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Hi, I'm Marie, Please find our events programme below. We welcome new members and members from any other RA group to join us at any of our events unless the events specifically state that prior registration is needed. We use the Ramblers Association grading system for our walks. For more details see this page . If you have a query regarding a particular event then please contact the event leader direct (all email addresses must be edited to remove anti-spam before use), though more general queries should be directed to me. I hope you find our events enjoyable and we always welcome feedback. If you would like to see what walks the other Ramblers groups have in this area look at the Ramblers Walks Finder Last year we walked 17095 miles, since our AGM in November we have walked 10326 miles - (events x people) x miles
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Start Point: Alresford station car park, Meeting time: 09:45 Start time: 10:00 Logistics: Please bring a picnic lunch as usual. Location: Lat & Long: N51.08863, W1.161852 OS Map Reference: Sector Post Code: Outside Post Code area
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Hawkley Circular - Sunday 20th May
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Start Point: Hawkley Village Near the Church, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Please can you car share if possible as Hawkley is a small village so when parking please be respectful to the residents of the village. There is no specific car park so just park along the side roads near the green. Please bring pack lunch. Afterwards: If anyone would like to join me for a drink in the Hawkley Inn after the walk in celebration of leading my first walk. Location: Lat & Long: N51.05639, W0.937845 OS Map Reference: SU745290 Sector Post Code: GU33 6LY
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Cheriton evening walk and Flowerpots visit - Wednesday 23rd May
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Start Point: Cheriton war memorial, Meeting time: 19:15 Start time: 19:30 Logistics: Please park considerately in the village. Afterwards: There will be a pub visit to the Flowerpots Inn after the walk. Location: Lat & Long: N51.05202, W1.168885 OS Map Reference: SU583284 Sector Post Code: Hampshire SO24
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Outdoor Shakespeare - As You Like It - Thursday 24th May
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Start Point: Bishops Waltham Junior School, Meeting time: 19:15 Start time: 19:30 Logistics: Bring your picnic, rugs and low back chairs and enjoy a fun theatrical evening. Gates open at 6.30pm. Let Liz know if you are coming along and we can arrange to meet up. Tickets costing £15 will be available from Easter and can be purchased from the Bishops Waltham library, the Coffee House in Bishops Waltham or the Theatre Royal Winchester. Location: Lat & Long: N50.95496, W1.206092 OS Map Reference: SU558175 Sector Post Code: SO32 1
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Weekend away to Hartington, Peak District - Friday 25th May
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Start Point: , Meeting time: 18:15 Start time: 18:30 Logistics: Birch and Beech cottages have been booked for the weekend in the village of Hartington for a maximum of 12 people: http://www.beechcottage99.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm The cost of the accommodation will be £40 for the weekend. Alternatively there is a youth hostel in the village where the One Step Walkers will be staying. There is a free beer festival there over the weekend! Or there is B&B accommodation in the village. Location: Lat & Long: N53.14087, W1.807723 OS Map Reference: SK129604 Sector Post Code: SK17 0AR
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GODSHILL AND WOODGREEN NEW FOREST CIRCULAR WALK - Saturday 26th May
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Start Point: Turf Hill enclosure car park, nearest postcode SP5 2PU which will bring you within 500 metres of the car park that is South/East on the B3080 road, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Free parking Turf Hill enclosure. Please bring a packed lunch. Afterwards: Drinks in The Green Dragon at Brook afterwards if required. Location: Lat & Long: N50.95898, W1.697127 OS Map Reference: SU213177 Sector Post Code: SP5 2PU
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Start Point: Car park at the foot of Shawford Down, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Bring a packed lunch. Afterwards: Refreshment available post walk at the Bridge Inn. Location: Lat & Long: N51.02237, W1.329083 OS Map Reference: SU471249 Sector Post Code: Hampshire SO21
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Camping weekend in North Devon - Friday 1st June
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Start Point: Channel View campsite, Meeting time: 17:15 Start time: 17:30 Logistics: A campsite has been booked complete with cafe on site and nearby pub! http://www.channel-view.co.uk/index.htm The cost will be £5 per person per night or £7 for electric hook up) for camping. It is also possible to bring a campervan/caravan (cost £7 per person per night). Spaces are limited and will go on a first in, first served basis. Register in the members-only area. You can stay 2 to 4 nights. Full payment is required by 4 May. Members of other 40s walking groups will be joining us. There will be walks organised along the coast and also inland (eg Watersmeet). Location: Lat & Long: N51.21867, W3.829121 OS Map Reference: SS723481 Sector Post Code: EX35 6LD
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KIMMERIDGE BAY TO KINGSTON, CIRCULAR WALK. - Sunday 3rd June
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Start Point: Clavell's Cafe Kimmeridge Dorset. Nearest postcode: BH20 5PE, Meeting time: 11:15 Start time: 11:30 Logistics: Refreshments and toilet available at Clavell's cafe, then we move the cars to the long stay park, £5 per car for all day parking. The walk will be at a Moderate pace to suit all but as there is several steep climbs so a reasonable level of fitness is needed. Please bring a packed lunch. Plesse note 11.30am meet time. Afterwards: Drinks and food afterwards if required at the Scott Arms Kingston. Or a visit to Swanage for fish & chips. Location: Lat & Long: N50.61837, W2.119191 OS Map Reference: SY916798 Sector Post Code: BH20 5PH
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FINCHDEAN, WEST MARDEN & ROWLANDS CASTLE CIRCULAR WALK. - Tuesday 5th June
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Start Point: The George Inn, Finchdean, PO8 0AU, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Parking in the overflow car park of The George Inn, on left-hand side. Also limited parking on the road opposite the Inn. Please bring a packed lunch. Afterwards: Drinks or food in The George Inn afterwards. Location: Lat & Long: N50.90923, W0.951658 OS Map Reference: SU738127 Sector Post Code: Castle, Hampshire
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The Flora Thompson Trail - Saturday 9th June
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Start Point: Free car park next to Fox and Pellican PH Grayshott. Alternative parking close by if required - contact leader, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Please park in the free car park which has loos next to the Fox and Pelican Pub. If when you arrive the car park is full I can direct you to another free car park close by. Bring pack lunch. Afterwards: Drinks after walk in the Fox & Pelican. Location: Lat & Long: N51.11096, W0.753692 OS Map Reference: SU873353 Sector Post Code: GU26 6LE
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Hindhead circular - Sunday 10th June
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Start Point: National Trust car park at the Punchbowl, Hindhead on the old A3., Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: You MUST register in advance to join me on this walk. If you have not yet walked in this area the views are pretty special but don't take my word for it! Payment is required to leave your car in the car park. There is a cafe and loo's at the start. Please bring a picnic lunch. Afterwards: Tea in the National Trust cafe Location: Lat & Long: N51.11413, W0.729603 OS Map Reference: SU890357 Sector Post Code: Surrey GU26
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Shawford & Cheesefoot Head - Saturday 16th June
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Start Point: Shawford Down Car Park, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Park at Shawford Down Car Park (free). There is additional parking further along the track, as well as (limited) street parking near the railway station. Afterwards: Drinks at The Bridge in Shawford afterwards. Location: Lat & Long: N51.02203, W1.328885 OS Map Reference: SU471249 Sector Post Code: Hampshire SO21
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PhoneyFEST - Live music event - Saturday 16th June
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Start Point: Concorde Club Eastleigh, Meeting time: 12:00 Start time: 12:15 Logistics: PhoneyFEST is a weekend long festival of tribute bands. The tribute bands on the 16th June are Karen Carpenter, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Village People, Black eyed Peaz, Abba, Thin Lizzy, Shawaddywaddy and Madness. Last year seating was outside in the garden. There is a bar and restaurant and BBQ. The day finishes about 22.30. Tickets can be booked online see website for details. They are £24 before 1/4/12 and £27 after that date. Let me know if you are coming on the 16th and we can meet up. Location: Lat & Long: N50.95588, W1.371445 OS Map Reference: SU442175 Sector Post Code: SO50 9HQ
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Isle of Wight Festival - Friday 22nd June
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Start Point: , Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Headliners this year are Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers but lots of other acts for different music tastes. Tickets currently still available but may sell out given Glastonbury not happening this year. See the official website for further information and full line-up. Let me know if you are going along and we can arrange to meet up. Location: Lat & Long: N50.71037, W1.285400 OS Map Reference: SZ505903 Sector Post Code: PO30 2EW
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Lyndhurst - Beaulieu Road Circular - Sunday 24th June
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Start Point: Boltons Bench Car Park - Turn off A35 opposite Fire Station near Lyndhurst Park Hotel., Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: This is a circular walk starting and finishing at Lyndhurst. There is free parking at Bolton's Bench car park. Please bring a packed lunch. There is a possible pub stop at Beaulieu Road Station about 3/4 of the way round. Location: Lat & Long: N50.87235, W1.568384 OS Map Reference: SU442175 Sector Post Code: Hampshire SO50
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Bishops Waltham evening walk - Wednesday 27th June
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Start Point: Basingwell Street car park, Meeting time: 18:45 Start time: 19:00 Logistics: Start and meet in Basingwell Street car park in the centre of Bishops Waltham (free and has public toilets). Afterwards: There is an optional meal after the walk at Waltham Tandoori on Bank Street with an "all you can eat" Indian buffet (£9.95). Please book your place by Monday 25 June by registering in member database. Location: Lat & Long: N50.95388, W1.212315 OS Map Reference: Sector Post Code: Outside Post Code area
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Indian meal - Wednesday 27th June
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Start Point: Bank St, Meeting time: 19:45 Start time: 20:00 Logistics: Park in Basingwell Street car park in the centre of Bishops Waltham (free). There is a walk before the meal starting from this car park at 7pm. Location: Lat & Long: N50.95453, W1.209011 OS Map Reference: SU556175 Sector Post Code: SO32 1NS
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Circular walk from Beech, thru Bentworth & Lower Wield - Saturday 7th July
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Start Point: Beech Community Centre, near Alton, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: We need to limit the number of cars to 15 as we will be parking in the Beech Community Centre. A donation for parking is also requested. Please double up if you can. ** Please register so I know how many people are likely to arrive. Please bring a packed lunch. Afterwards: Meet at The Star in Bentworth for a drink afterwards. Location: Lat & Long: N51.14441, W1.009618 OS Map Reference: SU693388 Sector Post Code: GU34 4AH
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Snakes, Frogs, Lizards, Deer and New Forest Ice Cream! - Saturday 21st July
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Start Point: Acres Down, Meeting time: 13:45 Start time: 14:00 Logistics: The car park is small so where possible please car share. Please bring a snack and drink. There is normally an ice cream van at Bolderwood so there may be the opportunity to buy an ice cream on route. There are toilets at the Reptile centre and at Bolderwood. Afterwards: Post walk drinks at New Forest Inn at Emery Down. I will book a table for 7.30pm for 10 people for an evening meal after post walk drinks. If you would like to join me please let me by 19/7/12. Location: Lat & Long: N50.88635, W1.620655 OS Map Reference: Sector Post Code: Outside Post Code area
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Walk from Graffham - Sunday 12th August
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Start Point: C/P by Cricket ground, Meeting time: 10:15 Start time: 10:30 Logistics: Walk from Graffham, taking us up and along the South Downs way, towards Glatting Beacon, then back from Duncton Hangar and Lavington. Great views. Bring picnic lunch. Park where you can, but we will meet at car park by su 930 176 (near the cricket ground) Afterwards: We will go to local pub afterwards Location: Lat & Long: N50.94526, W0.680408 OS Map Reference: SU928170 Sector Post Code: GU28 0PB
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Start Point: Fort Purbrook, PO16 1BJ, Meeting time: 14:00 Start time: 14:15 Logistics: Location: Lat & Long: N50.85274, W1.037564 OS Map Reference: SU678063 Sector Post Code: Portsmouth PO6
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Bellowhead at Southampton Guildhall - Sunday 11th November
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Start Point: Southampton Guildhall, Meeting time: 18:45 Start time: 19:00 Logistics: Bellowhead are a 11-piece English contemporary folk band renowned for energetic performances. We have standing tickets which cost £18 plus booking fee. Tickets can be booked on 023 8063 2601. Let me know if you are coming along and we can meet up. Location: Lat & Long: N50.90817, W1.405520 OS Map Reference: SU418122 Sector Post Code: SO14 7FW
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Start Point: New Place, De Vere Hotel, Shirrell Heath, Meeting time: 18:15 Start time: 18:30 Logistics: We're returning to the same venue that our 2011 party was held. There will be a three course meal and disco into the early hours. The dancing will be in the larger room this year :0). It will cost £41 each (more if you select the beef and cheese courses). You will be advised where to send deposits within a week of registering, we need to pay a hefty sum to the hotel by late May so please pay promptly otherwise we may have to cancel this. All deposits would be returned if this happened. It would be appreciated if you would pay the full amount now if possible to increase our chances of securing this excellent venue. Afterwards: If you wish to stay at the hotel you can book directly with them, the cost will be £45 for a single, £55 for twin or double, this includes breakfast in the morning. Please email newplacesalesteam@deverevenues.co.uk or phone 01329 836520 and ask for in house reservations. Location: Lat & Long: N50.91853, W1.195278 OS Map Reference: SU566135 Sector Post Code: SO32 2JU
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Alresford circular via Ovington & Tichborne - Saturday 19th May
Hants 2030s 10 Year Party at Fort Purbrook - Friday 24th August
