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Walking Group Mobile phone numbers are : 0754 6069085 and 0752 2958435 - Please note that the phones will only be operative on the morning of a walk to enable members who are running late, are lost or delayed, to contact the walk leader. If one number does not work, try the other !
NB 4. Barry leads short walks of 2.5-3 miles on Thursday mornings for U3A members only. These short walks will be graded as "easy" and Barry will choose the walk to suit the participants. To book onto one of Barry's walks please ring him on 07751170833 (or 01242 522973) by the Tuesday before. Barry may decide to vary the day depending upon the weather forecast. These walks are not shown in any detail in the following programme.
NB 5. Mike and Jenny have arranged a series of walks in April for groups of 6
They have not included directions for most of these walks as they think members know where they are but if anyone is unsure they can give directions when you book. Details are shown below.
Message from Sylvia 4/4/21 -
It has been decided that from 12th April the number of participants, on our U3A walks, can be increased to groups of 12 and then up to 18 in May but always at the discretion of walk leaders. By the end of April, I assume we will all have had the second dose of the vaccine and therefore will feel more secure. Walk leaders will advise us whether or not their walks will include a picnic lunch stop or an outdoor pub lunch. Otherwise it will be our own arrangements.
We will all have to regain our confidence to feel safe in groups, despite adhering to social distancing. The above will, of course, depend on Government regulations which we hope will proceed as planned as long as Covid-19 results continue to improve.
All being well, from June we will be almost back to some kind of normality which perhaps will be a little different, so we will have to adapt.
Walk
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Wednesday 7th April Energetic 6 miles
Meet Bredons Norton Bus shelter Grid 930 391 Start 10am Lunch Garden Picnic
Leader Mike and Jenny Contact 01684 772194 week before
Details We walk to Woollas Hall, then up to the Tower on Bredon Hill for coffee. We return to Bredons Norton for a picnic lunch in Northcroft Garden. 1000ft of ascent, no stiles, a few gates and cattle grids. The walk can be shortened to 4 or 5 miles if the weather is not good.
Six of us met in Bredon’s Norton for this familiar walk up Bredon Hill.
Over the last few days, we have had all sorts of weather: warm
sunshine, strong winds, wintry showers, hailstones, even snow. And the
last time that we did this particular walk, we had to cope with a
thunderstorm! But today the weather was much more benign -
uninteresting even. We set off, feeling happy that our walking days are
beginning to feel a bit more normal. We passed Woollass Hall on our way
up Bredon Hill. We had little wind to bother us, but it became a bit
stronger nearer the top of the hill, and we found a sheltered spot for
our coffee stop. There were a few other walkers near the tower, mainly
in small groups like us. The descent back to Bredon’s Norton via
Sundial Farm was fairly uneventful, but we did see a red kite, a not
uncommon sight these days. And there were spring flowers to enjoy:
celandines, violets, cowslips, primroses, ground ivy and the promise of
bluebells to come. The walk was rounded off with a picnic in the garden
of Jenny and Mike, where the fritillaries were particularly lovely.
Thanks to Jenny and Mike for organizing and leading this walk at a time
when many of us are feeling hesitant about returning to walking in
groups. (Thanks also to Bob W for both the report and photos _ SF)
Ad Hoc Walk Thursday 8 April
Contact Barry 07751170833 the Tuesday before
Report
Meet Pershore Bridge, Bridge Street car park (WR10 1AX) closest 10.15am for 10.30am start
Contact Margaret and Terry: 01684772278 the week before
Directions Car park is located on B4084, ¼ mile south of Pershore.
Details 3.1 miles Pavements through Pershore then Riverside Track to the outskirts of Wyre Piddle then return via tarmac footpath/boardwalk. This could be shortened to 1.6 miles by joining the stroll at the Market car park (pay and display)
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happy members gathered in beautiful sunshine at Pershore Bridge for the
first Stroll of the season. Terry and Margaret led us through
Pershore and then along the Avon Waterneadows, crossing the river
Piddle, to the former Wyre Mill, before returning via read
beds and boardwalks.
The sky was blue and nature was at her most bountiful in trees, flowers
and birds, including nesting swans. A perfect morning, we all
agreed thanks to our leaders. (Thanks to Eileen for the
report, and to Christine for the photo - SF)
Meet Hollybush Car Park Grid 759 369 Start 10am Lunch Picnic at Hollybush
Leader Mike and Jenny Contact 01684 772194 the week before
Details We walk over Midsummer hill to the Obelisk, down to the Gullet and return over Hollybush Hill to the Car Park, 3.5 Miles and 800ft ascent. We cross the road and climb Ragged stone Hill and return a different way. 1 mile 200ft ascent. This second part can be done before or after the picnic or not at all. One stile on each part, a few gates.
"1.
We walk beside Midsummer Hill to the Obelisk, down to the Gullet, and
return over Hollybush Hill to the Car Park, 3.5 miles and 700ft. of
climb.
2. The optional second part of the walk can be done before or after the
picnic lunch. We cross the road and wend our way around to Winter
Coombe (on Harvey's map) where there are two stiles. This little
extension adds less than a mile."
6 of us met up at Hollybush Common for a walk ably lead by Mike and Jenny . We had all arrived by 9.45 so we were able to make a prompt start. One of the party was a new member, Mo from Cheltenham. We set off making our way up to the Obelisk were we had a coffee stop. A herd of deer was espied near Eastnor Castle as were wild daffodils. Due to ideal walking weather conditions and half term holidays, we encountered quite a few groups of walkers on this trip. We then made our way down the Gullet to the Quarry before we climbed up Hollybush Hill where a short stop was taken. We ascended again to the top of Midsummer Hill where we were rewarded with good views. On top of the hill is an Iron Age Fort which was given to the National Trust in 1923 in memory of Captain Reginald Somers Cock MC who was killed in WW1. His name also appears on the Obelisk. We then made our way back down the hill to our cars. A pleasant picnic was taken in a grass area near the Car Park before we departed. (Thanks to Justin for the report and to Ann for the photos - SF)
A quick breather
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Hoc Walk 1
Thursday 15 April
Contact Barry 07751170833 the Tuesday before
Report
Meet Overbury, Pigeon Lane Grid 963 378 Start 10am Lunch Picnic
Leader Mike and Jenny Contact 01684 772194 the week before
Directions Drive to the top of Overbury and turn right up Pigeon Lane. There is a small bumpy layby on the left at the top of the hill just before the cottages.
Details We walk up to the Belt, along to Lalu Farm. Cross to the other side and walk round Great Hill for our Picnic. We return to Pigeon Lane. 750 ft ascent Two stiles, This walk can be shortened to 4.5 miles with no picnic, if we have poor weather.
Report
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Hoc Walk 2
Thursday 22 April
Contact Barry 07751170833 the Tuesday before
Report
Meet Stanton Car Park Grid 098 354 Start 10am Lunch Picnic in Car Park
Leader Mike and Jenny Contact 01684 772194 the week before
Details We walk along the Cotswold Way towards Broadway, returning via Burhill Hill Fort, Buckland and Laverton. 780ft ascent. A few stiles and gates. Several short cuts available.
Report
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Hoc Walk 3
Thursday 29 April
Contact Barry 07751170833 the Tuesday before
Report
Walk
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Thursday
29
April 5 miles Easy lunch picnic/own arrangements
Meet Eckington Bridge CP Grid 924424 9.45 for 10.00 start
Contact Terry and Margaret 01684 772278 the week before
Directions From Tewkesbury take B4080 to Eckington Bridge, carpark on right.
Details After crossing the bridge the route goes to Great Comberton as described in Local Walks booklet No.2
Report
Notes for Guidance
Information for all members (revised July 2020)
Group
Leader Walks
Co-ordinator
Treasurer
Sylvia
Murdoch Hugh
Bennett
Tony Barrett
01684 437462
01452 780460 01684 276960
sylviamurdoch@outlook.com candhbennett@gmail.com tonyandjenniferbarrett@btinternet.com
Walking Group mobile phones: 07546069085 and 07522958435
Details of all walks and reports can be seen at http://home.freeuk.net/stanfagg/u3a.html
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Contacts:
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E Mail sylviamurdoch@outlook.com
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