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7 Oct 2026 Malpas Leader: Kath & Dave, Length of walk: 9 miles, Driving distance: 27 miles, Number walking: 11 Click here for a map of the route. Parking is just off Malpas High Street (SY14 8NW). It is free to park and there is also a toilet available. The weather for the walk was …
2 Sep 2026 Ashford in the Water Leader: Lesley, Length of walk: 9 miles, Driving distance: 42 miles, Number walking:16 Car park on Court Lane (postcode DE45 1QG) Click here for a map of the route. The walk started in steady rain which continued but paused at lunch time. The leader advised that there was …
5 Aug 2026 Baslow and Chatsworth Leader: Ruth, Length of walk: 8.5 miles, Driving distance: 43 miles, Number walking:14 Click here for a map of the route. An exploration of the Chatsworth Estate starting from Baslow in Derbyshire. The car park is at DE45 1SS WTW ///define.fabric.worry After struggling with the app required to pay …
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3 Jun 2026 Eyam to Grindleford Leader: Lesley, Length of walk: 12 miles, Driving distance: 40 miles, Number walking: 8 Click here for a map of the route. Meet at Eyam car park, postcode S32 5QP, opposite the town museum. The leader cunningly took a walk that the group completed in 2025 and reversed it …
6 May 2026 Winter Hill Leader: Simon & Lynda, Length of walk: 8.5 miles, Driving distance: 50 miles, Number walking: 11 Meet at Rivington Hall Barn with free parking and toilets postcode BL6 7SB Click here for a map of the route. The last time the group walked to Rivington Pike, the walk didn’t continue …
St Mary’s Church Hall saw 22 teams compete for the winning slot. Julie Clarke provided the questions and took charge of the microphone helped by her husband Ian. Kevin Dean kept the score on the wall and told off the teams that were unable to shout their scores to his satisfaction. The final results appear …
1 Apr 2026 Thorpe, Dovedale, Milldale and Tissington Loop Leader: Lesley, Length of walk: 10 miles, Driving distance: 47 miles, Number walking: 12 Click here for a map of the route. The day was overcast but not cold and no rain fell during the walk. The car park sits where Thorpe railway station used to …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ MARCH 2026 1.What is the name of the Soviet born Ballet Dancer who defected to the West in 1961? 2. What is the name of the BBC Wildlife Presenter who won ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2022? 3. Which musical instrument is also called the ‘Cor Anglais’? 4. What is the …
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SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ FEBRUARY 2026 1.Which Shakespeare Play is the only one to include an English place name in its title? THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR 2. What name is given to a Greek wine which is flavoured with resin? RETSINA 3. What name is given to a British Noble ranking below an …
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