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Web Site Last Updated: May 27, 2010

 

Dartford & Gravesham Group & Social News

(for members)

   

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 for everyone!

   

Norman will be sadly missed

   

Enjoying the New Forest sunshine

   
   
   
   
 

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