Spring sprung in March,with blue skies and dry weather we were able to say goodbye to muddy boots (mostly) even if warm coats were still the order of the day. All our walks were well supported and lots of members were able to get out and enjoy the fresh air.… 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
Another month of wet (and therefore muddy) weather didn’t stop hardy ERC members getting out and exploring and enjoying the countryside.… 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
Cold, wind, rain, mud. Welcome to rambling in the UK in January! But the conditions didn’t stop 86 hardy particpants, including a few guests from exploring old favourites and new gems in our area. … Read More
We were blessed with 4 dry days for our walks this month. Though a couple of walks followed heavy periods of rain and therefore participants had to cope with some flooding on their paths. All part of being a rambler!… 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
Our walks in November started off summer-like, went through autumn-like, and ended winter- like. And we seemed to have explored all corners of Worcestershire.… 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