WALKING GROUP
NEXT WALK WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE- FELTON CIRCULAR. Please meet to catch the X15 bus to Alnwick or Berwick due at 9.50 from the Great North Road/Brunton Lane stop or 9.48 from Regent Centre ,Stand C. There is only one bus an hour so please be prompt. The walk is around 5 miles. Two thirds of the walk is on tarmac paths but the latter third is on public footpaths through farmers fields and has some uneven ground through woodland. It is advisable to wear good walking shoes/boots. Refreshments after the walk in Gallery 45 or packed lunch if you prefer.
WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY- Benton to South Gosforth - A cold and damp walk but the walkers were not put off and enjoyed a lovely walk and company. Thank you Kathleen for organising.
WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL- WATERGATE FOREST PARK. A walk in glorious sunshine on the warmest day of the year so far. An interesting walk around the lake at this former Colliery site taking in the Spring weather, spring flowers, bird life and some interesting sculptures along the way.
Thank you Diane for organising.
WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH. An historical tour of North Shields. A lovely walk led by Debbie. We were very lucky with the weather and had a lovely walk through a short history of the Shiels- a rough temporary dwelling used by seafarers along the River- hence the names North and South Shields. Thank you Debbie for a most entertaining morning.
WEDNESDAY 11th FEBRUARY. CANCELLED due to heavy rain. A welcome outing instead for a coffee and chat. A good opportunity to escape the poor weather.
WEDNESDAY 14th JANUARY-SALTWELL PARK. a bracing walk around a lovely park taking in the lovely lake and its varied collection of water fowl gamely walking on the frozen water. Thank you Barbara for organising.
WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER- A LOVELY WALK TO GOSFORTH GARDEN CENTRE FOR LUNCH.
EVERYONE ENJOYED THE FRESH AIR AND COMPANY.
WEDNESDAY 12th NOVEMBER- Millennium Green and river walk Morpeth.
On a lovely sunny day we discovered Morpeth's hidden treasure the Old Bakehouse Millennium Green. Many of us had visited the Bakehouse but had been unaware of this safe haven for wildlife and people. Thank you Diane for organising.
