Meet around 8:00pm in The Alban Arena for the  St Albans beer (and cider) festival.

Alban Arena, St Albans

Meet at Kevin & Laurels for a  10.30 start, cycle out towards Southill possible tea shop stop and/or bring own lunch
(Approx 45 miles)

Kimpton School, Kimpton

A chance for people to bring along and show pictures of their trips. Bring along upto 25 pictures of a city you have visited. The only catch the pictures can not be of  a capital city.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A mountain bike ride in the Chesham area, about 15 miles. Bring lunch. Exact starting point to be announced.

Meet at 7.30pm in the car park of the Swan Pub in Wheathampstead. The three mile walk will be on good footpaths through open countryside and woods – bring a torch. We will be having a drink in the Swan Pub after the walk so members who are unable to join us can meet us in the pub at 9.00pm.

Swan Pub, Wheathampstead

Ashridge Monument, Berkhampsted

An illustrated talk by Alistair Hodgson, the curator of de Havilland Museum, about the history of Salisbury Hall and its wartime role with the Mosquito design

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A weekend in the Lake District staying at Ambleside hostel. Outline plan is to travel to Ambleside on the afternoon / evening of Friday 20^th, stay two nights in Ambleside YHA, returning Sunday 22^nd October. Ambleside is easily accessible from the M6 and gives good access to a range of hill walks such as the Fairfield horseshoe, High Street and the Langdale Pikes. It has good access to Windermere, Rydal and Grasmere for lower-level activities.

Let Martin know if you want to go ASAP

YHA Ambleside,, Ambleside

Annual General Meeting at the Church Hall at 8:00pm, your chance to elect a new committee.

To be followed by a selection of slides showing some of the adventures the group has enjoyed over the last 12 months (walking, cycling, skiing and maybe some eating).

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start from the car park in Ashley Green Village Hall – Two Dells Lane  map181 977 052. The 12 mile walk winds through open field and woodlands and we will pass  Bovingdon airfield, the Chiltern Hundreds and Hawridge common before returning through Hockeridge Wood to Ashley Green.

Village Hall, Ashley Green Hertfordshire

Meet from about 8pm at the Plough in Tyttenhanger to organise the 1st Quarter programme of 2018.

The Plough, St Albans

A talk about Amnesty International

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

10 am start  for a 10-12 miles walk through Broxbourne woods National Nature reserve to enjoy the Autumn colours.  Start at Bencroft Wood Car Park on White Stubbs Lane , GR 332 064, Post code SG13 8PA

Bencroft wood, Bencroft wood Hertfordshire

Today is the last day to get your pictures to Rosemary and Martin for the photo competition

Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL

All members are invited to submit up to two digital photos in each of the following categories: landscape; flora and fauna; fun. Photos must have been taken by them, and not entered for any previous competition. Send slides to Rosemary – closing date for entries Wed 15^th November.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at Hexton outside the Lavender Tea Room at 9:45 for a 13mile walk. Bring a packed lunch then a visit to the tea shop at the end of the walk.

The Lavender Tea Room, Hitchin

We are going to the independent wine producers  show in Paris, probably with a bit of walking and site seeing as well. We travel by Eurostar late on Thursday evening and back on Sunday afternoon.

If you would like to join those already booked, please contact Jon ASAP.

Badminton evening at the United Reform Church – everybody is welcome to come along and watch or learn to play.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A relaxing pre-Christmas quiz

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at St Albans station at 10:00 to catch a train to Harpenden then a 12mile walk back to St Albans via Redbournbury Mill.

St Albans City Station, St Albans

A slide show and talk  in the Hall, on a family trip to Cape Town and the Garden Route, December 2016.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

This is a short 3 mile walk starting at 8pm from  The Crooked Chimney,  on the Wheathamstead road near Lemsford. The route will be across fields to Symondshyde and then to Coleman Green and back via Cromer Hyde. It’s mainly open fields with one short section of woodland to pass through, bring a torch.

The Crooked Chimney, Lemsford Hertfordshire

A weekend away to walk the final sections of the Ridgeway.

See e-mail form Martin with all the deatils.

Meet at the hall for the annual Harvest supper. Bring your own protein.

Don’t be late as we plan to start PROMPTLY at 8:00pm as wehave add a few things to this evening

Ther will be a small wine tasting prior to sitting down and eating. Also we will have an update from our friends at Red Rubber Ball

Contact Rory by 3rd September to let him know if you are going.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at the Feathers Inn, Wadesmill SG12 0TN at 10.30. Bring lunch.  About 12 miles. Pretty and mainly flat.

Feathers Inn, Ware

Evening walk – meet in the car park on Nomansland map 182 172124 at 7.30pm for a three and a half mile stroll through open countryside before returning to the car park and taking a short drive to the Elephant & Castle pub AL4 8EA. Club members who are unable to join the walk are welcome arrive at the pub around 9.15pm.

Nomansland Common Car Park, Wheathampstead

Meet 7.30pm at Plough Pub, 28 Tyttenhanger Green, St Albans, AL4 0RW for a short walk in the countryside.  Bring torch in case it gets dark.

The Plough, St Albans

A weekend staying at sheen bunkhouse  in the Peak district, it’s rated number one on tripadvisor … for bunkhouses in Sheen!!!

There are lots of options for walking or cycling and the bunkhouse sleeps 14 in two rooms of 6 and 8, so book early to avoid disappointment. The cost is £380 for the weekend divided by however many take part in this adventure.

Sheen Bunkhouse, Sheen Derbyshire

Meet outside the  village shop Sandridge (opposite the Rose and Crown) at 7:45 pub for a short walk around Heartswood Forrest then retire to the Rose and Crown pub to plan the 4th Quarters programme ( October to December).

Rose and Crown Sandridge, Sandridge

Walk to start from Lilley, walking to the Barton and/or Pegsdon Hills. Meeting by St Peters Church 10.30 am, LU2 8LH.  GR264118.  Walk length 10-12 miles.  Bring pack lunch

St Peters Church, Lilley

An evening walk – starting at  7-30 pm from outside St Marys C of E Church Essendon,  AL9 6AJ. Circular walk to Little Berkhamsted , distance 4.5 Miles.

St Marys Church, Essendon

Meet 10:30 at the Wicken Fen NT car park for a fairly gentle cycle ride starting from the National Trust car park at Wicken Fen, about 10 miles north-east of Cambridge. Car park is free for NT members.

Some of this ride will be off-road though the surfaces are generally
good and well graded so road bikes should be fine.

Tea afterwards at the NT tea shop if we get back in time and if there is time, we could do aquick trot round the nature reserve (entry free to NT members, else £6.95)

Meet 10:30 at the Wicken Fen NT car park & bring your National Trust card if you are a member(this is only needed for the reserve, not the bike ride.) Bring a packed lunch.

Wicken Fen NT, ELY Cambridgeshire,

Verulamium Museum carpark, St Albans

Meet at the car park for Theford Warren Lodge (an English Heritage site) just off the B1107  in Thetford forest.  The walk will be around 16miles along the Little Ouse river and Thetford forest using strectches of the St Edmunds way & Hereward way long distance footpaths. Bring a packed lunch.

Let Veronique know the evening before if you are going.

Warren Lodge Car Park, Thetford

Highfield Park, St Albans

Car Park, Flamstead

An evening walk leaving promptly at 7:45 from the car park on Church Lane by St Lawrence Church, Bovingdon, HP3 0LU.  Bring a head torch.

Post walk drink in The Bell Inn, High St, Bovingdon HP3 0HP.

Car Park St Lawrence Church, Bovingdon

Walk and “music for a Palladian picnic” at Palladian Church Ayot St Lawrence

Leave Kimpton 1pm and walk to the Palladian Church at Ayot St Lawrence where there will be an afternoon concert organised by the Kimpton Village Choir from 2-4pm (bring a picnic and a chair!)
Tickets are £5 in advance or you can get them on the door

If people don’t want to go to the concert they can carry on walking but I will be going to the concert. Please let me know if you’re coming by 14th July.

Our house, Kimpton

Meet 7.30 at the car park on Redbourn common for a ride lasting about two hours. Bring lights. We will retire to the Cricketers pub afterwards.

Redbourn Common car park, Redbourn

Meet at the White Horse Burgnham Green at 7:45 for an evening walk.

The White Horse, Burnham Green

Weekend away – 30th June – 2nd July  – South Glamorgan coast – Camping.  Campsite – Acorn Camping and Caravan park – Llantwit Major (West of Barry) – http://www.acorncamping.co.uk/

I would like an initial idea of numbers by end of March so we can make an initial booking, although I am sure it will be possible to book individually later.  I will also make a booking at a local pub for the Saturday night nearer the time.

Acorn Camping and Caravanning, Llantwit Major

Spend a pleasant summers evening with a game of Petanque and a picnic  at Highfield park.  Meet at 8:00pm

Highfield Park, St Albans

Meet at 10.00am outside the Cricketers Inn, Sarratt WD3 6AS or map 172 – 043992 – there is parking in the slip road opposite the village hall next to the Cricketers Inn. On the 12 mile walk we cross the river Chess and follow good footpaths through the Chenies estate and onto the outskirts of Amersham before re-crossing the river Chess so we can follow the Chess Valley Walk past Latimer back to Sarratt. Bring a packed lunch and water.

Cricketers inn, Sarratt

Celebrate the official start of summer with a walk around the Brocket Estate.  About 8km in length, depending on desire for beer at the end.  Meet outside the Long Arm and short Arm pub, 18 Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN.

Long and Short Arm, Lemsford, Lemsford

Part 5 of theRidgeway walk

See the email from Martin 14/3/17.

Meet at the Red Lion, Digswell Hill (http://www.theredlionwelwyn.co.uk) at 7.45 for a walk around Sherrardspark Wood. Drink in the pub afterwards.

The Red Lion, Welwyn Garden City

Porcelanosa, Bushey

An evening cycle ride meet Sandridge Church 7-45 pm, Length 10-15 miles, Pace adjusted to suite who turns up.  Lights advisable.

St Leonard’s Church, Sandridge, Sandridge

Meet 10:30 Wortsted Lane, Hare Street at the junction of B1368 SG9 0DY. – Southern end of Hare Street village.  Easier bike ride about 25 miles or so.  Bring lunch but liquid stops may occur.  Beautiful undulating countryside on quiet country lanes through the ‘Pelhams’. 3 short sharp hills which can be push biked. Come and enjoy a slower ride to enjoy the sounds and nature of the June countryside.

Junction Wortsted Lane/B1368, Hare Street

Somewhere different for a change. Meet 7.45pm outside the Robin Hood and Little John pub at Rableyheath near Codicote for an hour or two’s stroll followed by a beer or two.

Robin Hood and Little John, Codicote

Meet at 7.45pm in the car park next to the cricket pavilion on the green at Redbourn map 182 -103119. The 5 mile walk will pass Hammonds End Farm and Redbournbury Mill before returning to Redbourn for a well-earned drink in the Cricketers Pub.

Cricketers, Redbourn, Redbourn

Meet at 10.00am in in front of the Red Lion Pub – SG4 7UD in Preston map 193 – 181247  – there is limited parking around the village green so consider car sharing .  The 12 mile walk will be through woods and open countryside on good footpaths over the Chiltern Hills. Bring a packed lunch and water.

The Red Lion, Hitchin

Meet 19.30 outside Village Stores, 29 High Street, Sandridge, AL4 9DD.  Walk of about 9km depending on available daylight and weather.  Bring torch in case things go wrong.

Village Store, Sandridge

Meet at 10:30am by the Bull public house (opposite School Lane) in the High street, Watton-at-Stone for a ride exploring the lanes of East Hertfordshire.

Expected distance 40-45miles

The Bull, Watton at Stone

An illiustrated talk by Ed Suttie on his trek to the North pole.

There will be a collection for Ed’s charities, see website link for details.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

This will be an early morning trip to Kent to join the Croydon group on their Weald Walkers Wander. A 10 mile orienteering exercise with quizzes and games along the way, the entry fee is £7 in advance.

If you want to take part please sign up by 19th April, so that we can register teams of between 2 and 5 people and arrange transport.

Crockham Hill Village Hall, Crockham Hill

Come along to the planning evening and help plan the events for the summer months (3rd Quarter July to end of September).

Lots of walks in the sunshine, bike rides, outdoor activities!

The Plough, St Albans

A long weekend to Pembrokeshire to walk or climb on the cliffs. We are camping at Porthclais farm near St. Davids, please book by 26th March.

If you wish to choose alternative accommodation in the area please liaise with the organiser, so that transport etc. can be co-ordinated.

Porthclais farm, St Davids

A quiz with a difference.

i.e. be prepared to move about.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A 10 mile (ish) walk out to the west of Stevenage taking in Minsden chapel and may be a quick stoop at a pub (but bring a packed lunch).

Caxton way, Stevenage

Trampolining – 19th April – Grivity Force – 1 Alban Park, Hatfield Rd, St Albans, Behind Homebase  – http://www.gravityforce.co.uk.

Arrive 8-30 for 9 – 10 pm session, Cost £10 & £2 for socks.  Let us know by the previous Wednesday 12th, so we can book in advance  (not sure if this is necessary but probably best to be on the safe side.)  People will need to sign a waiver form.

Long weekend camping on the Isle of Arran

If you want to join us please contact me.

Bring along a vegaterian savoury  quiche or tart for everyone to sample and  compare. We will vote on the best one.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Please let Andrew know if you want to go trampolining by 12th April.

Sunday walk – 9th April  – Sharpenhoe Clappers – Start from NT car park 10.30 am  Grid Reference – 065 296  Landranger 166  – About 10-12 miles, bring lunch – Pub stop possible but not guaranteed

Sharpenhoe Clapper NT Car Park, Streatley Bedfordshire

Come along for a talk on St Albans 1917.  I’ll describe local everyday life for people like us. The talk, with slides will start just after 8pm, and tea and coffee will be provided.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at 10.00am at the car park on the Byslips Road near Studham map 182 – 027155 and the 12 mile walk will be through woods and open countryside on good footpaths. We will head over towards Little Gaddesden before following the path through the Golden Valley in Ashridge where we pick up the Hertfordshire Way to Nettleden before returning through Great Gaddesden. Bring a packed lunch and water.

Car Park, Studham

A short walk around Sandridge and Heartwood Forest.Meet for an 8:00pm start from the car park by Sandridge Village Hall

Sandridge Village Hall, Sandridge

A  Sunday Mountain bike ride.  Starts at Public (pay and display) carpark in Wendover Woods  at the top of the hill, Grid Reference 888091.  Ride is planned to be 27km long with 500m of ascent and can be extended or short cuts are available.  Bring packed lunch.

Please let Geoff know by 26th March if you want to go on the camping trip to Pembrokeshire.

Please let Andrew know if you are intrested in going camping to South Glamorgan at the end of June.

An illustrated talk by Bryan Hanlon describing the adventures of 6 months travelling overland between Cairo and Cape Town

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at 10-30am on the Winding Shott road in Bramfield (GR292158) for a walk of 10-12 miles, with a picnic lunch along the way.

Bramfield, Bramfield

StartIing from the road leading up to North Mymms church – starting at 8-00 pm.  It will be around 4 miles.  Probably go to the Crooked Billet in Colney Heath afterwards, so non walkers can meet us there.

Car Park nr St Marys Church, Hatfield

Ridgeway Part 4

Saturday 11^th March: Princes Risborough to Watlington (17.5km).

Sunday 12^th March: Watlington (17.5km) to Goring (23.5km)

The plan is to take the train via London Marylebone to Prices Risborough on the Saturday morning, walk to Watlington and stay overnight in a local B&B. On Sunday, we will walk to Goring and Streatley for a train home via Paddington.

Could those requiring accommodation for the night of Saturday 11^th March please contact Martin by 14^th December latest

An evening of games in the hall.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Aylett Garden Centre, St. Albans

Please contact Ian or Veronique (telephone or e-mail) if you plan to come along, by Sunday 26th February.  All you will need is the filling or fillings  of your choice.

Please let Veronique or Ian know if you are coming to the Pancake evening on 1st March by 26th February.

Meet at the Rose and Crown Pub in Sandridge to plan the programme for the 2nd Quarter of 2017.

Rose and Crown Sandridge, Sandridge

Wild Hokkaido, modern Tokyo, ancient Kyoto and more. An independent adventure round Japan by plane, train and automobile with a bit of walking thrown in for good measure.

Japan poster

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

An evening of 10 pin bowling at the the Hollywood Bowl, Garston. Please let Máire know by Wednesday 1st  February if you want to come along.

Woodside Leisure Park, Watford

A  10 mile Sunday walk starting at 10.30 am at St Marys church Walkern. Bring a paxked lunch.   Please try and park in the High Street, in case of church goers as parking limited near Church.

St Marys Church, Walkern

Please let Máire know if you are coming to the 10pin bowling on the 8th February

A belated Burns Night in the Hall – Haggis, neeps and tatties with trimmings.  In order for the haggis to hang for a suitable length of time, please let Máire know by Sunday 22nd January if you want to come.

Help with neeps, tatties, desserts and toasting welcome.Charge will depend on Haggis “shooting” fees, in previous years £3.50/diner has covered it.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Ridgeway Part 3

Sunday 29^th January: Wendover to Princes Risborough (20km circuit returning to Wendover)

Details: Meet 10.00 at Rumsey’s Chocolaterie, 26 High Street, Wendover for some warming drinks and comfort food. Purists immune to the pleasures of the flesh can meet us 10.45 at Wendover Church.

Rumseys Chocolaterie, Wendover

An evening visit to the cinema.  Film choice will depend whats on and start times. Let Veronique know if you are coming by Sunday 22nd of January.

Meet next to the coffee shop in the Odeon cinema at Hatfield at  8:15, film starts at 8:30

odeon cinema, Hatfield

Let Máire know if you are coming to the Burns night on 1st of February

Let Veronique know if you are coming to the cinema evening on 25th January

Meet at 10am outside Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre , St Albans AL1 2DL  for a 5-6 mile walk. Coffee stop half way round to buy or bring your own. Let me know by the night before that you’ll be there

Westminster Lodge, St. Albans

An illustrated talk on teaching English in Sudan by Graham Williams, traveller, writer and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Weekend in the Lakes, hostel to be confirmed: possibly Windermere (Troutbeck). Please let Peter know ASAP (original deadline was 28th November) if you would like to join this trip.

Wrap up warm, bring a torch and enjoy the January moonlight walk across mainly open fields between Burnham Green, Datchworth and Woolmer Green.  Afterwards we will adjourn to the White horse PH for refreshments.

Meet at the junction of Harmer Green lane and White Horse lane.

White horse public house, Burnham green

All day cycle ride from Southdown, Harpenden. Meet 10:00am at the small car park on the corner of Cravells Road and Grove Road. This ride may be even colder than Geoff’s but we will stop at a nice warm pub for lunch. Do NOT bring food!

Southdown car park, Harpenden

For the first event of the new year meet in the large hall at 8pm for an evening of badminton.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at the White Lion Pub St Albans for 8pm for a pre Christmas drink.

White Lion pub, St Albans

A walk of approximately 5 hours, leavin from Kimpton church at 10:30am. Bring a packed lunch.

Kimpton Church, Kimpton

Please let Martin know if you are coming on the weekend away for the Ridgeway Part 4,  11-12th March.

The Grandison, Bramfield

A cold bike ride, bring lights and warm clothes.

Contact Geoff for start times and route.

A free evening to allow you to prepare for the forthcoming festivities.

Youth Hostel, Wells-next-the-Sea

An evening of Snooker at ‘Bingo Raging Ball’ tables are booked for 8pm.

Bingo Raging Ball Snooker Club, St Albans

Meet at 10.00am in the car park at the back of The Bull Pub AL4 8BS  in Wheathampstead sheet 182 – 177 142 – the 10 mile walk will be through open countryside on good footpaths. The circular walk will take us past the Cross Keys pub, Shaw Corner, Brocket Hall before heading back through Coleman Green to Wheathampstead. Bring a packed lunch and water.

The Bull, Wheathampstead

An exciting quiz on outdoor activities, places and travel.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet by the St. John the Baptist church in Amwell at 11-30 for a 2 hour appetite builder over Hertford heath. We will then sit down in the George IV pub for a late lunch at 2pm and afternoon relaxation.

Please confirm attendance and any dietary requirements by Halloween.

George IV pub, Great Amwell

Meet outside the Rose and Crown Sandridge at for an 8pm start for a walk under a full moon.

Rose and Crown, Sandridge

Tring Railway Station Car Park, Tring

Come along to a slide show of Veronique & Ians trip to Mongolia.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A weekend walking in Wharfedale and maybe enjoying some fireworks on Saturday night.  We will be staying in the National trust Town head bunkhouse in Buckden which sleeps 13 people in 4 rooms.

Please let Jon know ASAP if you want to join this adventure (first come first served), or if you prefer something a little grander please make your own accommodation arrangements and let Jon know.

Town head barn, Buckden North Yorkshire

Meet at the Plough from 8:00pm to plan the programme for the  1st quarter of 2017.  If you can’t make it e-mail me by November 1st any events you would like to do.

The Plough, St Albans

Road bike ride of approximately 35 – 40 miles leaving from Kimpton school at 10am. There will be a half way stop at a pub or tea shop but it’s probably worth bringing a packed lunch.
The direction we go will depend on weather.

Kimpton School, Kimpton

Badminton evening.

A repeat of last years event when we joined the badminton club in the large hall.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A full day walk organised by Simon Arthur on the South Downs near Petersfield, with a well earned pub stop at the end before heading back to Hertfordshire. Please contact Jon for transport details.

Please note this is a Saturday

South Downs, Petersfield

Annual General Meeting at the Church Hall at 8:00pm

To be followed by a selection of slides showing some of the adventures the group has enjoyed over the last 12 months (walking, cycling, skiing and some eating).

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Weekend walking in the Lake District. staying at Borrowdale hostel.

Martin has booke the hostel bed but if you still wish to come along book yourself into the hostel.

Borrowdale YHA, Keswick

A visit to a local cinema to see whatever is on.

Contact Laurel for further information.

Mountain bike ride in the Chilterns, about 17 miles. Meet at Coombe Hill (Low Scrubs) car park near Wendover, grid ref SP852063 at 10am. Bring lunch.

Coombe Hill Car Park, Wendover

A talk by Neil Kirby of the RedRubberBall Foundation on their charity work providing educational opportunities for kids in Kenya  (including climbing Kilimanjaro).

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

The Ridgeway stretches 87 miles over 5 counties and is part of a network of paths used originally by travellers, traders and drovers. We plan to walk from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Avebury during 2016-17. The first stage comprises a circular walk from Tring Station through the Ashridge estate and over Ivinghoe Beacon, about 10 miles through woodland and fields. There is possibility of refreshments in some of the villages and at the Ashridge Monument, but bring a packed lunch.

Meet at Tring Station at 1040 on Sunday October 2^nd. For those wanting to use public transport, there is a train from St Albans Abbey arriving Tring at 10.36.

Tring Station, Tring

Beer festival at St Albans arena.

Not just beers, there are ciders perrys and forgein beers aswell.

St Albans Arena, St Albans

A weekend walking the Devon coast staying at Beer hostel and maybe a beer as well.

Beer hostel, Seaton Devon

Meet at the hall for the annual Harvest supper.

Bring your own protein.

Contact Rory by 16th September to let him know if you are going.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Cycle ride, round trip via Hexton tea shop. Leaving from our house at 10:30 for a ride of approximately 30 miles.

Parkfield Cresecent, Kimpton

An evening of 10pin bowling at the the Hollywood Bowl Garston.

Please let Veronique know byWednesday 7th September if you want to come along.

Hollywood Bowl Garston, Watford

Meet a the Brocket Arms for a short walk followed by a a drink and and optional game of Darts in the pub afterwards

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawerance

Meet at 10:30 in the car park at Stockgrove County Park between Heath and Reach  and Great Brickhill grid ref. 920 294.

Distance will depend on the weather but plan is to do around 12 miles so bring a pack lunch.  There is a cafe at the carpark for teas coffees etc. Please let me know the night before if you are coming.

Stockgrove Country Park, Heath and Reach

Approx 1.5 hours starting at 7.30 by Sandridge church.
Bring lights.
Pace shall be neither overly brisk nor yet shall it be tardy.
Stragglers shall be cajoled with harsh words and urged to greater efforts.

In the event of tempest or other weather of ill portent, the organiser reserves the right
to curtail the perambulation and seek early shelter in whatever hostelry may offer succour

St Leonard’s, Sandridge,

About four miles starting at 8pm at the Crocked Chimney Pub, Cromer Hyde Lane, Lemsford, AL8 7XE.  Grid Ref:210124 .  Bring a torch.

Crocked Chimney Pub, Lemsford AL8 7XE

Meet at 10.00am outside the Cricketers Inn, Sarratt WD3 6AS or TQ043992 – there is parking in the slip road opposite the village hall next to the Cricketers Inn. On the 12 mile walk we cross the river Chess and follow good footpaths through the Chenies estate and onto the outskirts of Amersham before re-crossing the river Chess so we can follow the Chess Valley Walk past Latimer back to Sarratt. Bring a packed lunch. If you are planning to join this walk email Stewart on swatson@watsonhr.com

Cricketers inn, Sarratt

the Plume of Feathers, Tewin AL6 0LX

Meet for a  7:45 start at the car park Bramfield Woods (grid refrence 282165) walk will be about 5 miles.

The Grandison, Herford

Car Park, Hertford

Walk Starting  8pm at Cross Keys Public House, Ballslough Lane, Gustard Wood, near Wheathampstead.  Post code AL4 8LA.  Grid ref 174164.  About 7km around the Lamer Estate.

Cross Keys Public House, Wheathampstead.

Harmer Green, Welwyn

A walking weekend away at the end of July staying at Hartington hall hostel in the Derbyshire peak district.

Hartington hall, Buxton

We’ve got an open air film in the programme on 27th July (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves). Gates open at 7:30 and flm will start at 9:00 and is 2hours long

Can you let Máire know if you want to go by 29th June.

Highfield Park, St Albans

In place of the Saturday south downs walk we will walk a little closer to home on Sunday.

Please let Jon or Ian know if you are interested, or need transport

Christmas common, Christmas common

A full day walk organised by Simon Arthur on the South Downs near Petersfield, with a well earned pub stop at the end before heading back to Hertfordshire. Please contact Jon for transport details.

Cancelled due to Simon being unwell, we wish him a speedy recovery

South downs, Petersfield Hampshire

Evening bike ride out to a pub in one of the villages near Kimpton. Total distance will be less than 20 miles. Please bring bike lights.

Starting from Kimpton high street outside the school.

Geoff & Paulines, Colney Heath

Planning evening with a difference.

Meet outside the Village Store 29 High Street Sandridge (opposite the Rose and Crown pub) at 7:45 for a short walk around Heartswood forestand a discussion about the 4th Quarter programme then retire to the Rose and Crown at 9pm to put the programme down on paper.

Village Store, Sandridge

On the 10^th July meet at 10.00am outside the Cricketers Inn, Sarratt WD3 6AS or TQ043992.  There is parking in the slip road opposite the village hall which is next to the Cricketers. The 10 mile walk is through rolling countryside and woods on good footpaths with the prospect of a drink in the Cricketers Inn afterwards.

Cricketers inn, Sarratt

Rose and Crown Pub, Sandridge,

Meet at the NCP car park opposite St Albans Museum in Verulamium Park Map Sheet 182 – 135 073 at 7.45pm for a 6 mile sunset walk through Verulamium Park and on to Park Wood,  past the Holly Bush Pub and returning through the Gorhambury Estate, finishing at an excellent pub the Six Bells near the NCP car park.

Verulamium Museum Car Park, St Albans

The ride will start at 2-30pm (you get a long lie in or a chance to do a few chores in the morning) from the car park off east lane in Wheathampstead. My plan is to head west round the south of Harpenden to Redbourn, then up into the Chilterns towards Whipsnade. The return ride will be via Markyate, Slip end and the lower Luton road. The intention is to be back in Wheathampstead about 6pm for a drink or bite to eat before heading home.

Wheathampstead car park, Wheathampstead

Petanque.  Meet at 8pm for a game of Petanque at Highfield Park.

Make an evening of it and bring a picnic.

Highfield Park, St Albans

Camping trip to see the puffins Friday 17th to Sunday 19th June 2016. Coastal walks and Bempton Cliffs RSPB site.

Contact Carol for more details and to book your place at Wold farm campsite.

Bempton Lane, Bridlington, flamborough head, Bridlington

Meet at the Three Horseshoes in Smallford for a cycle ride starting at 7:45. The route will be mainly on bridle path’s .

Three Horshoes, Smallford

Meet Sunday 10am in Royston town centre for a walk across the chalk heath and visit to the mysterious medieval cave hidden under the streets of the town. Royston Heath is a SSSI with Neolithic barrows and offering views over Cambridgeshire, whilst the manmade cave, with its medieval carvings was rediscovered in 1742. Further details on the cave can be found at http://www.roystoncave.co.uk

We have the opportunity of a private guided visit to the cave (indicative cost of £8 / person depending on numbers), which will be more convenient than joining one of the public sessions. However we will need to arrange this beforehand, so please contact myself or Rosemary before the end of April if you will be coming.

Royston Town Centre, Royston

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawerance

Early Summer Garden party bring a bottle. All food provided 1.30 – 6.30pm – come dressed as your favourite song. Please contact Nadia by Monday 30th May to let her know if you are attending.

A 3 hour morning bike ride starting from outside the Bull in Codicote at 8-30am

The Bull, Codicote

An evening walk starting  from the road leading up to North Mymm’s Church GR222 045 at 7-45 pm.

Parking, Hatfield

Meet at 7:45 for an evening walk starting at the at the Three Hammers Pub Chiswell Green. Walk will be between 3 & 5miles depending on the weather

Three Hanners Pub, Chiswell Green AL2 3EA

A full day mountain biking in the Ashridge area, about 28 miles and 430m of ascent. Meet at the Ashridge monument car park (the end near the main road) at 10am.

Ashridge Monument, Berkhampsted

The Best of Kendal Mountain Film Festival is being shown by Porter’s Progress at the RGS, tickets are available online. Please buy your own tickets and we will arrange to meet up for the show.

Royal Geographical Society, London

Sunday 15^th May  9.7km (6 miles) Walk – Fields of Great Gaddesden Grid Ref TL 030137 meet at The Green, Jockey End 10.30am. Please bring a pack lunch. Apparently has lots of stiles (37) !

The Green, Jockey End

Walk from outside Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU starting at 7.45pm. A 3 miles walk finishing at The George pub. Free parking at Amenbury Lane carpark.

Harpenden Library, Harpenden

The Much Hadham figure of 8 walk will be part of the Hertfordshire Walking Festival 2016. The 10-30am walk follows the Ash valley to 16^th century Hadham hall returning for lunch. The 2pm walk goes to Hadham Mill then Perry Green to glimpse Henry Moore’s sculptures.

Much hadham church hall, Much Hadham

Meet at the Rose and Crown, Sandridge from 8pm to plan the 3rd quarter programme (July, August and September).

The Rose and Crown, Sandridge

Friday 29/4/2016

Evening drive to Portsmouth, park the car ferry or hovercraft to Ryde with without bicycles (limited space for bikes particularly on hovercraft) or Ferry to Fishbourne for bikes or cars.  Then cycle to B&B in Shanklin  for the three nights ~8 miles.

Saturday and Sunday

Walk or cycle around the island.

Monday 2/5/2016

Cycle back to Fishbourne or Ryde. Ferry back to Portsmouth. Drive home

All booked for 17 people, if you want to join in please ask Latha.

Kenbury B&B, Shanklin

Redbourn Players production of ‘The Secret Tent’ by Elizabeth Addyman. Th. 28th. Fri 29th and Sa. 30th April 7.30pm, tickets £9 (concs. £7)

As it’s RP 50th Anniversary this year, we’re doing the first play they ever did.  So it’s set in the 50’s on a chicken farm near Maidstone, Kent.  It’s a thriller to keep you guessing all the way through ’til the last page.

Redbourn Village Hall, Redbourn

Slide Show on the Grand Teton National Park USA.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A walk to admire the bluebells around Sandridge.  Meet outside the Green Man pub Sandridge at 10:30 for a circa 10 mile walk.  Bring lunch but possible stop at pub.  Could be one seriously muddy/wet bit so bring gaiters for that area in case.

The Green Man Pub, St Albans,

Wednesday 20^th April meet at “The Waggoners  Pub” Brickwall Cl, Welwyn AL6 9AA  Sheet 182 –  224 142  thewaggoners.co.uk at 7.45pm for a 4 mile walk through the grounds of Brocket Hall and the Ayot Greenway finishing for a drink in the Waggoners Pub. Most of the walk will be on established footpaths – bring a torch

The Waggoners Pub, Welwyn

Weekend away staying at Bridges Youth Hostel, Ratlinghope Shropshire (www.yha.org.uk/hostel/bridges). £16 pppn. Lots of exciting things to see and do – including a pub next door! Please let Laurel 07708 133334 know if you would  like to come by 31st October and follow this up with full payment. Sorry for the short notice but the hostel is only willing to hold until this date.

Bridges Youth Hostel, Ratlinghope Shropshire

An evening of games in the hall and a chance to natter about summer plans.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Road cycle ride starting at 10:30 from Kimpton School, High Street, Kimpton, Herts. This will be a ride of approximately 40 – 50 miles with a pub/tea shop option for lunch.  We’ll aim to arrive back in Kimpton mid to late afternoon.

Kimpton School, Kimpton

An evening talk by Gordon Buchanan at the Alban Arena, tickets £18.75 (including fees).

Please let Carol know ASAP if you would like tickets.

St Albans Arena, St Albans

A pub evening at the Plough, Tyttenhanger Green from 8pm.

The Plough, St Albans

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A slide show from our trip to Namibia last year.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A weekend at Buttermere Hostel in the Lake  District from Friday 25th March  to Sunday 27th March.  Buttermere is in the North west of the lake  district.  The village is very small and has a couple of  pubs but no shops.  You can walk straight from the hostel  into mountains in all direction

If you wish to be included on the  group booking can you let me know by Sunday 19th October.

For the night of Thursday 24th March the suggestion  is the Travelodge on the M6 at Lancaster. Please make your own reservation.

On Friday we will meet at 10.30 for a walk up Blencathra  before continuing to Buttermere.

Buttermere hostel, Cockermouth Cumbria

The Radlett centre, Radlett

An illustrated talk on our local birds of prey by Mike Ilett, of Herts bird club.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

 Meet at the car park at the rear of the Bull Pub AL4 8BS Grid ref Map 182 177 142 in Wheathampstead at 9.45am for a 10.00 start on a 10 mile walk through woods and rolling countryside. The route will follow established footpaths and there is no place to buy food so bring a packed lunch.

The Bull, Wheathampstead

A Pub evening at The Lower Red Lion, Fishpool Street St Albans

Lower Red Lion, St Albans

We fly to Oslo on Saturday morning, then a train north for 7 days x-country skiing on and around the Peer Gynt trail.

Contact me for more details

Peer Gynt trail, Gala

Jon and Carol will talk about their trip to Malaysia, from the modern city of Singapore to the jungles of Borneo.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A Sunday walk

Meet at 10 am outside The Swan pub in Markyate for a morning walk.
We will head towards Studham, and then go over in the Flamstead direction, distance to be decided on the day dependent on what everyone fancies and the weather, but we will walk for at least a couple of hours at a reasonable speed

The Swan, Markyate

See Andy Kirkpatrick’s evening talk, Cold Mountain  at the Radlett centre on Thursday 25th February , tickets are £16.50. Please let Ian know if you would like to attend by Thursday 29^th October and he will buy a block of seats.

The Radlett Centre, Radlett

Come along to the Rose and Crown Sandridge at 8pm and help organise the programme for the second quarter of 2016.

Rose and Crown Sandridge, Sandridge

Meet 10 am outside St Albans station main entrance for a mountain bike ride to north of St Albans (Wheathampstead / Redbourn area). Duration about 3 hours including a stop for coffee at mid-point

St Albans City Station, St Albans

Mark Archer will give an illustrated talk on his solo trek across Iceland as described in his book “Connecting in Iceland“

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A trip to the Natural history museum to see the Wildlife photographer of the year exhibition. Tickets are £15 per person, please let Jon know by 20th December if you would like him to order tickets for you.

If that’s not enough photography for one day we will also take in the exhibition of Shackleton’s Antartic adventure, at the Royal Geographical Society.

Natural history musuem, London

Pancake Evening

Please contact Ian or Veronique (telephone or e-mail) if you plan to come along, by Sunday 7th February

Local walk starting at 10am from The Green Dragon pub, London Colney AL2 1RB lasting 2.5 hours. Suggest we finish for coffee at Colney Fields Shopping Centre, where we could also park.

The Green Dragon, London Colney

Come along for a Haggis supper in the Hall from 8pm, prepared by Maire and Maggy. Cost approx £3.50. Offers of  puddings and help on vegetable preparation will be welcome.

Please book with Maggy by Thursday, 28 January.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Bike ride (road bikes). Starting time 10:30.

Starting point is the layby just south of the Swan PH at Ley Hill in the Chilterns. Grid reference for start is 991,018.

Layby next to The Swan, Chesham Bucks

Abby Theatre, St Albans

Starting at 10-30am from The Verulamium museum carpark  the walk will be a circular route of about 6 miles via Batchwood to Childwick green, it will take between 2.5 and 3 hours.

Verulamium Museum Car Park, St Albans

A member of the Exodus travel staff with give an illustrated talk on Nepal showing the impact of the earthquakes and how the local population is recovering.

There will be a collection for the Exodus supported charity work in Nepal.

Thanks to everyone who donated, we raised £181

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

A winter weekend in North Wales.

Pray for snow the week before followed by high pressure give cold, clear, crisp days walking in the mountains.

Meet fror a walk starting at  7:45 from the Plume of Feathers Tewin.  Bring a torch.

Plume of Feathers, Tewin

Come along to the first get together of the New Year in the Hall for a quiz evenming.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at 1pm for a 3 hour walk followed by refreshments  and a natter about Christmas plans.

Edmonds drive, Stevenage

Peter will talk about his trip to China in 2011, including Beijing, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army at Xian, Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunan province, the amazing limestone scenery of Yangshuo and the former British Crown Colony of Hong Kong.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at 10:30 in the car park at Stockgrove County Park between Heath and Reach  and Great Brickhill grid ref. 920 294.

Distance will depend on the weather but plan is to do around 12 miles so bring a pack lunch. Please let me know the night before if you are coming

Stockgrove Country Park, Heath and Reach

Meet outside the old town hall for an 8:00pm sharp departure.

This is a walk organised by St Albans Tour Guides and costs £4

Old City Hall, St Albans

Weekend away at YHA Street in Somerset on the Exclusive Hire arrangement. Please let Rory know if you wish to go.

YHA Street, Street Somerset

Redbourn Drama Group present
‘Pirates From Atlantis’ by Trevor Hughes.
Directed by Pauline.

Thursday 3rd Dec at 7.30pm at Redbourn Village Hall. There are also performances on Fri at 7.30pm and Sat at 2pm and 6pm.

Tickets: £9 (conc. £7) order through Pauline

Redbourn Village Hall, Redbourn

An evening of pork pie tasting to identify the best home made pork pie in STAG. The only requirement to attend is that you bring along a pork pie made by your own fair hand! A special prize will be awarded to the winning pie maker.

Kevin and Laurel’s, Kimpton Herts

A trip to the Olympic velodrome for a track taster session, cost for the 1 hour session is £35 per person which includes bike hire.

Please let Carol know ASAP if your want to attend so that places can be booked.

Lee valley Velodrome, Queen Elizabeth Olympic park

An evening talk by Marion Hill from Hertfordshire archives and local studies, on the treasures of the Hertfordshire archives.

This event is ideal for new members.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet at The red lion in Preston for 10-30. We’ll choose our meal from the menu which changes daily, then go off for a 2 hour walk to build up an appetite while the chefs do their work. Lunch is at 1pm with last food orders at 2pm and closure at 3-30pm.

Please let me know if you would like to come along by 24th October, so that I can confirm numbers with the pub.

The Red Lion, Hitchin

Come along to the Rose and Crown Sandridge at 8pm and help organise the programme for the first quarter of 2016.

Rose and Crown Sandridge, Sandridge

Weekend away staying at Finn McCools Hostel in Northern Ireland. Walking, whisky tasting and sight seeing.

Note – this event is now fully booked. Anyone wishing to join us, please book directly with the hostel.

Finn McCools, Bushmills

Annual General meeting at the Church Hall at 8:00pm

To be followed by a selection of slides showing some of the adventures the group has enjoyed over the last 12 months

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Morning walk following (more or less) the new St Albans Green Ring, approx 10k. Start 10am at our house: 1 Kensington Close, St Albans, AL1 1JT. Finish at our house around 1pm for coffee and cake!

Rosemary & Martin, St Albans

A visit to Alban Arena to see A Walk In The Woods, a film based on Bill Brysons book.

Tickets £7

Please let me Veronique know by 25th September.

The Alban Arena, St Albans

All day bike ride (on road). Meet at the free car park off Wendover High Street, GR 868077 at 10.00am. This is on the left if you’re coming from Tring. Bring lunch.

Wendover car park, Wendover

Quiz evening

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Meet on the road outside the Brocket Arms Pub in Ayot Saint Lawerance sheet 182 – 196 168 post code AL6 9BT at 10.00am. The 9 mile walk will be on good footpaths though woods and open countryside.  There is nowhere to buy food so you should bring a packed lunch.

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawerance

Meet at 8pm at the Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawerence for an evening of Darts.

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawerance

A weekend at Ravenstor Hostel in the Peak District with opportunities for walking, cycling or mountain biking . Two four bedded rooms have been booked at a price for two nights of £38.50 per person.

Ravenstor Hostel, Derbyshire

Come along to a light-hearted evening of party games and quizzes with tea, coffee and cake provided.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Would anyone like to offer to organise an event. If you do please contact Ian.

An evening listening to the comedian Ed Byrne at St. Albans Arena.

Note; tickets have already been purchased in row BB, please buy your own if you want to join us .

St Albans Arena, St Albans

War memorial, Colney Heath

Morning walk from carpark near junction of Piggotts Hill Lane and Grove Rd, Harpenden, AL5 1PU, starting at 10.00am. A 5 mile walk towards Wheathampstead.  Afterwards we intend to have a ‘pop-up/ lunch at St Albans Food Festival, and join the Modern St Albans tour (£4) at 2.30pm. Join us for all or part of the day.

Car Park Harpenden, Harpenden

An evening at the St Albans Beer and Cider Festival at the Alban Areana, St Albans AL1 3LD.  Meet at 8pm, admission is £3.

The Alban Arena, St Albans

On Sunday 27th September the 8 mile walk will start at 10:00am from outside the Five Horseshoes pub in Little Berkhampsted

OS Sheet 182  GR292 077, post code SG13 8LY.

It will be a circular walk on good footpaths through rolling countryside and woods. Bring a packed lunch.

Five Horseshoes Pub, Little Berkhamspted

A night time mountain bike ride from the Elephant and Castle, Amwell. Powerful lights essential!

Elephant and Castle, Amwell, Wheathampstead Herts

A Sunday walk of 10-15 miles around Epping Green

Bencroft wood, Bencroft wood Hertfordshire

Meet at the hall for the annual Harvest supper.

Bring your own protein.

Contact Rory to let him know if you are going.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

The cycle ride  has been cancelled.

If anyone wishes to either lead this event or organise an alternative please let me know

St Albans City Station, St Albans

Meet outside the Rose and Crown pub at 7:30pm  for an evening walk of 4 to 5miles.

Rose and Crown, Sandridge

Camping in the Peak District, staying at Hardhurst Farm near Hope.

Evening walk from the church in St Paul’s Walden.  Part of the walk will be in darkness so bring a torch. Meet at the church at 7:30pm for a start at 7:45pm.

St. Paul’s walden, St Paul's Walden Herts

Evening walk starting from the  Waggoners Pub, Brickwall Close, Ayot Green  at 7:45 sharp.

Waggoners Pub, Ayot Green

Gosling Velodrome, Welwyn Garden City. An hour’s hire is £6.50: we can go to a public session or book sole use.

Please let me know if you are interested by 22 July for bookings

Gosling Velodrome, Welwyn Garden city

Palnning evening for the next 3 months programme meet from 8:00pm at the Plough Tyttenhanger.

The Plough, St Albans

Meet 10:30 at Sandridge Church for a 30 -40mile bike ride.

St Leonard’s Church, Sandridge

Meet 7.45 pm for a walk around Panshanger Park near Hertford (GR307125).  The car park is just off Thieves Lane just as you are about to come into Hertford from Hatfield.  This is a comparatively new open access park with lake etc.  c. 5 miles

Panshanger Park, Hertford

Meet outside the Church on Church Road, Barton -le-clayat 10:30am for a 15mile walk.  Park carefully to allow access for church goers.

Bring a packed lunch but we may stop at a pub if the timing is appropriate.

St Nicholas Church, Barton-le-clay

Meet at the Crooked Chimney, Cromer Hyde Lane, Lemsford, AL8 7XE at 7:45pm for a walk of about 9km

Crooked Chimney, Lemsford

This will be a social weekend with the opportunity for a walk or bike ride in the Oxfordshire countryside.  We will travel early Saturday morning for our outdoor adventures, before relaxing with a BBQ in the evening. On Sunday there will be more exercise before returning home.

Sylvia and Jim’s, Stanford-in-the-Vale Oxfordshire

Luna (open air) Cinema showing “Top Gun” in Highfield Park, St Albans.  Doors open at 7:30pm.  Food and drink are available or bring your own.  Bring something to sit on e.g a garden chair and somethink warm to wear.

Cost is £13.50 please let Rosemary know if you want to go by 8th July.

Highfield Park, St Albans

Garden party starting midday. Food from 1pm.
Please do not bring food unless pre-arranged wih Pauline.
Soft drinks provided but bring your own alcohol if desired.
Games including boules, croquet etc.
Please note it is not a barbecue.

Please confirm with Pauline or Geoff if you are going to attend.

An evening walk starting at 8:00pm from the Swan, Markyate

The Swan, Markyate

A Sunday  morning walk, meet at10:00am at The Cross Keys, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead AL4 8LA. Four or five miles. Stay for a drink or lunch afterwards. 

The Cross Keys, Wheathampstead

Car Park, Welwyn Garden City

Meet outside the school on Kimpton High Street for a 10:30 start. Route will be 30 to 40 miles on road. You might like to bring a packed lunch, but there will be a pub stop at roughly half way.

Kimpton School, Kimpton

Meet at the car park on Nomansland Common at 7:45 for a 1 to 1.5hr  mountain bike ride.

Parking, Wheathampsted

The weekend will start with the usual Friday evening dash west, for convenience we will stay at Taunton travelodge overnight . Saturday morning we will complete the journey up on to the moors for two days of walking with an overnight at Exford hostel and a well earned evening meal in the White horse inn.

Note; We have 13 people booked for the trip and a couple of spare places at the hostel, if you want to join us please get in touch.

Exford, Exford

Meet at the Queen’s Head, 7 Church End, Sandridge, AL4 9DL at 7:45pm for a walk of about 9km.

Queen’s Head Sandridge, Sandridge Hertfrodshire

Meet at 1pm for an afternoon walk of about 10 miles across the Beane valley to Walkern and Bennington before returning through Aston.

There will be an opportunity to burn your tea afterwards, please bring your own protein.

Edmonds drive, Stevenage

Play Pride and Prejudice at Highfield Park at 7:30.

Highfield Park, St Albans

Full day mountain bike ride in the Chilterns. About 22 miles. Meet 10am at the free car park in West Wycombe by the Hell Fire caves, grid ref 826947. Bring lunch.

West Wycombe car park, West Wycombe Bucks

The Women’s tour of Britain – stage 4  comes through Hertfordshire. We will have our own bike ride of ~20 miles to see the tour pass somewhere north of Hertford and then the finish along Stevenage old town high street at about 12-45pm. Our morning ride will start from Edmonds drive, Stevenage at 9am taking the shortest route to through Watton at Stone and Aston to Bengeo to watch the climb up Port Hill at 10:17am. We will then heading back through Datchworth to see the race finish in Stevenage old town at 12:46.

Edmonds drive, Stevenage

Petanque evening. Meet in Highfield Park at the Petanque pitches around 8:00pm. Bring a picnic.

Highfield Park, St Albans

Camping Weekend in the Peak District. 2 nights camping in the Hope Valley Derbyshire.

Meet at Kimpton Church for an 7:30pm sharp start. Walk will be 1.5 – 2hr long.

Kimpton Church, Kimpton

Meet at the War Memorial in Studham OS Map 182 grid reference 022 158 at 9:45 for a 10:00am of a 9 mile walk. We will walk past Whipsnade Zoo and the Tree Cathedral before heading for Dunstable downs. Opportunity for coffee and a light snack at the Chilterns Gateway Centre (National Trust).

Studham War Memorial, Whipsnade

We will take the bus from Petersfield station up onto the South downs , then have a full day linear walk of ~15 miles back over the downs to Petersfield.

We will finish with a pub meal in Petersfield before driving home.

Petersfield, Petersfield

Walk: meet at the Wicked Lady pub (http://www.thewickedladypub.co.uk/home/)  ready for a 7.45 start.  c.5 miles (shorter option available).  It’s the same one we did in the winter but it’ll be completely different in the light.

wicked lady,, No mans land common

Meet outside Sainsbury’s St Albans AL1 2QU at 10:00am for a 6 mile walk. Parking in Griffith’s way. Optional bring and share lunch. Ring by the night before to say if you are coming.

Sainsburys St Albans, St Albans

Meet outside the Cricketers pub, East Common, Redbourn AL3 7ND. Departing promptly at 8:00pm. Walk will be 1 to 1.5hrs according to daylight and weather.

Cricketers, Redbourn, Redbourn

Five days cycling round the north coast of Brittany, staying in small hotels and sampling the local cuisine.

Bookings closed.

Brittany, Brittany

A 5 mile walk from the Woodman Pub, Wild Hill (between Hatfield and Essendon) starting at 7:30pm.

The Woodman, Wild Hill, Hatfield

Half day cycle ride. Meet at the War Memorial at 1:00pm; ride will be around 3 hours.

St Albans War Memorial, St Albans

Meet at the car park on Nomansland common for a 7:45 start.

Nomansland Common Car Park, Wheathampstead

A 2-3hr cycle ride over a mixture of roads and tracks (some could be muddy) to the south of St Albans taking in Bricket Common. Meet at 10:30 a.m.

1 Kensington Close, St Albans Hertfordshire

Planning evening at the Rose and Crown, Sandridge from 8:00pm.

Rose and Crown Sandridge, Sandridge

Long weekend away in the Lake District staying at Hawkshead hostel. If you want to come along please book yourself into the hostel as the group booking is closed.

Hawkshead Youth Hostel, Ambleside

“Pub Quiz” evening at the hall with prizes. A variety of categories with easy and not so easy questions.

United Reform Church Hall, St Albans

Cycle ride. Meet at 10:00 at Walkern St Mary the Virgin Church, Church end for a tour of north east Herts. 40miles but will be weather dependant.

NOTE:

Please park in the High Street to allow the parishioners to park their cars near the church.

Walkern Church, Walkern

22 April 2015 Meet 7.45pm at the NCP car park opposite the Roman museum in Verulamium Park, OS Map 182 grid ref 135 073 for a five mile walk.

Verulamium Museum Car Park, St Albans

19 April 2015 Meet outside the Brownlow Café near the Bridgewater Monument, Ashridge at 10:30 for a walk of 10 to 12 miles. Bring a packed lunch.

Ashridge Monument, Berkhampsted