Thursday 18 July 2024
Walk with Pals at Blashford Nature Reserve
Friday 5 July 2024
Walking from Tuckton Tea Gardens to Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve
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Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Although we were short on numbers today for a variety of different reasons, what a lovely time eight of us had as we walked from Tuckton Tea Garden, past the Wick Ferry towards Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve and back again. The weather was kind to us, neither too hot or too windy.
Saturday 22 June 2024
Walking from Hengistbury Head to Mudeford Spit on Tuesday 18th June 2024
Today we all met up at Hengistbury Head and took the low level walk to Mudeford Spit. The weather was lovely, not too hot and always a gentle breeze. We all walk at different paces so naturally split into smaller groups, regardless of groups, lots of conversation , especially about the scenery and birds around us. The agreement was we are all lucky to have such a beautiful coastline on our doorstep.
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Having set off earlier today, we had lunch instead of our usual coffee/tea and cake. At The Beach House we enjoyed a variety of different food and thank you to the staff who made us so welcome.
Conversation lessoned whilst we all enjoyed our lunch.
Look at the view we had whilst we ate also!
Afterwards there was a choice of either returning to Hengistbury Head on foot or by train. Some may have thought train was the quicker option but no, the walkers arrived back before the passengers did.
Twice a year we have an extended day; summer outing with lunch and Christmas party with lots of seasonal delights. Absolutely no doubt, our summer outing this year was another great success
Our next planned walk is on Tuesday 2nd July and we are hoping to visit Tuckton Tea Gardens after our walk.
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Lovely walk with the Pals this afternoon at Hyde, followed by a visit to the Potting Shed for coffee and cake. A few of the topics for conversation were: D Day, sorrel (a plant like a miniature dock that makes red swathes across the forest landscapes at this time of year), the Asian hornet and a few dozen other subjects,
Thursday 23 May 2024
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Wednesday 1 May 2024
Walking from Potterne Park and around part of Moors Valley Country Park on Tuesday 30th April 2024
Monday 29 April 2024
Thursday 18 April 2024
Walking at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve on Tuesday 16th April 2024
Twelve of us had a lovely relaxing walk at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, enjoying the sunshine as we strolled. We were then lucky enough to spot some Canada Geese, a Kite, Mallards and maybe even some Sandmartins whilst we were in the Goosander Hide.
Afterwards, we strolled back to the car park, drove to Hockey's Farm where we enjoyed delicious cake, coffee/ tea and of course each other's company in the cafe. As usual there was lots of conversation reference the birds we saw, the lovely weather and what our plans are between now and our next walk on 30th April.
Unfortunately, we won't be walking on the 7th May as too many of our drivers are away from home.
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Nine of us had a lovely walk this afternoon at Hengistbury Head the natural scenic area of headland between Bournemouth and Christchurch. It is an area of outstanding beauty with far reaching views of Christchurch Harbour, Mudeford, the Isle of Wight, Poole Bay and Bournemouth. Our luck was in and we even managed to miss the rain until the last few minutes.
As usual there was lots of chatting about a variety of different topics........today we were discussing skylarks and stag beetles. The former we read about and the latter we carefully avoided when walking.
We stopped off at the Visitor Centre where we were lucky enough to watch via a webcam a Tawny Owl nesting and a short interesting film about Hengistbury Head.
Our lovely afternoon was rounded off with coffee/tea and cake at the nearby, Hiker Cafe where the delicious lemon cake and flapjack were very much enjoyed. Looking forward to our next walk on 16th April.
Thursday 28 March 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
Fryers Cliff
Twelve people on Tuesday's walk. Despite the drizzly weather, everyone enjoyed our walk to Fryers Cliff - part of it along the beach. Coffee and cake at the Beach Hut Cafe.
Also, it was nice to meet our newest member.
Fryers Cliff |