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Archive for February, 2009

Skittles Night At The Navigation.

44 Bowlers crowded into the Navigation Inn, Wootton Wawen all ready to do battle.
But it seemed to me that some players were plotting some under-hand tactics.
Take for instance the winner of the best male bowler. A young recruit of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces no less, who sweet talked his Nan into giving up her ticket. He […]

MID-WEEK WALK DETAILS FEBRUARY 2009.

[ February 25, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] DATE:  Wednesday  25th February  2009      TIME:   10 a. m.

ROUTE:   Upper Slaughter to Naunton           DISTANCE:  8.5  Miles.

MAP:   Explorer OL45    GRID:   155/231

PARKING:    Limited street parking in centre of Upper Slaughter

DETAILS:      Mainly footpaths and some quiet country lanes through typical Cotswold country, with good views.  After leaving Upper Slaughter, the route picks up the Windrush Way, running alongside […]

[ February 15, 2009; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] ROUTE;  Bulls Head Wootton Wawen, Gorse Lane, May’s Wood, Henley, Blackford Mill,Stratford Canal, Bulls Head.

Date;  15 February 2009       TIME:  10 a.m.        DISTANCE:  5 Miles.

MAP:                                   GRID:  150 ; 632

PARKING:  Bulls Head Car Park, top end please (permission given)

DETAILS:   Mostly footpaths and no steep hills, five stiles.

[ February 1, 2009; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] ROUTE:  Circular Walk Around Charlcote.

DATE:  1st February 2009     TIME:  10 a.m.   DISTANCE: 5 Miles

MAP:   Explorer 205              GRID;  262/564 

PARKING;   National Trust Car Park, opposite entrance to Charlecote House & Park- Permission given.

DETAILS:  Mainly footpaths and farm tracks through gently rolling countryside. 1 stile-total ascent of ten metres