Barry's Blather - This week with London LDWA


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

NOTICES 

1) New Members: Welcome to the following new Primary members:  Ronald Ellis. Charles Awdry, Bruce Dockeray and Gemma Perkiss.   Welcome too to the following new Associate members: David Cox, Andris Korse, Phillip Elston and Frans Vossenberg.  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) Harlow Sculpture Walks  Peter Aylmer's new guidebook 'Harlow Sculpture Walks' is now available through his website www.trailman.co.uk and local outlets. The longest of the three walks is based on the Harlow walk he led for London LDWA last November. The guidebook is priced at £8, which includes a donation to the Harlow Art Trust, guardian of the town's 100+ pieces of public art.

 

 

Easter eggs in grass

 

3) Marking the Summer Solstice; a night walk this Friday/Saturday with Surrey LDWA details here 

 

Forthcoming Walks  (details are also on the website)  here

Twyford to Maidenhead

Sunday 18th June 2023

Event Type
Group Walk
 
Region
Southern England
 
Local Group
London
 
Distance
22ml.
 
Start Time
09:33 (dep 8.48 Paddington on Elizabeth Line - free for Freedom Pass holders)
 
Route
Twyford station (Elizabeth Line or Mainline)

From Twyford station, we'll head through farmland and woods via West End and Ashley Hill to Hurley then the Thames Path to Cookham and on via the Green Way through farmland to Maidenhead.

General Notes
No dogs please. Please bring own food and water/drink
Contact
Lonica Vanclay Tel: 07835 102864
Email
 

A Summer Solstice Saunter

Wednesday 21st June 2023

Event Type
Group Walk
 
Region / Area
Southern England / London
 
Local Group
London
 
Distance
6ml.
 
Start Time
18:15
 
Route
Meet at Baker Street station (Baker Street North entrance).

Twist & turn through the grounds & gardens of Regents Park before a promenade on Primrose Hill followed by a tow path trek to kempt kings cross. Finish at St Pancras station

General Notes
Join us for fine dining & or drinks pre-walk in the Metropolitan Bar 16:45 to 18:00 & a post walk sup in the Barrel Vault. Phone contact with the walk leader is on the day only; all other contact by email please
Contact
Ron Williamson Tel: 07810044299
Email

Recent LDWA London Group Walks

A selection of photos, many more are on the website.  First selection is from Ron's Norfolk walk, whilst the last ones are from John's very informative Bowie themed walk in the LB of Bromley. 

Easter eggs in grass

Happy Walkers

Photo: Gavin Fuller 


Easter eggs in grass

A spot to pause 
Photo: Gavin Fuller

Easter eggs in grass

Coastal Views 
Photo: Gavin Fuller 

Easter eggs in grass

Determination! 
Photo: Gavin Fuller 

Easter eggs in grass

Hero's All
Photo: Gavin Fuller 

Easter eggs in grass

The Hidden Gate into Beckenham Place Park 
Photo: Gavin Fuller

Easter eggs in grass

The Bandstand in Croydon Road Recreation Ground
Photo: Gavin Fuller

Easter eggs in grass

Marvellous mural 
Photo: Barry Arnold

 

 

Property of the Week

Easter eggs in grass

David Bowie's childhood home
Photo: Barry Arnold

 

Out and About 

Easter eggs in grass

East Usk Lighthouse, Newport
Photo: Barry Arnold

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