December

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Saturday, 6th December 2008, HINTLESHAM - BURSTALL, Start 11.00am, Distance 5.5miles. THE HOST PUB HAS REQUESTED PAYMENT OF £1 PER PERSON DEPOSIT WHEN BOOKING FOR THE WALK IF YOU INTEND TO DINE. Meet and park 10.40am to pre-order at "The George", public house, Hintlesham. The route offers a mixture of open countryside with impressive views, woodland and streams. Returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 1.30pm. POST EVENT REVIEW - A group of 22 walkers enjoyed a crisp, cold but sunny day. Ground conditions were a little muddy in a few places but this didn't spoil a very enjoyable walk. Many thanks to all for taking part and thank you too to Tasha and Daniel, our food hosts for the day at The George, Hintlesham. Some excellent food!

Saturday, 13th December 2008, WHERSTEAD - PIN MILL, 5.5miles, Start 8.30am THE "GO" CHRISTMAS WALK - A NEW "GO" ROUTE Meeting and parking 8.30am at The Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead. Post code IP9 2AB. Our journey begins by bus from Wherstead to the village of Chelmondiston where the walk starts. This new route not only takes in historic Pin Mill, a favourite location with walkers and artists but also many grand views by and across the River Orwell. There are some great woodland sections too as the walk returns to Wherstead where we shall Brunch at around 11.00-11.15am. There will also be opportunities for Christmas shopping at the food hall. If you are dining, the combined brunch/walk fee is £13.55. Non-diners £4. A non-refundable deposit of £4 must be paid before any booking can be accepted, no later than 9th December for diners and 11th for non-diners. All cheques should be made payable to "Getting Out" and posted to Getting Out, PO Box 133, Ipswich IP3 9NN. Please note: bus fare is not included in the above price. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO EMAIL YOUR MENU CHOICE BY TUESDAY, 9th DECEMBER Click on this link for a copy of the Menu POST EVENT REVIEW - The wet weather was delayed in arriving, so the majority of our walking time remained dry. Although there was a a strong wind, fortunately on our tails. Ground conditions were pretty good considering the time of the year. Although our food at The Food Hall was good, there were some delays with staff not always responding promptly to requests for tea, coffee or toast. Nonetheless this was an enjoyable experience and we shall return in the Spring for a Bluebell Walk.

Saturday, 20th December 2008, LEVINGTON - TRIMLEY St.MARTIN, Start 9.50am, Distance 5miles. Meet and park 9.30am at "The Ship Inn", Levington. This route offers excellent views of the River Orwell and down to its estuary at Shotley Gate. The return section passes several points of interest including Loompit Lake, a marina and later a creek. Returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 12noon. POST EVENT REVIEW - A superb winter day for walking - calm and mild. Many birds at Loompit Lake. Ground conditions were again, pretty good for the time of the year. Food at The Ship was very good and served promptly. Real ale in good condition too. Many thanks to Mark and staff for making our morning such an enjoyable one. We shall return in the Spring.

Saturday, 27th December 2008, KERSEY - HADLEIGH, Start 10.30am, Distance 5miles. Meet and park 10.10am at "The Bell Inn", Kersey to pre-order food. This undulating route provides some fine views of Brett and Kersey Vales, a pretty riverside walk and a nature reserve. Returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 12.45pm. POST EVENT REVIEW - A very cold but dry day. A little mud but that didn't spoil the pretty route to Hadleigh and back. Many thanks to Alyson and David for the good food. We shall return during the course of 2009. ...AND THAT'S IT FOR 2008. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE NEW YEAR. ALL WALKS FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2009 ARE NOW ON THIS WEB SITE

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