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Spring and Summer Walking
The weather is lovely and warm now and we’re
enjoying the outdoors on our walks. Thanks again to Dave and Val
(not forgetting the walk leaders!) for yet another excellent Walks
Programme.
The bluebells were later than usual this year due
to the late spring, but it’s been great to see them out in abundance
on our May walks.
We also had a great weekend based in Bournemouth,
including walks in the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck. The weather
was mixed but we all had a great time.
Sadly Norman, who was the Secretary of our group
for many years, passed away earlier this year. Among the many
tributes to Norman is this extract from an article by our Footpath
Secretary, Bill:
‘Norman was one of our very early members,
joining the group in 1993 a year after its formation. He quickly
became a regular Sunday walker and very soon started leading walks.
His passion for walking and making the group successful was
exemplified when he decided to take on the mantle as the group
secretary which he held for well over ten years.
Caring, Friendly, Charitable, are words that
describe him best. His leadership both on walks and as secretary was
always amiable which was his nature. Every Sunday I stood in awe of
his boots feeling ashamed. So clean and so highly polished you could
see your face in them whereas mine had the previous Sunday’s mud
clinging to them! I know we’ll never see the likes of them again but
whenever I see polished boots my memory buds instantly recall
Norman.’
We now look forward to the summer and more great walks. Our new
programme includes seaside walks, ones that include a well-earned
stop for breakfast (!), and evening walks. There should be something
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