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NOTICES
1) London Group AGM 22nd February 2023 at 18.30 The venue is the Meeting Room, Crown Court Church, Russell St, London WC2B 5EZ. More information nearer the date please do contact existing committee members if you are interested in a particular post.
2) Thursday Pop UP Walk - a reminder of tomorrows walk which was publicised earlier this week. Details are Here
3) New Members Welcome to the following new primary members: Jamie Streatfield, Ema Oprea and Heather Lawson. Welcome to the following new associate members: EJ Burley, John Babajide, Susan Vaughan, Leonard Gibbs and Jacinda Bone. 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.
4) The Annual Lake District Trip 16 - 23 July 2023 Ron Williamson is planning this years trip. A choice of easier and more challenging routes each day. Bunkhouse Accommodation at Causeway Foot Farm. More details are available Here. Please contact Ron to book a place or for more details.
Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) here
A South London Horseshoe
Saturday 21st January 2023
Route
North Greenwich tube station, meet outside WH Smith
The walk follows sections of the Thames path, Waterlink Way and Green Chain Walk. Finish at Eltham Station (or Wetherspoons) around 4pm. There are plenty of exit points for those not wanting to do all of the walk.
General Notes
Bring a packed lunch. There is a cafe at the lunch point but queues can be lengthy. It is not essential to book in advance; just turn up. Any queries, contact walk leader John Shortt at jsho@hotmail.co.uk
Contact
John Shortt Tel: 07419 358387 (on the day)
Watford Junction Circular
Sunday 29th January 2023
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Route
Meet Watford Junction Rail Station (09.25 London Midland service from Euston arriving 09.45)
A walk through Cassiobury Park to The Grand Union Canal, Sarratt, The Chess Valley, Chenies House and return to Watford. Muddy in places with a couple of steep ascents/descents. Please carry a torch and your own food and drink. Pubs along the route including Watford Wetherspoons, 44 High St, Watford WD17 2BS.
Transport notes. Use of a Freedom Pass permitted between Euston and Harrow & Wealdstone only. A ticket between Harrow & Wealdstone and Watford is recommended. London Overground runs between Euston and Watford, albeit somewhat slower, on which Freedom Passes can be used for the whole journey.
For anyone preferring the Metropolitan Line, Watford Underground Station is next to Cassiobury Park. Leave the station and walk ahead taking the first turning left, Shepherds Road, which leads to the park gates. Continue directly ahead on a park path to meet a main path where the main party will meet you. 5 minutes 0.2 miles. Please be there by 10.20. Email walk leader if you plan to use this option
Guest of the Week
Fatima Whitbread
Photo: Barry Arnold
A new addition to the Blather and perhaps a one off. It is not everyday we are joined by a World Champion and double Olympian. Unsurprisingly Fatima found Gavin's blustery and windy walk from Custom House to Holborn a stroll in the park. Welcome Fatima and we look forward to you joining us again and we promise not to be so star struck.
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Recent LDWA London Group Walks
A linear walk from Custom House to Holborn, taking in the borough tops of Newham, Tower Hamlets and the City of London. Wanstead flats proved a challenge as a mini storm hit the group for the whole time it took to cross. Lots of interest en route and more photos on the website.
Newham Borough Top
Photo: Gavin Fuller
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Olympic Rings and Star.
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Tower Hamlets Borough Top
Photo: Gavin Fuller
City of London Borough Top - yes really!
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Sri Murugan Hindu Temple, Little Ilford
Photo: Gavin Fuller
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Property of the Week
The Old Post Office
Photo: Barry Arnold
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Out and About
Kyushu nature trail, Mount Homan, Japan
Photo: Jerome Ripp
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