Summer 2009 has brought us a wide range of walking weather from strong sunshine to more rain than we might have hoped for. All our events have attracted walkers, however, some in very good numbers. Thanks again are due to the leaders, to our Committee and to all those who continue to work for the smooth running of our Group.
Some events need particular mention. Since I last wrote, very memorable for those who went was our visit to Derwentwater. A gentle area round the lake for those who followed Monica, lower slopes with fine views as Russell led us up to Castle Crag, Jill took a lively group over Cat Bells and all Pauls’ group lost count of the number of peaks they conquered !!! Walks using bus routes have added to our range especially as they are linear; fewer cars on roads and less need for finding parking places for them must be good. Sonia has another bus walk on this programme.
Some of us enjoyed the visit of a group of ten of our Blind friends, together with two lively dogs, who travelled from London recently. They do so much and travel so far we feel a little in awe of them.
Forthcoming Events – Still to come in August is an evening stroll and meal to celebrate the Diamond Wedding of Teresa and Derek, the Treasure Hunt walk hosted by Ken and Jenni and Jean’s Bank Holiday walk.
Walking Holidays
In this new programme, apart from the walks of course, a visit to the Mendips on Oct 12th; this is fully booked and Monica will be asking for the final payment at the end of August. In Spring 2010 - We have booked the HF Hotel in Alnmouth, Northumberland, for 4 Nights starting on Monday 12 April. There are still a few places. Phone Monica if interested. The cost will be £248 for full board and en-suite accommodation.
AGMs
Wednesday 25 November – Mid Berks AGM – 7.30, Winch Room, St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Earley, GR . If you wish to raise any matter relevant to the Constitution at this meeting please write to the Secretary a week in advance. A social hour and light refreshments will follow the meeting
Saturday 28 November - Berkshire Area AGM,- 2 pm, Knowl Hill Village Hall, 13 The Terrace, Knowl Hill on A4, GR . Morning Walk – from the Hall 10.30, 4/5m to Bowsey Hill & Juddmonte Farm. Please bring a picnic lunch if you are coming for both of the above; hot & cold drinks will be available. A talk by NT Warden for Maidenhead follows the meeting & tea and cakes at 4.30. Business - Area AGM – All the Officers of the Area Committee wish to stand down at the Area AGM ie Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Footpath & Countryside Officers, Publicity & Membership Secretaries. If you are interested in taking up one of these roles please contact the current Area Chairman, by phone or email (contact details in the printed version of the programme) for more information. Your help would be appreciated. If we cannot form a committee we may have to merge with another Area committee.
Spring 2009 has brought us a wide range of walking weather from unseasonal sunshine to late snow. All our events have attracted walkers, however, some in very good numbers. Thanks again are paid to the leaders, to our Committee and to all those who continue to work for the smooth running of our Group. Recent events need particular mention. On March 28, Chris and Rita set up a display in Broad Street, Reading to raise our profile and attract more members. The green umbrella, jolly bunch of balloons, range of fresh posters from Ramblers’ Headquarters and piles of leaflets, programmes and application forms attracted at least 51 people who stopped to talk to us even in a cold wind, Again thanks. On April 1st, another first! Increased numbers came and enjoyed the lavish meal cooked by Jenni and Monica; then settled down to listen to Colin Hennell’s talk.
Those going to Dewentwater leave on April 27th - three weeks
away
as I write this – by then you should have received this new
list
of events. Look out for Sonia’s Bus
walks – [useful if you have a
bus pass!] The times given are for when the bus leaves
so get to the stops near Reading Station in good time. Note if
you
need to park a car in Reading, Hills Meadow and Napier Road
CPs
are free on Sunday and a short walk through the Station. We
have
also included 4 evening walks, each followed by a meal. Please let the
leader know if you wish to eat, so bookings can be made for
the
likely number. [see note for Aug
27]
In August also we have the usual Treasure Hunt walk, shared
with
Pang Valley Group and the Bank Holiday Walk as well as our
regular
three walks a week. We hope to see you often.
Derwentwater [Lake District] 27 04 2009 - Fully Booked
Mendip Hills; 12 October 09, for 4 nights - £220, staying at The Webbington Hotel, Loxton 31 guests booked. Final Payment needed by 12 September. Deails in next programme. When you know how much, send to Monica (contact details in the printed version of the programme).
Spring 2010 - We have booked the HF Hotel in Alnmouth, Northumberland, for 4 Nights starting on Monday 12 April. The cost will be £248 for Full board and en-suite accommodation. If you would like to join this trip please send a deposit of £35.00 p.p. Cheques should be made payable to Mid-Berks Ramblers & sent to Monica (contact details in the printed version of the programme) by July 1st 2009 please
From Phobe - Plans re Pincents Hill development. Will you help? ‘Please go to www.savecalcot.co.uk for information about this local area on which developers ‘Blue Living’ are planning to build 900 homes. It is a lovely area. When you have read and maybe walked there, as Mid-Berks Ramblers did last week, please send an e-petition to 10 Downing Street. This area should remain as an open space enjoyed by all.