1) We have 3 new associate members to welcome this week: Jasmine Gideon, Caroline Hargreaves and Chris Smith. We look forward to meeting you on a social walk in the near future.
2) Your help is needed, the NEC is looking for volunteers to work with them. So if you would like to give a bit of your time for the association, read the detailed information here and contact the relevant person.
3) Your guess is as good as mine about what regulations will be introduced in the near future which may impact on us as a group. Definitely one of my New Year resolutions is to get out as much as possible and we have a nice range of walks in January for you to choose from.
4) The Blather is taking a rest next week and will be back in the first week of 2022. I take this opportunity on behalf of the Committee to wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas holiday and lovely (and normal) 2022.
Forthcoming Walks UPDATE (details are also on the website)here
Avoid the Christmas shoppers walk Thursday 23rd Dec 2021
Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / Hampshire
Local Group
London
Distance
20ml.
Start Time
08:45
Route
Circular from Farnborough. Blackwater valley, Basingstoke canal, forest of Eversley mainly flat on good surface. The walk is based on previous walks that I have led but there has not been a recent recce; there may be some surprises!
General Notes
Bring food and drink, 1 picnic stop only. Please text leader to register and for precise details. Maximum group of 12
Contact
Jerome Ripp Tel: 07470196890
New Years Hangover Buster: Feminist Walk Saturday 1st Jan 2022
Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
10ml.
Start Time
11:00
Route
Meet outside front entrance to Kings Cross Station underneath the clock tower Finish at Blackfriars
Start the New Year on this varied and informative walk. Of course there will a quiz to stretch your minds as well as your legs. This will be a gentle introduction to the walking New Year. Note late start and shorter distance. This walk will explore sites associated with 18 iconic women (plus 2 men) as well as exploring little alleyways and backstreets you never knew existed. NB This walk is not the same as the 2019 Women's Suffrage Walk
General Notes
Easy Pace. Lunch TBA Assistance dogs only please. Everyone welcome. As many cafes, pubs, shops may be closed do bring a sandwich
Contact
Susanne Waldschmidt
Recent LDWA London Group Walks
Our photos this week are from last Saturday's Wimbledon to the CIty walk led by Keith.
Unidentified object (does anyone know what this is?) Photo: Gavin Fuller
Festive Cab Photo: Gavin Fuller
The V&A's storage facility in Olympia (AKA - The Circus)
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Too quick for a group photo Photo: Gavin Fuller
Thank you Norway!!! Photo: Gavin Fuller
Out and About
Thank you Ali for this interesting photo from the Nairn peninsula in Scotland where the buoys act as markers.
