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Grayshott Morning Walk 10th January 2018

The day started slightly chilly and cloudy but after some tramping through the woods of Waggoners Wells we stopped for coffee in bright sunshine with a lot of blue sky above. The ponds were originally constructed in the 17th Century, probably to be used as hammer ponds for the production of iron. However around this time coal and coke were discovered in the north of England and were found to be better at producing iron. The whole iron industry moved from southern England to the north, so the ponds at Waggoners Wells were never used as hammer ponds. After our break we wandered over Ludshott Common, an important heathland in East Hampshire, home to woodlarks, nightjars, dartford warblers and many other endangered species. Lunch in The Fox and Pelican was enjoyed by all. The walk was 4.9 miles with 350 feet gained.

Midhurst Day Walk 3rd January 2018

Marian, Maddie, June and Linda led a dampish walk from the car park, through to Midhurst Common and on to The Greyhound for a well deserved lunch. There we met up with some members who didn't brave the conditions during the morning - we had some fairly strong winds blowing and there was a lot of standing water from the previous wet spell. Hunting for a sheltered spot for our morning coffee break took some time, but as the coffe turned out to be ginger wine and mince pies, it was well worth the search. Plenty of wind all day but thankfully no rain. Additional photos from Marian and Jane and especial thanks to Marian for the mid-morning refreshments. The walk was about 6.1/2 miles with about 330 feet gained

Graffham Christmas walk 13th December 2017

The weather conspired to beat the walkers, with rain forecast for the morning and very cold conditions, snow having fallen locally only two days earlier. However, the lunch survived and the White Horse at Graffham played mine host to about 30 guests. The food was excellent and was followed by the Christmas Raffle, superbly organised once again by Marian. Lucky winners were Mary, Shirley, Tim, Jean, Mike, Kate, Pete, June, Barbara and Christine.  Thank you for the additional photos from Marian, Paul and Jane. Last but not least thanks to Peter for organising the venue and the food.

Marine Band Concert, Chichester Festival Theatre 6th December 2017

A very pleasant social evening in Chichester with a meal and then going to the Marine Band Concert in the Festival Hall. Very entertaining, with help from the Chichester Cathedral choir. Many thanks to Marian for organising the evening.

Henley Day/Morning Walk 6th December 2017

This was a day walk that we shortened to a morning walk. Weather was cold but not freezing and we had a few inclines (hills!) to warm up with early on the walk. Tree clearance and no leaves on the trees meant we had some excellent views towards Blackdown and Marley early on and once we had reached the ridge going towards Older Hill we had some excellent views over Titty Hill as far as the pylon on Butser Hill. Lunch was in the wonderful Duke of Cumberland Arms in Henley village where some of us took advantage of the half price/half size portions that are available. Thanks to Jane for additional photos. The walk was about 4.3/4 miles with about 740 feet gained.

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