Lockdown Activities:

What our members are currently getting up to - all activities within government guidelines.

Thanks to all members who contributed their pictures.

Tuesday 29 December

The 'Walking groups for six' initiative (see message  above), has enabled the club to have limited group walks within government COVID regulations, such as this one at Bredon Hill (thanks to leader, Sue). This walk was just before the county moved to Tier 4 and the scheme has had to be suspended for the time being.

Sunday 28 June

Mary, Keith, David, Sharon and Barbara organised a ‘club covid-19 DIY Camping Day 2020’. Full face masks were provided and a full body sanitising area was set up with social distancing observed where appropriate.

Keith & Mary

Carol has been revisiting the joys of cycling and enjoying the quiet roads.  Her longest trip to date on her 35 year old bike was a 23 mile round trip to Tewkesbury.

Carol S.

Here’s a photo from a ‘social distanced’ walk near Sapperton with Jan yesterday (28th May). To our delight we found that the Daneway pub was open selling takeaway coffee and bacon baps. An unexpected treat.

Lynne

Janet A. has sewn six scrubs laundry bags for use by the NHS.

Robert and Janet A.

Robert is restricted from pruning the footpaths to pruning the garden. 

Robert and Janet A.

A few weeks ago, coinciding with the beginning of lockdown, a 2' cube box of assorted lego was kindly 'dumped' on us by one of the kids who didnt want to store it anymore. No instructions! So between chores I have set about trying to find build instructions on the web, based only on the odd identifiable bit. So far I have managed to find plans for, and assemble a large UFO, Hagrids hut (from Harry Potter), armada flagship, bandits hideout, Xabductor, sonic stinger, shark pen, underwater explorer sub, spaceman, prospector, diver and swordfish. I still have a football field, temple of anubis, some assorted space and underwater vehicles to find which is proving difficult! 
Chris J

Beautiful bluebell woods in Ullenwood.

Jenny and Gordon

OS map of The Isle of Wight.

There’s always next year!

Booked in the diary for 2021. Mary H.

A stunning display of Wisteria at Winston Churchill Memorial Gardens (close to the Honeybourne cycle path)

Mary H.

Having more time to stand and stare on our allowable exercise walks , I have been photographing butterflies - Mary H.

Norman’s turn for our boules game on our rather bumpy lawn! The G & Ts helped though.

Lynne

No, haven't breached the lockdown & visited London 
"The Shard" Whiteshill. 30 mins walk away from home!

Jane F.

Cherry Tree, near Bisley

Malcolm

Mary has found a use for her walking boots now we can’t go walking in the countryside!

Keith and Mary

... and a temporary use for Keith’s boots.

Gordon gallantly painting the garden table...

.... my part in this activity? Raising a g&t - cheers!

A new activity - not sure about that! - Jenny

We are very fortunate with where we live in Charlton Kings, because we can walk up the road straight into some lovely countryside.

John and Jenny

Easter Sunday afternoon (only 150 pieces to go - ALL WHITE) - Debra

…..this week, I have been mostly cleaning the grouting between my kitchen tiles with Cream Cleaner and a toothbrush - Sue W.

Sue and Chris choose to take their daily allowable exercise in nearby Pittville Park to check up on the nesting great crested grebes and count the new ducklings.

Rococo Gardens - 11 February 20.

Thanks so much (to Robert and Janet) for the lovely walk today; was very much appreciated by Tony and Doreen (as well as us). Thoroughly enjoyed garden visit, especially on our 2:1 voucher!!

Mary H

Local walk - 31 Dec 19

A nice walk on the edge of Cheltenham around the race course to get some post Christmas exercise after all that turkey. Thank you for the walk Mary and thanks to Dave for the refreshments at the GWSR  station. Happy New Year!

Alney Island and BBQ - 18 Dec 19

Making friends with a ‘Gloster’
Wondering what Deb has in her H and M bag?

... Halloumi and Mojito of course!

Mary H.

Greet, Gretton and Trains - 21 July 19

We were very pleased to see the new footbridge, previously a very difficult descent from a stile, we managed to all fit on ( 20 plus 2 dogs), civilised tea stop at Greet station and exceptionally tall broad beans (see left), fortunately I counted them all out so no one lost.

Mary H.

Paradise to Purgatory - 13 July 19

I'm not sure if the bus driver had ever had so many passengers wanting to get a ticket to Paradise (the site of an old dis-used pub); but that was where we began this fine ramble. There were a lot of ups and downs as would be expected in the Stroud valleys, but luckily weather not too hot. The reward was a marvellous lunch stop on Swifts Hill, with butterflies all around and looking down at the buzzards gliding over the tree-tops. A great summer walk. Thank you, David and Liz.

Llandudno - 24-27 May 19

Our weekend in Llandudno started with a brisk walk up and around The Great Orme, with splendid views all around. A great introduction to the Snowdonia hill-walking to come, but also with fine sea views. North Wales at its' best.

A great club weekend - thank you Jenny and Carol.

Walking blog

One of our members, Guy, has a blog covering some of his own favourite walks and walking experiences. He features an overview of walks such as The Ross Round, The Palladian Way and The Cape to Cape walk: Guy's rambling guide to walks in England, Scotland and Wales

Bad weather: Some walks may have to be cancelled because of difficult weather conditions. Our Walks Programme Secretary, Paul, is currently keeping members informed of any alterations to the programme.

It is always a good idea to check your e-mail before going on a walk in case of a cancellation or a last minute change in the walk detail.

News page essentials (links to documents)

Health and safety: Please be aware, that with rambling, as with many outdoor activities - there is a small health and safety risk. Please read the health and safety guidance, particularly if walking with the club for the first time.

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