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, it would be lovely to welcome some new walk leaders onto the list. If you're interested, please get in touch with Lucy at wiltshire.walkssecretary@ldwa.org.uk. Let's get some dates filled as soon as possible.

After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, Sue has finally managed pin committee members down, and has arranged our next committees meeting for the 24th August. Hopefully we'll be in a position to book a venue for our AGM. If any member has anything that they wish us to discuss, please contact Sue at wiltshire.secretary@ldwa.org.uk. Don't forget, we're still looking for a treasurer.

Some of you will remember Dave Myers, who following completion of the Elephant, Bear and Bull 100, effectively retired from walking due to an injury. I bumped into him recently, and following knee replacement surgery, he is now walking well again. Who knows, we may see him out on one our future walks. I was pleased to be joined by Lorraine Norris on a recent ramble. Back in January, on my walk, Lorraine slipped on ice and broke her wrist. I'm delighted that she's nearly fully fit, and we look forward to seeing her on one of our walks in due course.

We have also been informed by Phil Heneghan that he has found an organiser for the Ridgeway 40. I'll share the details once we know more about the arrangement.

Forthcoming Walks

Finally, here's the usual look ahead to all the group walks and challenge events that are taking place within a 50-mile radius of Chippenham.

That's it for this newsletter. All our newsletters will be available via the Wiltshire LDWA website. If you have anything to contribute to future editions, please can you get it to me or Sue by the 20th of each month. I look forward to seeing you out on our group walks on the 5th, 16th and 19th.

Warmest regards

Clive

Chair of the Wiltshire LDWA
wiltshire.chair@ldwa.org.uk