What a disappointment.

We were all set to start the epic walk, but the weather closed in, and we decided to cancel at the last minute.


Below freezing temperatures, gale force winds and a threatening sky forced the making of a decision late on the Friday night, but in the end we had a consensus who agreed that we ought to postpone until more clement times are with us.

But onward and upward, the walk shall be completed, just a little later than planned. You will all have received email communication from John, asking for alternative dates to see if we can do it all before the end of June, but this seems to be a problem for quite a number, so instead another possible date, September 14th, has been proposed.

Hopefully we will be able to resolve the matter soon, and put our best feet forward for Gambia.

Ready for Action?

Hi all

Well, it is almost time for the first part of the Charity Walk in aid of the school in the Gambia. I hope that you are all limbered up ready for the exertion ahead.

I hope that we have all been busy trying to raise as much as we can for the school. I don't want to be the instigator of a competition, but I am hopeful of reaching my own  personal 'Target for the First Walk' of £50 by Saturday.

Lets hope that I will come bottom of the league!!!



Mr Wilson has made arrangements for two cars (and wouldn't it be nice if they looked like the one below!!!) to go from Gresty's Waste to Frodsham with the following passengers:

Car 1   

Pam, Phil ,Phill, Michael

Car 2   

Jane, Jane, Wendy, Will and John

As we know, there is a cafe part way along the route, but maybe slipping a bag of crisps and a sandwich in our pockets to nibble on might not be a bad idea.

It is anticipated that we ought to be back at Gresty's Waste around 3, where we will ferry each other back to Frodsham for a well earned sit down and bite to eat.

Here are a couple of reminders of who we are doing it for:

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Will

Information regarding walking the Sandstone Trail

Sunday 24th February 2013

Dear All,

The dates for the next four walks are as follows.

Saturday 23^rd March

Saturday 20^th April

Saturday 22^nd June

Saturday 31^st August

No walk in May or July.

These dates are going to be dedicated to raising money for the School in Gambia and Jane Coates is going to put together a sponsorship form and some information about the school so that we might try and get sponsors to sponsor our Sandstone Trail extravaganza. The walk is 34 miles in length and will be tackled in four walks on the dates listed above. I will do my best to get information on the walk and the sponsorship forms to you before the first walk in March with more details on starting points and finishing points, I will also organise cars to be in the right places so that we can be mobile at the start and at the finish.

·        If we can all get as many sponsors as possible that would be wonderful.

·        If you just want to do some of the Sandstone Trail Walk and not get sponsors that would also be wonderful.

·        If you don’t want to do all of the walks but still feel able to get some sponsorship money for those who are walking that would be remarkable and much appreciated.

·        The main thing is to enjoy each other’s company and friendship so please don’t feel under any obligation to do anything apart from enjoy yourselves.

Take care and each day to the full.

Loads of love and hugs,

Gresty to Delamere (February 23rd 2013)

And a good time was had by all!

12 of met at Gresty's Waste Car Park on the A56 near Kelsall

Pam (the Honorary Member)

It was a cold but dry day, and we gathered at 11.30.

Jane and Jane
Wendy
Grete
Margo and Kay
Phil and Phill
Michael
John and Will

and Pam, our new honorary member







We crossed the road and headed north towards Delamere forest.

The path led us through Nettleford Wood up to the peak of Pale heights where there is panoramic views over 8 (old) counties from the modern stone circle and platform.  Apparently Nearby are the impressive ramparts and inturned gateways of Eddisbury hillfort, and the last traces of Watling Street, the old Roman road between Chester and Manchester' but I missed them in my hurry to get down the hill!!!

From there we descended to the cafe and visitor centre at Linmere where we stopped for drinks and nibbles.

Following this break we headed along part the Delamere Circular Walk which led us back to the A56 avoiding the very steep climb back up the hill.

We got to the car park about 1.45 p.m. having had a very pleasant and sociable walk.

From here we all got into our cars and headed for the Abbey Arms where Phil had organised a table for us to lunch together.

The food was good and the company superlative! A good time was had by all, and many thanks to all involved for making it such a fun occasion.

And finally, the return home.....

Here is the walk tracked by Map-o-Meter
Of course, this one is approximate as we didn't follow roads and the paths are not marked!

The Birthday of Ms Coates

Awaiting photographs and information

Lunch at the Grovesnor Pulford

Well, another event already!

8 of us (the Northern Contingent of the group) met up for a late lunch together, at the Grovesnor Pulford.

John and I wanted to check it out as a possible place to take Mum for Christmas, so took the opportunity to get a few of us together. Also it was a good excuse to be able to pass on our gifts to a certain person who has a birthday on Monday 4th!

The food was wonderful, and plentiful, and John and I were so impressed that we have parted with hard cash as a deposit!

 There was much hilarity in the bar and at the table.










And this continued into the car park as we parted

Not sure about this big wooden bird

And the last photo shows Phil and I playing silly beggars (as usual!!)

Hi all

Here is the information for the walk we did on Saturday 26th January.The walkers were Coatsie, Radders, Will, John and Michael. Grete joined us back at the house on our return.

We left the Janes' house at around 1pm. The reason we left late was that those of us who had to travel a distance to the house had to drive slowly given the snowy conditions on the road.

As you can see, we were walking in very wintry conditions, so we had already decided to keep to the roads and paths, rather than attempt to go across country

We walked up Darkie Meadow to Bunbury Lane, and headed towards the village.

The Church looks particulary beautiful when seen across a field blanketed in snow. 

We turned off and walked across the playing field to Wych Lane, following that to reach Birds Lane then on to the junction with Bowe's Gate Road. 

We turned right, and walked to the canal, where we left the road to walk along it's bank.

Following the towpath we passed a number of houseboats (one of which was inhabited by ferrets!) and locks, and walked under Tilstone Bank Lane.  

Eventually we reached the A40 near to the railway bridge (we knew the railway was there as we had seen a number of trains passing).

We followed the A49 up the hill to School Lane, eventually reaching the village, and back down Darkie Meadow to the Jane's house.

A very enjoyable 6 mile walk, and the company was wonderful!

Thank you very much to all concerned (and my Chilli Baked Potato tea, followed by my Chocolate Birthday Cake was very welcome).

Click on the link below to see a map of the walk.

The walk mapped - by mapometer.com