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Dukeries

WhatsApp Walking Group

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Hazel Francis Tel: 07484728027
When: Fortnightly on Thursday mornings

A group for members to enjoy short walks of approximately 3 to 4 miles in the local area every other Thursday.

Walkers will decide which walk to select next as there is no specified group leader. Anyone on the WhatsApp Walkers app can initiate a walk by text and ask others to join them. The way to join is to text Hazel on 07484 728027 with your smartphone number and then all texted messages will be seen by everyone in the group.



Latest Group News


  • Happy Birthday John ๐ŸŽ‚

    We all had a chilly but enjoyable walk around Bothamsall on the 'three bridges' walk, although we crossed around 5 bridges on our route.

    We went to the Thaymar ice cream parlour and all had a lovely meal and drinks and sang to John and presented him with a gift and card from everyone in thr group.

    Happy Birthday John and we hope you have a great holiday next week ๐Ÿ˜Ž

  • Bevercotes beauty

    It was a frosty start to the day but with the sunshine and a lovely walk we were all warm after setting off at Bevercotes pit wood. We walked a circular clockwise route with a few hills but we had great views at the top and a few crossings of the rivers Meden and Maun. We retired to Thaymar cafe and ice cream farm afterwards for hot drinks, snacks and even the odd 99 ๐Ÿฆ

  • Christmas Lunch at Rumbles

    What a fantastic time the Whatsapp Walkers had at Rumbles @ Vicar Water, it was a very relaxed affair with delicious food created by Big Al , served by the lovely ladies and helpers and the best company you could wish for.

    A 3 course lunch (and mince pies to take home) all organised by Hazel and John, someone even asked about booking for next year there and then !

    Thank you John and Hazel for a year full of fantastic walks with great weather finished off with a delightful party.

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