Sutton and Wandle Valley Ramblers

 

Printed Programme Walk Updates

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 Date Update
  SWVR BOARD GAMES GROUP
Our small friendly group is looking for new members. We get together in a member’s home 4 times a year on Saturdays and enjoy a ‘bring and share’ lunch part way through.  Roger has a vast library of games - there’s something for everyone.  Some are tactical strategy games but many are fun games where winning depends on a lucky roll of the dice or perhaps on knowing (or guessing) the correct answers to quiz questions.  No experience required just a love of playing games. 

Liz Tadd
 26/04/2025 (Sat)

COACH TRIP 26th APRIL

We have two seats available for the coach trip. Please let me know if you are interested. 

Jackie This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
 

TOUR OF GOLDSMITHS' GUILD HALL MONDAY 19TH MAY

 Please book from Monday 17th March and when booking confirmed please pay the non-refundable admission fee of £10 which I will then pay in one block (details below).

We meet at Sutton Station at 12.05 to catch the 12.16 Thameslink train to City Thameslink. Lunch will be at Cafe 101 after which we will proceed to Goldsmiths' Hall via Postman's Park. The tour is for one hour.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Hillary - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07851 263949 or 020 4568 1326

My bank details – Mrs Jenny Kearney - sort code 30 96 07 account 00304526 using reference your surname.

Thank you.
  30th Anniversary Celebration Walks: Save The Dates

At the recent AGM we outlined the idea of a 30 mile celebration walk to mark the Group’s 30th anniversary year.  This would NOT involve a non-stop 30 mile walk around the borough!!  but rather a series of short walks, arranged across three days and split into sections, that would add up to 30 miles in total and that people would be able to join and do as much or as little as they chose. And we will try and include picnics and lunches within the walks. The logistics are still being worked out by Walk Leaders.  But do save the dates.  These are Thursday 8 May to Saturday 10 May.  And we are also planning a celebratory party on Saturday 17 May.

Barbara (Chair)

ALSO

Are there any budding DJ’s out there?  Following a meeting for the 30th anniversary party, we found we were stumped as to how to download and play music for the event. If anyone can help with equipment, speakers and know-how, please contact me.  I’m not asking for professional equipment or anything too loud, but the hall does need something bigger than a normal CD player which was the limit of our knowledge.

We are also planning an article for submission to the South East Walker and would love to hear from any members who were there at our inception.  I was thinking perhaps we could get together for a cup of coffee and I can ‘pick your brains’ for your memories.

Hope to hear from you, Many thanks,

Marian
07961 195684 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

Surrey County Council have launched a survey about the area they look after, which is known as “Surrey’s Countryside Estate” and comprises approximately 10,000 acres of Surrey’s beautiful countryside.  We walk in many of these areas, (they are listed on the map as you open the survey) and questions include the state of the paths and waymarking of routes.  It’s worth adding your comments if you want to.

Barbara (Chair)
  SABRE have arranged a HF walking holiday in the Lake District at HF Monk Coniston on 5 – 12 September. They have taken the entire house but have rooms still available are inviting members from other groups to join them. The cost would be £1064 per person. Anyone interested should contact Clair on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Barbara
16/04/2025 (Wed)

WEDNESDAY 16TH APRIL CHILWORTH TO GUILDFORD

Purchase a return to Guildford.  Expected return time at Sutton between 16.15 and 16.30.  Drop off at lunch is possible by bus to Guildford then train to Sutton via Epsom or Dorking.
22/04/2025 (Tue)

CINEMA MUSEUM VISIT
The Museum have asked me for some idea of how many of you are planning to come. I should be most grateful if you could let me know if you intend to join Paul and I on the 22nd April?

Jan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
26/04/2025 (Sat) COACH TRIP 26TH APRIL - LONG WALK.
Those requiring a pub lunch will need to pre-order by Saturday 12th April.
Please check the menu attached.

Juliet 07759919216
The Bridge Inn Shawford
https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/hampshire/bridge/menu
01/05/2025 (Thu)

CANCELLATION: WALK IN THE PARK - RICHMOND PARK AND ISABELLA PLANTATION

The 1st of May walk has had to be postponed and will be rearranged.
13/05/2025 (Tue) MOLE VALLEY RAMBLERS: DROP KICK BREWERY
Mole Valley Ramblers are arranging a special visit to Drop Kick Brewery (near Dorking) on Tuesday 13 May. They have invited other groups to join them for a walk, a pint and a pizza. You need to buy your own ticket using this link and choose one of the two walks on offer (and let Abdul from Mole Valley Ramblers know). The walks will include a lunchtime stop over at the Brewery where pizza, made by 500 Degrees Sliced, will be available (need to order in advance). It does sound a nice opportunity to walk with a different group and have a fun day out. Please contact Abdul for further information. His contact details are:-
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30/05/2025 (Fri) ADVANCE NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL WALK
Friday, May 30th Purley Station to Coulsdon South 8 miles with pub/picnic at The Fox, drop out possible at lunch after about 5 miles. Full details on the website. I will send a second reminder nearer the time.
Trevor