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The Plan
A Wareham
walk
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Trudy H, Sue, Trisha, Beatrcie and Tony H, David
The Walk
A couple
of the walkers reported a light flurry of snow this morning, but nothing to
deter serious plodders like us. We drove to Wareham and parked opposite the
almshouses in Worgret Road. We decided to walk the old town walls this morning,
in the opposite direction to usual. Within minutes we found a butcher’s shop
with a mouth-watering window display. Immediate purchases included faggots (Note
for Marion: Trisha will explain to you what an English faggot is) pies and a
pasty. These all came with us on the day’s walk. Our leader then booked us a
table at the Black Bear for lunch, before we set off on our circuit of the old
town. The going was very good, the pathways clear and firm. We noted that much
of the undergrowth that had spoiled the view of the River Piddle has been cut
back much improving the scene.
After
lunch we walked along the Wareham River path to Redcliffe Farm, cut across the
fields to Stoborough and then back into Wareham.
It was a
pleasant day’s walking with some sunshine but cold temperatures. We finished off
with tea courtesy of Wendy and cakes courtesy of Trudy H. Thank you both,
ladies. The Bailey’s cake was delicious.
The Pub
The Black
Bear, Wareham. This was the first time we had eaten here and we were pleasantly
surprised. The food was good and the prices very reasonable. A place worth
visiting again… even though they didn’t have any pies.
Next Week
Meet at Beatrice and Tony's for a Damerham walk.
PS
The chicken and bacon pies were delicious.
The Plan
An Upton
Heath walk
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Trisha, Sue, Trudy H, Beatrice and Tony, David
The Walk
Another
dry day, Cold, but not windy. We parked in the car park at the entrance to
Upton House and walked along the trailway path to Broadstone. This is the line
of the old railway. It was a pleasant and enjoyable morning. The only memorable
flower display was in the roundabout at Broadstone!
Tony
joined us at lunchtime. After the meal we returned along almost the same route.
When we reached the bottom end of the trailway, we came across a lamb trapped
between a concrete barrier and a wire fence. In true compassionate style, we
telephoned the police on their non-emergency number and waited until the farmer
arrived to free his animal.
The walk
finished with tea and cakes at Sue’s, for which we offer our thanks.
The Pub
The
Blackwater Stream, a Wetherspoons pub in Broadstone. Did you know that in 1840
a series of broad stones were placed across the stream here, allowing people to
cross. This is thought to be how the town got its name. The food here is very
reasonably priced, so is the drink. However, Tony’s meal had to go back because
it was over-cooked.
Next Week
TBD
The Plan
A
Cranborne walk
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Sue, Trudy H, Beatrice and Tony, David
The Walk
The day
was cool but sunny, ideal for a walk. We drove first to the Cranborne Manor garden
centre for tea and coffee. Suitably refreshed we drove on the lay-by near Mill
Farm on the Alderholt Road. From there we followed the woodland path parallel
to the road back to Cranborne. The going was generally good this morning.
After
lunch we crossed to the north side of the road to follow our usual route via Jordan
Hill plantation. The going got a bit slippery at times, but no one actually
fell into the mud. Trousers did suffer however. We took the path back to the
main road coming out close by the vehicles. Our thanks go to Beatrice and Tony
for the tea and cakes to round off the day.
The Pub
The Sheaf
of Arrows, Cranborne. The senior citizen’s special looked good. Between us we
sampled one, two and even three courses. The garlic mushroom starter was
delicious. The pork medallion main course was good. And the variety of deserts
was enjoyed. Worth another visit.
Next Week
Meet at
Sue’s at 10am for a walk from Upton Park.
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The Plan
A Swanage
walk
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Trisha, Trudy H, Trudy B, Sue, Tony and Beatrice, David
The Walk
There had
been hints of rain but, come the day, we had an overcast but dry day. Good enough
for us to go ahead with our Swanage walk. We met at Canford Cliffs village and
caught the 10am bus which took us across the ferry and through Studland to Swanage
sea front. From there we walked up to Durlston Head and the castle, where we
had our first – and second – cup of tea. One of our number - no name, no pack drill - regaled us with a poem of sensually erotic sex that sent our throbbing hearts into overdrive. Fortunately the restaurant staff were unable to hear it and we were not thrown out. In an effort to calm our pulsating breasts, we strode briskly back down the hill, retracing our path to the
town where we had lunch. In the afternoon we walked through the town to find a café
suitable for a special celebration. Trudy H and Tricia treated us to tea and
cakes to jointly celebrate their birthdays. These are the only two thirty-two-year-olds
in Bournemouth who hold free bus passes. Thank you, young ladies, for indulging
us with sweet cakes and tea. From the café we went straight to the bus stop to
catch the bus home. This one turned out to be an open-top bus so we wrapped up
warm once we reached the top deck.
The Pub
The Ship
Inn. The food was good. The chicken, ham and leak pie was delicious. It would
have been excellent had it been twice the size. It would have been really superb
had it come with chips and peas instead of bread and butter. At least the bread
was fresh baked from a local bakery.
Next Week
Meet and
Beatrice and Tony’s at 0945 for a Damerham walk.
