The Waendel Walkers' Club

LATEST NEWS - Updated 13th April 2026 and elsewhere within the pages

Sad News:

It is with sadness we have to report the passing of one of long standing members, Dave Newbery, on 20th March 2026, husband to Val Newbery and dad to Kerry and Laura. In recent years it has been always great to have seen Dave with Val, Kerry, Richard and Sue, having done their own local route but continuing to support us all with good entertainment. Our thoughts are with you all.
The funeral is April 17th 2026 at Wellingborough crematorium at 1pm.

2026 Series Walks

Coach Trip: 12th April

Off we went to the National Memorial Arbretum in Staffordshire, and what a change from the norm that was!

We started with walking around the memorials, of which there are hundreds, then went into the countryside, rivers and canals, then back onto the coach to visit Lichfield, to take in all the sites of the city as well as the outlying countryside, although some focussed on the city centre itself, to partake in the many interesting shops, cafes and pubs, etc. We were spoilt for choice, so thanks to Andy Whitehead for the orginal ideas. Waendel Walkers Club | Facebook

SUNDAYS

The last walk, 29th March, from Royal Oak, Cogenhoe. Surprising, in the main, dry underfoot and most finishing before the rain started, as we can see in the photo's of the day taken -  Waendel Walkers Club | Facebook

The next series walk 26th April will be from The Crown, Uppingham LE15 9PY. A town we have not visited for many years and the puoriginally a coaching inn, dating back to 1704!! Sunday menu, at very reasonable cost, is available so, as usual, if you want to eat then it's always best to book directly with the pub, in advance. Tel 01572 822302 or book via Home | The Crown Uppingham. There is free parking, coming into Uppingham from Caldecott, at Market Place or turn right at traffic lights, into North St East. There is a long stay on the right and you can walk through to the pub.

For those feeling peckish - the pub will have bacon rolls available at the start!

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 1st evening walk of 2026 will be on 15th April, White Hart, Great Houghton, NN4 7AF.

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.

Series Walks - WE NEED YOUR HELP - GIVE IT A GO!

Fancy getting your walk route done in the year? We'd still really appreciate your help, for both Sunday's and Wednesday's, to add new interesting walks and support local pubs. So, if you're interested in using one of your own walks, or simply putting your name into 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.

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