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2 Aug 23 Wenlock Edge Leader: Stephen, Length of walk: 9 miles, Driving Distance: 52 miles, Number walking: 9 Start from TF13 6AR What 3 Words /// equipment.ethic.sweetly Click here to see a map of the walk. Because the leader was staying in Ludlow, the group assembled in two cars on the Waitrose car park. They …
5 Jul 2023 Wildboarclough / Three Shires Head Leader: Marie, Length of walk: 11 miles, Driving Distance: 20 miles, Number walking: 8 Start from What 3 Words /// whiplash.unloaded.outs SK11 0BD Click here to see a map of the walk. The description described the walk as “fairly challenging 11miles” and seven other walkers joined the leader to be …
7 Jun 2023 Ashford / Magpie Mine Leader: Jacqueline & Beryl, Length of walk: 9 miles, Driving Distance: 35 miles, Number walking: 18 Click here to see a map of the walk. Students of navigation learned a valuable lesson on this walk. The late change to the starting point was to avoid the possibility of a …
03 May 2023 The Edge of the Dark Peak Leader: Stephen, Length of walk: 8 miles, Driving Distance: 32 miles, Number walking: 18 Start from What 3 Words /// equal.marketing.voters SK22 1EB Click here to see a map of the walk. The day was sunny with occasional cloud but cold and windy on the hills. Moisture in the …
The semi-annual quiz was held on 12 April in St Mary’s Church Hall, where 17 teams battled it out to win the prestigious title of top quizzer. On this occasion the winner was Universally Challenged but the top five scores differed by no more than 2 points. Julie Clarke with husband Ian produced the questions …
05 Apr 2023 Barlaston Leaders: Kath & Dave, Length of walk: 8 miles, Driving Distance: 20 miles, Number walking: 15 Start from ST12 9DH Click here to see a map of the walk. The walk started at the Plume of Feathers pub, owned by actor Neil Morrissey but he was not present to welcome the group. …
01 Mar 2023 Macclesfield Forest Leader: Marie, Length of walk: 9.5 miles, Driving Distance: 18 miles, Number walking: 17 Start from What 3 Words ///portable.unwound.cultivation SK11 0NE An undulating walk with ups and downs through some fields but mainly along forest tracks and quiet lanes. The walk starts out from the Leather’s Smithy pub by Ridgegate …
01 Feb 2023 Sandbach Leaders: Kath & Dave, Length of walk: 10 miles, Driving Distance: 0 miles, Number walking: 14 Start from Lower Waitrose car park Click here to see a map of the walk. The leaders kindly stepped in at the last minute with a 10 mile walk to keep the walkers on their toes. …
The next U3A quiz is arranged for Wednesday 12th April in St Mary’s Church Hall, Sandbach. Julie Clarke will devise the questions and operate the microphone on the night. The hall will open at 7pm and the questions will start at 7:30. Each team may have up to six members, who should a) bring their …
18 Jan 2023 Knypersley Pool Leader: Kevin, Length of walk: 8.5 miles, Driving Distance: 12 miles, Number walking: 18 Start from What 3 Words ///fishnet.blaring.rise postcode ST8 7QX Click here to see a map of the walk. An unwelcome change in the weather saw the group facing a snowy landscape for travelling to the start and walking …