Walking Groups 1 and 2

U3A Walking Group 

There are two Walking Groups. Group 1 meets on the third Tuesday of each month, and Group 2 meets on the fourth Friday of the month. In both cases the walks start around 10am (although the timing may vary with the location).

The routes are usually circular and about 4 to 6 miles in length. Group members take it in turns to plan the route and lead the walk. We usually end at a suitable pub or restaurant for lunch. The starting point is announced in advance to group members. Members should share the travel arrangements where convenient.

 

Walkers are welcome to join either or both the groups.

 

Costs

Walkers pay for their own lunch at the pub.

 

Next Events 

  Walking Group 1 - walk based on Ewelme, near Wallingford

 21 Sep 2010

 0930hrs start 

 The Shepherds Hut, Ewelme
Walking Group 2 24 Sep 2010  tba  to be announced

  Walking Group 1

19 Oct 2010

 tba  to be announced
Walking Group 2 - Dorney walk (our contribution to TVN Riverside project) 22 Oct 2010  1015hrs start The Palmers Arms, Dorney SL4 6QW

  Walking Group 1

 16 Nov 2010  tba  to be announced

 Walking Group 2

 26 Nov 2010   tba  to be announced 

  Walking Group 1

 21 Dec 2010  tba  to be announced

  Walking Group 1

 18 Jan 2011  tba to be announced
Walking Group 2 28 Jan 2011  tba  to be announced

  Walking Group 1

15 Feb 2011

 tba  to be announced
Walking Group 2 25 Feb 2011  tba  to be announced

  Walking Group 1

 15 Mar 2011  tba  to be announced

 Walking Group 2

 25 Mar 2011   tba  to be announced 

 

 

 

Group Notice 

Group 1 - Ewelme walk - 21 September

This walk will be led by Brian Bowman and John Brandis. Ewelme is a village near Benson and Wallingford. 

Meet at the Shepherds Hut Ewelme at 09.30hrs for ordering lunch before driving to the Ewelme church for parking and the start of a walk including Swyncombe church. Brian Bowman will give an architectural and historical account on the Iron Age and Norman and Medieval times. There are no stiles and once you have surmounted some quite hilly parts the second half is on the flat. Members of BOTH groups are welcome.

Further details from John Brandis (292484).

 

Group 2 - Dorney walk - 22 October 2010

This walk will be our contribution to the walking programme of the TVN Riverside Project, under which U3As in our area take it in turn to lead a walk along part of the Thames riverside. So please support our U3A by turning out in force!

Organiser: Hilary Skipsey, 01844 290464 
Distance: 5 miles
Start time: 10.15hrs
Starting point: The Palmers Arms, Dorney SL4 6QW.
Description: Easy walking, a few stiles & small incline.
Approx finish: 1 pm
Pub Lunch: The Palmers Arms, sandwiches plus main meals £10 - £15.
Local Interest: Jubilee river (Thames flood relief), Boveney Chapel, 13th century, St James Church 12th century, Tudor Dorney Court (producing the first pineapple in England), Eton College's rowing lake, across the Thames Oakley Court Hotel, 18th century Down Place once the meeting place of the infamous Kit-Kat Club, now Bray Studios. I will find out if the Chapel & Church can be opened for us. Dorney Court is only open in the summer.

Please make sure to let Hilary know if you are going to attend

 

Please let the leader of the walk know at least 4 days in advance if you are coming, and whether you wish to stay for lunch, so that he/she can confirm numbers with the pub.

 

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Joining the Group 

If you wish to join us, please contact:

Group 1:      Ingrid Holmes on 01844 291331 or rayd@anchend12.fsnet.co.uk , or

 

                     Mary White on 01844 291677 or mwhite@ruddslane.fsnet.co.uk

Group 2:      Carol Mason on 01844 292236 or mason.carol16@googlemail.com