The Open Garden season started at the beginning of April and one of our members who lives in Bere Alston, Valerie Hamer, opened her garden in aid of St. Lukes Hospice in Plymouth on 30th June. Luckily, it was a glorious sunny Sunday, and the gardens on view were magnificent. Just a few pictures from […]
Come and join us – Amblers walks planned for July and August
We are a very friendly group, who like to walk at a pace that gives us time to enjoy and appreciate our surroundings. If you would like to join us, we would be very happy to welcome you. The Amblers, pictured recently in their trendy sunhats at The Minions, have some interesting walks planned for […]
‘World Heritage Sites’ in the Kathmandu Valley by Ann Mercer
This will start as usual at 10.30, but Eddie will be available all morning to receive your cheques for membership renewal. Please remember your cheque book as we no longer accept cash. Alternatively, please pay online.
More unsettled weather and some red shoes!
Yet more unsettled weather was braved by the Explorers in Long Ash recently. The weather forecast was dreadful but the walkers were fortunate to avoid most of the rain, although muddy paths made walking strenuous at times. Liz and David Wilson guided the group on a 5 mile walk across open fields towards Buckland Monachorum. […]
The Tavistock Textile – a labour of love
A team of 17 skilled needleworkers, including West Dartmoor members and led by Susan Reynolds spent 5 years on a magnificent embroidery work depicting everyday life in Tavistock. The textile, recently unveiled, is on display in the Robing Room of Tavistock Guildhall and over 50 scenes of the history of Tavistock are depicted in a […]
Amblers visit the Scillies
What do they say…….the best laid plans………..😎 A few of the Amblers travelled to the Scillies to coincide with one of the low tides, when its possible to walk between Tresco and Bryher, when the worst that can happen is wet ankles or possibly knees. Unfortunately Storm Kathleen had other ideas so the walk between […]
