Chairman’s Corner

As we say goodbye to April we can reflect on what a glorious month it has been – no April showers, just wonderful warm sunny days.

However, it wasn’t just the beautiful daffodils followed by vibrant bluebells that we have seen emerge in all their glory; large quantities of suntan oil have also appeared (two months early) soothing our ever reddening faces and arms due to glorious sunshine!… Read More

Hi to you all and welcome to my first monthly Newsletter as Chair of our wonderful club. It is an honour and a privilege for me to be your Chair for the next twelve months.… Read More

Hello and welcome to my final Chair’s Corner. Thankfully, we’re starting to see the signs of spring with trees coming to bud, daffodils blooming and daylight hours gradually increasing.  The Spring equinox (20 March) heralds the approach of Easter (5 April) and the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST) will see our clocks ‘spring forward’ on the 29 March. … Read More

So far this year I seem to have walked in mud, mud, more mud and through/alongside puddles only fit for ducks BUT (and it’s a big one) I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every single outing.  All, admittedly, helped by the great company and the fact that I’ve started to really notice the gradual increase in daylight hours (or minutes at this stage) – mornings are getting lighter earlier and evenings lighter a little later, a sure sign that Spring is just around the corner.… Read More

Happy New Year! What a lovely wintery start – colder air, frost and snow – a dramatic change to the wet and muddy rambling conditions of last December. Hopefully, you’ve all had time to ‘chill’ and enjoy the festive season or simply taken time out to think and reflect (I’ve done a bit of both).… Read More

What happened to 2025? Time seems to fly past very quickly as we approach December and we hurtle towards the shortest day and longest night of the year. It’s also a time of reflection.  November saw a shift in the walking conditions or our rambles – from very dry and warm/hot to wind and rain and the need for gaiters!… Read More

And so we reach the penultimate month of the Gregorian calendar year, November. We’re still experiencing the glories and colours of the Autumn season whilst aware that daylight hours are shortening and temperatures reducing. … Read More

As September gives way to October and the delights of autumnal colours we brace for cooler temperatures, falling leaves and, this year, an abundance of fruit/seeds/nuts/berries – another effect of stress induced by a lack of rain and nature’s way of ensuring survival.… Read More