2020
Dear All, Firstly, a big thank you to those people who have offered to lead a walk on the April - Aug programme, especially our newer members who are proving particularly keen. However, there are still 13 weekends which do not have a walk planned. Could you fill one of those slots? You can see the…
Tue 7th Jan 2020
Dear All, Please see message from Colin about the walk on Sunday: The walk next Sunday from Maiden Newton covers some quite rural parts of Dorset so there will not be a pub stop at lunch time. In fact it is so rural that we will not pass any convenient churches for coffee or lunch stops so if the…
Sat 4th Jan 2020
Please see the message from Ian Brown below: For anyone who wishes to take part on the Cerne Giant Marshals Walk - 1 March 2020, please contact Ian Brown via email ian.brown5@btconnect.com - note entrants MUST be helping on the main event ! Also please indicate if wanting to do the 20 or…
Thu 26th Dec 2019
Hi All, Please see the message below from Martin regarding the walk on Sunday: Sunday 29 December 2019 Extra Walk: Visit to the Palace 14 miles 09.00 Salisbury meet Salt Lane Car park (free on Sundays). Leisurely pace. No pub, bring packed lunch. Visit to ruins of Clarendon Palace (in both…
Fri 20th Dec 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Robert about an extra walk on Boxing Day: Thurs Dec 26 14ml. 09.00 Dean Lane, Sixpenny Handley (GR SU 000 171). Explorer map 118. C: Robert T: 01425 673492 Martin C may also put on a walk at short notice on Sun 29th Dec, depending on the weather forecast.…
Mon 16th Dec 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Colin who has kindly agreed to step in and lead the walk on Sunday. There is no need to book in advance: The Dorset LDWA annual winter solstice walk will be happening next Sunday, please note the early start time of 07:45 so we can see the sunrise from the…
Sun 15th Dec 2019
Please see message below from Robert: Robert 01425 673492 is leading a walk on Wednesday 18 December of 13 miles starting at Durweston ST 859 084 at 9.45am, with a pub stop at The Royal Oak in Okeford Fitzpaine. If you propose to eat there you should phone the pub on 01258 861561 and order in…
Sat 14th Dec 2019
Hi All, Please click on the link below to view the minutes from this year's AGM. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/AGM_darft_minutes_2019.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group…
Thu 12th Dec 2019
Dear All, Thank you for all the positive feedback about out excellent walks programme, and for those of you who have contributed in the past. I'd like to make 2020 even better than this year and offer a walk every weekend if possible. Now is the time to start planning our summer programme for April…
Wed 11th Dec 2019
Dear all, The walk this Sun 15th Dec will include Xmas tipple and nibbles so please bring a mug. We will stop at Upton House at lunch time, but queues can be long for food in the cafe, so best to bring some lunch with you. I intend to be back before dark but please bring a torch in case we get…
Thu 5th Dec 2019
Please see the message from Deirdre below: New Year's Day Walk This half day walk of approx. 8 miles starts at the later time of 9.30 a.m. to give you all a little snooze time. Parking: in Lytchett Matravers Village car park (SY 94445 95411) or carefully in nearby roads. Avoid Tesco pull-in.…
Mon 2nd Dec 2019
Dear All, Robert will be leading a Re:Tired walk from Bere Regis on Wed. Start time 9:45. Start from Bere Regis car park SY846948 Option of lunch at Milton Arms, Winterborne Whitechurch. Contact details Robert - 01425 673492 Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary dorset.ldwa.walk@gmail.com …
Thu 28th Nov 2019
Hi All, Just to let you know the management at the Kingcombe Centre have confirmed that we are allowed to take our own drinks, for personal consumption, with lunch before the AGM on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all then. Pat Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Mon 25th Nov 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave G about a walk on Wed: Re:Tired Wed. Dep 09:45 from the Milton Abbas Catherine's Well neighbourhood (ST809022). 13.5 miles. Lunch at Fox Inn Ansty. (https://foxinnansty.co.uk/) GPX available on request. Dave G crisp.walkers@gmail.com Please do not…
Mon 18th Nov 2019
Please see the message regarding Wednesday's walk below: Start at Yellowham Hill layby just off A35 SY727931 at 0945. Lunch stopTom Brown's In Dorchester. About 13 miles.Please note that Tom Brown's is dog friendly but they do not offer food.We can however eat our own sandwiches there and they do…
Fri 15th Nov 2019
The Dorset group AGM will be on Sunday 1 Dec 2019 at The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum DT2 0EQ (GR:SY554990) Please note: Only primary members of the group can attend the AGM, unless a prior arrangement has been made with the committee. Please see below the final arrangements for walk/lunch and…
Thu 14th Nov 2019
Hi All, Please use the link below to see the minutes of the committee meeting on 31 Oct 2019. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_committee_meeting_minutes__draft__31_Oct_2019.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used…
Mon 11th Nov 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Liz I about a Re:Tired walk this week: Wednesday walk 13th November at 9.45 am. From Catherine's Well, Milton Abbas, ST 809021. Lunch at the Royal Oak in Milborne St Andrew. Approx 13 miles. Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary,…
Mon 11th Nov 2019
Please see the message from Robert below: Dear All You will have received an email giving you details of the Dorset LDWA AGM on Sunday 1 December at the Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EQ (SY 554 990). This is a reminder that if you would like a buffet…
Sun 10th Nov 2019
Dear All, Are you planning to go on the Winter Solstice Walk to see the dawn on Sun 22nd Dec? Due to unforeseen circumstances we need a new leader if this walk is to go ahead. At the moment, only 2 people have expressed an interest and if this remains the case, the event will be cancelled. Please…
Mon 4th Nov 2019
Dear All, We plan to have the customary seasonal tipple on the social walk on Sun 15th Dec. Can anyone lend me a Thermos flask which would hold ~ 1litre? If you can, please let me know and perhaps bring it on any of the walks before the AGM (if you can manage without it). If you're coming on the…
Sun 3rd Nov 2019
Please see the message from Robert below: Dear All You will have received an email giving you details of the Dorset LDWA AGM on Sunday 1 December at the Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EQ (SY 554 990). If you would like a buffet lunch paid for from group…
Sat 2nd Nov 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave S: Re:Tired Walk Wed 6th November. Meet 09.45 Car Park near Langton Matravers GR SY988786. Along coast path to Swanage and Red Lion for lunch stop. Cheers Dave S. Please do not reply directly to this email because it is from an un-monitored account.…
Mon 28th Oct 2019
Hi All, I am trying to track down one of our LDWA first aid kits, which has been missing since this year's Dorset Doddle. It is one of the green soft-pack kits, which are given to the sweepers on a challenge event. Debbie and Ted I know you have one, but there is another one which is currently…
Mon 14th Oct 2019
Dear All, It is a little late in the year for this to be a problem now but the following link explains the dangers of coming into contact with wild parsnip sap: http://www.highwayssafetyhub.com/uploads/5/1/2/9/51294565/hee01_wild_parsnip.pdf Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary Please do not…
Sun 13th Oct 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Colin about the walk next Sun, 20th Oct: "Across the Heaths" is a fairly easy 20 miles, with many good tracks and not too many stiles. It is probably our last chance to finish a 20 miler in the light before the clocks go back the following weekend; but…
Sun 13th Oct 2019
Dear All, You will have received details about the Dorset LDWA AGM on Sun 1st Dec. This is to tell you about the morning walk that will precede lunch and the AGM. It is only a 7.5mile walk starting at 9.00 to give us plenty of time to be back at the Kingcombe Centre by 12.30. There will then be…
Sun 13th Oct 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave G about an extra social walk that he has added to the calendar: The Winter Solstice Walk (with breakfast provided for Dorset Primary Members) will start at 07:45 on Sunday Dec 22 from Maiden Castle Car Park (SY668889). We will watch the sunrise (!)…
Sun 13th Oct 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave G about a Re:Tired walk: Weather permitting the annual pilgrimage will start from King Alfred Tower Car Park (free to NT members), Tower Road, nr Stourton ST749354 at 09:00 Wed 23rd October. Usual pub stop but no food, bring your own, pub doesn't mind.…
Sun 13th Oct 2019
Please the message from Martin below: I am writing on behalf of the Dorset LDWA committee to request your help for our next event, the Cerne Giant* 30 or 20 mile event on 22 March 2020, which was last run in 2017. See https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/W/6612/cerne-giant.html Dorset LDWA - Cerne…
Fri 11th Oct 2019
You are invited to attend the AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association which will be held at The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum DT2 0EQ, at 3pm on Sunday 1 December 2019. Only primary members of the group can attend the AGM. If you want to bring someone with you who has…
Wed 9th Oct 2019
Dear All, On the weekend of 15 - 17 November the National LDWA is holding the annual Local Groups weekend where delegates from each local group can raise and discuss topics relating to the association. Chris Pitt and I will be attending on behalf of the Dorset Group and would welcome ideas of…
Mon 30th Sep 2019
Dear All, We have a splendid programme of walks between Xmas and Easter next year. Thanks to all volunteers! However, there are still a few gaps in the timetable which would be good to fill: 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 12 Apr, 19 Apr and 26 Apr. If you could plan a walk and send me the details in the…
Sun 29th Sep 2019
Dear all, There is one remaining space on the transport for the linear Liberty Trail South walk next Sun, 6th October. Please contact Dave G on: crisp.walkers@gmail.com if interested. Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary Please do not reply directly to this email because it is from an…
Sat 28th Sep 2019
Dear All, Please see further update from Heather about tomorrow's walk from Broadwindsor: Parking : for those of you coming from the east some discreet parking at the top end of the Broadwindsor Craft Centre DT8 3PX car park is ok. As you come into Broadwindsor turn left before the…
Fri 27th Sep 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave G about a Re:Tired walk on Wed 2nd Oct. Please note later start time: Park Lower Walditch Lane, Bridport opp Jellyfields Nature Reserve (SY475928) for 10:00 start, Pub: Tiger Inn Barrack Street Bridport (http://tigerinnbridport.co.uk/) Afternoon Tea…
Tue 24th Sep 2019
Dear All, Some members have advised me that they do not receive all the emails that are sent out from Dorset LDWA to members. This problem seems to have worsened since the launch of the new website. Does this affect you ? Do you know of another member who is affected? Obviously it's difficult to…
Tue 24th Sep 2019
Dear All, There is a change of parking and start point for Heather's walk on Sunday 29th Sept: Please DO NOT park in Comrades Hall, start point will now be the Broadwindsor Community Stores (DT8 3QL ST 43693 02674) http://www.broadwindsorcommunitystores.org.uk and there is a car park just north of…
Sun 22nd Sep 2019
Dear All, Please see email below from Peter C about the walk on Wed. He can supply a GPX track of the route if you contact him: This week's walk will start from East Coker in lane by church - GR ST 539123; park where convenient in village. Pub stop will be Wynyards Gap, distance 14 miles. Weather…
Fri 20th Sep 2019
Please see additional information from Angela below: Dear all Sunday's Walk will include, cows, sheep, only a few styles, quite a few gates but no pub (sad face for those who like a pub). The Salisbury Street carpark is opposite Chalke's car sales, it's not very well signed. It has loos and…
Sun 15th Sep 2019
Please see message below from Hilary: Re Tired Walk Wednesday 18th September 2019 led by Hilary England. Meet 9.45am in Holton Heath layby on A351 SY935902 (alternative parking off roundabout in Woodlands Drive). Wareham & River Frome, 15 miles approx. Lunch stop in Duke of Wellington,…
Wed 11th Sep 2019
Dear All, We have a super programme of walks lined up for the Autumn, but now it is time to start planning some social walks for Spring, in time for the Strider deadline. Could you offer to lead a walk? If so, firstly book a date either on Doodle: https://doodle.com/poll/ddkvimdp48hawsg9 or by…
Thu 5th Sep 2019
Hi Pete, This is a test "bulk" email, going to only you and me, from the bulk email system. Please don't reply to this address - to let me know you have received it please use dorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com Your email address on the LDWA system is correct and you are on the lists for bulk…
Tue 3rd Sep 2019
Please see the message from Chris Pitt below: Dear All The Dorset group will be hosting checkpoint 9 on the Y 100 Sir Fynwy' over the bank holiday weekend 23 May - 25 May 2020. The checkpoint is at 63 miles and is located in the hamlet of Pandy, Monmouthshire. Checkpoint details: CP9:…
Tue 3rd Sep 2019
https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_committee_meeting_minutes_15_Aug_2019_2_docx.pdf Please follow the link above to see the minutes of the meeting 15 Aug 2019. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Tue 3rd Sep 2019
Please see information from Dave G below: Liberty Trail Context. Linking the Leland Trail with the South West Coast Path National Trail this route follows the footsteps of people who, in 1685, walked to join the protestant Monmouth rebellion at Lyme taking in Crewkerne and Forde Abbey. For the…
Sat 31st Aug 2019
Please see the message from John C below: ReTired walk for Wed 04/09 starts at 9.45am at Milton AbbasST 808019 park just down from the Hambro Arms.Approx 15 miles, lunch stop at The Crown Winterborne Sticklandor sandwiches on the village Green.Cheers,John.07935456491 Please do not reply…
Mon 26th Aug 2019
Dear All, There is one space left on the transport for this linear event. Please see website / Strider for contact details if interested. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an un-monitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary
Thu 22nd Aug 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Dave G: At the moment I have only 3 takers for this walk: Ian B Angela G Peter Col I intend to book the taxi tomorrow so if anybody has been missed or needs to be added, please shout now. Dave G crisp.walkers@gmail.com Please do not reply directly to this…
Mon 19th Aug 2019
Please see message from Martin Sheppard below: I will lead a walk on Wednesday 21 August. Starting from Stourpaine Church car park, GR ST860093 OS Explorer 117 at 0945. Walk will go to Okeford Hill, Child Okeford lunch at the Bakers or in church opposite. Return via Hambledon and Hod Hills.…
Wed 14th Aug 2019
Please see a message from Dave G below: The deadline for registering for transport for the Liberty Trail North (01.09.2019) is given in Strider as August 16th. Because of the extremely poor uptake, I am extending the deadline to Monday 19th August. Please appreciate that, since I ask for several…
Mon 5th Aug 2019
Please see message below from Jon: Wed 7th August Start from outside Maiden Newton church (SY596978) 09:45 Lunch stop at the Saxon Arms in Stratton where "furry friends are made very welcome" , c 14 miles Jon, 07708 678973 Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an un-monitored…
Sat 3rd Aug 2019
Dear All, There are still spaces on the transport for this linear walk but please note the telephone number in Strider is now incorrect. If you would like to book transport please phone Robin on 07936 873640. As it is quite a long way to the walk for most of us, lift sharing would be sensible. If…
Mon 22nd Jul 2019
Dear All, Apologies, but the Re:Tired walk this Wed 24th July has been CANCELLED. It will be re-arranged at some point in the future. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an un-monitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Anne Brown Walks Secretary, Dorset LDWA
Mon 22nd Jul 2019
Dear all, Our series of linear walks is proving very popular and successful. The next one on 25th Aug will complete the Leland Trail, from North Cadbury to Ham Hill in Somerset, and will be led by Robin. If you would like to book your free place on the transport from the end (Ham Hill) to the…
Sun 21st Jul 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Jon M about a Re:Tired walk this Wed: Start from outside Maiden Newton church (SY596978) 09:45 Lunch stop at the Saxon Arms in Stratton where "furry friends are made very welcome" , c 14 miles Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Tue 16th Jul 2019
Dear All, Please see message below form Dave G concerning the Re:Tired walk tomorrow (Wed 17th July). Start Toller Porcorum village hall (SY561980) 09:45 Lunch Stop Uploders (https://crownuploders.co.uk/) Dave G Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Tue 16th Jul 2019
Please see message from Angela below: Blackmore Vale coaches have confirmed that they do not allow dogs on their mini bus. Those booked so far are; Heather Liz S Martin S Robert Patricia Elizabeth Murray Dave G Brian Peter Cowlyn Steve H Please do not reply directly to this email as it…
Tue 16th Jul 2019
Please details of the walk from Dave G below: Start Toller Porcorum village hall (SY561980) 09:45 Lunch Stop Uploders (https://crownuploders.co.uk/) Dave G Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group…
Tue 9th Jul 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Phil and Julie: Walk and barbecue 14th July. We will not be providing alcohol at the barbecue. If you want to bring you own, that's fine, but it will be close to boiling point if you leave it in your car all day! So you can either drop it off in the morning…
Tue 9th Jul 2019
Hi All, This email is to correct the misleading title on yesterday's email. The spreadsheet, obtained by clicking the link, is to let you marshals know what you are doing on the main event (18 Aug 2019) NOT the marshals' event. I am sorry for any confusion caused. Here is the link again:…
Mon 8th Jul 2019
Hi All, Please click the link below for the event spreadsheet, from Bill Peach. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_Doddle_2019_Event_Planner_0_4.xls Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account, used for outgoing messages only. Pat…
Mon 8th Jul 2019
Please see additional information from Angela regarding the walk: Walk 21st. July Just a reminder that you need to book your seat on the bus if you intend to come. Those already on it are; Heather Liz S Martin S Robert Patricia Email me at angela-gray812@hotmail.co.uk Mobile 07860…
Mon 8th Jul 2019
Please see message below from Dave G: Hi All, Wednesday's Re:Tired walk departs from Pound Cottage (SY554990) adjacent to the Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe at 09:30. NB Earlier start time! https://www.kingcombe.org/ Lunch at Beaminster. Shortish walk so that hopefully we will be back at…
Wed 3rd Jul 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Phil and Julie Bardswell. Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary Dorset Doodle Sunday 14th July The walk will be about 16 miles followed by a barbecue at our place – 8 East Down Lane Poundbury DT1 3EB. No pub stop on the walk. If you are coming to the…
Mon 1st Jul 2019
Dear All, Our new members really are working hard, Liz M is offering an extra walk this Sunday, thanks Liz. See below for details and please note later than usual start time of 9:30. Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks secretary A Moorland Walk to Scotland!! 16ml. 09.30 Middlebere, Slepe - park on…
Fri 28th Jun 2019
Dear All, Do you store equipment for the Dorset LDWA Group? If so, please could you let me know what you have, and how many of each item. We need to keep track of all our items in order to plan for the forthcoming Dorset Doddle Marshals' event and Dorset Doddle. Please send the information to me at…
Thu 27th Jun 2019
Please see message from Rachel below: On Sunday (30 June) I am going to do a recce of my walk scheduled for 10 Nov to check the route and timings. If anyone would like to join me I will be starting from the White Mill c.p. (GR ST957007) in Sturminster Marshall at 9am. The walk distance is…
Thu 27th Jun 2019
Please see a message from Chris below: Dear all The Dorset Doddle Marshals' event will be held on Sunday 28 July 2019 and is open to those who are helping on the main event. As with previous years, I'm sure there will be weather making the 32 miles just that little bit harder. Minibus…
Mon 24th Jun 2019
Just to clarify, the grid reference for the start of the walk tomorrow is ST903098, post code: DT11 8UZ. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary
Sun 23rd Jun 2019
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard. Re Tired Walk will be on Tuesday 25 June. Starting at Pimperne Village Hall at 0945 ( GR903098). Park at far end of Hall car park. Lunch will be at the Cricketers in Shroton (now dog friendly!). Alternatively there is a church nearby or the…
Mon 10th Jun 2019
https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Committee_meeting_minutes_16_May_19_docx2.pdf Please follow the link above for the latest committee meeting minutes. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group…
Thu 6th Jun 2019
Please see additional information from Angela below: This leg is through the valley no hills on this one. The mileage is close to 21 miles according to my Garmin. Crossing the A303 will need to be undertaken with great care. It is likely to be busy, home time for weekenders... If anyone has a hi…
Tue 4th Jun 2019
Dear All, Please see message below from Pete S about the forthcoming Summer Solstice Sunrise Walk on 21st June. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an un-monitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Anne Brown Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary This years Summer…
Sun 2nd Jun 2019
Please see below a message from Bill, who is coordinating the marshals for the Doddle on 18 Aug 2019: I would like to thank all those who have already volunteered to help marshal. (Phil & Julie, Richard & Tracey, Mike & Deirdre, Steve & Wendy, Anne & Ian, John & Sue, Chris & Heather, Martin,…
Fri 31st May 2019
Dear All, Just a reminder that there is a social walk this Sunday - details in Strider and on the website. Hope to see you there. Anne Brown Dorset Walks Secretary Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only
Tue 28th May 2019
Please see additional information from Angela below: Re. STV leg three Sunday 9th. June. There are seats remaining on the mini bus, if you would like to join the walk. People already signed up Martin C Brian Debbie Ted Patricia Steve Angela First come... Angela (Contact details for…
Thu 23rd May 2019
Hi Martin, Just testing that I can send a email using the LDWA bulk email system. Anne
Mon 13th May 2019
Please see information from Dave Smith below: Weather looks good enough for another coastal walk, before summer crowds. Suggest meet Ringstead NT car park GR 758824 at 09.45. Lunch stop Castle Inn West Lulworth Target 13 to 14 miles Cheers Dave S. Please do not reply directly to this email…
Fri 3rd May 2019
Please see message from Anne Brown below: Dear walk leaders, Thank you if you have offered to lead a walk in the Sept - Dec programme, there are some excellent walks coming up. There are also still some spaces so please get planning! I need all the details for Strider sent to me…
Mon 29th Apr 2019
Hi all, Just to confirm the start time of the walk on Wed is 9.45am. Contact details for Jon M are: 07708 678973 or jonmills121@gmail.com Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary
Sat 27th Apr 2019
Please see message from Jon M below: Dear All Re-Tired walk next Wednesday to start from the layby at the top of Abbotsbury Hill SY560860, (this is the second layby on the left after coming out of Abbotsbury - there is another layby on the opposite side of the road if needed). Distance c14…
Fri 26th Apr 2019
Please see message from Anne Brown below: Stour Valley Way Leg 2 Update - Sunday 5 May Dear All, There are still 3 spare places on the second linear leg of the Stour Valley Way; a lovely route by all accounts but actually 24 miles (rather than the published 21miles). If you are interested please…
Tue 23rd Apr 2019
Please see message from Anne Brown (walks secretary) below: Dear All, Unfortunately Hilary has had an accident while skiing, and has torn her knee ligament. She is due to lead a walk 'In the East' on Sunday 23 June from Merley near Wimborne, however she will be unable to walk. Would anyone be…
Thu 18th Apr 2019
Please see additional information from Steve H below: Just a reminder for those of you not doing the Pewsey Downsaround on 28th April, that I will be leading a walk from The Sika Trail / Forestry Commission Car Park,. Bere Road, Cold Harbour, Wareham BH20 4ER. (Free & Unrestricted…
Tue 16th Apr 2019
This email is being sent to Dorset Giant volunteers only Please see the message below from Chris Pitt, Dorset Group Chair and the event coordinator for the Dorset Giant. May I add my thanks for making it a great event. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Tue 16th Apr 2019
Please see email below from Anne Brown, our Walks Secretary. Dear members, Thank you very much to those of you that have already led a walk this year, and to those that have one in the Summer programme. We really have a splendid range of walks on offer. However, the next Strider deadline is…
Fri 12th Apr 2019
Please see below information from John C regarding the walk. The Re-tired walk on the 17/04 will start from the usual Layby on the Symondsbury Road just off the A35 North West of Bridport at 9.45am. SY447930 distance 15 miles.Lunch stop will be at one of the pubs in Chideock. In the afternoon we…
Mon 8th Apr 2019
Please see message from Debbie Murphy below: LEG 2 LINEAR WALK STOUR VALLEY WAY – Sunday 5th May If you would like to book a place on the minibus for this walk and have not already done so, please email Debbie at debbiemurphy100@hotmail.co.uk The minibus will leave from Shillingston…
Thu 4th Apr 2019
This email is being sent to Dorset Giant volunteers only Here is a final update to all volunteers for the event on 13-14 April 2019. Please see a link below to the final Dorset Giant event plan. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_Giant_2019_-_Event__Spreadsheet_v_1_4.pdf This…
Thu 28th Mar 2019
Points about this walk, supplementary to what's on the website and in Strider. Mainly to provide you with some info about each church - see link at end. Hazards. We will be crossing the A30 (which is dual carriageway with crossing point) a little bit after Over Compton, and walking alongside it for…
Thu 14th Mar 2019
Please see below additional information from John C regarding the walk: Re-tired walk next Wednesday 20/03 will start at 9.45am from the walkers car park on the A354just north of Woodyates. SU 037 201Lunch stop at the Rose and Thistle pub or church in Rockbourne, distance approx.15…
Wed 13th Mar 2019
Please see below additional information from Robert regarding the walk. Stour Valley Way – Leg 1 Just a reminder that if you intend to come on leg 1 of the linear Stour Valley Way walk from Hengistbury Head, Christchurch to Wimborne on Sunday 7 April, then you need to contact the leader…
Mon 11th Mar 2019
Please see additional information from Martin S regarding the walk on Wednesday. Hi AllThe Re-Tired Walk on Wed 13th Feb will start from the Fiddleford Mill Car Park GR ST802135 at 0945. The lunch stop will be at The Crown Marnhull or the parish church. Distance about 13 miles. The return path…
Tue 5th Mar 2019
Please see additional information from Dave G regarding the walk this Sunday: Hi All,The walk this Sunday is 26.5 miles and in the present conditions quite hard going. Please do not expect to be back at Beaminster before 7pm. The coffee stops will be short and there will be no long lunch break or…
Tue 5th Mar 2019
https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Committee_Meeting_Minutes_21_Feb_2019__draft_.pdf Please use the link above to see the draft committee meeting minutes for 21 Feb 2019. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Wed 27th Feb 2019
This email is being sent to Dorset Giant volunteers only Many thanks for volunteering to help on this event on 13-14 April 2019. Please see a link below to the developing Dorset Giant event plan. This includes grid references and times for the various checkpoints and drink stops we are using.…
Tue 26th Feb 2019
If you are interested in going on the walk this Wednesday,please see the Dorset LDWA website for details. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary
Mon 25th Feb 2019
Please see below, additional information from Richard and Sandra regarding the walk. Richard & Sandra look forward to seeing you on their Radar and Oboe walk this Sunday 3rd March starting at the usual time of 9.00am. Please note that the start is at Whiteways Car Park (the westerly car park on…
Mon 25th Feb 2019
Hi Everyone, This is just a little reminder regarding walks information. If you want a bulk email to be sent regarding a Wednesday walk or additional information for a Sunday walk, which is coming up shortly, you need to email the group secretary, which is me (Pat) at …
Sun 17th Feb 2019
Please see below, information from Jon M regarding the walk on Wed 20 Feb: All - next Wednesday's walk will start from outside St Mary's church in Charminster (SY678926) at 0945. (Parking opposite the church or further up East Hill). The lunch stop will be at the Convivial Rabbit micropub in…
Thu 7th Feb 2019
Hi All, Please see information below from Martin regarding the walk on Wed 13th Feb: The Wednesday Walk 13th February will start from the car park behind the brewery in Blandford (GR ST889060) at 0945. The lunch stop will be at the True Lovers Knot Tarrant Keynston or the church in the village for…
Mon 4th Feb 2019
I will be leading the group walk on Sunday 10 Feb, starting 9.00am. The RSPB car park at Garston Wood is quite small, so please share cars where possible. It is on the road to Bowerchalke, which is the right-hand fork as you head north out of Sixpenny Handley. Some of us may need to park on the…
Mon 4th Feb 2019
https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Committee_meeting_minutes_11_Jan_2019__3_.pdf Please find above a link to the minutes of the committee meeting which took place on 11 Jan 2019. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Fri 1st Feb 2019
Please find below a link to the minutes for the Dorset group AGM 2018. This is a draft which has not as yet been formally approved by the committee. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/AGM_Minutes_2018_draft.pdf Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored…
Fri 1st Feb 2019
Hi Martin, This is a test email to just you and me to see if I have manged to link the AGM minutes ok. Fingers crossed, Pat https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/AGM_Minutes_2018_draft.pdf
Tue 29th Jan 2019
Please the message from David Holland below. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary From: David Holland. LDWA Publicity. (Please reply direct to David - see below) Hi Everybody I would be…
Thu 24th Jan 2019
Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary Hi John, This is the email address the bulk emails will be sent from. I hope this helps, Pat
Tue 15th Jan 2019
Hi all, As many of you will already be aware our walks secretary, Anne Brown, will add walks to the LDWA website as they become available. These walks are not in Strider because the details are not available before the publication deadline. It has come to our attention that there can be a few days…
Mon 7th Jan 2019
Please see below information from Martin Sheppard regarding the walk on Wed 9 Jan 2019: Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary Hi AllWalk will start from Stourpaine ST86009400 at 0945, park…
Mon 7th Jan 2019
Please see message below from Deirdre Flegg. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary Calling all bakers! Our Dorset Giant event fast approaches, and the catering team would be…
Thu 3rd Jan 2019
Please see the message below from Anne Brown regarding the walks programme. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary Walks Programme April to Aug 2019 Dear All, Thank you to everyone who…
Thu 27th Dec 2018
Please see information below regarding the walk on Sunday 30 Dec to be lead by Robert Powell. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Pat Clifton Group Secretary 16ml. 09.00 Moot car park, Moot Lane, Downton, SP5 3QD…
Wed 19th Dec 2018
Please see the update below from Dave Green (and the original message below that) about the Winter Solstice walk this Friday 21 December. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Tue 18th Dec 2018
Hi Martin, I am just sending this to you and me to test the system again. This because I sent out Anne's email over 2 hours ago but have not yet received it in my personal inbox. Does it sometimes have a delay like this? Pat
Tue 18th Dec 2018
Social Walks Programme April – Aug 2019, your LDWA needs you! Dear All, It is once again time to start planning our next exciting programme ready for the Spring edition of Strider; please could you give some thought over Xmas / New Year to leading a walk. As I explained at the AGM, we…
Mon 10th Dec 2018
Please see addition information from Anne Brown regarding the walk:- St Nicholas is Coming! Sunday's walk will be a glorious 16.5 miles with 1800 feet of ascent, conditions under foot were not too muddy when I checked yesterday although the car park was quite soft in places (use the road for…
Fri 7th Dec 2018
Hi Martin, Here is the test bulk email, as we discussed, for me to try out the system. I am hoping it only goes to you and me! Please let me know if you receive it ok. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Thanks, Pat
Fri 30th Nov 2018
Here is a link to the Group Secretary's report for item 6 at the AGM on this Sunday 2 December: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_2018_AGM_Secretarys_report.docx This mainly covers stuff not necessarily covered in the other reports. Please do not reply directly to this email…
Fri 23rd Nov 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Winter Solstice walk on Friday 21 December. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Sat 17th Nov 2018
Please see the message below from Jon Mills about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 21 November. Please contact Jon jonmills121@gmail.com direct if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin…
Thu 15th Nov 2018
Please see the update below from Hilary England about the group walk this Sunday 18 November. Please reply to Hilary directly as per below. Do not reply to this email. Martin Callow Group Secretary --------------- Sunday's walk will be nearer 20 miles, than the previously stated 18 miles. Please…
Tue 13th Nov 2018
Here are the final arrangements and agenda for the AGM on Sunday 2 December 2018. As in previous years the day is in three parts: walk, lunch, meeting. You can go on the walk without attending the lunch/meeting and you can attend the lunch/meeting without going on the walk. You can go to the…
Mon 12th Nov 2018
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 14 November. Apologies for short notice. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account…
Sat 3rd Nov 2018
Please refer to my email of Monday 15 October about the AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association on Sunday 2nd December 2018. This is appended below for ease of reference. If you are attending the AGM and wish to have lunch beforehand (as detailed below), the Group will pay…
Fri 2nd Nov 2018
Now that the Doddle West is out of the way (and many thanks again to those who helped on it), I am writing on behalf of the committee to request your help for our next event, the 56 mile Dorset Giant* (see https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/W/2008/dorset-giant.html ) on Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th…
Mon 29th Oct 2018
Please see the message below from Hilary England about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 31 October. Apologies for short notice. Please contact Hilary direct hilary.england@sky.com or as per below if you intend to go or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Wed 24th Oct 2018
This email is being sent to Doddle West volunteers only Please see the message below from Chris Pitt, Dorset Group Chair and Events Secretary. Many thanks again for volunteering. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Mon 22nd Oct 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 24 October. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Thu 18th Oct 2018
Richard Hilary England has asked me to pass on her email address to you, as she is happy to give you a lift to the start of LDWA walks. Contact her direct hilary.england@sky.com Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com
Mon 15th Oct 2018
You are invited to attend the AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association which will be held at Winterborne Kingston Village Hall, North Street, Winterborne Kingston DT11 9AZ (different location to previous years), at 3pm on Sunday 2 December 2018. Only primary members of the…
Mon 15th Oct 2018
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 17 October. Apologies for short notice. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used…
Tue 9th Oct 2018
This email is being sent to Doddle West volunteers only Please see a link to the final version of the Doddle West plan from Bill Peach intended for those helping on the event. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Doddle_West_2018_Event_Planner_1_0_Final.xls Many thanks for volunteering. If…
Mon 8th Oct 2018
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 10 October. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Thu 4th Oct 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Phil Bardswell who is leading the Dorset Group 25th Anniversary Walk this Sunday 7 October. Please contact Phil direct as per below if you have any questions. Do not reply direct to this email as it is from an unmonitored…
Tue 2nd Oct 2018
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk tomorrow Wednesday 3 October. Apologies for the short notice. Please contact Martin S (not Martin C) direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you intend to walk or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it…
Sat 29th Sep 2018
This email is being sent only to those Dorsets who volunteered on the Cinque Ports 100. I have received quite a few extra copies of the Cinque Ports Report and Results booklet (36 pages and illustrated throughout). If you have not received it direct and would like one, I will have them in my car…
Tue 25th Sep 2018
Please see the link below to the draft minutes of the group committee meeting on 17 August 2018, which have not been signed off by the committee, but, as agreed at the 2016 AGM, I am publishing in draft form.…
Wed 19th Sep 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Pat Clifton who is leading the group walk this Sunday 23 September. Please contact Pat direct on 07811 630432 if you have any questions. Do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Wed 12th Sep 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website - https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/20658/into-the-forest.html ) from Richard Lang who is leading the group walk this Sunday 16 September. Please email Richard direct rlang@onetel.com if you have any questions. Do not reply to this…
Tue 11th Sep 2018
Please see the message below from Anne Brown asking for final details of walks already promised in the months December 2018 to April 2019, and also appealing for additional walks. All details direct to Anne (and copy to me) at dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Please do not reply directly to this email…
Tue 11th Sep 2018
Please see the message below from Julie Bardswell, reminding you of the deadline to respond to the invitation to the Group's 25th Anniversary Party. If you would like to join us, please could you RSVP to Julie direct philandjools@btinternet.com BY THIS FRIDAY 14 September. Hope you will be able to…
Sat 8th Sep 2018
This email is being sent to Doddle West volunteers only Please see a link to the latest Doddle West plan from Bill Peach intended for those helping on the event. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Doddle_West_Event_Planner_0_9_21-10-18.xls Many thanks for volunteering. If you have any…
Thu 6th Sep 2018
I am stepping down as Group Secretary at the AGM in December, having reached the end of my term under the current constitution. Regardless of the constitution, I think three years is long enough in this key role and it is time for someone new to have a go. (I will happily remain on the committee as…
Tue 4th Sep 2018
Please see the message below from Julie Bardswell, inviting you to the Group's 25th Anniversary Party and Walk. If you would like to join us, please could you RSVP to Julie direct philandjools@btinternet.com . Hope you will be able to make it. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is…
Fri 31st Aug 2018
Please see the message below from Teresa Brooker which is asking you to volunteer to do some baking for our rescheduled Doddle West event on Sunday 21 October. It would be great if you are able to help (no prizes). You can claim expenses - see notes and form at…
Thu 30th Aug 2018
Please see the message below from Hilary England about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 5 September. Please contact Hilary direct hilary.england@sky.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Thu 30th Aug 2018
Apologies - the subject line in the previous email should have read "Doddle West event: appeal for more volunteers". Martin Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com
Thu 30th Aug 2018
Please see the message below from Bill Peach which is asking for more volunteers to help with our rescheduled Dorset West event on Sunday 21 October. It would be great if you are able to spare a little time on that day, and are not already signed up. Please could you reply directly to Bill at…
Tue 21st Aug 2018
This message is being sent to Dorset Doddle volunteers only Please see the message below from Chris. I would also like to add my thanks and a reminder to claim travel expenses from Robert if you used your car or came by public transport. This is in accordance with the resolution passed at the AGM…
Mon 20th Aug 2018
This message is being sent to Dorset Doddle catering volunteers etc as per Teresa's message below Please see the message below from Teresa. I thought you all worked brilliantly together and made a great team. The pasta was terrific (thanks Hilary). Please do not reply directly to this email as it…
Mon 20th Aug 2018
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 22 August. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Mon 13th Aug 2018
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 15 August. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Mon 13th Aug 2018
This message is being sent to Dorset Doddle catering volunteers etc as per Teresa's message below Please see the message below from Teresa, about your Doddle catering jobs this Sunday. Many thanks for volunteering. If you have any questions please contact Teresa direct teresabee@ntlworld.com or…
Fri 10th Aug 2018
Please see the message below from Anne Brown asking for leaders to lead walks in the months December 2018 to April 2019. Please do think about it, especially if you haven't led a walk so far. Any questions direct to Anne at dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com or submit the walks as in her message. Please…
Tue 7th Aug 2018
Please see the details below of an additional walk (and more ice creams) for Sunday 2 September (not in Strider) led by Ian Brown. Many thanks to Ian. Please email Ian direct ibr@btconnect.com if you have any questions. Do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Tue 7th Aug 2018
Please see the update below (additional to the website - https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/19861/into-the-depths-of-the-marshwood-vale.html ) from Robin & Rosemary Britton who are leading the group walk this Sunday 12 August. Please email Robin & Rosemary direct britton424@btinternet.com if you have…
Tue 7th Aug 2018
Please see the link below to the draft minutes of the group committee meeting on 29 June 2018, which have not been signed off by the committee, but, as agreed at the 2016 AGM, I am publishing in draft form. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_committee_minutes_29_06_2018.pdf…
Tue 31st Jul 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from John Widdowson who is leading the group walk this Sunday 5 August. Please contact John direct as per below if you have any questions. Do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Tue 31st Jul 2018
This email is being sent to Dorset Doddle volunteers only - apologies to those who did not enter or help on the marshals' event - it is easier to use the same email group! Please see the results compiled by Bill Peach from the link below .…
Sat 28th Jul 2018
I am leading the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 1 August starting from Blackdown village hall car park on B3165 (GR ST 397 023). Park away from hall by hedge. Please give me £1 per car for village hall. Usual start 09.45. Usual hills but we will be going down Gerrards Hill not up it! Lunch stop at…
Mon 23rd Jul 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Smith about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 25 July. Please contact Dave direct davesmith13@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Tue 17th Jul 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Debbie Murphy and Ted Tupling who are leading the group walk this Sunday 22 July. Please contact Debbie and Ted direct debbiemurphy100@hotmail.co.uk (or as per below) if you have any questions. Do not reply to this email as it…
Fri 13th Jul 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Hilary England who is leading the group walk this Sunday 15 July. Please contact Hilary direct hilary.england@sky.com (or as per below) if you have any questions. Do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Thu 12th Jul 2018
Please see the message below from Julie Bardswell, about the Group 25th Anniversary Party and Walk. If you have any questions (no need to reply at this stage) please contact Julie direct philandjools@btinternet.com . Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Tue 10th Jul 2018
This email is being sent to Dorset Doddle volunteers only - apologies to those not entering the marshals' event - it is easier to use the same email group! Please see the message below from Bill Peach, about the Dorset Doddle Marshals' Event. If you have any questions please contact Bill direct…
Mon 9th Jul 2018
Please see the message below from Pete Covey about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 11 July, postponed from 4 July. Please contact Pete direct peter@coveyhome.plus.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account…
Tue 3rd Jul 2018
This email is being sent to Dorset Doddle volunteers only Please see the link below to the developing Dorset Doddle plan from Bill Peach, intended for those helping on the event. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_Doddle_Event_Planner_0_2.xls If you have any queries or comments…
Mon 2nd Jul 2018
Please see the message below from Pete Covey that the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 4 July is CANCELLED and postponed to next week. Please contact Pete direct peter@coveyhome.plus.com or as per below if you have any questions. We will send a further message about the 11 June Re-Tired walk in due…
Sun 1st Jul 2018
Please see the message below from Pete Covey about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 4 July. Please contact Pete direct peter@coveyhome.plus.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Mon 25th Jun 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Phil Bardswell who is leading the group walk this Saturday 30 June. Please contact Phil direct philandjools@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used…
Mon 25th Jun 2018
Please see the link below to the draft minutes of the group committee meeting on 1 June 2018, which have not been signed off by the committee, but, as agreed at the 2016 AGM, I am publishing in draft form. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Dorset_LDWA_committee_minutes_01_06_2018.pdf…
Sat 23rd Jun 2018
Please see the message below from Jon Mills about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 27 June. Please contact Jon direct jonmills121@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow…
Tue 19th Jun 2018
Please see the update from Anne Brown, about the autumn programme and other walks matters as per below. Please reply to Anne dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com if you want to respond or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Tue 19th Jun 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Solstice walk this Thursday 21 June. Note meeting time! Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Mon 11th Jun 2018
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 13 June. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk or as per below if you have any questions. On another matter you may find the following link is a useful resource for information about rights and their…
Fri 8th Jun 2018
Please see the message below from Bill Peach asking for volunteers to help with the Dorset Doddle event on 19 August and also asking if you wish to enter the marshals' event on 29 July (only for those helping on the main event). Please reply to Bill Peach w.peach@sky.com . Please do NOT reply to…
Thu 7th Jun 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Patricia Dashwood who is leading the group walk this Sunday 10 June. Please contact Patricia direct patricia.dashwood@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Tue 5th Jun 2018
Please see the message below from Teresa and Robert, about the cancellation of a suggested group holiday in October. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin CallowGroup Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com…
Sat 2nd Jun 2018
This email has been sent to Dorset Group Cinque Ports volunteers only. Further to previous email. Here are links to photos received so far: photos on Dropbox (three photos from Teresa - thanks Teresa - and one from me so…
Fri 1st Jun 2018
I am leading the group walk this Sunday 3 June. This walk will be 19 miles not 22 miles, apologies for miscalculation. Lunch - there will not be a pub stop (unless there's a pub at Thorncombe which I can't find), so bring a packed lunch as usual, and plenty to drink (v warm - forecast). There are…
Tue 29th May 2018
This email has been sent to Dorset Group Cinque Ports volunteers only. This message is on behalf of the Dorset Group to thank everyone who helped at the Group's checkpoint at Folkestone (and at HQ in Dover) last weekend, and made such a great contribution to a successful checkpoint. I have the…
Tue 22nd May 2018
This email has been sent to Dorset Group Cinque Ports volunteers only.Here is a final update. Apologies for the delay (I was waiting for a final piece of information). 1. Timings. The school hall will be available to us from 6pm on Saturday. A few of us will be arriving on the Saturday evening to…
Thu 17th May 2018
Just a brief note to say that I will not be sending out the final details until early next week due to pressure of other things, and also I am still waiting for one item of advice from the organisers which will not be available until the weekend. In the meantime you have received Deirdre's helpful…
Thu 17th May 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Robert Powell who is leading the group walk this Sunday 20 May. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Thu 17th May 2018
Please see the update from Anne Brown, with an appeal for further walks for the autumn programme as per below. Please reply to Anne dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin CallowGroup…
Thu 10th May 2018
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 16 May. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Thu 3rd May 2018
This for those doing the marshals' - apologies I have had to send it to all Dorset Cinque Ports volunteers. Please see the link below for some points. Best wishes for the event. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19xdhD-UGUhW30XYcPmKtPHwXKvXQ6huO/view?usp=drivesdk Martin C
Fri 27th Apr 2018
Please see the update below (additional to Strider and the website) from Sue Phillips who is leading the group walk this Sunday 29 April. Please contact Sue direct suephillips17@gmail.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored…
Fri 20th Apr 2018
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 25 April. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Thu 19th Apr 2018
Please see the message below from Anne Brown asking for leaders to lead walks in the months August - December 2018. Please do think about it, especially if you haven't led a walk before. Please reply to Anne at dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Tue 17th Apr 2018
Please see the update below from Sandra & Richard Brown who are leading the group walk this Sunday 22 April. Please contact Sandra direct randsbrown@btinternet.com or phone as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Fri 13th Apr 2018
Please see the message below from Jon Mills about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 18 April. Please contact Jon direct jonmills121@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Mon 9th Apr 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 11 April. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Fri 6th Apr 2018
This message is being sent to Doddle West (& Doddle West marshals' event) volunteers only Please see the message below from Pat Clifton about first aid kits. Please contact Pat direct patclifton@hotmail.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Tue 3rd Apr 2018
I previously sent out an update in which I stated that there would probably not be anywhere to sleep overnight in the checkpoint. Deirdre and I have now visited the checkpoint, and we are in a hall, which although closed off from the rest of the school, is much larger than expected. Among other…
Sat 31st Mar 2018
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 4 April. Please contact Martin Sheppard direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. (This is a mainly different route from last Wednesday, although it starts from the same location.) Have a good…
Sat 24th Mar 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Smith about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 28 March. Please contact Dave S direct davesmith13@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Fri 23rd Mar 2018
The parking information below is for parking on the walk this Sunday 25 March led by Michael Scanlon. See https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/19416/poole-harbour-trail-anticlockwise-circumnavigation.htmlThis information has been supplied by Mike Childs. (Many thanks to Mike Childs.) Michael Scanlon is…
Sun 18th Mar 2018
As some will already know from my message to volunteers on Friday, sadly we decided to cancel the Doddle West event today due to the heavy snow. See https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/W/5294/doddle-west.html This decision was taken with great reluctance but we have rescheduled the event - the new…
Fri 16th Mar 2018
This email is being sent to Doddle West volunteers only This is to let you know that sadly we have decided to cancel the Doddle West event on Sunday due to the risk of heavy snow overnight on Saturday. See https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/18599/doddle-west.html - this will be updated during the…
Thu 15th Mar 2018
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 21 March. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Tue 13th Mar 2018
This email has been sent to Dorset Group Cinque Ports volunteers only. Here is an update. 1. Thanks to everyone who let me know their preferences with regard to shifts on Sunday 26 May. Deirdre and I have now allocated you as per your preferences where expressed. Please can you check the…
Fri 9th Mar 2018
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 14 March. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Tue 6th Mar 2018
Please see the CORRECTION below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk tomorrow Wednesday 7 March. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Mon 5th Mar 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 7 March. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Mon 5th Mar 2018
This email is being sent to Doddle West volunteers only Please see a link to the final Doddle West plan from Bill Peach intended for those helping on the event. https://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Dorset/Doddle_West_Event_Planner_0_4.xls If you have any queries please contact Bill Peach direct…
Sat 3rd Mar 2018
Please see the further update below (additional to what's in Strider and in the previous update) - the walk is ON and other info from Deirdre who is leading the group walk tomorrow Sunday 4 March. Please contact Deirdre direct deirdre@flegg21.plus.com or as per below if you have any questions.…
Tue 27th Feb 2018
Please see the update below (additional to what's in Strider and on the website) from Deirdre who is leading the group walk this Sunday 4 March. Please contact Deirdre direct deirdre@flegg21.plus.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an…
Tue 27th Feb 2018
Please see the link below to the draft minutes of the group committee meeting on 2 February 2018, which have not been signed off by the committee, but, as agreed at the 2016 AGM, I am publishing in draft form.…
Sat 24th Feb 2018
This email is being sent to Doddle West Marshals' Event entrants and helpers only There is an issue on the route final section in para 3.4 to do with cows, turnips and electric fence. An alternative route has been advised by the farm. So in 3.4 where it says "In 100m through gateway and cross field…
Thu 15th Feb 2018
Please see the details below from Dave Green (via Anne Brown) about an extra walk on Sunday 11 March (not in Strider) that Dave has kindly offered to lead, to see the wild daffodils in the Char Valley. This is also now on the website. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have…
Thu 15th Feb 2018
Please see the update below (additional to in Strider) from Anne & Ian Brown who are leading the group walk this Sunday 18 January. Please contact Anne & Ian direct dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com or as per below if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored…
Mon 12th Feb 2018
This email is being sent to entrants for the Doddle West Marshals' Event only (copied to helpers). Here are the final instructions for the Doddle West Marshals' Event on Sunday 25 February. It is only open to those who are helping on the main event or as agreed with me. Pickup in Poundbury is now…
Fri 9th Feb 2018
Please see the message below from Jon Mills about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 14 February. Please contact Jon direct jonmills121@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Fri 9th Feb 2018
Please see the update from Anne Brown, including an appeal for additional summer walks as per below. Please reply to Anne dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin CallowGroup…
Tue 6th Feb 2018
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk tomorrow Wednesday 7 February. Apologies for the delay. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as as it is from an unmonitored email account used…
Mon 29th Jan 2018
Please see the message below from Deirdre with sad news about a former member. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com--------------- Martin, I have just heard…
Mon 29th Jan 2018
I have been asked to send out the following message from Kent Group. Please contact Kent Group direct (details below) if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Mon 29th Jan 2018
This email has been sent to Dorset Group Cinque Ports volunteers at the Folkestone checkpoint only. As promised in my last email to you, here is an update. Firstly, I am working together with Deirdre on planning, and I'm grateful for her expert advice and input. 1. We would be grateful if you could…
Fri 26th Jan 2018
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 31 January. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Mon 22nd Jan 2018
Please see the update below (additional to details in Strider) from Angela who is leading the group walk this Sunday 28 January. Please contact Angela direct angela-gray812@hotmail.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Sat 20th Jan 2018
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 24 January. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Thu 18th Jan 2018
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Sat 13th Jan 2018
I am leading the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 17 January. This starts at Melbury Osmund GR ST573078. Park discreetly anywhere in village. Meet in front of (south side) of church. Usual start 09.45. Lunch stop at Fox Inn, Corscombe. Dogs welcome in pub. Distance 13-14 miles. Hopefully I will include…
Mon 8th Jan 2018
Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. Please see the message below from John Widdowson about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 10 January. Please contact John direct johnwidd10@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as as it is…
Sun 7th Jan 2018
Dear all Please note there is a change to the Start and Finish point for next Sunday's walk - New meeting point: White Mill Car Park ST 958 007 Walk details: Distance: 17 miles. Start time: 09:00. Start and Finish: White Mill Car Park ST 958 007. General notes: There will a coffee…
Mon 1st Jan 2018
Please see the update from Anne Brown, our new Walks Secretary, with an urgent appeal for further walks, and information required from leaders. Please do help to fill the programme, following the procedure below and then contact Anne direct dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com as per below. Please do not…
Fri 29th Dec 2017
Please find the draft minutes of the AGM of the Dorset Group of the LDWA held on 26 November 2017 by following the link below:- https://www.dropbox.com/s/b18f9okimzxljdm/Dorset%20LDWA%202017%20AGM%20minutes.pdf?dl=0 The accounts can be found by following the link below:-…
Fri 15th Dec 2017
Please see the message below from Anne Brown, our new Walks Secretary, asking for walk leaders. Please contact Anne direct dorset.ldwa.walks@gmail.com if you have any questions about the procedure or want more information about leading a walk. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is…
Fri 15th Dec 2017
Please see the update below from Dave Green about the Winter Solstice walk next Thursday 21 December. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to go and haven't registered (by tomorrow - since I received this from Dave yesterday), or if you want the gpx…
Thu 7th Dec 2017
This email is being sent to Dorset Group Cinque Ports 100 volunteers only (for the main event). I need to advise you that the location of the checkpoint allocated to Dorset Group has been changed. We still have the checkpoint after the breakfast stop but due to double booking it has been moved to…
Sat 2nd Dec 2017
This message has been sent to Doddle West volunteers only Bill Peach has asked that you take a look at the Doddle West event planner and confirm that you are happy with the tasks you have been allocated. Please confirm to Bill w.peach@sky.com (not me!) and also contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com…
Fri 1st Dec 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 6 December. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Mon 27th Nov 2017
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 29 November. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you intend to go or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Sat 25th Nov 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Winter Solstice walk on Thursday 21 December. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to register for breakfast. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account…
Sat 25th Nov 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Xmas lunch on Wednesday 13 December. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you want to do this. Those who have already replied to him do not need to do so again. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Sat 25th Nov 2017
Here is a link to the Group Secretary's report for item 6 at the AGM tomorrow, Sunday 26 November: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hb9du4y505qm4us/Dorset%20LDWA%202017%20AGM%20Secretary%27s%20report.docx?dl=0 This includes stuff not necessarily covered in the other reports. Apologies for its lateness.…
Sun 12th Nov 2017
I am leading the group walk next Sunday 19 November, from Fontmell Magna village hall, familiar to many, and here are some further details to remind you about or supplement what is in Strider. Directions – the village hall is at the extreme western edge of the village, well past the school.…
Mon 6th Nov 2017
Here are the final arrangements and agenda for the AGM on Sunday 26 November 2017. As before the day is in three parts: walk, lunch, meeting. You can go on the walk without attending the lunch/meeting and you can attend the lunch/meeting without going on the walk. You can go to the meeting without…
Thu 19th Oct 2017
Dorset LDWA's new challenge event, the Doddle West (a linear event), is on Sunday 18 March 2018 (see https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/W/5294/doddle-west.html ). As usual, we need volunteers to help with the event, and I am sending out this appeal before the AGM as we need to establish availability…
Tue 10th Oct 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about a proposed Winter Solstice walk. Please reply to Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com . Please do not reply directly to this email as as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Mon 9th Oct 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about joining Hilary England next Sunday 15 October and congratulating her on completing her walk of the South West Coast Path. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions about the arrangements on Sunday. Please do not…
The AGM of the Dorset Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association will be held at the Corn Exchange (Town Hall) in Wareham, grid ref SY 923 873, at 3pm on Sunday 26 November 2017. (The same venue and arrangements as in the last few years). Only primary members of the Group can normally attend…
Wed 27th Sep 2017
Please see the update below (additional to details in Strider) from Bill Peach who is leading the group walk this Sunday 1 October. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Mon 18th Sep 2017
Please see the message below from Pete Covey about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 20 September. Please contact Pete direct peter@coveyhome.plus.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Tue 12th Sep 2017
Bill Peach, Walks Secretary, has asked me to send this email. Please would any member help the group and lead the group walk on 24 September. Pete Stockley is unable to lead this walk. There is no planned route but it is from Stalbridge and is down as 18 miles. You could adjust the distance to…
Tue 12th Sep 2017
Please see the update below from Alan Mattison giving travel advice about Ian Brown's group walk on Sunday 17 September. Please contact Ian direct ibr@btconnect.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Tue 5th Sep 2017
Please see the update below from Ian Brown about the group walk on Sunday 17 September. Please contact Ian direct ibr@btconnect.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Mon 4th Sep 2017
1. Dorset Group volunteers on the main event, 26-28 May 2018 You may have seen the general (national) appeal from the Cinque Ports 100 team for more volunteers. I have checked with my contact on the team and you do not need to respond if you are ONLY helping us at our checkpoint at Capel-le-ferne.…
Sun 3rd Sep 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Smith about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 6 September. Please contact Dave direct davesmith13@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Thu 31st Aug 2017
Please see the message below from Bill Peach about leaders for walks to go in Strider for the period from December 2017 to March 2018. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you would like to lead a walk or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Mon 28th Aug 2017
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the regular Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 30 August. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Thu 24th Aug 2017
Please see the message below from Chris thanking volunteers who helped on the Dorset Doddle, and some feedback from entrants. Please email Chris direct (details at the end of the below) if you have any comments on the event. I'd like to add my thanks to you all for making it a great event. Please…
Sat 19th Aug 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the regular Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 23 August. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Mon 14th Aug 2017
Please see the link below to the draft minutes of the group committee meeting on 21 July 2017, which will not be formally approved by the committee until the next meeting. https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rxt2hwbsnaynr6/Dorset%20LDWA%20committee%20minutes%2021_07_2017%20%28draft%29.doc?dl=0 Please do not…
Mon 14th Aug 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 16 August. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as I am not Dave. Martin Callow Group…
Mon 7th Aug 2017
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 9 August. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Tue 1st Aug 2017
Sent to Cinque Ports volunteers only. Thanks for offering to help at the Dorset group checkpoint on the Cinque Ports (i.e. Kent!) 100. Although some of you have had this information about our checkpoint in May next year, there are some recent volunteers and some who did not receive it, so here it…
Sat 22nd Jul 2017
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 26 July. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Thu 13th Jul 2017
Please see the message below from Jon Mills about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 19 July. Please contact Jon direct jonmills121@gmail.com (or number below) if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Tue 11th Jul 2017
Please see the message below from Anne about the final arrangements for the Doddle marshals' event on 23 July. Please contact Anne direct annekbrown@btconnect.com if you have any questions. If you don't yet have a role on the main event on 20 August, let Bill know (w.peach@sky.com). Please do not…
Sat 8th Jul 2017
Please see the message below from Bill Peach about a walk on Sunday 6 August, for which there is currently NO LEADER. New leaders are especially welcome, why not have a go? Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you would like to lead the walk or have any questions. We'll give you lots of…
Fri 7th Jul 2017
Please see the message below from Jason about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 12 July. Please contact Jason direct jason@shouler.org.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow…
Mon 3rd Jul 2017
Please see the update below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 5 July. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Fri 30th Jun 2017
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 5 July. Please contact the other Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Thu 29th Jun 2017
Please see the update below from Deirdre about the group walk on Sunday 9 July. Please contact her direct deirdre@flegg21.plus.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow Group…
Sat 24th Jun 2017
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 28 June. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin…
Please see the update below from Anne Brown about the group walk this Sunday 25 June. Please contact her direct annekbrown@btconnect.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Sat 17th Jun 2017
Please see the message below from Pete Covey reminding you about about the Solstice walk next Tuesday/ Wednesday 20-21 June. Please contact Pete direct and as soon as possible peter@coveyhome.plus.com if you want to do it or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is…
Sat 17th Jun 2017
See the message below from Bill Peach about helping on the Dorset Doddle on Sunday 20 August. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you would like to help or have any questions about the jobs. Please note sweepers should have helped on one of our events before and be fit. Please do not…
Tue 13th Jun 2017
Please see the message below from Anne Brown about the Dorset Doddle marshals' event. Please email Anne direct annekbrown@btconnect.com if you would like to either enter or help (that would be great!) with the marshals' event. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored…
Sun 4th Jun 2017
Please see the further update (other details in Strider) below from Dave Green about the group walk on Sunday 11 June. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Thu 1st Jun 2017
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about an extra group walk he is leading this Sunday 4 June - this walk is not in Strider but is on the website. Please note the start time which is later than normal Sunday walks. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com (phone number…
Tue 30th May 2017
Please see the update (other details in Strider) below from Dave Green about the group walk on Sunday 11 June. Please contact Dave direct by this Friday 2 June crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you want to go on the minibus or have any questions. The minibus is free to primary members of the Dorset…
Mon 29th May 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 31 May. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Sat 13th May 2017
Please see the message below from Hilary England about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 17 May. Please contact Hilary direct hilary.england@sky.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Thu 11th May 2017
Please see the message below from Pete Covey about the group Solstice walk on 20-21 June. Please contact Pete direct and as soon as possible peter@coveyhome.plus.com if you want to do it or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account…
Thu 4th May 2017
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 10 May. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Wed 3rd May 2017
Please see the update below from Chris Pitt about the Group walk this Sunday 7 May. Please contact him direct cmj.pitt@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow Group…
Sat 29th Apr 2017
Please see the link below to the draft minutes of the group committee meeting on 6 April 2017, which have not been signed off by the committee, but, as agreed at the last AGM, I am publishing in draft form.…
Sat 29th Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Smith about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 3 May. Please contact Dave direct davesmith13@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Thu 27th Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Richard Brown about expenses from the Dorset 100. Please email Julie Bardswell direct if you have any questions or want to claim philandjools@btinternet.com . Please do not reply to me or to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Sat 22nd Apr 2017
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 26 April. Please do not reply directly to this message. If you have any questions please email John john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk Martin Callow Group Secretary Dorset LDWA dorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com…
Thu 13th Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Bill Peach about leaders for walks for the period August - November 2017. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you would like to lead a walk or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used…
Thu 13th Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Teresa Brooker about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 19 April. Please contact Teresa direct teresabee@ntlworld.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Tue 11th Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Deirdre Flegg about group sweatshirts. Please contact Deirdre direct deirdre@flegg21.plus.com if you are interested. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Thu 6th Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Jason about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 12 April. Please contact Jason direct jason@shouler.org.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow…
Please see the update below from Robin Britton (additional to Strider info) about the Group walk on Good Friday !4 April. Please contact him direct britton424@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Sun 2nd Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Colin Utting and Jackie Farquharson about the Group trip to Snowdonia. Please contact Colin or Jackie direct (emails below in message) if you are interested and have not yet registered your name. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Sat 1st Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 5 April. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin…
Sat 1st Apr 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 9 April, and contact Dave crisp.walkers@gmail.com URGENTLY if you want to go on the minibus or have any questions. Other details as per Strider. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Fri 24th Mar 2017
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 29 March. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Thu 23rd Mar 2017
Dear volunteers Further to my previous email, here is a link to Rob Jayne's photos, which are great (many thanks to him). https://www.dropbox.com/sh/do4xqi0n5eo1bvc/AADyS9BxMUhn0u5gLQVCBqFXa?dl=0 Martin CallowGroup SecretaryDorset GroupLong Distance Walkers…
Tue 21st Mar 2017
Please see the update below from Mike Childs about the group walk this Sunday 26 March. Please contact him direct mwchilds@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow Group…
Tue 21st Mar 2017
Please see the message below from Bill Peach about the group equipment inventory. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you have any group equipment stored (whether or not you helped with the Cerne Giant). Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account…
Mon 20th Mar 2017
On behalf of the Group committee, and Chris, who managed the event on the day, and the organising team, thanks for all your help yesterday on the Cerne Giant. Whatever role you undertook, it was all great. We already received a lot of very positive verbal feedback yesterday, and the emails are…
Thu 16th Mar 2017
This email, which is only being sent to Cerne Giant helpers, is to give you a few final bits and pieces about the event on Sunday. Contact on day:If there are issues on the day please ring Chris's mobile 07526 663749. Please do not ring the emergency number 01300 342090, unless it is an…
Thu 16th Mar 2017
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 22 March. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Tue 14th Mar 2017
Please see the URGENT message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk tomorrow Wednesday 15 March (which is as previously advertised but with a changed start point) . Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as…
Mon 6th Mar 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walks both on this Wednesday 8 March (which is as previously advertised but with some more information) and on Wednesday 15 March. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply…
Fri 3rd Mar 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 8 March. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin…
Tue 28th Feb 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 12 March, and contact Dave crisp.walkers@gmail.com URGENTLY by close of play tomorrow Wednesday if you want to go on the minibus or have any questions, and note the earlier pick-up time. The minibus is…
Fri 24th Feb 2017
See the message below from John Chesher. Contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you want to go. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com…
Thu 23rd Feb 2017
Please see the message below from Jon Mills about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 1 March. Please contact Jon direct jonmills121@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow…
Mon 20th Feb 2017
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 22 February. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Mon 13th Feb 2017
Please see the link below to the draft minutes of the group committee meeting on 13 January 2017, which have not been signed off by the committee, but, as agreed at the last AGM, I am publishing in draft form.…
Mon 13th Feb 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 15 February. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Sat 4th Feb 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk next Friday 10 February, the second of two next week. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Sat 4th Feb 2017
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 8 February, the first of two next week. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used…
Mon 30th Jan 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 12 February. Please contact Dave crisp.walkers@gmail.com URGENTLY by close of play tomorrow Tuesday if you want to go on the minibus or have any questions. The minibus is free of charge to primary…
Thu 26th Jan 2017
The message below is from Anne Brown about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 1 February. Please contact Anne direct annekbrown@btconnect.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow…
Thu 19th Jan 2017
The message below is from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 25 January. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Mon 16th Jan 2017
Please see the link below to the minutes of the group committee meeting on 4 November 2016, which have now been approved. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6sf2qrjg3q9i8fd/Dorset%20LDWA%20committee%20minutes%2004_11_2016.pdf?dl=0 Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Mon 16th Jan 2017
Please see the message below from Richard & Sandra Brown about the group walk this Sunday 22 January. Please contact Richard & Sandra direct randsbrown@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Mon 16th Jan 2017
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 18 January. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Mon 9th Jan 2017
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Group Surplus Funds Sub-Committee. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com if you have any ideas to feed in. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Sat 7th Jan 2017
The message below is from Dave Smith about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 11 January. Please contact Dave direct davesmith13@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow…
Sat 7th Jan 2017
Our group's Cerne Giant Challenge (see https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/W/3349/cerne-giant.html) is on Sunday 19 March 2017, only just over two months away. Various members have indicated they will help on the day - please follow this link to see if you are on the list -…
Sun 1st Jan 2017
The message below is from Phil Bardswell about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 4 January. Please contact Phil direct philandjools@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Just a few points about this walk:- - The minibuses are now full. If you aren't one of those who have booked, you will need to make your own arrangements to have a car at the end of the walk at Buckland Newton or get yourself driven back to the start. Please be at Sturminster Newton (location in…
Sat 31st Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Bill Peach about leading walks for the period April-July 2017. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you want to lead a walk or have any questions. If you haven't led an LDWA walk previously, don't hesitate to have a go, Bill is happy to give you guidance…
Fri 23rd Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 28 December. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Best…
Tue 13th Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk tomorrow Wednesday 14 December. Apologies for delay. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Tue 13th Dec 2016
Dave Green has asked me to lead Hardy Way Part 7, on Sunday 8 January. This is a linear walk from Sturminster Newton to Buckland Newton. If you are a Dorset LDWA primary member and wish to book one of 15 places available on the minibuses from Buckland Newton leaving promptly at 0900 to the start of…
Mon 12th Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Robert Powell about the Group Surplus Funds Sub-Committee. Please contact Robert direct robert6915@btinternet.com if you have any ideas to feed in. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Fri 9th Dec 2016
Please find the draft minutes of the AGM of the Dorset Group of the LDWA held on 27 November 2016 by following the link below:- https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ez77zlnuila8ov/Dorset%20LDWA%20AGM%20minutes%202016.pdf?dl=0 The supporting papers can be found by following the link below:-…
Thu 8th Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the breakfast and lunch on Wednesday 21 December. Please contact Dave directly crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you want to do these or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for…
Thu 8th Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Angela Gray who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 11 December. Please contact Angela directly angela-gray812@hotmail.co.uk if you want to go on the minibus or have any questions. The minibus is free of charge to primary members of the Dorset Group only.…
Thu 1st Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Bill Peach about the group equipment inventory. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you have any group equipment stored. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow…
Thu 1st Dec 2016
Please see the message below from Jason about alternative parking for the group walk he is leading this Sunday 4 December - see https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Dorset/E/17896/livingstone-ii.html for other details. This walk is not in Strider. Please contact Jason direct (phone number below) if you have any…
Mon 28th Nov 2016
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 30 November. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Wed 16th Nov 2016
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 23 November. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Wed 16th Nov 2016
Please see the message below from Angela Gray who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 11 December. Please contact Angela directly angela-gray812@hotmail.co.uk by 27 November if you want to go on the minibus or have any questions. The minibus is free of charge to primary members of the…
Mon 14th Nov 2016
Please see the message below from Colin Utting about a proposed Group trip to Snowdonia 12th – 15th October 2017. Please contact Jackie (ja.farquharson@btinternet.com) or Colin (mail@cdutting.co.uk) direct if you are interested or have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email…
Mon 14th Nov 2016
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 16 November. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Fri 11th Nov 2016
Here are the final arrangements and papers for the AGM on Sunday 27 November 2016. As before the day is in three parts: walk, lunch, meeting. You can go on the walk without attending the lunch/meeting and you can attend the lunch/meeting without going on the walk. You can go to the meeting without…
The correct GR is ST82251195. Martin Sheppard's contact number is 07880 877073. Please contact Martin direct on that number if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group Secretary…
Please see the message below from Dave Green who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 13 November, addressed to those who have booked transport. Please contact Dave directly crisp.walkers@gmail.com urgently if you have been missed out or have any questions. Note the earlier pickup time at…
Fri 4th Nov 2016
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 9 November. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Thu 3rd Nov 2016
Please see the message below from Dave Green who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 13 November, and note that there is an URGENT action on your part if you want to do this walk, also note the changed start time. Please contact Dave directly crisp.walkers@gmail.com by end of tomorrow…
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Please see the message below from Pete Covey about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 2 November. Please contact Pete direct peter@coveyhome.plus.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Tue 25th Oct 2016
As stated in my previous email dated 12 October about the AGM, lunch will be available in the Red Lion Wareham (opposite the Corn Exchange) at 1pm. The Group will pay for your lunch (but not drinks!), if you are a primary member of the Dorset Group and only if you are attending the AGM. The menus…
Mon 24th Oct 2016
I am leading the group walk on Sunday 30 October, and here are some further details to supplement what is in Strider. Lunch - there will NOT be a pub stop, so bring a packed lunch as usual. Parking – please park at the village hall car park, location as per Strider. This is small, so please…
Sun 23rd Oct 2016
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 26 October. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin…
Wed 12th Oct 2016
The Dorset LDWA Group constitution requires that I give all primary members of the Group formal notice of the Annual General Meeting not less than six weeks before the AGM. Notification of meeting The AGM will be held at the Corn Exchange in Wareham, grid ref SY 923 873, at 3pm on Sunday 27…
Mon 3rd Oct 2016
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 5 October. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Mon 26th Sep 2016
Please see the message below from Teresa who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 9 October, and note that there is an action on your part if you want to do this walk, also note the changed start time. Please contact Teresa directly teresabee@ntlworld.com by this Sunday 2 October if you want…
Thu 22nd Sep 2016
Please see the message below from Jon Mills about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 28 September. Please contact Jon direct jonmills121@gmail.com (or phone below) if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing…
Mon 19th Sep 2016
Please see the message below from Bill Peach, our Walks Secretary, who will be leading a new walk next Sunday 25 September. This walk is different to that advertised in Strider. Please contact Bill direct (his details are in the Group entry in Strider) if you have any questions. Please do not reply…
Fri 16th Sep 2016
Please see the message below from Jason Shouler about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 21 September. Please contact Jason direct jason@shouler.org.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Thu 1st Sep 2016
Please see the message below from John Widdowson about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 7 September. Please contact John direct johnwidd10@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Tue 30th Aug 2016
Please see an updated version of an email from Robert Powell who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 11 September, and it reminds you that you have to email him if you want to use the minibus provided. Please contact him by this Sunday 4 September (using his email address not mine) if you…
Fri 26th Aug 2016
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 31 August. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Fri 26th Aug 2016
Please see the message below from Bill Peach about walks for the period December 2016 - March 2017. Please contact Bill direct w.peach@sky.com if you want to lead a walk or have any questions. If you haven't led previously, don't hesitate to have a go, Bill is happy to give you guidance and we'll…
Tue 23rd Aug 2016
Please see the update below from Robert Powell who is leading the linear group walk on Sunday 11 September, and it requires an action if you want to use the minibus. Please contact him direct (using his email address) if you want to use the minibus or have any questions. Please do not reply…
Fri 19th Aug 2016
Please see the message below from Dave Smith about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 24 August. Please contact Dave direct davesmith13@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin…
Thu 11th Aug 2016
Please see the message below from Pete S about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 17 August (especially if you are under 65!). This time you need to email to Pete peteas@talktalk.net if you are going, or if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an…
Fri 5th Aug 2016
Please see the message below from John Widdowson about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 10 August. Please contact John direct johnwidd10@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin…
Sun 31st Jul 2016
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 3 August. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Thu 28th Jul 2016
Please see the update below from John Widdowson about the group walk on Sunday 14 August, which requires an action on your part if you want to go, and does not feature in Strider. Please contact him direct if you want to go and have any questions. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is…
Mon 25th Jul 2016
Please see the message below from Richard Brown for those who helped on the Dorset 100.Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ------- Dear Dorset 100…
Sun 3rd Jul 2016
Please see the message below from Pete S about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 6 July. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Thu 30th Jun 2016
Please see the link below to the minutes of the group committee meeting on 26 February 2016, which have now been approved. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rz76d2nx5gixf7l/Dorset%20LDWA%20committee%20minutes%2026_02_2016.pdf?dl=0 Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored…
Mon 27th Jun 2016
Please can I remind all those who helped with the Dorset 100 about the get-together on Saturday 9th July at 7.00pm at the Wareham Parish Rooms – by Wareham Quay. This will be an opportunity to thank you for all you have done. There will be food and drink, and Rob Jayne will show the final…
Mon 27th Jun 2016
Please see the update below from our Walks Secretary, Bill, about the group walk on Sunday 10 July, which will now not be the Hardy Way part 2. Please contact him direct (contact details in Strider) if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email…
Mon 13th Jun 2016
Please see the message below from Pete S about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 15 June. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow Group…
Please see the additional message below from Anne Brown about the group walks on 18 & 19 June. Please contact Anne direct (details in Strider and below) if you are coming on Sunday 19. Please DO NOT reply to this email (there are still people doing this) as it is from an unmonitored email account…
Wed 1st Jun 2016
Please see the additional message below from Dave Green about the Hardy Way Walk 12 June. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you want to join the minibus. Please DO NOT reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow…
Tue 31st May 2016
Please see the message below from Richard Brown for everyone who helped with the Dorset 100. Please contact Richard direct (randsbrown@btinternet.com) if you want to come to the get-together. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Please see the update below from Anne about the group walks on Saturday 18 June & Sunday 19 June. Please contact her direct (details below or in Strider) if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Fri 13th May 2016
Please see the update below from John C about the group walk this Sunday 15 May. Please contact him direct (contact details in Strider) if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Fri 13th May 2016
Please see the message below from Dave Green about the Hardy Way Walks 12 June, 10 July and later walks not yet listed. ("Non-Dorsets" below means those who do not have Dorset registered as their primary LDWA group.) Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you want to join the minibus…
Thu 12th May 2016
Please see the message below from Richard Brown about a thank you party for those helping with the Dorset 100. Please contact Richard direct (randsbrown@btinternet.com) if you want to come. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Mon 9th May 2016
Please see the message below from Steve Mayne. If you have any questions or wish to volunteer please contact Brian Layton directly brian.layton@hotmail.co.uk . Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Fri 6th May 2016
Please see the message below from Martin S (the other Martin!) about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 11 May. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.…
Wed 4th May 2016
Please see the message below. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Contact me as per below if you need any further information. Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ------------------ This…
Mon 25th Apr 2016
Please see the message below from Bill about the group's walks programme. Please contact Bill direct (w.peach@sky.com) if you want to reply. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin CallowGroup…
Mon 18th Apr 2016
Please see the message below from the Dorset 100 Committee. Please do not reply directly to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ---------------- Dear Dorset LDWA member We thought you…
Mon 18th Apr 2016
Just a few details about the group walk this Sunday 24 April, which l will be leading. This walk straddles the border of Dorset and Wiltshire, with a small bit in Hampshire. The emphasis is on archaeological matters, to take our minds away from the 100 for a bit! We will be passing through the…
Thu 14th Apr 2016
Please see the message below from John Widdowson about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 20 April. Please contact John direct johnwidd10@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow…
Fri 8th Apr 2016
Please see the update below from Bill about the group walk this Sunday 10 April. Please contact him direct (contact details in Strider) if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Thu 7th Apr 2016
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 13 April. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow…
Thu 7th Apr 2016
Please see the message below from Deirdre about help before the 100. Please contact Deirdre direct (details below) if you want to reply. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow Group…
Mon 4th Apr 2016
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 6 April. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow Group…
Tue 29th Mar 2016
Please see the message below from Dave about the Re-Tired walk tomorrow Wednesday 30 March. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Apologies for short notice, this comes from Pembrokeshire after a wet day on the coast path. Please do not reply to this email as…
Fri 18th Mar 2016
Please see the message below from Jason about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 23 March 2016. Please contact Jason direct (phone number below) if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin Callow Group…
Fri 11th Mar 2016
See the message below from John C about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 16 March 2016, postponed from the other day. Please email John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages…
Tue 8th Mar 2016
See the message below from John C about the cancellation of the Re-Tired walk tomorrow Wednesday 9 March. Please email John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only. Martin…
Sat 5th Mar 2016
See the message below from John C about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 9 March 2016. Please email John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Please do not reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored email account used for outgoing messages only.Martin Callow Group…
Sun 28th Feb 2016
Please see the update below from Colin about the group walk on Sunday 6 March. Please contact him direct (phone number below) if you have any questions.Martin CallowGroup Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ------ The walk will start from Fiddleford Mill Car Park (GR ST802135). Please note…
Sat 27th Feb 2016
Please see the link below to the minutes of the group committee meeting on 6 November 2015, which have now been approved. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0pjwfzvxnzq43gc/Dorset%20LDWA%20committee%20minutes%2006_11_2015.doc?dl=0 Martin Callow Group Secretary------- Please do not reply directly to this…
Thu 25th Feb 2016
Please see the message below from Dave G about the Re-Tired walk next Wednesday 2 March 2016. Please email Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com---- Hi All, Next Wed walk is from car park at Minterne Magna…
Sat 20th Feb 2016
Please see the message below from Deirdre. Please contact her direct if you are interested (contact details as per below). Martin Callow Group Secretary------- Dear All-especially new members, Some years ago Jane Hopcraft organised lovely T, Polo & sweat shirts and hoodies from a local firm. They…
Fri 19th Feb 2016
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk on Wednesday 24 February 2016. Please email John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions. Martin Callow Group Secretary dorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ------- Next Wednesday's walk will start from the…
Wed 17th Feb 2016
Please see the update below from Mike C about the group walk on Sunday 21 February. Please contact him direct (contact details in Strider) if you have any questions. Martin CallowGroup Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ------- The parking is in Stour Meadows carpark (GR ST 887 060) which is…
Fri 12th Feb 2016
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 17 February 2016. Please email Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions.Martin CallowGroup Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ------- Next week's re-tired walk will start at 0945am from the…
Mon 8th Feb 2016
Please see the message below from Dave G about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 10 February 2016. Please email Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Martin Callow Group Secretarydorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com ----- Hi All, The next Re:Tired walk will start from the Tibbs…
Mon 1st Feb 2016
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 3 February 2016. Please email John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions, and note John's request in the message. Apologies for short notice!Martin CallowGroup Secretary ------------- This…
Sun 31st Jan 2016
Please see the message below from Anne Brown about a group holiday in October. Please contact her direct annekbrown@btconnect.com if you want to be included or have any questions. Do not reply to this email. Martin Callow Group Secretary -------- Dear All, Some of you will be aware that there was…
Please see the message below from Sandra & Richard about the group walk on Sunday 7 February. Please contact them direct (contact details in Strider) if you have any questions. Martin CallowGroup Secretary---------- Because the last social walk by Mike Scanlon went through much the same water as we…
Tue 26th Jan 2016
Please see the message below from Dave G that the Re-Tired walk on tomorrow Wednesday 27 January 2016 is cancelled. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. ------ Hi All, In view of the latest forecast the walk tomorrow is cancelled. Dave G ------- Please do…
Mon 25th Jan 2016
I am resending this email as there has been a problem with bulk emails from LDWA. Apologies if you have received it twice. --- Please see the message below from Dave G about the Re-Tired walk on Wednesday 27 January 2016. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions.…
Fri 22nd Jan 2016
Please see the message below from Dave G about the Re-Tired walk on Wednesday 27 January 2016. Please contact Dave direct crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you have any questions. Martin CallowGroup Secretary ------- Hi All,Next Wed's Re:Tired will start at the Newlands Car Park, Portland (SY691732) at…
Mon 18th Jan 2016
Please see the message below from Michael Scanlon about the group walk on Sunday 24 January. Please contact Michael direct (phone number in Strider) if you have any questions. Martin CallowGroup Secretary ---------- The following link webpage address has a map with the route laid for the walk from…
Fri 15th Jan 2016
Please see the message below from Martin Sheppard about the Re-Tired walk on Wednesday 20 January 2016. Please contact Martin direct martinsheppard8@aol.com if you have any questions. Martin CallowGroup Secretary ----------- Wednesday walk - 0945 start BLANDFORD Stour Meadow Car Park behind…
Mon 4th Jan 2016
Please see the message below from Mike Childs about the group walk on Sunday 10 January. Please contact Mike direct mwchilds@btinternet.com if you have any questions. Martin CallowGroup Secretary ---------------- "It wasn't like this when I recced it..." Sunday 10th January . Details all as…
Tue 29th Dec 2015
Please see the message below from John Chesher about the Re-Tired walk on Wednesday 6 January 2016. Please contact John direct john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions (and note he is away this week). Martin CallowGroup Secretary ------------ Hi Martin,As I am away from my computer next…
Mon 21st Dec 2015
Please see the message below from Pete Scriven about the Re-Tired walk this Wednesday 23 December. Please contact Pete direct peteas@talktalk.net if you have any questions. Martin CallowGroup Secretary ------ Please can you advise the old geysers that the walk on Wednesday will start at 0945 AM…
Sat 19th Dec 2015
The minutes of the Dorset Group Long Distance Walkers Association AGM, which took place on 29 November 2015, are now available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/dmurewrahe6tzuh/Dorset%20LDWA%20AGM%20minutes%202015%20.pdf?dl=0 The attached papers are available at…
Fri 11th Dec 2015
Please see the message below from John Widdowson about the Re-Tired walk on Wednesday 16 December. Please contact John direct jwwiddo@btinternet.com if you have any questions. MartinGroup Secretary -------- Meet Burnscroft Cheselbourne GR767993. Park in the drive, just don't run over the dogs!…
Fri 4th Dec 2015
If you wish to email the Group Secretary in his official capacity, please could you send to the email address dorset.ldwa.secretary@gmail.com from now on. Please add this to your contact lists. For example, please send updates on group walks to this address. This email address will transfer with…
Mon 30th Nov 2015
Please see the email below from Dave and email him crisp.walkers@gmail.com if you want to be included. Martin C ----------------- Hi All, If your name doesn't appear below then you are not signed in for the Solstice Walk. If you think that you may come then please let me know ASAP so that I can…
Hi All, The walk this Wednesday will be a leisurely stroll of about 12 miles from the grassy triangle at Winterborne Came SY706886, starting at 10:00am and taking in the Royal Standard http://www.theroyalstandardupwey.co.uk/.Hopefully by keeping it short I shall recover from the 17mile labour of…
Mon 23rd Nov 2015
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m8yuvbb8c5rz310/AABQhzfJAfb9N_y4XBNaZNfua?dl=0 The minutes of the last committee meeting on 6th November are available by using this link on drop box
Hi Mike, Please could you circulate the following. Return to the Woodpecker Starting at 0945 from the FREE car park behind Tescos in Blandford. GR887059. A nice long out short back walk to the Dog friendly pub where the food is reasonably priced and the beer and cider are good ( not a badger in…
Sun 15th Nov 2015
Mike, Please circulate. Next Wednesday 18th meet Tibbs Hollow CP (SY 619944) 09:45 Pub stop Stratton http://www.thesaxon-stratton.co.uk/str-home.html Dave
Tue 10th Nov 2015
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m8yuvbb8c5rz310/AABQhzfJAfb9N_y4XBNaZNfua?dl=0 Due to the erratic performance of the bulk email system and / or the hyperlink, some people do not seem to be able to use the link in the email I sent out earlier So, I am sending this link out again. See if it works…
Tue 10th Nov 2015
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m8yuvbb8c5rz310/AABQhzfJAfb9N_y4XBNaZNfua?dl=0
Tue 10th Nov 2015
The agenda for the Annual General meeting is now available by following the Dropbox link below Alos available is the draft group constitution, and minutes of previous meetings in the separate year folders https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m8yuvbb8c5rz310/AABQhzfJAfb9N_y4XBNaZNfua?dl=0 If the link…
Sun 8th Nov 2015
Mike, Could you please send out the following: "Re-tired Remembrance Day Walk on Wednesday 11th November. Meet Puddletown by the green GR758943. Park where you can, suggest around the church. Start 09:45. 14 miles. Pub stop at Milbourne St Andrew (Dog Friendly, Free House, with good food).…
Sun 8th Nov 2015
Please note that the day and date shown in Strider is incorrect - it was originally marked as Saturday 14th due to an input error. The Dorset LDWA website correctly shows Sunday 15th. All details are otherwise as Strider mike
Mon 2nd Nov 2015
A brief update about our group walk, out in the far west of Dorset in a few weeks time Just to say we walked the whole planned route yesterday and can add a couple of details to what is already on the website. It is rather hilly, around 14-15 miles (so we should finish before dark) and there is…
Wed 28th Oct 2015
Hi Mike, Would you please circulate the following info regarding next week's mid week walk. The Re:Tired walk for next Wednesday 04/11 will be a circular walk starting at 9.30am from Buckland Newton, parking as previously by the sports field ST 692 053.We will walk to Bulbarrow Hill, then a lunch…
Mon 26th Oct 2015
Just a few points about this walk to add to what's in Strider. For those who haven't been there before, the Fontmell Magna village hall is at farthest western edge of the village. You pass a school on the left and continue ahead untill the houses end with the village hall on the left. Please car…
Thu 8th Oct 2015
Hi Mike, Could you please distribute the following info regarding next weeks walk. Next Wednesday Re-Tired Walk is proposed to be linear and will start at the Lawrence Cemetery, Moreton. SY804 890 at 9.30am and finish at Bulbarrow Hill. Distance 15 miles. Pub stop at Dewlish. Please email me by…
Thu 8th Oct 2015
This email is to the Dorset "regulars". Most of you should be familiar with the usual arrangements for the morning walk, followed by lunch at the Red Lion Wareham. As in previous years , the group will meet the cost of your lunch (but not your drinks). As you will know, it is pleasant social…
Thu 8th Oct 2015
Sorry: I forget that the LDWA bulk email system does not carry attachments. I can't copy the booking / menu spreadsheet in this type of email - so Dave suggests that if you want to know more - or book a place - please contact him directly. mike
Thu 8th Oct 2015
Mike, please circulate. Hi All, Thirteen regular 'Re:Tired's' have signed up for a Xmas Lunch on Wed 9th Dec. Of course any member of the Dorset's will be welcome and I attach a menu and a spreadsheet which should be completed and returned to me at: crisp.walkers@gmail.com Within the next week. …
Thu 8th Oct 2015
You are receiving this email because you are registered as a primary member of Dorset LDWA - and are entitled to attend the AGM and vote. The constitution requires that formal notice of the Annual General Meeting be given not less than six weeks before the AGM. The AGM will be held at the Corn…
Wed 7th Oct 2015
Mike - please send out to the group. On the 100 marshals, a couple from Staffs are coming down to run the CP at Netherbury. They are bringing their caravan which they will sleep in before their long shift. After the marshals, they then return to Staffs, and come down again for the main event,…
Tue 6th Oct 2015
Details are all in Strider. but as an update Please meet at the "green triangle with a tree" in the village (near the church) GR ST 835 046. You may have to park on road in the main street. Please do so carefully and considerately. I don't normally publish exact details, or try to provide maps…
Tue 6th Oct 2015
Mike, please distribute. Dorset members who may wish to do some of the walks with we genuine 'Fromers' will be welcome. They are around 17 miles with a lunch stop near a pub but you would be advised to bring your own lunch as the quality of the food is not guaranteed. The RV coords are 12 figure…
Tue 6th Oct 2015
Hi All, The walk on Wednesday will be a short version of my upcoming 'Broadchurch' walk, so if you are doing that one, this'll be a spoiler! Meet 09:45 at Junction Walditch Road and Lower Walditch Lane just off A35, E of Bridport SY474928 or at Dave's for car share and coffee (if time) at…
Thu 24th Sep 2015
To everyone * from Dorset LDWA who is doing the SP 50 this weekend - good luck. I know it is a 100 qualifier for some people, and I am sure you will all give it your best shot . The weather forecast for the weekend is looking really favourable - that makes lot of difference. * quite a few…
Mon 21st Sep 2015
If anyone has any messages or information about walks ( or other maaters that you want me to circulate in tthe near future, please let me have them by Thursday 24th September evening. I am away until 25th September - 6th October. regards mike
Fri 18th Sep 2015
Hi Mike Please can you forward to the group? Next Sunday's walk : Details as Strider https://www.ldwa.org.uk/challenge_events/show_event.php?event_id=15555 I suggest parking in the long term section of the carpark (free on Sundays, behind the supermarket. There are toilets available. The…
Thu 17th Sep 2015
Mike, I don't know if anyone volunteered for next week. If not, I am prepared to lead a walk on the 23rd. Start: Puddletown. Park: Near the church. GR 759944. Start time: 09:45. Pub Stop: Wise Man West Stafford. Distance: 14 miles (measured by elastic string). John.
Thu 17th Sep 2015
Please come on, walk leaders - we need you now. See below Hi Mike Please pass on to all group members I have about 1 week left to compile walks for our December - March program. So far I have 4 walk offers 6th Dec, 20th Dec, 10th Jan & 24th Jan. I have no walks yet for February…
Mon 14th Sep 2015
Hi All, The walk this Wed is linear from Lorton Lane Upwey, SY 668 830 and starts at 9.45am. The finish is at Moreton cemetery distance 15 miles. The pub stop which will be early will be at The Black Dog in Broadmayne, Dave G and John C will have cars at the finish to transport the following back…
Thu 10th Sep 2015
Mike, Could you please circulate the following info regarding next Wednesdays walk. It is proposed to do a linear walk from Upwey to Moreton 15 miles. So we can determine how many cars to have at the finish of the walk could those intending to come on it please email me at john.chesher@yahoo.co.uk…
Thu 10th Sep 2015
Hi Mike, Could you please circulate the following info regarding parking for this Sundays joint Dorset, Beds, Bucks and Northants walk. Because of the number of cars could the Dorset Group please park in Malthouse Meadows next to the Village Hall The Village Hall car park should not be used.…
Mon 7th Sep 2015
Hi Mike Could you forward this message to group for me please? Is there anyone travelling to the Duke Street Travelodge, Ipswich on Friday 25th for the SP50 who may have 2 spare seats for Ted and I to share expenses with? Debbie You can reply to me (mike) mwchilds@btinternet.com and I…
Mon 31st Aug 2015
Hi Mike Please pass on to all group members Please could you send me any walks that you would like to lead, from December 2015 to Mar 2016 The only date reserved is Sunday Dec 20th Please send me your date of your walk asap (first come first reserved) then your full walk details later in Sept.…
Mon 31st Aug 2015
Hi Mike, Please forward to all members: Dear All, Sunday's walk is a lovely undulating route,with super views in good weather. It starts from Farnham, ST 958 150 at 9am. There is limited parking next to road, S of 'The Museum' Pub - please car share where possible (we have one space left). The…
Mon 31st Aug 2015
Mike, Please circulate the following: Walk from Bulbarrow to visit the memorial to Pilot Officer Allen who crashed in Field Grove in 1940. Pub at Winterbourne Stickland. Return via Charity Wood and Heath Bottom. Park on Wooland Hill GR 783059. Plenty of parking. 14 miles-ish, usual start time.…
Mon 24th Aug 2015
Just a note, to thank everyone who supported the Dorset Doddle yesterday. A lot of hard work by a great team . It went really well - everyone marshalling, and at the finish did a fantastic job. Yet again, I was amazed how well a small LDWA Group like Dorset manages to put on such a good…
Fri 21st Aug 2015
Venue: Chettle ST 931135. Meet outside Chettle village shop and PO at 0945. The shop should be open, and does good tea / coffee and treats There is limited parking outside the village hall at the nearby junction (lane to church) About 12-14 miles depending on the weather and my map…
Tue 18th Aug 2015
Sorry- I missed this note from Dave's notification first time round Mike, Perhaps you could include this extract from http://www.environmentlaw.org.uk/rte.asp?id=207 with my notice of the 2nd Sept walk. Thanks Dave Other don'ts for landowners You cannot grow crops on a public right of…
Tue 18th Aug 2015
Mike, Please circulate. Hi All, I am proposing that the walk on the 2nd starts from Evershot Green ST576047 with a pub stop at the Red Lion Beaminster. Specifically, we will be taking in Pipsford Farm on the way back and I am asking that participants bring video cameras (mobile phones are good)…
Sat 15th Aug 2015
Hi Mike, Very late but you please forward to all members. Dr Livingstone I presume? 16th August 9.00am For those interested and dependent on pace I'll attempt to include a small detour to allow a pub stop in Beaminster (for those not interested then they can stay out of the town) Jason. …
Sat 15th Aug 2015
Hi Mike. Could you please circulate the following for next Wednesdays walk? Start 0945 ( By The Way car park ) Leigh Road Wimborne Grid ref 100030 Distance will be about 13 or 14 miles depending on the route back. It may come as a shock that I have rec-eed this walk (the morning bit) so don't…
Mon 10th Aug 2015
Mike, please circulate. Hi All, On Wednesday, I am doing a little GPS track for the Hardy Society starting from Corfe . At only about 9 miles it's a bit short for a Re:Tired walk but if anybody would like to accompany me, I shall be leaving the Church Knowle Road Car Park at Corfe (SY 959824)…
Mon 10th Aug 2015
Hi Mike, Could you please forward to all members. Dr Livingstone I presume? 16th August 9.00am This walk takes in the wildest and least known tracks I'm aware of in West Dorset. For that reason I recommend everyone brings a walking pole as there's likely to have been recent growth in some sections.…
Mon 3rd Aug 2015
Hi Mike, I had my lap top stolen last Saturday,so please could you notify the group that any emails to me to go to brian.taylor@imerys.com,for the time being. Until I can sort out a replacement. Thanks, Brian
Fri 31st Jul 2015
Hi All, Next Wednesday (5th August) the Re:Tired walk will start from the walkers car park on the Roman Road SY 577936 at 09:30. taking in the pub at Loders (or Powerstock or Nettlecombe depending on timing), Eggardon Hill and the railway line through Powerstock Common for the butterflies. …
Wed 29th Jul 2015
Hi Mike Could you please circulate this message to the group when convenient - thanks. Many thanks to all who have kindly volunteered to do some baking for our Dorset 100. If you haven't yet but intend to, please could you let me know the item (s) you can make, approx. number of pieces and…
Thu 23rd Jul 2015
Starting from Salisbury Fire Station on Sunday 9th August 2015, the Salisbury 54321 Trail Marathon and supporting races is now in its 20th year and with race distance choices of 21k, 33k, 42k and a 50k Ultra, will probably attract over 1.000 participants collectively. People also have the…
Wed 22nd Jul 2015
Please Mike can you circulate to all group members? Thank you from Primrose x Sadly, due to Hoppy's lack of forethought those whose birthdays we are supposed to be celebrating are not able to come on this walk. [they must have heard about the water trough?] Never mind, we shall toast them anyway…
Mon 20th Jul 2015
Mike-please circulate. ************************* Dear Tea drinking walkers (and the rest), At the end of the Dorset 100 we would like to give people tea in 'proper pottery mugs'. (This is not practical at the start with huge numbers, when we shall use polystyrene. I don't want walkers to…
Sun 19th Jul 2015
Mike-website is wrong! Please send out. www.dhct.org.uk
Sat 18th Jul 2015
Mike, Please circulate this information. Dorset Historic Churches Trust is organising their annual 'Ride and Stride' event on 12th September. This is an opportunity to raise funds for the upkeep of our historic buildings by taking part in a self managed sponsored trip by bike or on foot round as…
Fri 17th Jul 2015
Hi Mike, Could you please circulate the following info for next Wed walk. The walk is longer than normal Wed walks and will start earlier at 9am from the layby just off the A35/B3162 junction west of Bridport on the Symondsbury Road.SY446 930. We shall walk via Ryall to Charmouth for the pub lunch…
Sun 12th Jul 2015
Hi Mike, Could you please distribute the following information concerning next Wednesday's walk. The walk is from Puncknowle Church SY 535 886 starting at 9.45. There will be a lunchtime pub stop. John Chesher.. Tel 07935456491
Wed 8th Jul 2015
Now available by following this link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m8yuvbb8c5rz310/AABQhzfJAfb9N_y4XBNaZNfua?dl=0 If this does not bwork, you may have to paste this into your browser. mike
Tue 7th Jul 2015
Hi Mike Could you circulate the following re our walk 'A Summer Saunter' this Sunday please. Sunday's walk, 'A Summer Saunter' from Corfe Castle takes in a few lesser walked paths along with some of the usual Purbeck favourites. (Lovely views hopefully, if weather good!). There will be…
Tue 7th Jul 2015
Dear Mike, Please could you circulate to Dorset Group Members? The walk from Little Bredy on 2nd August will be to celebrate the Birthdays of those who have a "nought" at the end of their age! I have counted 6 of us but some one may be being shy? There might or might not be a pub stop so bring…
Mon 6th Jul 2015
Hi Mike, Please can you forward to the group Dear all For the 2015 Dorset Doddle Marshals' walk on Sunday 26 July 2015 we will be using a self-drive minibus which opens up the opportunity for those who fancy a shorter option of the Doddle route. Shorter Option Pick up from Swanage 09:30 All…
Sun 5th Jul 2015
Please find a message from Jackie Farquharson. I recently spoke to Brian Adcock about the Shotley 50 who said there are quite a few Dorset members entered this year. If enough people wanted to I thought perhaps we could hire a mini bus - possibly funded/part funded by the group - and stay at the…
Sat 27th Jun 2015
Hi Mike, I know it's extremely short notice but I'm doing a 15m reccy tomorrow. Grid Ref: Warden Close lay-by (A37) GR ST 605 031 Start time is about 9.00am (or a little after) If anyone wants to come along then they're welcome but best to give me a call on the mobile Cheers, Jason. -- …
Sat 27th Jun 2015
A Message from Bill To all those members who are not already marshalling, on this years Dorset Doddle, we still require more marshals. Help required at: Start - 2 marshals. Kimmeridge - 2 marshals. Finish HQ 6-8 marshals. If you want to help please e-mail me w.peach@sky.com Regards Bill
Wed 17th Jun 2015
A brief update on Sunday's Walk (which , incidentally, is the longest day ) A few points about this walk. I think it will be around 22+ miles. Less than the 25 miles advertised but still a long day, so don't expect to be back before 6pm. The lunch stop will probably be in Winsham where there is…
Sun 14th Jun 2015
Dear All, Just a reminder about the Dorset Doddle Marshals Walk. Any group member may enter, but priority for the transport from Swanage* to Weymouth on the day, will be given to marshals on the main event. We currently have 7 or 8 definites for the mini-bus, so there is still room. (*pick up…
Thu 11th Jun 2015
As you have registered as either a primary or associate member of Dorset LDWA, please find a link to our first newsletter about next year's 100 http://www.ldwa.org.uk/2016Hundred/W/3730/newsletter.html If it does not work directly, cut and paste into your browser regards mike childs …
Thu 11th Jun 2015
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/2016Hundred/W/3730/newsletter.html
Mon 1st Jun 2015
Please see the below message from David Holland (Cornwall and Devon LDWA) Regards Mike Childs We are organising a new Challenge Walk this year........Brendon Incline.........Sat August 15th. The event is in Strider, and entries are by SiEntries. Start is from Wheddon Cross near Minehead. …
Wed 18th Mar 2015
who got this and why ?
Tue 17th Mar 2015
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Tue 17th Mar 2015
OK, lets see how all this works. i have copied the text of my earlier email into this message (below) Following the AGM IT workshop, I am going to try out the LDWA bulk email facility, using the “customised” list facility. I am initially setting up a test list, just for…
