Walking Group
Group Leader: | Sandra Graham |
When: | 2nd & Last Friday.(see below 'Dates for your Diary' for specific dates) |
Where: | See 'Dates for your Dairy' for the start point of each walk. If anyone needs a lift, please let the Group Leader know as a lift may be possible. |
Walk Start: | Usually 10,00am. Please refer to ‘Dates for your Diary’ shown below for information on each walk. |
Fee: | £0.00/session, Walkers to provide their own refreshments. |
Health: | Walkers must prove themselves fit enough to cope with the walks, especially those that are more strenuous and challenging. |
Note 1: | Walks are generally between 4 and 8 miles. |
Note 2: | Appropriate footwear/ clothing must be worn (see below). |
PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE INFORMATION IN THE ABOVE BOX (inform website Admin). USE ‘EVENTS’ FOR MEETING INFORMATION
Notes for those interested in joining this group
1. Anyone who wants to "try out" Washington Village u3a can attend one monthly meeting and one interest group meeting before deciding whether to join us. Annual membership costs £15. More information about membership is on our Welcome page. Please note that there is a fee to attend some group sessions.
2. Regardless of whether you are a current or prospective Washington Village u3a member: BEFORE attending this group please contact the "Group Leader" (click on the envelope to send a message) to ensure that there is space.
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We have a Walking Group WhatsApp for group members who wish to keep in touch with one another. Please contact Sandra via the link in the right hand column if you would like to join this Group.
Get fit, burn some calories, visit some interesting local places and meet like minded people with our Walking Group!
See 'Dates for your Diary'_ for information about planned walks i.e., proposed route, distance, grading (Easy, Moderate or Challenging), conditions underfoot.
General Information for Walkers
1. You are advised to wear walking boots
2. Waterproof jacket should be worn or carried.
3. Appropriate clothing to be worn e.g. light-weight walking clothing, fleeces, layers of clothing rather than bulky jackets.
4. What to bring? It is advised -some food, a drink, mobile phone and walking pole if required.
5. It is the policy of Washington Village U3A for dogs not to be allowed on walks.
6. The leader of the walk, not necessarily the Group Leader, determines the route and reserves the right to alter the walk, as appropriate.
Follow the links in the right hand column Group for more detail on the group's completed walks.
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Dates for your Diary | |
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Fri Mar 29th | No walk today (Good Friday) |
Fri Apr 12th | Fulwell Circular, a 5 mile walk from Seaburn to Fulwell Mill, led by Tania Le Marinel |
Fri Apr 26th | DLI to Brasside, led by John & Helen Edwards |
Fri May 10th | Elba Park, led by Sylvia Baskeran & Denise Connor |
Fri May 31st | Breckon Hill Woods, led by Sandra Graham |
Fri Jun 14th | TBC, led by John & Helen Edwards |
Fri Jun 28th | Whitley Bay to Seaton Sluice, led by Richard & Janet Mulvey. This will include a planning meeting led by Sandra Graham |
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