Wednesday 1st April
No Meeting
Thursday 2 nd to Tuesday 7th April
Easter in the Lake District
Dave P
We have booked Rydal Hall Bunkhouse for 5 nights, near Ambleside in the Lake District. Sheltered by the high fells of Fairfield and its neighbours, Rydal enjoys outstanding views toward Windermere, and provides an excellent base for walking.
Facilities include fully equipped kitchen, Bathroom/shower facilities, large common room with wood burning stove. Pillows are provided, but you'll need to bring a sleeping bag.
To find it, follow A591 for two miles north from Ambleside. In Rydal, turn right into the lane towards Rydal Mount, pass the church and take the second entrance on the right (just beyond the main gate of the hall). Pass behind the hall and over a small bridge. The youth centre is the large white building on the left (postcode LA22 9LX, see ///exporters.relaxed.back).
£90 deposit to book a bed please.
Wednesday 8th April
Pub - The Tulip
Jonathan
Join us from 20:30 for a drink and a chat at The Tulip, Church Ln, Springfield, CM1 7SF.
Wednesday 15th April
Committee Meeting
Everybody welcome for an evening planning trips for the Summer and events for July.
Sunday 19th April
Purleigh Walk
Helen
A circular walk of about 9 miles taking in the views and vineyards around Purleigh. Please bring sandwiches for lunch. There will be an opportunity to stop for drinks in the pub the pub at the end of the walk. Meet at Purleigh Cricket Club car park, Howe Green Road, CM3 6PE at 10.30am ///visit.imprints.pound
Wednesday 22nd April
Ancestral Lands to Modern Challenges: The Story of the Mapuche Nation
John M
An illustrated talk on Zoom with slides on the Mapuche Nation, indigenous inhabitants of south central Chile and southwestern Argentina. We’ll look at their history, customs and culture, and their heroic resistance to Inca and Spanish domination, including a review of their place in Chilean and Argentine society today.
Thursday 23rd April
Weekday Walk: Terling
Helen J
A circular walk of around 6 miles starting from the Dismals Car Park in Terling ///juggled.crisis.yoga at 10am. Optional lunch afterwards in the Rayleigh Arms pub or Owls Tea Room.
Wednesday 29th April
Doug's Birthday Meal
Doug
Help Doug celebrate his birthday with a meal at The Cricketers Mill Green (Mill Green Road, Ingatestone, CM4 0RH). Eating at 7.30pm. Please let Doug know by 22nd April if you want to come.
For those not working, Doug may be able to lead an afternoon walk before the meal - details to be confirmed.