Many of us felt that last year was the best Christmas party we have had at the Dorset Golf and Country Club and we are so lucky that Angie is able to offer this to us once again for 2019, with a very tantalising menu.See full story...
Jo C. has once again offered to organise a 4 night break with HF, this time in Freshwater Bay on the picturesque Isle of Wight. The priceSee full story...
Please note that there is no QUIZ WALK / TREASURE HUNT in this coming programme as the winter months are less conducive to standing around peering at plaques etc! However,See full story...
Under Blue skies and warm sun, 8 members had an excellent, if at times challenging circular walk, above and on the Coast path from Ringstead to Scratchy Bottom and back via well-deserved convivial snacks/picnic at Ringstead Beach Café.See full story...
On a nice sunny autumn morning, a party of 10 Club members met at the Tiverton Barge Canal to take a ride in a horse drawn barge along a stretch of the canal. The morning started withSee full story...
If you intend to walk on 25th August Sue and Dave would really like to know numbers for the lunch stop at Moreton tea rooms. It’s a Bank Holiday weekend so they want to ensure that everyone who wants a meal in the lovely old school rooms there has a firm booking. Their website warns that booked tables take priority and they ‘reserve the right not to serve walk-in parties at our busiest periods’. So please contact Sue and Dave if you intend to walk.See full story...
On Sunday 4 August 10 members met in Stourpaine for a hike by the River Iwerne, then over Hod and Hambledon hills and down to Shroton where we enjoyed an excellent pub lunch at The Cricketers before returning to Stourpaine. Walking weather was just right with light cloud, a gentle breeze and lots of butterflies and bees . A good day enjoyed by all.See full story...
I (Babs) am leading the walk on Sunday 23rd June. Its a Fig. 8 in the Sturminster Newton area. Its fairly flat, mostly fields with a bit of lane. Lunch is booked for the Swan in the town centre. I have used them before and as with last time they have asked for a definite number eating as they are busy Sundays.
I would be grateful if anyone intending to come and would like lunch to let me know by Thursday (end of) 20th June.See full story...
Hi everyone,
I must have been tempting providence when I wrote in the September Newsletter last year, “Heat and humidity did slow the pace of some of our walks and occasionally took its toll on individuals. It was a salutary reminder of some golden rules: Carry sufficient water; Take a small snack to keep up the energy levels and don’t be embarrassed to miss out the afternoon session on a figure of 8 walk if you are feeling drained”.See full story...
These are being designed and printed now and we hope to let you have them very soon. The intention is that you will be able to use the card for discounts in various ‘outdoor’ type stores and you will receive a new card annually.See full story...
So far there are 16 people who are joining the walk in Otterton, Devon. It’s not too late to add your name, although we are arranging transport amongst ourselves rather than hiring minibus, coach etc.See full story...
This is an exciting opportunity to combine a led walk with a visit to Sculpture by the Lakes, a unique outdoor art venue at Pallington, near Dorchester, organised by Rita & Angie.See full story...
Here’s something different! A social event for our walkers and non-walkers alike. JHG jigsaws Limited is one of the UK’s few remaining jigsaw manufacturers.See full story...
This event had to be cancelled because of poor weather in Sept 2018 but has now been rescheduled for Sunday 8 September. We will meet at the canal basin (directions on separate sheet) at 10 am for a very pleasant 4.8 mile walk with views (there is a hill) and along the canal.See full story...
We return this year to the spacious and well designed Village Hall at Leigh. With such a hard working and forward thinking committee, we have many issues and announcements that we like to put to our membership and this is the opportunity for you to have a voice!See full story...
Angie has once again secured a booking for our annual Christmas Dinner and optional overnight stay. If you have not joined us before then do ask any of the regulars about this event and you are bound to receive enthusiastic responses!See full story...
The quiz walks are proving popular and fun has been had in solving the clues in teams, usually with a good lunch to follow. More villages / towns are being researched and planned – Cerne Abbas, Sherborne and Glastonbury are all available and we feel now that enough time has lapsed since the Dorchester one to repeat this.See full story...
Hi everyone,
So, another New Year and by the way subs are due if you have not already crossed the palm of the Treasurer with silver.
If you have made any New Year resolutions, how are they faring? I have restricted myself to two this time and I am backing myself not to break either.See full story...
As David mentioned, subs are now due for 2019. It was agreed at the AGM that the annual subscription would rise from £8.50 to £10. This is to cover rising costs for publicity, website and other expenses plus something in balances and this ‘rounded up’ sum makes for easier accounting too! We hope you still feel that you get value for money (it works out at 83p per month!).See full story...
