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7 Dec 2022 Lamaload & Windgather Rocks Leader: Keith, Length of walk: 8 miles, Driving Distance: 22 miles, Number walking: 11 Start from What 3 Words ///geek.flip.darker It was a cold, bright morning for the hardy few who gathered at Waitrose for this walk, led by Keith Saywell. As we approached the remote starting location, …
16 Nov 2022 Timbersbrook and The Cloud Leader: Stephen, Length of walk: 6.5 miles, Driving Distance: 11 miles, Number walking: 18 Start from What 3 Words ///perky.suits.track After coffee only 17 continued the walk. What happened to the other walker?
The autumn quiz proved a popular event again as 20 teams competed in St Mary’s Church Hall. One of the walking football teams ran away with the prize followed by the French conversation group. Coincidentally, the current holder of the FIFA World Cup is France. The third placed team included the scorer, so that is …
31 Oct 2022 The drive to Dolserau Hall hotel near Dolgellau takes just over 2 hours from Sandbach. This was just enough time to work up an appetite for the lunch the walkers took with them. They comprised mainly members of the long walking group who were supplemented by spouse, partners and a few survivors …
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On Wednesday 23 November 2022 Channel 5 will broadcast an episode of the Eggheads quiz programme featuring a team of contestants including three members of Sandbach U3A. Julie Clarke (author of the regular emailed quizzes), her husband Ian, Kevin Dean and not yet retired Ian Turpin will do battle with one of the greatest quiz …
A quiz night has been organised for Wednesday 9th November 2022 in St Mary’s Church Hall, Sandbach 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start Teams should consist of up to 6 members and give themselves an identifying name plus the group leader’s name. Participating teams (maximum 24) should send their team name and leader to quiz @sandbachu3a.org.uk. Closing …
5 Oct 2022 The Roaches Leader: Stephen, Length of walk: 8 miles, Driving Distance: 20 miles, Number walking: 11 Start from What 3 Words ///hampers, spite, poets After a night of heavy rain, a group of eleven LWG members gathered at a damp lower Waitrose car park and stoically decided to test the adage that …
7 Sep 2022 Goyt Valley Leader: Janet, Length of walk: 10 miles, Driving Distance: 20 miles, Number walking: 11 Start from What 3 Words ///stag.homing.suitable Click here to see a map of the walk. The leader was most concerned that she would not lose as many people as she lost on her first walk but decided …
3 Aug 2022 Runcorn Leader: Martyn, Length of walk: 8 miles, Driving Distance: 30 miles, Number walking: 9 Start from What 3 Words ///heat.folds.sector Click here to see a map of the walk. Martyn’s walk started at Top Lock’s Car Park in Runcorn and initially took us through the centre of the town, in search …
6 Jul 2022 Staffordshire Limestone Leader: Stephen, Length of walk: 8.5 miles, Driving Distance: 25 miles, Number walking: 13 Start from What 3 Words ///publish.signal.sharpened Click here to see a map of the walk. The weather was overcast as the group set off from the remains of Waterhouses station – now useful for its car …