{"id":93,"date":"2016-04-30T13:56:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-30T13:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmargarets.plwyfwrecsam.org.uk\/temp\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2024-11-17T12:03:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T12:03:12","slug":"walking-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmargarets.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/index.php\/walking-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

The group was formed in 1997 and has met regularly since then to enjoy fellowship, exercise and fresh air as we walk in the countryside. Together, we have climbed hills to experience wonderful views. We have seen a wide variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, animals and birds in their natural surroundings. We have encouraged each other to carry on as we encounter rain, steep slopes, muddy patches, stiles, gates and other obstacles. We all think it has been worthwhile!<\/p>\n

In addition to local walks once a month, we have also arranged at least 20 walking weekends further afield once a year. These excursions were mainly to the Lake District, but also to Snowdonia and the Peak District.<\/p>\n

More recently, as we grow older, we have found that our walks need to be shorter and less challenging than they once were. Sadly, we have also had to face the loss of several stalwart founding members of the group. They continue to live on in our memories, aided by the many photos that have been taken over the years. Some of our past activities and future plans are briefly recorded below.<\/p>\n

1997 to 2015<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The group was very active during this period, with local walks completed almost every month and a weekend in the Lake District enjoyed almost every year.<\/p>\n

Diary for 2016<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 19th March –\u00a0Llandegla<\/p>\n

Saturday 9th April –\u00a0Corwen<\/p>\n

Saturday 14th May –\u00a0Llanberis – We\u00a0raised \u00a3550 for Blind Veterans UK on this charity walk. Thanks to all our sponsors.<\/p>\n

Saturday 11th June –\u00a0Hilbre Island<\/p>\n

8th-10th July –\u00a0Lake District weekend<\/p>\n

Saturday 10th September –\u00a0Gresford area<\/p>\n

Saturday 8th October –\u00a0Bunbury<\/p>\n

Saturday 12th November – The Plassey<\/p>\n

Diary for 2017<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 11th March –\u00a0Llanferres<\/p>\n

Saturday 8th April – Hawarden<\/p>\n

Saturday 13th May – Pontcysyllte<\/p>\n

Saturday 10th June – Rhewl<\/p>\n

Saturday 8th July – Minera<\/p>\n

Tuesday 18th July – Holt<\/p>\n

Tuesday 8th August – Erddig<\/p>\n

3rd September to 5th September – Lake District<\/p>\n

Saturday 14th October – Whitegate Way, Cheshire<\/p>\n

Diary for 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 10th March – Nant Mill, Plas Power Woods and Bersham<\/p>\n

Saturday 14th April – Grindley Brook, Whitchurch<\/p>\n

Saturday 9th June – Brenig & Alwyn Reservoirs, Cerrigydrudion<\/p>\n

20th to 22nd July – Lake District<\/p>\n

Thursday 9th August – Erddig<\/p>\n

Saturday 15th September – Nesscliffe<\/p>\n

Diary for 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 9th March – St. Asaph<\/p>\n

Saturday 13th April – Llanarmon yn Ial<\/p>\n

Saturday 11th May – Ruabon<\/p>\n

Saturday 14th September – Aber Falls<\/p>\n

Saturday 12th October – Colemere<\/p>\n

Diary for 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 8th February – Chirk Castle<\/p>\n

The walks planned for March to September all had to be cancelled, due to the Coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

Saturday 10th October – Marford<\/p>\n

Diary for 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 15th May – Ty Mawr Country Park<\/p>\n

Saturday 12th June – The Mere, Ellesmere<\/p>\n

Saturday 11th September – Delamere Forest<\/p>\n

Diary for 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 7th May – Maes y Pant, Gresford<\/p>\n

Wednesday 22nd June – Holt<\/p>\n

Thursday 7th July – Acton Park<\/p>\n

Saturday 3rd September – Llangollen<\/p>\n

Diary for 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 4th February – Llangollen to Horseshoe Falls and Llantisilio Church<\/p>\n

Saturday 4th March – Rossett to Cook’s Bridge and Trevalyn<\/p>\n

Wednesday 3rd May – Bickerton Hill (1)<\/p>\n

Saturday 3rd June – Malpas<\/p>\n

Saturday 2nd September – Bickerton Hill (2)<\/p>\n

Diary for 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 3rd February – Llangollen to Horseshoe Falls and Llantisilio Church<\/p>\n

Saturday 4th May – Chirk<\/p>\n

Saturday 14th September – Trevor<\/p>\n

2025 and the future<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The group will continue to meet, but probably less frequently than in the past. Whenever a member wants to arrange a walk, they will circulate the details by email to all other members. We would, of course, be pleased to welcome new members to the group if anyone is interested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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