June

Thursday, 5th June 2008 Swilland - Witnesham Start 7.15pm, Distance 3.5miles EVENING WALK NEW ROUTE Meet and park 6.55pm to pre-order food at "The Moon & Mushroom", Freehouse, Swilland. Another new evening route for "GO" featuring open countryside with good views. Returning to the pub for food at approximately 8.45pm. Pub post code is IP6 9LR. Post Event Review A very still and quite warm evening. All the footpaths on our route had been recently cut, so there was virtually no long grass - thank you, whoever that person was! Lady at Newton Hall was quite insistent that we wait before proceeding along footpath which passes into an area where horses were jumping. The issue was resolved by skirting around the meadow in question, saving both time and providing a better walking option. I didn't eat at the pub but, there were some mixed opinions about the food. However, I can definitely confirm that "Hopleaf" was a great pint. Thank you Nikki, Martin and your staff.

Saturday, 7th June 2008 Colne Engaine - Pebmarsh Start 10.30am, Distance 5.5miles THIS WALK WAS POSTPONED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BOOKINGS Meet and park 10.10am to pre-order food at "The Five Bells", Public House, Colne Engaine. Car parking is limited at the pub but there are spaces at the nearby village hall in Station Street. A picturesque walk includes a mixture of open countryside, woodlands and lakes! Pausing part at "The Kings Head", Pebmarsh for drinks before returning to "The Five bells" for lunch at approximately 1.15pm. We shall return to the pub for lunch at approximately 1.15pm. Pub post code is CO6 2HY.

Thursday, 12th June 2008 Levington Start 7.15pm, Distance 4.5miles EVENING WALK Meet and park 6.55pm (in the lower car parking area) at "The Ship Inn", Levington (no need to pre-order our food). Stunning views across the River Orwell and some pretty woodland section. Returning to the pub for food at approximately 9pm. Pub post code is IP10 0LQ. Post Event Review A good turn out for this evening walk with ground conditions mostly good but just a little bit of mud on one of bridle ways. Horses were very curious about a sudden emergence of a large group of people as we passed by the grazing meadows at Levington. Beautiful scenes by the River Orwell, just after high tide. Many thanks to Mark and your very attentive staff for looking after our food and drink needs for the evening. We shall see you again later in the year.

Saturday, 14th June 2008 East Mersea (Mersea Island) Start 10.00am, Distance 6miles NEW ROUTE BREWERY TOUR, TASTING AND WALK THE COMBINED WALK FEE, TOUR AND TASTING COSTS £9 per person PAYABLE IN ADVANCE PLEASE BY 7th JUNE. CHEQUES ONLY BY POST PLEASE (NO CASH) TO "GETTING OUT", PO BOX 133, IPSWICH IP3 9NN. Meet and park 9.40am at Mersea Island Brewery and Vineyard. The brewery tour and tasting will last for about one hour, before we enjoy an exceptionally picturesque walk. Much of which passes along the eastern coast of the island overlooking the Blackwater and Colne estuaries. Returning for lunch at approximately 1.45pm. Brewery/Vineyard post code is CO5 8SX. Post Even Review:- This proved to be a great day out. Our brewery tour guide provided us with some very interesting information about brewing and the production of wine. We were able to taste a number of wines and beers before beginning our 6mile walk around the eastern section of this pretty island. The weather was mostly dry, warm and sunny throughout. Upon our return we enjoyed the most sumptuous buffet spread whilst relaxing in the warm sunshine. Many thanks to Roger and Mark at The Mersea Island Vineyard and Brewery and to Joyce and all her staff at the café for helping to make our day such an enjoyable one. We shall certainly return at some point in the future". See "Events" for pictorial review

Thursday, 19th June 2008 East Bergholt - Flatford Start 7.15pm, Distance 4.5miles EVENING WALK Meet and park 6.55pm to pre-order food at "The Kings Head Inn", East Bergholt. Walking through a virtually unchanged and historic Constable beauty spot. Passing the famous Willy Lott's Cottage and Flatford Mill both immortalised by the artist. Returning to the pub for food at approximately 9pm. Pub post code is CO7 6TL. POST EVENT REVIEW The route had to be altered due to an overgrown footpath, reducing the mileage to 3.5miles but this gave the group more time to enjoy the history at Flatford with Willy Lott's Cottage bathed in "photographers light" with a near perfect reflection in the water. I don't think I have ever seen this scene looking so wonderful. One could almost imagine JC sitting there with pad and pencil. Thank you everyone for making this such an enjoyable experience and thank you Phil and attentive staff at The Kings Head Inn for providing us with excellent food and making the evening complete. We shall, of course see you again later in the year.

Saturday, 21st June 2008 Aldringham - Thorpeness Start 10.30am, Distance 6miles Unfortunately this walk was postponed on Thursday evening (19th) due to insufficient confirmed bookings. I must apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment caused to those who have booked for this walk. It is hoped to re-schedule the event to take place sometime during September or October 2008. Meet 10.10am to pre-order food at *"The Parrot and Punchbowl", Aldringham. Parking is limited at the pub but there are spaces close by. A picturesque route with open countryside, pretty woodland sections and former railway. We shall return to the pub for lunch at approximately 1pm. Pub post code is IP16 4PY "Please note host pub change"

Thursday, 26th June 2008 Hadleigh - Aldham Start 7.15pm, Distance 4miles EVENING WALK Meet and park 6.55pm to pre-order food at "The White Hart", Public House, Hadleigh. Walk includes some open countryside, passing the church at Aldham. Returning approximately 8.45pm to the pub for food and an opportunity to join in with the pub quiz. Pub post code is IP7 6DB. POST EVENT REVIEW A dry and sunny start but some rain at the end of this walk. Ground conditions very good. Pretty location by the church at Aldham but the onset of rain prevented us from lingering to gain full appreciation. Food at the White Hart was very good, many thanks to newcomers Ann Marie, partner and staff for making the evening a most enjoyable one. Our quiz teams came 2nd and 4th with respectable scores of 78 and 68 out of 90.

Saturday, 28th June 2008 Little Stonham Start 10.30am, Distance 5.5miles NEW ROUTE PLEASE BOOK EARLY FOR THIS WALK TO AVOID RISK OF POSTPONEMENT Meet 10.10am to pre-order food at "The Magpie", Public House, Little Stonham. the starting point for this new walk (many thanks to Jenny!) conceals a scenic, undulating route, giving excellent views across mid Suffolk Vales and countryside. We shall return to the pub for lunch at approximately 1pm. Pub post code is IP14 5JY. POST EVENT REVIEW A warm, dry and sunny day. Paths on this walk had been recently cut making our journey that much more enjoyable. Some great views across the Vales. Many favourable comments about the walk at the food at The Magpie. Many thanks to Belinda, Mark and staff at the pub for providing us with good quality food at very reasonable prices and not forgetting the prompt and courteous service. We shall return at some point in the future.

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