February

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Saturday 7th February 2009, WORMINGFORD-BURES St.MARY, Start 10.30am, Distance 5.5miles. Meet and park 9.45am for coffee and to pre-order at "the Crown Inn", Wormingford. If "Gordon Brown" is free today, we will hear of compelling tales and some quite startling revelations about the church and the village of Wormingford. This walk reveals a blend of pretty meadows, undulating countryside with good views by the Stour and across its valley. Returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 1.15pm. Pub post code is CO6 3AB. POST EVENT REVIEW - Yet another dry, sunny but cold day with beautiful views across the Stour Valley. Snow melt and recent rain had raised the river considerably as this picture shows. Many thanks to Simon, Pauline and staff at The Crown Inn for serving us promptly with excellent food - we will be back. Thanks too to Henry for giving us an informal talk at the church.

Saturday 14th February 2009, RAMSHOLT-SHOTTISHAM, Start 10.30am, Distance 7miles. A SPECIAL WALK IN AID OF MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT All today's walk fees will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. Please feel free to donate as appropriate. Diners should book as early as possible for this walk as dining spaces will be limited. Meet and park 10.10am at "The Ramsholt Arms", public house, Ramshoolt. Walk will include a very picturesque section overlooking the River Deben. Time permitting we hope to pause part way at "The Sorrel Horse Inn" at Shottisham for vital liquid refreshments. Returning to the "Ramsholt Arms" for lunch at approximately 1.30pm. Pub post code IP12 3AB. IT IS HOPED TO RAISE BETWEEN £150 and £200 TODAY. IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A LARGER DONATION THAN THE USUAL £4 WALK FEE, THIS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Sat.7th Feb update...MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY GENEROUSLY DONATED TO THIS EVENT BUT ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WALK. POST EVENT REVIEW - Yet another day of wondefully sunny and dry weather, making this very special day one to remember. A very big thank you to everyone who supported this walk and to those that contributed but were unable to attend. Thanks also to Jerry and Jackie whose card and cake sales significantly boosted the total amount raised on the day. I think there maybe a donation or two to come in but for this walk, so far, £282.00 has been raised for Macmillan Cancer Support, exceeding expectations by more than £100.00. Once again thank you all for your kindness, support and generosity. Well done Liz, Pat and staff at the pub for serving us with some great food. We will be back! TOTAL UPDATE 21st February. Donations have continued to come in and the total now stands at £322.00

Saturday 21st February 2009, COLNE ENGAINE - PEBMARSH, Start 10.30am, Distance 5.5miles. Meet 10.10am to pre-order food at "The Five Bells", public house, Colne Engaine.There is limited parking at the pub, please use village hall in nearby Station Street. A picturesque walk includes a mixture of open countryside, woodlands and lakes!. Pausing part way for refreshments in Pebmarsh. Returning to "The Five Bells" for lunch at approximately 1.15pm. Pub post code CO6 2HY. Update 09.45, 19th February.....THERE ARE NOW SUFFICIENT BOOKINGS FOR THIS WALK TO PROCEED AS SCHEDULED PROVIDING THERE ARE NO BOOKING CANCELLATIONS. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THIS WEB PAGE. POST EVENT REVIEW - A dry, mild and sunny day made this a great day for walking, although there were a few sections on the route which were quite muddy. Many thanks to Darron, Caroline and staff at The Five Bells for some fabulous food. We will of course be back at some stage for a repeat run.

Saturday 28th February 2009, STUTTON - TATTINGSTONE, Start 10.30am, Distance 5.5miles. Meet and park 10.10am to pre-order food at "The Gardeners Arms", public house, Stutton. Walk offers some stunning and quite undulating scenery in grazing meadows and woodland areas, with a section by the Alton water Reservoir. returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 12.45pm. Pub post code is IP9 2TG. PLEASE BOOK EARLY FOR THIS WALK POST EVENT REVIEW - The weather was dry and sunny for the majority of this walk. There was also a feeling of Spring in the air as temperatures climbed to double figures. The dry conditions of the past few days has rendered the route dry in most places. Many thanks to Bob, Chris and family for some really good food - the Beef Curry was awesome!. See you again later in the year.

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