Barry's Blather - This week with London LDWA

Barry's Blather - This week with London LDWA
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London LDWA

NOTICES 

1) The Capital Challenge - call for Marshals  The event cannot take place without the commitment of volunteers and marshals.    If you are able to help please let Marie know e mail:  mheracleous@yahoo.co.uk

2) New Members Welcome to the following new Primary members: Elaine Rizzo, Simon Hemsley, Karolina Wisniewska and David Archer.  Welcome too to the following new Associate members: Jo Grant, Andrew & Lisa Richards, Keith Simpson, Keith Simpson, Ria Trundley and Sarah Hatfield.   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. 

3) Elephant, Bear and Bull 100 Volunteers Required for this 100. A fun weekend with social walks, as well as supporting the LDWA flagship event. Another 8 marshalls are needed.  Further details are available HERE 

 

Forthcoming Walks  (details are also on the website)  here

Capital Challenge Marshals Walk

Saturday 1st April 2023

Event Type
Group Walk
 
Region / Area
Southern England / London
 
Local Group
London
 
Distance
26ml.
 
Start Time
09:00
 
Route
St Johns Church Waterloo (73 Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8TY)

Capital Challenge 2023 Route

General Notes
Bring water and snacks
 
Contact
Marie Heracleous & Susanne Waldschmidt Tel: 07787 532793
Email
mheracleous@yahoo.co.uk

 

Parks of London Stage 1

Saturday 8th April 2023

Event Type
Group Walk
 
Region / Area
Southern England / London
 
Local Group
London
 
Distance
19ml.
 
Start Time
09:10 (Train from Waterloo 08:42)
 
Route
Meet at Kingston Station Concourse

This is the first of a series of 5 walks which will be exploring over 50 London parks between Kingston and Abbey Wood. This stage explores the highlights of Hampton Court Park, Bushy Park and Richmond Park. Finish at Barnes Station

General Notes
Picnic Lunch. Assistance dogs only please
Contact
Susanne Waldschmidt Tel: 0207 272 1446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent LDWA London Group Walks

A few photos from Gavin's South Westernmost Borough Tops - more on the website.  Sutton and Kingston's tops duly bagged. 

 

Easter eggs in grass

Obligatory happy group shot
Photo; Stephen Wills

 

Easter eggs in grass

Action shot
Photo: Gavin Fuller

 

Easter eggs in grass

Ever Onwards...

Photo: Gavin Fuller

Easter eggs in grass

Sad memories
Photo: Gavin Fuller

 

Easter eggs in grass

At the Races
Photo: Stephen Wills

 

 

 

 

Property of the Week

Easter eggs in grass

Meon Valley grandeur. 
Photo: Barry Arnold

 

 

 

Out and About

A nice opportunity for a walk this Monday taking in the Meon Valley and  South Downs Way - glorious. 

Easter eggs in grass

Old Winchester Hill 
Photo: Barry Arnold

 

Easter eggs in grass

South Downs View
Photo: Barry Arnold

 

 
London LDWA - http://www.ldwa.org.uk/London

Future Walks

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LDWA Walks

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Social Walks

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