1) New Members Welcome to the following new Primary members: Darran Edwards. Welcome too to the following new Associate members: Jean Robertson, Emma Crayton and David Olney. 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) Elephant, Bear and Bull 100Volunteers 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
3) The Coronation of Charles III and Camilla. Never let it be said that we do not mark historical events here at London LDWA. Thank you Barry for the following photo.
Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) here
A Crown for the Coronation Weekend
Sunday 7th May 2023
Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / Kent
Local Group
London
Distance
20.5ml.
Start Time
09:45
Route
Meet at Ashford International (trains depart Victoria 07.55, Charing Cross 08.29, London Bridge 08.38 or HS1 from St Pancras at 09.07)
The route takes us up the Stour Valley to the Wye Downs, with their memorial to the coronation of 1902. Then through the woods past Crundale church to the lunch spot at Sole Street. More woodland walking takes us to the Stour Valley Walk, which we follow back to Wye. Finishes at Wye
General Notes
Bring picnic lunch. Pub at the end if there's a wait for the train! Buy return ticket to Wye
Contact
Gavin Fuller Tel: 07875 384778
Pocket Parks and Gardens (Same walk twice)!
Tuesday 9th May 2023 AND
Thursday 11th May 2023
Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
11ml.
Start Time
10:45
Route
Meet at St Pancras Station near to Sir John Betjeman statue on 1st floor concourse
A visit to many of the public gardens and small parks of the city, to finish at Moorgate station
General Notes
Some of the locations are not suited to larger groups; this walk is therefore offered on two days. Please book well in advance, by email (ronwilliamsonuk@gmail.com), stating your preferred day if any and if you wish to walk with a specific friend
