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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. We look forward to seeing you there. 2) 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 3) New Members Welcome to the following new Primary members: Rosanna Mackenzie, Jane Tyler, Graham Ayers,William Sawtell and Dean Bubley. Welcome too to the following new Associate members: Matthew Bassett, Carl Hopkins, Louise Francombe, Sue Davie and Christine Knill. 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) Thames Valley Challenge Walks information. Our friends in the Thames Valley group would like to share information about their challenge walks, parking is restricted this year and they wanted to ensure we were able to register for a place:
5) Elephant, Bear and Bull 100 Volunteers Required for this 100. A fun weekend with social walks, as well as supporting the LDWA flagship event. Further details are available HERE 6) Star of the Week Ron Williamson is this weeks star for his amazing, informative and interesting walk this week. If you have never been on one of Ron's walk try to when the next one comes along.
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Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) hereAnother HatfieldSaturday 18th February 2023Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Southern England
Local Group
London
Distance
18ml.
Start Time
09:30
Route
Meet at Harlow Town station (0858 from Liverpool Street, 0910 from Tottenham Hale, 0846 from Stratford (changing at Tottenham Hale), 0915 from Bishop's Stortford. There are six return trains an hour back from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow Town.)
A walk through the west Essex countryside, with highlights including the picture-postcard hamlet of Matching and Hatfield Forest, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 12th century. Ending at Bishops Stortford station. Contact
Peter Aylmer Tel: 07884 235784
Knockholt RoundSunday 26th February 2023Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / Kent
Local Group
London
Distance
17ml.
Start Time
09:01 (8:10 from Charing Cross)
Route
Knockholt Station
A circular walk taking in some local lesser known country paths within the M25. Approximately 1950 ft ascent General Notes
Picnic lunch in Downe - where drinks can also be purchased. This is a joint walk with the Kent Group
Contact
Helen Strong
Email
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NOTICES 1) New Members. Welcome to the following new primary members: Joyce Glasser, Chantal Warner, Michael Tormey, Noriko Sugiyama and Robert Pelkey. We also welcome the following associate members: Steve, Lauren and Dawn Hughes. 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 (missing this week because of the weather). 2 AGM after much deliberation the face to face AGM went ahead in the splendid surrounds of the University Women's Club, a select private members club founded in 1883. 27 members attended with 4 joining via Zoom. The minutes will be distributed in due course but for information the following committee members were nominated:
Other Appointments
London AGM
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Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) hereGrave of Lea Saturday 26th February 2022Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
20ml.
Start Time
09:15
Route
Leagrave Station (08.21 trainfrom London Bridge)
Circular Walk Contact
Bola
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NOTICES 1) New Members Welcome to the following new primary members Lucia Cadei and Lewis Allett and the following new Associate Members Martin Jessop, Rowan, Maxwell and Isabella Wheatley and Ada Hubbel. Associate members please do send me photos of walks in your local areas for the out and about section of the newsletter. We look forward to meeting you on a social walk soon. |
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Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) hereThe Tarmac Walkers Go West Again Thursday 17th March 2022Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
13ml.
Start Time
10:55
Route
Ladbroke Grove Station Finish: Waterloo Station 17:30 approx.
A short afternoon walk to kick off the London LDWA AGM General Notes
Special instruction: An exploration of Notting Hill and Kensington and through the parks as Spring is just around the corner. Refreshment stops in parks.
Contact
Ron Williamson Tel: 07810044299 (on the day)
Crossing Chiltern Ridges and Commons, Saturday 19th March 2022Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
21ml.
Start Time
09:02
Route
Amersham Station (08:27 from Marylebone)
Hilly walk, many contours, some bottoms and an Iron age fort. Some muddy paths. The walk is based on previous walks that I have led but there has not been a recent recce; there may be some surprises! General Notes
Bring food and drink, picnic stops only. Please text leader to register. Maximum group of 15
Contact
Jerome Ripp
Spotted on the Borough Tops Walk, the young people of south London have a very apt message for the Russian president. |
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NOTICES 1) New Members Welcome to the following new associate members - Sam Kemp, Elsie & Benjamin Copley, John Preston and Anne Horsham. Please do send photos of your local walks for our Out and About section of the newsletter; We look forward to welcoming you on a social walk soon. |
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Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) hereCapital Challenge Marshals walk Saturday 26th March 2022Event Type
For Capital Challenge Marshals only
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
26ml.
Start Time
08:30
Route
Front of City Hall (nearest station, London Bridge)
Capital Challenge Route General Notes
Bring water and snacks
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