| 1 (of 10) | Fair weather short walks | |||
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| When: | Wednesday |
10:15 am - 12:30 pm | ||
| Frequency: | Fortnightly on Wednesday from 13th September 2017 | Next meeting: Wed, 27-Mar-19 | ||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organisers: | Josephine Noblin, Rebecca Steeves, Sylvia Blacklock | |||
| Status: | Spaces | Limit: | none given | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | 3-4 mile walks at moderate speed. Good walking shoes or boots and waterproofs are recommended. We share cars and expenses to venues. There will be a £2 annual charge for stationery. | |||
| 2 (of 10) | The Happy Wanderers | |||
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| When: | Tuesday |
10:15 am - 12:15 pm | ||
| Frequency: | Fortnightly on Tuesday | |||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organiser: | Jo Birkin | |||
| Status: | Unknown | Limit: | none given | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | We walk about 3-4 miles, at a medium pace, mostly within 20 miles of Swindon. Walking boots/shoes and good waterproofs are advisable. There is a nominal annual charge to cover stationery, postage, etc. | |||
| 3 (of 10) | Tuesday Easier Walks | |||
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| When: | Tuesday |
10:15 am - 12:30 pm | ||
| Frequency: | Fortnightly on Tuesday from 5th September 2017 | Next meeting: Tue, 2-Apr-19 | ||
| Where: | Lawn Community Centre, Guildford Avenue, Lawn, SN3 1LA | |||
| Organisers: | Alan Bridewell, Margaret Draper ( ), Pamela Ellis | |||
| Status: | Spaces | Limit: | none given | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | walks of 2-3 miles at a reasonable speed, normally directly from the community centre or using local buses. Occasionally we need to get to the start by car but we always have members prepared to give others a lift if necessary. If we use the bus you will need the bus fare if you do not have a bus pass. | |||
| 4 (of 10) | WOW! Walking on Wednesdays | Further Information | ||
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| When: | Wednesday |
10:15 am - 12:30 pm | ||
| Frequency: | Fortnightly on Wednesday from 6th September 2017 | Next meeting: Wed, 3-Apr-19 | ||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organiser: | Hilda Cooper | |||
| Status: | Spaces | Limit: | none given | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | Walks of 3-5 miles at moderate speed within 20 miles of Swindon. We are a friendly group who usually meet for refreshments after the walk. Good walking shoes/boots and waterproofs are recommended. | |||
| 5 (of 10) | Wednesday Wayfarers | |||
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| When: | Wednesday |
10:30 am - 12:30 pm | ||
| Frequency: | Fortnightly on Wednesday from 6th September 2017 | Next meeting: Wed, 3-Apr-19 | ||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organisers: | Stephen Hodgkins, John Palmer (Deputy Walk co-ordinator), Chris Smeulders | |||
| Status: | Spaces | Limit: | 30 | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | 3-5 mile walks at moderate speed but in all weathers. Members must provide their own equipment i.e. stout walking shoes/boots and wet weather clothing. There is a one-off initial charge of £2 for medical equipment and stationery. All members are required to plan at least one walk per year including arranging a hot lunch venue and car parking facilities/approvals. Bus routes and timetable information should be ascertained wherever possible. The group has a few vacancies and we have a short waiting list. | |||
| 6 (of 10) | Sociable Short Walks | Further Information | ||
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| When: | Wednesday |
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | ||
| Frequency: | Fortnightly on Wednesday from 7th September 2016 | Next meeting: Wed, 3-Apr-19 | ||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organiser: | Barbara Rawle | |||
| Status: | Waiting list | Limit: | none given | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | Gentle walks of 2-2.5miles, mainly round Swindon, with a stop for tea/coffee during the walks. Members will be expected to lead a walk. | |||
| 7 (of 10) | Thursday Trekkers | Further Information | ||
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| When: | Thursday |
10:30 am - 12:30 pm | ||
| Frequency: | 2 weeks from 1st February 2018 | |||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organisers: | Andrew Jarvis (andrew1953jarvis@gmail.com), Jean Pope (rjpope@talktalk.net) | |||
| Status: | Waiting list | Limit: | 25 | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | We walk about 3.5 to 4.5 miles at a medium pace, mostly in and around Swindon. Walking Boots/Shoes, and good water proofs are advisable. We have a group limit of 25 with currently 2 on the waiting list however we offer places on the walks to those on the waiting list when I know we have people not attending the walks. We would also look to setting up a new group if the waiting list gets a resonable number of people. | |||
| 8 (of 10) | Walking | Further Information | ||
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| When: | Friday |
10:30 am - 2:30 pm | ||
| Frequency: | Weekly on Friday | Next meeting: Fri, 29-Mar-19 | ||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organisers: | Tony Bettley (Overall Leader, walks organiser & B walk), David Hewitt (A walks.) | |||
| Status: | Spaces | Limit: | none given | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | Walks of 3 to 5 hours.? Fresh air, healthy exercise and good company, usually within 30 miles of Swindon, and twice a year to pastures new. | |||
| 9 (of 10) | Sunday Strollers | Further Information | ||
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| When: | Sunday |
11:00 am - 2:30 pm | ||
| Frequency: | 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 10th September 2017 | Next meeting: Sun, 14-Apr-19 | ||
| Where: | Various venues chosen by leaders | |||
| Organiser: | Barbara Mason | |||
| Status: | Contact | Limit: | 28 | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | Walk for company and exercise. 2 - 3 mile country walks radiating from a public house/hotel where we take lunch afterwards. The only cost is the lunch and travel to venue. | |||
| 10 (of 10) | Town walking | |||
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| When: | Any day |
12:00 am - 12:00 am | ||
| Frequency: | Monthly, on various days | |||
| Where: | Various venues | |||
| Organiser: | Edwina Turk | |||
| Status: | Spaces | Limit: | none given | Email the group organisers |
| Description: | Take a leisurely walk through towns and villages, with emphasis on buildings and things of interest. Individual members lead walks of their own choice. Contact organiser for dates and venues. | |||