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NOTICES
1) New Members: Welcome to the following new Primary members: Will Touquet and Elizabeth Kelly. Welcome too to the following new Associate member: Tony Jewell . Associate members please do share any photos from the 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) Founders 2023 – REQUEST FOR MARSHALL’S - SATURDAY 21 October 2023 The Founders Challenge Walk is taking place on Saturday 21 October this year, entries for the event have been open since 1st June. We need volunteers for the HQ and the 3 checkpoints. In addition to our loyal, repeat marshals we need more people to ensure the event goes well. The HQ is key as it is the start and finish point and we serve meals to the returning walks. Although the day is form 07.00 to 19.00 volunteers are welcome to do shifts. For further information please email: chris.founders.challenge@gmail.com. Information which is helpful to share to Chris is: mobile, available times, are you travelling by car, are you pacer trained, are you a first aider and what you would like to do on the day.
3 UPCOMING COMMITTEE VACANCIES 1) Founders Challenge Event Director: after an amazing tenure as event organiser Chris Blackwell is stepping down. For more information please contact Chris on the email above. 2) Newsletter Editor after 3 years, I will be stepping down at the end of September and am more than happy to talk though what is required and how to do it. Please contact me via the London LDWA email address.
4) Star of the Week.
Another star for Ron for organising the annual trip to the Lake District. However every one who went was equally worthy for their excellent company and support. Gavin for his route planning and finding (or perhaps not as some of the ascents and descents were simply brutal). Ron is already planning next years.
On the summit of High Raise.
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) here
Is It Far? Is It Far? Is It Far?
Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Route
New Cross Gate Station (train from London Bridge at 17.28, Overground arrives 17.38 southbound, 17.39 northbound)
Through side streets, assorted parks and green spaces to the O2 Arena. Wetherspoons at end
General Notes
A certain member of this group who supports West Ham persuaded me that I needed to do a walk which finished at the O2, so as to take in the newly-opened Stargazer at the O2 Arena. This is the outcome
Contact
Gavin Fuller
Hertfordshire Amble II
Saturday 5th August 2023
Region / Area
Southern England / Hertfordshire
Start Time
10:16 (09:38 from Euston)
Route
Meet at Berkhamsted Station, main entrance c.p
An easy circular route with a few ups & downs near the lovely historic town of Berkhamsted. The walk is mainly along quiet & shady tracks & off road with lovely views of the Chilterns & the Vale of Aylesbury. Berkhamsted, Aldbury, Ivinghoe Beacon, Ashridge, Berkhamsted
General Notes
Very helpful but not essential to send your name and membership number in advance in case there are last minute changes to arrangements. Text or WhatsApp walk leader on 07801803281. Buy return ticket to Berkhamsted. Bring food and drink as we are not planning a pub lunch. However, you can buy drinks and light snacks along the way
Contact
Peter Lockyer Tel: 07801803281
Recent LDWA Walks
A few photos from Lonica's Thursday walk from last week.
Group shot with Peter the Great
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Urban Planning
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Gavin looking suitably regal.
Photo: Lonica Vanclay
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Property of the Week
Lakeland Wonder
Charlotte Minchell
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Out and About
Many thanks for this weeks contribution from Kate with a lovely view of the Nidderdale Way from Brimham Rocks. She notes it was taken in a rare moment of dryness.
Brimham Rocks
Photo: Kate Copeland
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