Walking at Christchurch Riverside Park

                                                 on Tuesday 15th April 2025

Today eleven of us met at the car park and then headed off towards Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve. We were fortunate with the dry weather which allowed some of us to walk a bit further whilst a smaller group headed back to Tuckton Tea Rooms for our usual coffee/tea and cake.

As usual, there was plenty of chatting and bird spotting as we walked alongside the busy River Stour. There were some kites which fooled us into thinking they were birds also. Lots of activity on the river kept us entertained. even if we were at times just admiring the beautiful boats either moored or sailing.

Walking at Abbotswell on 18th March 2025

Although I wasn't walking with the group today, a lovely walk was had by all with some photos below as evidence. The blue sky is amazing and dry underfoot made the walk most enjoyable.

From all accounts, the sun shone, the rain never appeared and the walk was rounded off at one of our favourite spots, The Potting Shed in Hyde.

Walking at Hengistbury Head on Tuesday 4th February 2025

Our group certainly braved the elements on this walk, as the photos show, another walk I missed. However, is there really anything to beat a coastal walk to blow off the cobwebs. Despite the weather, everyone participated, enjoyed the stroll and of course our refreshments at the Hiker Cafe.

Today there were lots of people who stayed at home which made this beautiful walk less busy....every cloud.

 Walking at Drove End Woods, Ringwood Forest 

on Tuesday 7th January 2025

Happy New Year to everyone, hope 2025 is a healthy one for all of us.

After a few weeks break over the Christmas season, eleven of us met up at Drove End Woods, Ringwood Forest car park for a very gentle but somewhat muddy walk. We welcomed a new volunteer today and hopefully after a few hours in our company, he'll be keen to join us in the future.

Apologies from me, I have let the side down and have forgotten to take photos of our walk or catch up later. Definitely still in the holiday mode. Have included some evidence of where we walked. On Tuesday it wasn't quite so dry or sunny but we had plenty of opportunity to catch up with each other and some of us learned so much about bats!

After our walk we headed to Wolvercroft Garden Centre where we enjoyed our usual coffee/tea and cake in Sticky Bun tea room.....we were not disappointed. Again, not quite as sunny in January.

Sadly today we said farewell to a long standing volunteer who has acted as our treasurer over recent years, who joined us for refreshments. Thank you John for all the work you have done to support our small walking group, you will definitely be missed. We are all wishing you and your family all the very best for the future.