Redford walk and AGM 19th October 2022

Pauline led the short walk from the Redford Village Hall on a thankfully sunny day.  After walking down the road towards Milland, we turned onto the footpath to Slathurst Farm. Lambourne Lane was damp in places but still passable with a bit of care, but it did bring us eventually to Titty Hill, a singularly unusual name for a hill. A stop for a route discussion and a coffee stop and then across Stedham Marsh, which thankfully did not live up to its name. We then took the footpath  behind the old Redford Post Office to return to the Redford Village Hall. Barbara, John and Jo had been working hard and we were greeted with  amazing flower displays (all flowers from Jo's garden!) and an fantastic lunch in preparation. With a glass of prosecco and canapes, the walkers endured the AGM before tucking into salmon, followed by pear frangipane tart and coffee. The meal was an extraordinary feat by Barbara, Jo and John and was not only a super lunch at an excellent price, but also produced a profit for the club. We were all very appreciative of their efforts.  Jo's charity, the Watoto Trust, is holding its Annual Fair 8-9th November in the Tithe Barn, Ditcham. GU31 5RQ and it is well worth a visit. After a chat and a look at old photo albums of the club, we eventually disbanded, well fed and watered, having walked about 3 miles in the morning.

Gathering at the start

Some idiot got the timing wrong, didn't he!

The lane to Slathurst Farm was a bit muddy

Lambourne Lane

Luckily someone knows the way

Approaching Titty Hill

Coffee stop

Very nice dalia show

Coffe stop chatter

"Do you like my new phone - it's got maps on it!"

Extraordinary life beneath our feet -  Candlesnuff Fungus? Stedham Marsh.

If it's a Parasol Mushroom, its edible. Cap fried in breadcrumbs has a nutty flavour

After a short walk, we returned to the hall to find this feast awaiting

and a wee drink if you'd like one!

Kitchen hero 

Kitchen hero

Serious business of the AGM

Thank you, Isabel!

Phew, formal stuff over, now for some food

Beautiful presentation and even better to eat!

About 3 miles

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