September

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Saturday 18th September 2010, A SAILING DAY OUT, Start 9.30am, Walk distance 5miles. A GREAT DAY OUT COMPRISING OF A FOUR HOUR SAILING TRIP ON AN OLD THAMES BARGE, GUIDED COUNTRYSIDE WALK WITH TRAIN JOURNEY ALONG THE PICTURESQUE HARWICH PENINSULA. Meeting at Mistley Marina, Anchor Lane, Mistley, Essex CO11 1NG at 9am for a 9.30 sail along the River Stour to Harwich Habour, arriving at approximately 1.30pm for lunch. Treo's is a recommended venue for dining but there are other options in this historic maritime town. After lunch, we meet at 2.55pm at Harwich Town railway station to board the 3pm service to Mainningtree. The afternoon includes the choice of a 5mile walk with train rides or a straight return to Mistley, arriving 3.17pm. For those wishing to enjoy the guided countryside walk, we leave the train at Harwich International station, walking from here to Wrabness. This route later provides some outstanding woodland areas featuring Copperas and Stour Wood. We re-board the train at Wrabness Station at 5.12pm, returning to Mistley at 5.17pm. PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACES FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE LIMITED, SO YOU ARE ADVISED TO BOOK EARLY. CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKING AND PAYMENT of £34.00 per person is SATURDAY 11th SEPTEMBER. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY POST (CHEQUES ONLY PLEASE) or CASH OR CHEQUE ON ANY GETTING OUT WALKS UP TO 11th SEPTEMBER. PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHEQUE PAYABLE TO "GETTING OUT" AND SEND TO GETTING OUT, PO BOX 133, IPSWICH IP3 9NN. IF YOU INTEND TO JOIN THE WALK, PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR. REGRETABLY GETTING OUT IS UNABLE TO REFUND SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR BOOKING.. POST EVENT REVIEW - A first staging of this event, which turned out to be a success even though National Express Rail's mysterious Pope-driven timetable for the Harwich to Manningtree line caused some minor issues. The weather made the day, lots of early autumn sunshine as we gently sailed down to Harwich. Seals spotted as we neared the river estuary. Many thanks to all who participated in making this a most enjoyable day out and my apologies for the later arrival back to Mistley due to NatEx's unannounced rail timetable. There will be a slide show for the event on the GO web site in due course.

Saturday 25th September 2010, HOLBROOK - STUTTON, Start 10.30am, Distance 5.5miles. PLEASE BOOK BY WEDNESDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER Meet and park 10.10am to pre-order food at "The Compasses Inn", Holbrook. One of a number of "GO" routes from this pub. This walk offers some great views of the River Stour at Holbrook Creek, passing one of the inconic landmarks of this area - the Royal Hospital School. Later we take in a short section by Alton water Reservoir. Returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 12.45pm. Pub post code is IP9 2QR. POST EVENT REVIEW - A superb day for walking. A stiff breeze, providing a challenge for the sail-boarders at Alton Water but mostly bright and dry. Thanks to all who attended the event today. Thanks also to Rick, Jayne and staff at The Compasses Inn for some excellent food and good service.

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