E-mail Archive
Wed 1st Jul 2026
Hi everyone. Welcome to the second half of 2026. I hope you've continued to get out walking despite the recent heatwave. I been starting walks earlier than I normally would, including the recce for my next group walk. Despite having a strong walks programme to look forward to in the coming months,…
Thu 11th Jun 2026
Hello, We are looking for walks to fill the programme over the summer and into autumn. The dates we have free are : Sun 5 July, Thurs 16 July, Sun 19 July, Sun 16 August, Sun 20 September, Sun 4 October, Sun 18 October. If you can offer any walks for the group, please contact me with details so…
Sun 31st May 2026
And relax ... ...after what has been a relentlessly busy couple of months. We hosted the Pewsey Downsaround at the end of April. That was followed a fortnight later by the Ridgeway 40. Finally there was this year's LDWA flagship event, the Hunnypot Hundred. And the latter, ladies and gentlemen, is…
Fri 22nd May 2026
Hello, Roger's walk for Saturday 23rd May has been cancelled due to the heatwave. Lucy
Tue 19th May 2026
Roger Swift has offered a last minute walk for this Thursday (21st). Walk starts at 09.30 from Silbury Hill Car Park and is 12 miles. Details on the website. Lucy
Mon 18th May 2026
Hi everyone, Good luck to those of you who are taking part in the Hunnypot Hundred down in Kent this weekend. We wish you all well and hope the conditions are favourable for a long walk. Volunteers from the Wiltshire and Dorset groups look forward to welcoming you to Edenbridge (Checkpoint 9)…
Mon 27th Apr 2026
Hi everyone, I've a shorter than normal newsletter for you this month, because I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday's Pewsey Downsaround a huge success. All the entrants I spoke to were extremely complimentary. The LDWA Facebook page has a number of very…
Mon 20th Apr 2026
Hi everyone, This email is being sent to the PDA volunteers at Checkpoint 3 in Avebury, i.e. Eley, Graham, Jill, Roger and Sue. I'm also sending to John French. You will hopefully have seen the instructions that I sent out on Friday regarding the manual recording process. Because Checkpoint 3 is…
Sat 18th Apr 2026
Hi everyone, I've been asked to share the resource planner for next weekend. Please click on the following image to download it ... Kind regards Clive
Fri 17th Apr 2026
Hi everyone, I hope you're looking forward to volunteering at the Pewsey Downsaround on Sunday 26th April. The following are the instructions for the manual recording process that will be used at Checkpoints 1, 2 and 4. Volunteers at Checkpoint 3 can use it too, although they will be issued with…
Tue 31st Mar 2026
Hi everyone, I know it's hot on the heals of yesterday's Pewsey Downsaround (PDA) email, but it's time for another newsletter. Plans for the PDA are in an advanced state for the event on 26th April. Thank you to everyone who has been involved so far. Thank you in advance to all those who have…
Mon 30th Mar 2026
Hi everyone, The PDA is less than a month away. Our small team of organisers have been busy, and this is only going to ramp up on the run up to the event. There are likely to be around 200 entrants, and we need to make sure they are looked after, before, during and after the event. One aspect of…
Fri 27th Mar 2026
More documentation, templates, and the all-important GPX files ... PDA_2026_-_10_Miles_-_V1.gpx PDA_2026_-_17_Miles_-_V1.gpx PDA_2026_-_26_Miles_-_V1.gpx PDA_2026_-_35_Miles_-_V1.gpx pda_2026_manual_recording-checkpoint_1_1.pdf pda_2026_manual_recording-checkpoint_2_1.pdf …
Fri 27th Mar 2026
Hi all, As mentioned previously, I don't want there to be a single point of failure in the run up to the event. Therefore I've uploaded the following documents and templates into the documentation area of our website in a new folder entitled 2026_PDA: manual_recording.xlsx (work in progress) …
Sat 14th Mar 2026
Hi all, John French's walk - More Naggin & A Noggin is now less than 3 weeks away. If you are intending walking, please can you 'book' onto it as soon as possible. To do so, please contact me at wiltshire.chair@ldwa.org.uk as soon as possible. The walk details are…
Sat 28th Feb 2026
Hi everyone, I think my introduction to the last newsletter was a little optimistic. Despite the increasing number of hours of daylight, the days have continued to be very dull and wet, I hope many of you managed to get out and support Simon and Lucy's recent walks. The lurgy interrupted my…
Sat 31st Jan 2026
Hi everyone, With the days already getting longer, and the first snowdrops out, Imbolc is very nearly upon us. Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox and signifies the coming of spring and the renewal of life after the long winter months. For us that means…
Tue 13th Jan 2026
Hi everyone, Please be aware that Simon Clarke has - due to a Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain and possible flooding - postponed his walk this coming Thursday. It will now take place on Thursday 22nd January. All the other details remain the same. …
Tue 6th Jan 2026
Hi everyone If you haven't already been notified via Meetup, here's the list of our upcoming walks: https://ldwa.org.uk/Wiltshire/E/0/future-events-list.html Three have been added today, including one led by Simon Clarke on Thursday 15th January. This is a figure of 8 walk, which will include a…
Thu 1st Jan 2026
Happy New Year! This is a request for walks. We have a lot of gaps in the programme that need filling. Can you all have a think and see what you can do. The weather is looking fine for the next few days so ideal for getting out and doing some reccies. Ideally we are looking to fill : Thursday 15th…
Tue 23rd Dec 2025
Seasons' greetings from the committee of the Wiltshire LDWA Hi everyone, Seasons' greetings to all our members. If you read my manifesto which led to my election as your new Chair at our recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), you will already know how strongly I feel about the need for the…
Wed 10th Dec 2025
Here are the draft minutes of the AGM held on Sunday 7th December: https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Wiltshire/Wiltshire_LDWA_AGM-minutes-December_2025.pdf Please contact me if you have any questions about the meeting or the documented minutes. Best Wishes, Suzanne Pavey …
Mon 6th Oct 2025
Please note the message from Simon below regarding a change he has had to make for this walk: Walk Description. Lunch at Waggon and Horses at Beckhampton (please note the change of venue as it is no longer the Red Lion in Avebury), please review the menu online and I'll ring them to pre-book…
Mon 29th Sep 2025
You are invited to attend the AGM of the Wiltshire Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association, on Sunday 7th December 2025 at the Peppermill Town Hotel and Restaurant, 40 St John’s Street, Devizes, SN10 1BL. Prior to the AGM there will be a group walk in the morning and a lunch for…
Sat 2nd Aug 2025
The Hunnypot Hundred 2026 is taking place on 23rd to 25th May in Kent and we are looking for volunteers to help at a checkpoint at this annual LDWA event. This is generally hard work but amusing and rewarding. It has been said that the event is run for the entertainment of the volunteers. No…
Tue 24th Jun 2025
Hello, We have a couple of places available for the 33 mile Coln River Walk this Saturday. If anyone is interested, please email me. Thanks, Lucy
Sat 14th Jun 2025
Hello, We now have a very healthy walks programme for the summer, many thanks for those who have been able to offer walks for us. The year does not end in August, so I am looking for walks to fill dates from September to January. Have a think and contact me with any ideas. Thanks, Lucy
Thu 29th May 2025
Hello Walkers, We have added a number of new walks for the summer, the next one being on Thursday 12th June from Bishops Cannings. Check out the website for all the details. We do still have some gaps that need filling, please if you have any walks that you could lead for the group, send me the…
Wed 21st May 2025
Hi Everyone, Here is a report from our fantastic caterer for the Pewsey Downsaround, a report on the 80-for-80 walk, the recent Nags and a Noggin' walk and more from our Walks Secretary. Pewsey Downsaround by Janette Armstrong The Pewsey Downsaround was held on a sunny Sunday at the end…
Mon 12th May 2025
Hi All, Andy has just put on a walk for Sunday 18th May. It is 20 miles from Barbury Castle car park. More details on the website. We are still a bit short of walks for the Summer, so have a think and submit any walks you have to me and I will get them on the website. Thanks, Lucy
Thu 24th Apr 2025
Hello everyone, The walks programme is looking a bit empty for the next few months. I am asking members old and new to have a think and see if you can fill some of the gaps. Ideally, we would like to fill the first and third Sunday and third Thursday of each month. I am open to walks for any…
Tue 4th Feb 2025
Hi Everyone, Welcome to my first newsletter as secretary of the Wiltshire LDWA. Here are details for entering and volunteering for the Pewsey Downsaround and also some special walks that are coming up soon. Pewsey Downsaround As I am sure you all know the Pewsey Downsaround is our…
Sat 1st Feb 2025
Hi Folks, We have 2 special walks coming up this year. The first one is on Good Friday, Nags and a Noggin', led by John French. The walk is 14 miles from Lambourn and includes a tour of some local stables. The cost for the tour is £5 a head. To book a place please make a payment on our payment…
Sun 5th Jan 2025
Hi folks, Please note that today's walk has been cancelled due to snow in the area. Lucy
Sun 29th Dec 2024
Hello, Just a quick note to say that the walk planned for New Year's Day has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The New date for the walk will be Sunday 12th January. Thanks, Lucy
Mon 9th Dec 2024
Hi everyone, My penultimate act as the group's Secretary, before I begin the handover to Sue Pavey, is to write and publish the draft minutes from yesterday's very enjoyable AGM. I've also published our new constitution. agm_minutes_2024.pdf…
Mon 2nd Dec 2024
Hi everyone, Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place on Sunday 8th December 2024. Here is the agenda for the meeting, together with the minutes from last year's AGM, and the draft constitution for approval on the day.…
Wed 30th Oct 2024
Hi everyone, Welcome to my last newsletter. As was previously announced, I will be stepping down as the group's secretary at our forthcoming AGM. Here's a reminder of the formal notice for the meeting, followed by the arrangements for xmas meal and walk. Annual General Meeting (AGM) …
Reminder to book your Xmas lunch option for the 8th December Xmas Walk & AGM - Places limited so don’t delay LDWA Wiltshire Xmas Walk & Lunch – Sunday 8th December 2024 Hi everyone, With the wet, windy, and cooler weather we start to think of wintery activities. And one that is always in…
Thu 10th Oct 2024
It's that time of year again where I formally invite the group's membership to our forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Date: Sunday 8th December 2024 (following a walk and xmas meal)Venue: Egypt Mill Hotel & Restaurant, Stroud Road, NAILSWORTH, Gloucestershire, GL6 0AE I've decided to step…
Thu 3rd Oct 2024
Hi everyone, Once again I haven't got much to share with you this month. We do, however, have a date and venue for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and xmas meal. I'll be sending out the details in a formal e-mail over the weekend, but for now you just need to know that it will take place on Sunday…
Sun 1st Sep 2024
Hi everyone, I haven't got much to share with you this month. The committee will need to sort out a date and venue for our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Best keep the first Sunday in December free! The details will hopefully be agreed before the next newsletter is published. I'll also send out a…
Wed 31st Jul 2024
Hi everyone, I hope it's not too warm for you at present. If so, there's plenty to keep you indoors, i.e. the Olympics. I'm trying to be selective with my viewing, otherwise I'll waste hours watching, and not doing the important stuff! Firstly a plea from our walks secretary, Lucy Robins. Our walks…
Tue 2nd Jul 2024
Hi everyone, I hope you're having a good summer. If you're not able to walk, I hope you're enjoying either the tennis, football, F1, the general election coverage or whatever sunshine there is! I'm off to Scotland shortly to walk the John Muir Way! Following last month's report on the Speyside…
Mon 3rd Jun 2024
Bea has offered this special walk for Sunday 7th July. Please book your places by emailing Bea, she will then send a link to the payment page. Note : the walk will finish later than the usual finish time due to the train times. Summertime extravaganza – A Steam journey & a walkWalk…
Thu 7th Dec 2023
Seasons Greetings! Thank you to everyone who attended this year's AGM in the Bear Hotel in Devizes. Thank you too, to Andy for organising it, and to Carol for leading the walk beforehand Here's my early Christmas present to you all ... the draft minutes! You can thank me later! AGM Draft Minutes…
Wed 8th Mar 2023
Just a quick reminder that for insurance reasons I am required to submit a list of attendees at each event to national LDWA. This can be in the form of names or, alternatively, a good quality photo will suffice. Could future walk organisers please supply me with one of these within a week or two of…
