Health Walks - 2013 
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Thursday 19th September - a lot of us are away on holiday but six of us braved the rain and enjoyed a walk, Pinetum - Gravel Hole Wood - Dog Kennel Wood - The Lake - Cock Cabin Wood - Cinder Path, and the craic afterwards. Sorry no pictures and not many reports recently, been busy with other things.
Thursday 5th September - sorry no photos again or indeed report. I've temporarily given up the Tuesday walks because I've so many other demands on my time. Most reports are much of a muchness but today was something slightly different.
Sunny pleasant morning, eighteen of us walking with Michael leader. Michael felt adventurous and was determined to find a different route! We all set off together from the Barn and entered the Pinetum eventually reaching the stile into the Cow Field. After a little heated discussion the 'short route walkers' carried on through Gravel Hole Wood into Dog Kennel Wood. Michael led the other walkers, some reluctant at this stage, up into the Cow Field, no cows visible, and across Cam Lane into Green Wood.
Meanwhile the shorter group walked round the lake and rested on one of the picnic tables before proceeding up the hill back to the Barn - a much longer 'short walk' than usual.
The main group walked along the top and reached the Lake, pausing at the Stone Bridge for another discussion. By now everyone was enjoying themselves and eagerly elected to go on up to Cock Cabin Wood - after all it may be the last day of summer - and home via the Cinder Path walking past the Sue Rider Cafe.
Thursday 18th July - the glorious summer weather continues . . . .
Thursday 6th June - no report yet
Tuesday 4th June - no report yet
Thursday 30th May - no report yet
Tuesday 28th May - no report, sorry
Thursday 23rd May - We looked forward to a dry walk and so it turned out to be. There were thirteen of us, gathered at the Barn, again with Michael, today's leader . . . . .
Tuesday 21st May - A dull day with the prospect of drizzle however we were blessed with a dry walk. Today's Tuesday walk was unusual in that we normally walk from the Sports Centre but . . .
Thursday 16th May - Back to normal today except Brian is still convalescing, we all wish him well and hope he'll be back with us soon. Again I walked from home to lead the short walk . . . .
Tuesday 14th May - In contrast to last week's unbelievably nice morning we were anticipating rain but spring has definitely arrived and the change in the trees in just one week is remarkable. Gareth marched off with us in his and Julie's wake, they are are a third of my age!
Thursday 9th May - The rain held off and we all had an enjoyable walk
Tuesday 7th May - An unbelievably nice morning spring has definitely arrived and most of the trees are forming their leaves. Gareth seemed unsure which way to go so we led him into the Park . . . . . .
Thursday 2nd May - Today's walk from the Barn. We were privileged today to have David Beattie as Leader, by popular request, to point out some of the delights of nature in the Park. . . . .
Tuesday 30th April - I didn't take any photos so didn't write a report
Thursday 25th April - Whilst booking everyone in, Brian, the Coordinator, Michael, the Deputy Coordinator and Peter, today's Leader, discussed where we should go. Peter wanted to do the long walk. We decided on somewhere the 'Tuesday Only Walkers' hadn't been before. . . . .
Tuesday 23rd April - again we were blesed with good weather, the sun was shining but the win was a bit chilly. Gareth was back . . . . .
Thursday 18th April - Another lovely morning for our walk from the Barn today. It had been raining but it had cleared up by the time we started out. The wind was strong but the sun was shining most of the time. . . .
Tuesday 16th April - We all arrived at the Sports Centre today to find our leader Gareth had rung in sick so we were sent away to look after ourselves. There were eight of us . . . . .
Thursday 11th April - Would it rain? No. It was overcast and we felt a few spots but another enjoyable walk. Sorry forgot my camera today.
Tuesday 9th April - Another fine morning, not a lot of sun at first but despite the bitter wind we all enjoyed the walk.
Thursday 4th April - Another lovely morning for our walk from the Barn today. The wind was bitter cold but the sun was shining most of the time. We were fourteen today. . . . .
Tuesday 2nd April - Only Carmel & I turned up! So we gave Gareth an 80 minute non-stop brisk walk and he never got more than a step ahead. For most of the time we walked abreast. The cows are back in the field!
Thursday 28th March - The northern area of the Park from the Barn but following a new path under the churchyard . . .
Tuesday 26th March - From the Sports Centre today eight of us set off into the Park. We're still well below the usual number; I know two were preparing for going away at Easter, one had a severe cold . . . . .
Thursday 21st March - Another good turnout - a short walk and a usual walk . . . .
Tuesday 19th March - Only six of us set off from the Sports Centre today! Where were they all? You'll never get a nicer morning than this was. . . . .
Thursday 14th March - From the Barn today with Bernadette leading . . . . . . .
Tuesday 12th March - expect something different!
Thursday 7th March - nineteen today - a record!
Tuesday 5th March - There were thirteen of us and Gareth took us in to Green Wood and up on to Cam Lane. We walk south to Sheephill Lane and down to the cycle track . . . .
Tuesday 26th March and Thursday 28th March - walks took place but there are no reports
Thursday 21st February - We set off towards the Stone Bridge and crossed over. Here we had planned for two of the walkers and a leader to take a short cut back to the Barn . . . . .
Tuesday 19th February - We entered the Park, Green Wood, turning left and climbed up to Cam Lane. Walking along Cam Lane and past the Ponderosa the trees parted to open up a view of the Hall. . . . . .
Thursday 14th February - Walking from the Barn today it . . . . was quite mild, a nice change, a lovely morning with the sun breaking out as we finished our walk. We were up again to fifteen again . . .
Tuesday 12th February - Walking from the Sports Centre today, we were nine, including a new walker, Lin, plus Gareth. It was a lovely morning with the occasional flashes of sunshine. . . .
Thursday 7th February - Walking from the Barn today there were fourteen of us. Dry, overcast but no wind. Rain was forecast but we didn't get any. Sorry no photos today! . . . . .
Tuesday 5th February - Walking from the Sports Centre again, we were nine plus Gareth, the forecast of snow, sleet, rain and high winds no doubt deterred the others but we were pleasantly surprised. . . . .
Thursday 31st January - Health Walk from the Barn today. Dry, which was nice with the odd flash of sunshine although it was overcast at times. Rain was forecast. Sixteen today, I think that's a record number starting from the Barn, things are looking up. . . . .
Tuesday 29th January - Walking from the Sports Centre today, we were eight plus Gareth, the forecast of heavy rain and high winds no doubt deterred the others. . . . .
Thursday 24th January - Bernadette our Leader today cancelled the walk from the Barn because of the treacherous paths on the slopes. However not to be deterred we all drove down to Town Brow car park and walked along the flat.
Tuesday 22nd January - Walking from the Sports Centre, again only six of us including Gareth, this time probably because of the cold, snow and icy conditions. Meanwhile Jacquie was in the air flying to Tobago.
Thursday 17th January - Health Walk from the Barn today. Fifteen today and that's with five regulars missing! Brian led again but David was Back Marker, fresh from his Leaders course. . . . . 
Tuesday 15th January - Walking from the Sports Centre, sixteen last week, down to six today perhaps because of the cold and icy conditions . . .
Thursday 10th January - Our numbers were down today because eight of our regular group were on a Health Walk Leaders course at Astley Hall - Bernadette, David, Dedrah, Elizabeth, Jerry, Helen and Peter. . . . . 
Tuesday 8th January - Starting from the Sports Centre today with Gareth leading. there were fourteen of us plus Gareth. Well the rain didn't stop, just got wetter! . . . . .
Thursday 3rd January - Eleven of us today setting out from the Barn, Brian leading . . . . .
Tuesday 1st January - New Year's Day! Starting from the Beaumont! Thanks Helen & Les for leading this morning's walk . . . . .
