Welcome to the November walks update. We have had a very eventful October starting with the return of the Flower of Suffolk challenge. Despite many setbacks involving the original route, the event was extremely successful and enjoyed by all. We could not have asked for more outstanding weather to make the day more memorable. Thank you to Chelle and her team of helpers for all their hard work. Last weekend was the turn of our neighbours Essex and Herts to host The Essex Walker. This was an excellent opportunity for our members to all enjoy a local challenge event with wonderful hospitality and yet again a lovely sunny day albeit a bit windy! Next year I am excited to announce that we will be joining forces with the Essex and Herts group to deliver a joint collaboration of The Shotley 50. The event will be held on 11th September 2027 starting from a new venue at Shotley Village Hall. Despite this new HQ the main body of the route remains unaltered taking in both rivers on the Shotley Peninsula and of course the famous Constable Countryside. We have a few alterations involving the new King Charles 111 Coastal Path and minor deviations to new checkpoint locations. We will be looking for marshals to assist on the event and of course you will have the opportunity to take part on the marshals walk scheduled for Saturday 21/Sunday22 August 2027. If you are able to assist please can you contact me janeaudsley@msn.com Finally I am looking at putting on the New Years Day walk however I am struggling to come up with a new route that involves the traditional coastal walk and is central to Norfolk and Suffolk. A new route I had been planning has been hit with obstacles and I feel I will need to revert back to a previous route used a couple of years ago. Alternatively, if there is anyone else who is happy to lead a new walk please can you contact me it would be very mush appreciated.   Upcoming Schedule of Social Walks Sun 8th Nov 2026 There was Naught on this weekend, but there is now.!! Group Walk - 18.5ml. 9.00 Bridge Street Car Park, Hadleigh Post code : IP7 6BY. (GR TM023428). A circular walk from Hadleigh to Naughton and back. . Free parking (formerly the now redundant Babergh Council Office car parking). Directions: From Hadleigh by-pass leave at the central island (opposite A1141 1 Lavenham turn), signed Hadleigh B1070, down Gallows Hill, which becomes Bridge Street. Cross river over Iron Bridge, car park immediately on right. No facilities on route, please bring sufficient food and drink for the day Contact Ray Orman: +44 7980 840470 Email R.orman@btinternet.com   Sat 14th Nov 2026 Norfolk Churches Group Walk - 18ml. 8:45 Another opportunity to discover 10 magical churches of Norfolk, visiting several Norfolk villages and churches More details to follow from Robert   Sun 22nd Nov 2026 Mulbarton Mardle and Miles Group Walk - 17.5ml. 9.00 Meet & park at Mulbarton Village Hall car park (in front of Blakey's bus; not the area by the sports & social club), The Common, Mulbarton, NR14 8AE. what3words: exile.shaves.bookcases. (GR TG195008). Scenic walk through pretty south Norfolk countryside. It will also pass through the villages of Swardeston, Ashwellthorpe, Fundenhall & Bracon Ash General Notes The car park has no charge. There are no shops along the route. Please bring enough food & drink to last the day. Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. The walk route differs from the Mulbarton Meander in March 2026 Contact Tracy Woods Tel: 07786 384448 Email tracyj66@talktalk.net   Sat 28th Nov 2026 Reserved for Andy Group Walk -   Sat 12th Dec 2026 Christmas Meal and Walk-Prior Booking only with Robert Group Walk - 13ml. 9.00 Meet at Scole Village Sign, at junction of Norwich Road and Bungay Road IP23 8AE (nearest PC) (GR TM 15029 78925). There is parking available in Scole, along the Norwich Road and Bridge Road. . (GR TM150789). The walk will commence at 9:00am, being approximately 13 miles with a coffee stop at Brockdish. After the walk we will drive to Stoke Ash for our meal General Notes The morning’s walk will be led by Roger and Yvonne. The meal is at The White Horse Inn, Norwich Road, Stoke Ash, IP23 7ET. (GR TM 11315 70894). Contact Robert Bilbie Email robert@archerread.co.uk   Mon 14th Dec 2026 Monday Meander Group Walk - 17ml. 9:35 Meet Ipswich train station to catch 9:20 train to Stowmarket (Alternatively you could meet at start of the walk Stowmarket station approx 9:35 and return via train.). (GR TM051588). Walking the Gipping Way back to Ipswich station. Please keep and eye on website and what’s app. Chelle will check for any flooding issues the week before. If weather hideous option to change to 12 miles by taking train to Needham Market instead and starting walk from there. Please let Chelle know if you are meeting at start of walk and not Ipswich Station Contact Chelle Armour Tel: +44 7811 053187 Email chellearmour@yahoo.co.uk   It can be difficult at this time of year to be enthusiastic for walks with so much going on, however it is important that we keep on pushing for new walks. If you would like to volunteer please contact me with details. If you are looking for some guidance on leading a walk the NEC have recently updated the website toolkit with ideas you may wish to consider LDWA Toolkit: Resources for Officers, Members and Volunteers I hope to hear from you!   Jane (janeaudsley@msn.com)