1) New Members Welcome to the following new primary member: Jeremy Whelan. We also welcome the following associate member: Janet Brewer. . Associate members please do share any walks you do in your local area either on the London group Facebook page or direct to me for our Out and About section of the newsletter.
2) A date for your diary: 25th Founders Challenge Walk Saturday 1st October. Entry limit of 200. More details here: https://bit.ly/3dvCSJ6
3)) Founders Challenge Request: We are looking for 4 more marshals 1 to be based at Peaslake (9am -11.45) and 3 all day or 6 part day shift Am or PM, based at the HQ at Guildford for refreshments at start and end of the walk, for the busy times of 07:15 - 09:15 and again 14:30 to18:00. If you are able to help please contact Chris Blackwell chris.founders.challange@gmail.com
4) Founders Challenge Marshalls Walk Saturday 10th September 2022. We also are looking for someone to lead the 19 mile version of the walk. Our events are reliant on members volunteering for these roles. If you feel you can help please contact Chris Blackwell chris.founders.challange@gmail.com
Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) here
50 London Alleys Thursday 1st September 2022
Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
9ml.
Start Time
10:30
Hollingbourne Circular Saturday 3rd September 2022
Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Southern England
Local Group
London
Distance
20ml.
Start Time
09:33
Route
Hollingbourne Station (08.25 from Victoria Station, using Southeastern service from London Victoria to Canterbury West)
Circular walk from Hollingbourne, Kent via Thurnham, Pilgrims Way, Northdowns Way and Leeds Castle
General Notes
Lunch stop at Hollingbourne and quick drink at the Dirty Habit pub. Early exit option 11 miles
Lots of the website, here are just a few from Gavin's Uckfield to Ashurst walk and Peter's walk on Tuesday.
Happy Group Photo:Gavin Fuller
Thames Ferry Photo: Gavin Fuller
Rutting stags in Richmond Park Gavin Fuller
Sun soaked bridge Photo: Gavin Fuller
Stars of the Week
John Shortt Photo: Gavin Fuller
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to stars of the week. First mention goes to John Shortt after having completed his first 50 on the WCC never having walked more than 30 miles before. Other London group members who completed the 51+ mile walk were Rod Smith (first home), Gavin Fuller and Don Newman (who once again helped out with lifts). All gain the SOW award. Please do let me know if I have missed anyone and additional photos will be featured in next weeks edition.
Property of the week
Pooh's House Photo: Gavin Fuller
Impressive Riverboat Photo: Gavin Fuller
Out and About
I am sorry to disappoint those of you who were looking forward to more European border photographs ☺ However the White Cliff Challenge organised by Kent LDWA did provide some great alternative views.
