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Bubble walk in Petworth Park on 13th October 2021

The walk last Wednesday was led by Isabel and the weather was excellent, bright sunshine and only a little wind. Starting from the Upperton Gate we were hoping to  see some stags gathering their personal herd of female deer and we were not disappointed, although all the quarrelling seemed to be over. We did a circuit of the park and found an ideal log upon which we could sit and have our refreshments before heading for the exit at the  New Lodge West. From there we walked through Tillington Churchyard, before turning west towards the cemetery, and on to vineyards of the Roebuck Estates. After a loop we found ourselves back in Upperton,  where we had parked the  cars. Many cars seemed to find their way back to the hostelry in Easebourne, which  was a good move.

Starting out in the park.

"If we stand very still, they won't know we're in their garden" 

The Folly, Petworth Park

Time to chase up my hinds.

"What are you looking at ?"

Crossing his  legs didn't help him find any hinds.

Lots of parasol mushrooms around,  edible by most people.

“I’m so shy now I wear sunglasses everywhere I go.” - Al Pacino.

Circling the Park

Just catching up.

Coffee stop

Tillington Church

Funnily enough, not a wasp but a Hornet mimic hoverfly (Volucella zonaria).

"Please, please let me take up pole-vaulting?"

"Oh you're so kind, thank you, I'll just watch Miguel show me the run-up"

That's how it's done!

Approaching the cemetery

Tillington  Cemetery

Grapes not quite ready to eat

Tillington  vineyard, facing the glorious South Downs.

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Bubble outing at The Sculpture Park 6th October 2021

Mary organized a wonderful day out for members at the Sculpture Park in Churt but through a late change of dates, was unable  to attend.  We all had a great time getting lost in an absolute jungle of amazing sculptures in all sorts of materials worth a huge amount of money. Even after three hours we still had not seen everything but were forced to stop for lunch. There happens to be a very pleasant Inn across the road called the Bel and Dragon, where they looked after us very well. Well worth a visit! 

and when I got there, the pump was empty!

This huge sculpture is made from horseshoes!

Yours for £1,950

Little more expensive at £60.000

Gorilla in bronze for £13,200

£19,500

Bronze Jazzman £15,000

Coffee stop in the jungle

 Nice seat!

A  robin kept hoping for crumbs.

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Bubble walk on 29th September 2021

Bernard and Celina promised lots of wildlife but we were a noisy group so apart from pheasants and invisible birds in trees, wildlife was scarce. However with fine weather and clear skies, views were plentiful. We started from the Cowdray Cafe car park and after welcoming a guest walker, Sally, we headed north, using part of Wick Lane and  paths through fields and woods to reach Whitters Copse and a very convenient spot for a refreshing drink. After heading north we went south-east towards Grevatts before turning towards Loves Farm and Lower Vining. The final part of the walk was to  take The Race back to Easebourne village, where some walkers tested the local Hostelry. A very pleasant walk on a fine day. About 5 miles.

Stepping out from the car park.

Towards Wick Lane

Up a deep gulley heading for the field.

Space at last

So what's that town down there ?

It's  Midhurst!

Luckily our walk  leader carried a map

Far away South Downs

A very suitable drinks stop

Hurrah, it's sweeties at birthday time!

Someone looks at  home.

Just crossed Easebourne Lane

Heading for Loves Farm

Lower Vining

The Race. Many of the trees were well  established by 1712 and Capability Brown may well have added a few when he worked on the estate in1770.

Group portrait.

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Bubble walk on 22d September 2021

Jean's walk  was the very interesting walk around  Bramshott. Just to make a change, the walkers went in the clockwise direction. From the Canadian war graves in Bramshott churchyard, the route went through Conford Park Farm (taking care not to annoy the highland cattle) and on to the lovely village of Conford with a rest by the village hall, once the village school. After making our way to Passfield Manor, Cooper’s Bridge and back to St Mary’s Church, the route went under the A3 and back to the waiting cars.  About 5 miles.

Bramshott churchyard

Highland cattle, with a double coat of hair which  means they don't  need too much fat.

Conford Village Hall

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Rest time

Hop country ??

Resting

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Bubble walks on 15th September 2021

We had a very pleasant walk  from Benbow Pond to Lodsworth and back. The weather was very pleasant and after some tramping though fields of maize we eventually reached Lodsworth village. We turned down Church Lane after passing the house where E.H.Shepherd, Winnie the Pooh illustrator lived, towards Lodsworth Church, which contains an amazing tapestry. Further down the lane is Well Cottage, once the home of Ranulph Fiennes and his mother. The  well is reputed to cure blindness but it is not recommended. After making our way back up Vicarage Lane, we met 2 villagers, both of whom had worked on the tapestry. We had a pleasant stop for coffee outside the Hollist Arms, where some of us later enjoyed a very nice lunch. Refreshed, we walked through Vining Copse before reaching Vining Farm, whereupon we turned down a sunken lane that took us back to  Benbow Pond.

Memorial to the Third Viscount of Cowdray who died in 2000, at Benbow

Black swans at Benbow

Climbing up the hill.

Heading down Heath End Lane.

Lovely view across to the South Downs

I think it's down this way......

or it could be that way!

Don't worry, I'll  beat a way through.

That's much better!

Careful, we're being watched!

Aha, we've managed to shake off the maize at last

Lodsworth village

St Peter's Church

Inside, a huge  tapestry depicting houses in the village. The  one above is Well Cottage, the lady to the left must  be a phantom!

Well Cottage for sale at £1.75m, however, it needs very deep pockets to restore it.

Looking at the tapestry.

Hidden in a hedge is St Peter's Well.

Very good coffee stop where we serenaded a birthday girl in 4 languages!

Heading back  to Benbow  pond

About 5 miles

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Peter's group  walked  from  near the Trotton Gate Garage.

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