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u3a Walking Group 1 - Feb 2023
by Tim - 17:29 on 24 February 2023
Eleven hardy walkers met at the Slipway at Newark in Deerness today .The weather was forecast to be dry with a brisk northerly wind and 5C. As we set off above the beach the rain came on but although not heavy was cold .By the time we reached the far end of the beach the planned route up the road and around was changed to along the shore so as not to walk straight into the wind and rain . The shower soon passed and we made good time along the shore which was flooded as expected at the far end .This was passable with a bit of careful negotiation and a fortuitous stepping stone . Then it was up hill by road to the first left turn and back to join up with the beach road and along the shore .A good pace meant that we never got cold and the rain stayed off after the initial shower .A good 4 mile walk done in an hour and a half . Following this seven of us retreated to Celina Rupp's Cafe for warming soup and sandwiches.
As I am away for a lot of March for Golden jollifications the next walk will on Friday 7th April . More information closer to the time .
In the meantime Ellie's U3A Flat Walking Group 2 are going out on Monday 13 th March and Monday 27th March as she is away in early April. I am sure that she would be happy to include you should you need exercise while I am off south.
Keep moving, Tim.
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