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East Berkshire Ramblers' Group
The Ramblers' Association promotes rambling, protects right of way, campaigns for access to open country and defends the beauty of the countryside.

We welcome visitors on our walks but after two or three walks ask you to join the Rambler's Association. As well as a regular program of walks varying in length from 4 - 12  miles, we publish local walks guides, organize coach connected walks and long distance walks in stages.   


CURRENT NEWS  (Updated 10th March)

London Walks in May and June.
Wednesday May 19
.Walking London with John - a flat 5/6 mile walk, about 5 hours but with a lot of looking at iconic sights. Along the South Bank to Tower Bridge, looking in on Tate Modern for their latest cultural shock, over to the financial area, the Guildhall, St. Pauls and I hope the Temple church (closed last visit), and the Inns of Court.
Meet at Datchet Station at 9.30, get together and get group saver to Waterloo.Train. at 9.56.
Park for free on lay-by on B3021 South of Beaulieu Close. Grid 987 763.
Leader John Vint  (01628 661590).
 
 
Wednesday  June 16.
Lea  Valley walk and the Olympic Site. Walking with a difference, by coach!
Northumberland Park Tottenham, to Limehouse basin.
A remarkably green walk along the river and lots of London's industrial past and achievements on route, a relaxed 8 1/2  mile walk, and cafes along the way. The Olympic site has a visitor centre and viewing platform and another cafe.
Meet at Braywick Rd car park, Stafferton Lodge on the A308 at 8.30 SHARP. fare £10. Cheques payable to EBR.
Send bookings and cheque to John Vint .11 Portland Close. Burnham. SL22LT. ASAP, this should be a winner.
Leader Mac Gollifer 01753 643429
 
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Beautiful photos of Snowdrops on the Swincombe walk, Feb.17th., sent in by Eve and Mac are now in the Photo Gallery.

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Urgent message from Pauline re. Theatre trip Friday, March 12th:

It is on Friday 12th March at Windsor Guildhall and is Windsor theatre Guilds spring production The Importance of Being Ernest.

Tickets still available for Windsor Theatre Guilds production of The Importance of Being Ernest at Windsor Guildhall on Friday 12th March. Tickets will now be Ten Pounds each not Eleven. A lot of people who said they would go now can't so I am passing on the group discount and will not make a profit for EBRA but I just need to sell the tickets!! A party of twenty members will be attending this social event, if you would like to join us on the night please contact Pauline Thompson ASAP on 01753 548185 eve 07904057850 mob, leave a message or by email.

Tickets will be TEN POUNDS EACH. Cheques payable to EBR to Pauline Thompson Westfield Cottage 44 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire SL3 9AY ASAP

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Message from John Vint:

Salisbury May 8.
 
Once again all seats have now gone, however if you would like to be put on a waiting list, just give me a ring at 01628 661590.
John Vint.

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You may notice, when using the walks link, that leaders' surnames have been omitted. This has been done in answer to the request from some leaders and was agreed at our recent committee meeting.

LEADERS - I have been asked to remind you to send in a short email to Alma Richardson alma.richardson@btinternet.com after completing your walks, with numbers of walkers, numbers of newcomers, comments etc. (This is to replace the paper form that is only now used by those without internet access)

Message from your Chairman, Peter London:

" This year the Chiltern Society is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its millennium project, The Chiltern Way.  As part of their celebrations they are putting together a   programme of Chiltern Way walks. There will be a mixture of long, short, circular, linear and themed walks. The Society would like to involve other walking groups in the area, and free walks will be open to members of the public.

If you would like to join in you may walk at any time during the year, but the Society is particularly keen to have a full programme at the start of their Chiltern Way Walking Festival from 29th May to 13th June. The East Berks Ramblers is not organizing any joint walks but if individual members are interested in taking part please see The Society’s website www.chilternsociety.org.uk, which will be continually updated."

 Peter London

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Some photos of our excellent 'New Year's Lunch' on Sunday (from John Vint):

N Y lunch 1                     N Y lunch 2

N Y lunch 3                     N Y lunch 4

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Messages from social secretary, Pauline Thompson (for East Berks Ramblers' members only):

Windsor Theatre Guilds production at the Guildhall this year will be The Importance of Being Ernest and is on 9th to 13th March. I am planning on getting tickets for the Friday evening ie 12th March.

Those members interested please contact me either by e mail or phone day 01753 484341 eve 01753 548185 or 07904057850 (or at Sunday's Lunch if you are attending)

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Correction to email address for Alma Richardson:
This appeared on page 6 of the Newsletter under "A Plea to Group Walks Leaders".  Her email address should be:  alma.richardson@btinternet.com and not "co.uk"
Leaders - please send your walk reports to her at this address.

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Dates for this year's shows, at which we will have a stall, can be found using the 'shows' link above.  David Bailey (contact)

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  WALK LEADERS - don't forget you are the one who knows for sure where the starting place is.  I have been asked to pass on the request that Leaders give CLEAR directions to the starting point to help those walkers who do not have the necessary maps. Also, if your walk is taken from one of the books of walks, please provide this information when putting the walk forward (I have been asked to make this point as some walkers find it helpful).

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