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Coach Trips & Social Events Update - see SPECIAL EVENTS page.
Well, that went well, 14th September, to Bourton-On-The-Water, and was clearly enjoyed by all, so thanks to Brenda for doing all of the organisation - she really did pull out all of the stops. Look on the Facebook group for all the comments, smiles and great photographs.
The next Coach Trip to London, on December 7th December, with a brand new route starting from West London. The booking list is open and the coach filling up, so book now!!! We're using RB Travel, so luxury coach with toilet facilities.
Christmas Social Friday 5th December - At The Old Grammarians (OG's) Oxford St, Wellingborough. Usually with a quiz or similar, buffet food, drawing the raffle, a good chat and laugh with friends and always well attended. The booking list is open so book now!
2026 Series Walks - WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
You'll now see that we're preparing for all 2026 walks and we really need people to help, to add new interesting walks and support local pubs. So, if you're interested in us using one of your own walks, or simply putting your name in the hat to help organise one, then please talk to one of the committee, and it will certainly be appreciated, and first timers will be fully supported by one of us. Alternatively, for more details, please contact our walk co-ordinator Steve Sloan using the contact details on the committee page of this website.
2025 Series Walks
SUNDAYS:
Our last walk was from The Beerhouse, Market Harborough, organised by Mick Dix, which was a well trodden path on the way out and a new one on the way back for many of us. What about that short climb, blimey, that made of puff a bit! Waendel Walkers Club | Facebook
The next series walk will be 23rd November, from the Butchers Arms, Greens Norton NN12 8BA, which is becoming a regular and popular venue. The pub has a great restaurant menu, up to 5 real ales and a garden at the rear. I don't think we've been to this pub before, but interestingly it's been rescued by the village in recent years and undergone significant refurbishment, so should be really good.
As usual, two routes will be available: circa 10km and 20km.
Remember, for all normal Sunday events: As usual the desk will open around 09.30 so please do not arrive before then as the location may well have had a late Saturday and neither the venue nor the walk leader will be ready for you. We regret we continue to have to make this request but we have had a couple of complaints from our venues and we really do not wish to alienate them and thereby discourage them from hosting our events.
WEDNESDAYS
The last Wednesday walk of the year was on 20th August 2025 and from The Red Lion, Cranford. Starting at 5.30 - 6.00pm. A great pub, serving good selection of real ale and amazing food, and did not dissapoint.
Our donation to the 2024 - 2025 charity: Glamis Hall was presented by Peter.
2025 Awards:
Club Achievement Award: presented to Ron and Christine Barry for many years of participation in club walks and coach trips, often travelling long distances to participate.
Club Member Award: presented to Darren Panter for his enthusiastic participation in Club walks and organising some great walk routes and venues.
Of Interest:
The British Walking Federation (BWF) of which we a member has launched two new challenges:
Royal Connections Special Programme and Rivers Special Programme - Launched
If you're interested then you can learn all about it via the British Walking Federation Website