Please put this address in your "{C}{C}{C}Favorites" folder so that you can return directly to it in future. It is designed to download quickly and simply give you information about walks that are organized without using any complicated layout elements or large images.

 

 

 

u3a.gif

 

 

 














Previous programme  No 187

Previous programme  No 188

Previous programme  No 189

 

 

Due to the unpredictability of numbers attending each walk it will be appreciated if members advise the leaders by the dates shown. The leaders may wish to limit the numbers, which they feel, are manageable, taking into consideration car parking, lunch arrangements and the number of obstacles en route which could slow the walk. Additionally by leaving your telephone number you can be contacted in the event of cancellations etc.

A walk number that is underlined has been altered since its original posting or is a new inclusion

Earlier walk programmes have now been removed from the web pages to save space, but copies including the reviews going back to 2001 may be obtained from Stan

 

Walking Group Mobile phone numbers are : 0754 6069085,  0752 2958435  & 0735 4800839 -  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   1.   Walkers are requested to carry both their U3A membership cards and their ICE (in case of emergency) cards with them on all walks and strolls.
NB   2.   Members should consider carrying hand sanitizer and a face covering.  Members are urged to continue with appropriate measures to minimise covid transmission.
NB   3.    Numbers on walks are as always at the walk leader’s discretion. This may well be limited. This may depend upon a number of factors including any government diktats as well as the nature of the walk, e.g. number of stiles.
NB       4.    Where two walks are offered in a week, if you wish to go on both walks please do not book onto your second choice walk until the end of the week before. This is so that members are not denied a place on any walk by early second walk bookers.



 

Programme 190   November & December 2023





November 2023


Walk    1589    

Wednesday 1 November        3.5 miles     Easy         Pub lunch
Meet         Village Inn,  Twyning     GL20 6DF     for a 10:00am start
Contact    Andrea and Bob email  randawalton@googlemail.com or 01684 294676 the week before
Directions    From Tewkesbury, up the A38 towards Worcester, turn right after 2.5 miles and follow the road to Twyning. The pub is situated on the village green.
Details:    A walk along the river for 2 miles and back across farmland, mostly on paths and tracks. Mostly flat, could be muddy in places. One footbridge and one stile.

Message from Andrea:

Twyning Green has extensive roadworks going on! Can suggest that people park in Goodiers Lane. When approaching the village turn left at the war memorial up Hill End Lane, take a first right on to Nut Orchard (leading to Paxhill Lane) and drive to the T junction; turn right, this is Goodiers Lane, drive to the bottom and park there. It is a short walk across the green to the Village Inn.
It is likely to be muddy in places, boots, sticks and gaiters old be useful. We are not walking along the river! but on lanes and paths and fields.


After ordering our lunch at The Village Inn 17 of us set off towards Church End. and soon found ourselves passing the Monk's Pools, which had provided fish for the monks of Winchcombe Abbey.
Pressing on, we stopped to have a brief look at St Mary Magdalene Church in the centre of the village.
Along the lane leading to the A.38 we used a footpath which had been implemented by a previous Doctor in Twyning to avoid the dangerous bend, . After negotiating an awkward stile at the rear of the Caravan Park, we stopped for a coffee break with good views over Bredon Hill and The Cotswolds.
We had a misting of rain on the way back to the Pub, where we had a good meal.
Thanks to Bob and Andrea for adapting their walk to avoid the flooded areas by the Avon.

(Thanks also to Sonia for the report, and to Margaret for the photos - SF)

Looming sky

On parade

Are you sure?

Autumn leaves


Walk    1590    

Wednesday 8 November        3 miles    Easy        Pub lunch
Meet        Crown Inn Kemerton GL20 7HP   for a 10.30am start
Contact    Barry    07751170833 or email  barryms1942@gmail.com the week before.
Directions    B4080 Bredon road out of Tewkesbury, straight on through Bredon to Kemerton. Right turn after the pub. Park at side of road.
Details    A flat easy walk taking in paths and minor roads around Kemerton including the nature reserve.


12 members set out on this mild but grey autumn day. From the war memorial in Kemerton, under darkening skies, we set off east along the main road to  St Benet's Catholic Church  where we turned left towards Bredon  Hill and then left again along the lanes of the village to complete a square. Just before reaching our start point the heavens opened and treated us to a short but heavy shower. From the war memorial again we headed south towards St. Nicholas church but turned right to cross the orchard leading to Kemerton lake footpaths. Having reached the intended return point in good time the members voted to do an add on walk to the Bird Hide, taking on the challenge of the muddy paths,  where we took our break  and relaxed before returning  back to the village via fields,  circumnavigating Upper Court lake.  A tasty pub meal at the Crown to follow. Many thanks to Barry for a lovely walk where we enjoyed the reds and golds of the autumn trees. (Thanks to Terry for the report and for the photos together with Margaret - SF)

Shut the gate   (Margaret)

It's nothing to laugh at!   (Margaret)

Hiding   (Margaret)

You can eat all mushrooms, but some only once!  (Terry)


Walk  1591    

Thursday 9 November          4.75 miles          Energetic          Pub Lunch
Meet             The Wyche Inn, Malvern     WR14 4EQ      Grid  437772    9.30 to order lunch for a 10.00am start.
Contact          Betty & Graham     01684 594331     or email graham.mealand@btinternet.com
Directions       A438 Tewkesbury-Ledbury Rd, after Duke of York pub turn right on B4208 Malvern, at Welland turn left on A4104, turn left A449, at British Camp turn right B4232 to the Wyche.
Details            Moderately undulating walk round northern Malverns.  From eastern side, St. Anne’s Well to Lady de Walden Drive, onto northern end.  On western side, weather permitting, views of Black Mountains & Cats Back, a recent walk. Passing Table Hill, Sugar Loaf, & Worcester Beacon (not climbing them) we make our way down to the Wyche Inn for lunch.


We must be one of the most fortunate u3a Walking Groups with Hills to enjoy close to Tewkesbury near Bredon and Malvern.
On the Malvern Hills this time with its many walking ( and cycling at the week-ends, beware!) trails to choose from. With an “ Energetic”
Title we had 18 of us meeting at The Wyche Inn before heading towards the North end of the Hills with its undulating paths.
We paused briefly at St Anne’s Well where blind George used to play his organ years ago before climbing steadily upwards to
the Lady Howard De Walden path which circles North Hill for 1.6 miles.It was here, despite the wonderful views, that our luck ran
out in a freshening wind and rain.
But never mind, we are tough characters and quickly donned our raincoats with collars turned up as we left our coffee stop.Just briefly
we chatted a bit less as we coped with the elements but not to worry! Downwards now as we circled the Worcestershire Beacon on
the way back to lunch for 1 o’clock. A great pub the Wyche Inn and a good feed was had by all, a bit wind blown and damp but still
in love with The Malverns!!  (Report and pictures from Graham)

Bird's eye view

Blue sky and sunshine

Happy bunch



Walk    1592    

Thursday 16 November        5 miles    Moderate      Pub Lunch
Meet        Shutters Inn, Gotherington, car park  GL52 9EZ Grid SO957297 what3words: scam.mentioned.bravest for a 10.00am start    
Contact    John & Guy         01684 491388     the week before
Directions    From  Tewkesbury A46 to Aston Cross. Right on B4078 to join A435 towards Cheltenham.  Gotherington is third turn on the left.  The Shutters is on the right just after the turning to the left to Woolstone.
Details    An undulating walk around the Tirle Brook valley near Gotherington with some stiles. If you would like lunch at the Shutters Inn afterwards please visit their website https://www.theshutterinngotherington.co.uk/index to look at their lunchtime menu and place your order with John & Guy when booking the walk.


This was John and Guy's first walk with our group, the same walk being cancelled by inclement weather a few weeks ago. The rain forcast for today never materialised, instead a rather dull grey morning.
Twenty three were counted out from the Shutters along pathways onto farmland, where we soon found the moisture content of a sweetcorn field where Andrea lost her ferrules!
A little later we approached a farm gate surrounded by mud and water, the way to the promised land...no way of passing without  losing ones boots. Many thanks for Dukes of Wellington who came to my aid.
We all gathered together near the railway holt for a coffee break.
Two walkers left for a gentle walk back, while the remainder went uphill past Dixton Manor encircled by established trees in their autumn colours, further up the track the views towards Gretton and Prescott were impressive, the walk returned following the lane back to Gotherington.
Thanks to John and Guy for leading their first walk. (Thanks to Margaret for the report and two of the photos, the others are from Sylvia and Calvyn) - Apologies to "Stub" who authored this walk before I mistakenly deleted it _ SF)

More walking - less talking!  (Margaret)

Smile please   (Margaret)

Stuck! Help!  (Calvyn)

To the rescue  (Sylvia)



Walk    1593    

Wednesday 22 November        5 miles    Energetic    Pub lunch
Meet        Queen Elizabeth Inn, Elmley Castle WR10 3HS  Grid SO 982411   from 9.30 to order lunch  for a 10:00am start   
Contact    Mike and Jenny    01684 772194    week before
Directions    A46 to  Beckford. Turn left to Ashton Under Hill and then straight on to Elmley Castle.  Take care where road narrows between buildings.  Park in Main Street (or behind Pub)
Details    An energetic walk going up to the Tower via Even Hill and back down Hill Lane.  One stile.


A happy group of us set off after booking our lunch at the Queen Elizabeth pub in Elmley Castle. It was a dry ‘quiet’ weather wise morning. We proceeded to gradually climb up to the Tower on Bredon Hill stopping for a coffee break where Meg entertained everyone by falling off a log thereby spilling her much looked forward to coffee. After admiring the views from the top we proceeded down through leafy glades where the colours were still quite vibrant amongst the trees. We had a good lunch at the pub to finish an enjoyable morning’s walk. Thank you Jenny and Mike  (report from Meg, pictures from Sylvia)

At the tower

Across the Severn to the Malvern Hills

Sunken track



Walk    1594    

Thursday 23 Nov    6.5 Miles     Easy (so the book says)  Pub lunch if you wish.
Meet        The Colesbourne Inn GL53 9NP at 9.45am
Contact     Calvyn    01684 296684 or even better use the on line form the week before, with your pre-orders. Menu here:  Food and drink in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - The Colesbourne Inn. Use the slider on their web page to get to the sandwich lunchtime menu, yes confusing isn’t it. I’ll put the two menus on our web site to make it easier! Note: Colesbourne were insistent they want 5 days preorder, so please book and order promptly by weekend before walk.
Directions    Through Cheltenham, A40 Oxford direction then fork right on A435 in Charlton Kings. Pub car park on the left after nearly 4 miles on A435 after Seven Springs roundabout. (The A436 from the Air Balloon to Seven Springs is likely to be closed.)
Details    A Fisher-Price walk along and around Colesbourne, Upper Coberly and Lower Cockleford not forgetting Tomtit's Bottom using  paths, fields, cart track, bridleway, couple of ¼ mile road stretches.

Change of venue.

Walk    1594    Thursday 23 November      5 Miles     Moderate    Optional lunch

Meet                    Batsford Arboretum Carpark   GL56 9AT   at 9:45

Contact            Calvyn      01684 296684    this week

Directions       Entrance is on Bourton Road/along the A44 from Bourton on the Hill

– look out for brown directional signs as you approach. Long drive to large car park.

Details             A Fisher-Price walk. Starting from Arboretum, down the drive to pick up Monarchs Way to Blockley,

then to Batsford and back to the arboretum. Mostly field walking, quite a few stiles and some "undulating".
Optional lunch, access to restaurant is free via garden centre. No pre booking.


  Once upon a time, 14 members of the u3a set off on a blue sky day in late November...FACT or FICTION?  Those with the correct answer, read on! 
    Taking the Heart of England Way, Calvyn led us up to and along a woodland path; the kind we usually see only in brochures.  Here, we took an early coffee stop to bask in the view of Blockley and the surrounding Cotswold countryside: stunning!
    Then, passing through young and docile cattle, we came to the N.E. corner of the walk where, gazing along the Knee Brook Valley, our eyes came to rest on the 'May Hill' of the Cotswolds: Brailes Hill with its woodland summit.  Everywhere, there were carpets of leaves, only the resplendent oaks virtually fully laden in the lowering autumnal sunshine.
    Of course, it could not last.  Taking us up an avenue of poplar trees, Calvyn led us to the church of St David, Batsford, where stands the memorial to the courageous Major Mitford DSO, losing his life at Ypres in 1915, alongside so many others of the parish in that conflict.
    Thus, in a slightly more elegaic mood, we passed along the lower levels of the arboretum, returning in...you've guessed it, brilliant sunshine to the cafe and garden centre for lunch.  Our thanks go to Steve (away today caring for his father) and especially to Calvyn, who adapted the route, thus avoiding inglorious mud, and for the photos too.  (Thanks to Noel for the report, and, as he says, thanks to Calvyn for the photos - SF)

A panorama - with walkers

Sunny paths

Church Times


Walk    1595   Venue Changed  

Wednesday 29 November    6 miles    Easy    Lunch own arrangements
Meet        Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX for a 10.00am start
(Parking available in Tewkesbury car parks.  There is a £1 a day car park at the top of Station Road in Tewkesbury behind Morrisons)
Contact    Meg     07711784225 or 01684 304199    the week before
Directions    Sun Street is off Tewkesbury High Street opposite the Post Office.
Details    We walk along the river Avon for a short while before walking uphill (not steep) to a lane and continue to Church End for a coffee stop at the church ( toilet in church). We continue via footpath and a short way along a road to the Fleet Inn (no stop planned!) before returning to Tewkesbury along the river Avon. There are several styles.


Walk 1595     

Wednesday 29 November       6 miles       Moderate/Energetic  Possible pub lunch
Meet               St Nicholas church in Kemerton   GL20 7HY  for a 10.00am start
Contact          Meg    07711784225 or 01684 304199 the week before
Directions     B4080 Bredon road out of Tewkesbury, straight on through Bredon to Kemerton. Right turn after the Crown pub. Park at side of road by church after 400 metres.
Details           Walk up Bredon Hill to the Tower and return via Westmancote either by footpath or fields (if suitable). Optional lunch at The Crown at walker’s discretion.  If you wish to pre-book probably needs to be done by phone ( 01386 725020) the day before as not open that early in the morning. ( Ed: on 8 Nov, there was no pre-ordering, we ordered on arrival and the food, which was good, arrived about 30 minutes later).


Eight of us met by St Nicholas church in Kemerton on a misty morning. We were pleased to welcome Helen back walking with us.  Fortunately, Meg knew the way and led us safety up to the tower in the mist.  While we were having our coffee stop the mist started to clear giving some very atmospheric views into the valley. As we made our way down we even had some patches of blue sky and a hazy sun although still patches of mist in the valley.   Thank you, Meg for a warming walk - on a cold morning.

Report Jenny B, photos Richard Williams, website by “Stub”

1.           Patiently waiting the climb over a misty style

2.           The Tower in the Mist?

3.           Striding downhill, in the hope of finding a patch of blue sky

4.           An Awarding Winning Photo to cherish the Misty Morning Walk?


December 2023

Walk    1596  Unfortunately Richard and Sonia have decided to postpone their walk planned for tomorrow. The ground conditions are too poor after the recent bad weather.

They plan to offer the walk again in the new year.  

Wednesday 6 December     3.7 miles easy/moderate   Option of Croome canteen for lunch.
Meet        Croome NT Park car park WR8 9DW  Grid 886452 for 10.00 start.
Contact    Sonia and Richard 01684 772917      the week before.
Directions    A 38 north from Tewkesbury to the new roundabout near Upton. Turn right onto A 4104 and follow the brown signs to Croome.
Details    It is not necessary to be an N.T. member to join this walk, to park or to eat in the canteen. We will be following footpaths on the outer ring around the Parkland.  There is one short incline and may well be mud!!

report


Christmas Lunch       

Thursday 7 December       
Gupshill Manor 12.00 for 12.30pm.  (Pre booked with Calvyn)

No commentary has been supplied so readers can suggest the photos' titles.

[Cameramen Calvyn and Geoff]


1. LunchXmas 1

2. LunchXmas 2

3. LunchXmas 3  "Justin the Re................"?

4. LunchXmas 4

5. LunchXmas 5

6. LunchXmas 6   "Not content just to be the cameraman"?


Walk    1597   

Wednesday 13 December        3.5 miles    Easy        Pub lunch
Meet        The village green by the cricket ground at Frampton on Severn GL2 7EP. Park around the Green    10.15 for 10.30a.m. start
Contact    Barry on 07751170833 (evenings) or by email to barryms1942@gmail.com
Directions    M5  to J13; A419 northwest to A38, turn left (south west) for 1km, turn right onto B4071 to Frampton.
Details    We walk around the lake and Frampton village. Pub lunch at the Bell by arrangement with Barry.

             Tenovus; no, not the charity shop... u3a walkers met up on a not so cold day at the Bell Inn in Frampton on Severn.  After welcoming a new member, Anne Gardner to the group, Barry led us on a stroll down the longest village green in England.
          Hardly had we 'got going' than we were enticed by the scent of spices in the air, in layman's terms: mince pies, into the cafe on the green, 'Ley Bistro'.
          Part Two of the stroll took us along a rather mournful looking avenue of old horse chestnut trees.  Wouldn't we be after 186 years?  (Think: Queen Victoria)  This led us to St Mary the Virgin's Church, over 700 years old and full of kneelers depicting aspects of life in the parish. 
          Refreshed, the stroll turned into a walk as we crossed over the bridge and strode for 2 kms along the Sharpness Canal; Forest to the left of us, Wolds to the right, and so down the lane back to the Bell Inn.  Here, we enjoyed a hearty lunch, while for 'afters' Noel was kindly presented with a large mince pie, a lighted candle in it's centre.....worth waiting 80 years for!
          Our thanks go to Barry for an interesting and almost mud-free walk, (takes some doing these days), and to Margaret for refreshing our memories with her blend of red, green and blue images..... colourful was the word I was looking   ( Thanks to Noel for his usual entertaining report and to Margaret for her photos - SF)

Frampton Court

In the village

Move along

Washing boots


Walk    1598  Unfortunately John is unable to lead this walk for family reasons. The walk has been postponed to February and will reappear in the walks programme in due course.

    Thursday 14 December    5 miles   Energetic        Lunch own arrangements
Meet         Haresfield Beacon NT car park (pay & display)   GL6 6PP    Grid SO832086  What3words: retail.quoted.paused     9.45am for a 10:00am start
Contact    John and Sylvia    01684 437462   the week before
Directions    No easy route, John suggests taking A38 to Longford, Straight across roundabout. Left at next roundabout onto Estcourt Road to Wall’s Roundabout. Exit onto Eastern Avenue. Continue along Eastern Avenue, Finley Road ( A38 ) and Stroud Road ( A4173 ) over M5, through Brookthorpe to Edge. In Edge just after Back Edge Lane turn sharp Right onto Edge Lane, shortly after take a sharp Left onto Edge Road. follow the lane for some distance the take a right onto Haresfield Lane to Harefield Beacon Car Park.  Note: probably easier to use a the post code and a satnav.
Details    An energetic walk on good even track to start with, then a stretch of downhill on rough uneven track, with a long gradual climb on the way back on grass, heading back to the start. 6 styles, one tricky one with no step. Good views.

report

Walk    1599   

Wednesday 20 December        5.4 miles    Moderate    Pub Lunch
Meet        Apperley village hall car park GL19 4DP  9.30 for a 9.45am start
Contact    Hugh    01452 780460 or candhbennett@gmail.com the week before
Directions    A38 south, second traffic lights turn right on B4312, second turn on right to Apperley, Village hall on right after 400 metres.
Details    A mixture of country lanes, footpaths and tracks to the north east of Apperley and Deerhurst. One short steep climb, otherwise generally easy. No stiles apart from the last part, where there may be five, one or no stiles depending on the route I choose (any preferences on the day please). The route may be varied if floods are present.
Lunch at the Farmers Arms, Apperley, GL19 4DR. Pre order off lunch menu at https://farmersarmslowerapperley.co.uk/food/ when booking walk with Hugh.

report

Walk    1599   

Thursday 28 December     5 miles approx     Easy/Moderate         Pub Lunch
Meet        Duke of York pub Berrow.   WR13 6JQ  GR 782354   9.30am to Order Food
Contact    Graham & Betty  01684 594331 or Email: graham.mealand@btinternet.com  between Thursday 14th December-Thursday 21st December only.
Directions    A438 Tewkesbury-Ledbury Rd for 8 miles to D of Y pub, Berrow, on left. Order Food from 9.30am. Share cars to travel to Hollybush car park (continue on A438 for approx 2miles, car park turn right on brow of hill) where Walk Starts 10am.
Details    This Annual walk, known as " The Pudding Buster”, is familiar to most. The southern end of The Malvern Hills is quieter, walking is gentler, not climbing over summits.
It takes us around Ragged Stone Hill & Chase End Hill, through Bromsberrow Estate, stopping for coffee & Christmassy treats, returning via Bromsberrow track, before short uphill stretch back to cars. We then return to D of Y pub for our 12.30 lunch and (wait for it…) Musical desserts!  Recommend Walking poles in case of glorious mud.

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
 

Walks are graded to give some idea of what to expect:

Stroll: A short walk at an easy pace with frequent stops. Warning is given about inclines or difficulties       

Easy:  Undemanding and mainly level with occasional gentle ascents or descents.  There        may be a few stiles.

Moderate:  Some uphill/downhill stretches “ uneven walking“ several stiles.

Energetic:  Some longer steep hills and rough ground  - may be many stiles.

Please book with the leader of the walk by the date given and arrive in good time before the start to boot-up and order lunch etc.  Be sure to cancel with the leader if you are subsequently unable to take part; one of the group phones will be turned on on the morning of the walk so that you can make contact in the event of a last minute delay or you become lost.
Wear suitable shoes/boots and clothing for the walk and do not over-estimate your abilities. 
An attendance fee of 50p is charged for each walk attended. 
Dogs are not allowed on walks.
Members may bring a guest but the guest must not displace a member if spaces on the walk are limited.
We usually stop for a 15-20 minute coffee-break after about an hour; so, as well as refreshments, something to sit on can be useful on wet ground.


SAFETY POLICY

Walkers
 
Carefully read the walk description to ensure that you are capable of walking the route at a moderate pace (about 2 miles per hour) without risk to health.  Remember that a short moderate walk may be more demanding than a longer easy one.

Dress sensibly.  Make sure that you have suitable clothing and footwear for the weather expected.  A walking pole or stick can be of great help.

Remember to carry any medications that you might need.  There will normally be a coffee stop so carry food, and water, especially on hot days.  It is sensible to carry a small first aid kit.  A whistle is a good way of attracting attention if you need help.

Follow instructions given by the leader.  Keep those in front and those behind you, in sight all the time.

Keep to the route indicated by the leader:  do not devise shorts cuts, etc.  If you wish to leave the walk, you must let the leader know.

Walk in single file on roads and heed any advice about crossing roads given by the leader.

Be aware of the danger from ticks and hence tick-borne diseases, particularly in the summer months and near animals. Dress appropriately, e.g. long trousers rather than shorts; trousers tucked into boots, socks or gaiters.

Each walker is ultimately responsible for carrying out a personal risk assessment for every walk they undertake.

Carry identification in case of accident:  name, date of birth, emergency contact number, doctor's number, essential medications. (ICE Card)

Carry your U3A membership card which may be checked.
 
Leaders
 
    Classify your walk as STROLL/EASY/MODERATE/ENERGETIC.  Mention any steep     climbs and stiles.

    Aim to carry out a walk-over (with your co-leader) of your proposed route not more than     two weeks beforehand.

    Consider all the points in the national U3A walk leaders risk assessment (attached below).     Take action as you consider necessary.

    Limit your walk to a maximum number that you think you can safely manage.

    Have a co-leader to act as back-marker: count the party at the start and at suitable points during the walk. The back marker needs to know the planned route in case the party gets split.

    Liaise with Sylvia Murdoch to obtain the leader's pack (contains: phone & charger, first aid kit, hi-viz vests)

    Carry the walking group first aid kit; however remember that you may not be qualified to give medical advice. However there may well be a member with medical training and experience on the walk.

    Set a pace of about 2 miles per hour plus coffee and lunch/tea stops. Indicate on walk details if lunch is to be late. Ensure that those finding the pace difficult have sufficient time to rest and recover, even if this is not favoured by more energetic members.

    Carry a map, the group mobile phone (as well as your own).  A GPS receiver is useful for pinpointing location. Switch on the group mobile phone before you leave home and keep it on until the walk is over.

    If your walk is along roads where traffic is expected, use the Group yellow vests for the leader and back-marker.  Walk in single file and face on-coming traffic except where visibility is obscured.
 
Ask for volunteers to write a report on and take photos of the walk and forward them to:     stanfagg@btinternet.com.
   
Having collected 50p from each walker, pass the money together with a note of date, walk number, number of walkers and total to Tony Barrett or Sylvia Murdoch.

General Information
 
Walkers on the email list will be sent full details of walks every other month.  If you require a paper copy of the walking programme, there is a charge of £4 p.a., payable at the Walking Group AGM or  the Enrolment Meeting.  This will be sent to you by post.

Reports on walks already done can be seen at http://home.freeuk.net/stanfagg/u3a.html

We are affiliated to the Ramblers Association and the membership card may be used to obtain a 10%  discount on walking gear in most local outlets. Please contact Richard Hart or Tony Barrett if you need a copy of the card.

All walkers and leaders are covered by U3A third party insurance even in the case of negligence, although it is assumed that all will conduct themselves with common sense.
     Walk Details
    
Leaders, when sending details of their walks to the walks coordinator for inclusion in future programmes, need to supply the following details:
    Preferred date; length of the walk; grade, i.e. stroll/easy/moderate/energetic; lunch arrangements, e.g. pub, picnic etc
    Meeting Place with post code and/or grid reference; meet time and start time.
    Directions to the meeting place
    Details of the walk, e.g. outline of the route; type and state of ground; steep gradients;     number of stiles.
    Any special instructions or information.
.

 

 

Nearly all the photos on this page have been reduced in size and resolution to save both space and bandwidth.  Should you want a copy of any of the photos, Stan would be happy to supply a copy of the original file - just quote the walk number and the photo title.
 

 

 

To go to The Tewkesbury U3A main site click here; Tewkesbury U3A

 

 

Contacts:

 

Sylvia (Group Leader) 01684 437462

E Mail  sylviamurdoch@outlook.com

 

Hugh, (walks coordinator)  01452 780460
E Mail   candhbennett@gmail.com

 

 

Webmaster . . . Stan Fagg stanfagg@freeuk.com    Updated 5th December 2023