The second day of the LDWA Groups’ Weekend (here’s more about day one) started with a hearty breakfast arrangement.
There were two walks laid on for members, with a 16-mile option and a 23-mile option. I opted for the shorter walk and everyone, other than Richard, was ready for the 09:00 start. There were calls to just leave him behind, but they were mostly from me.
Here we are, ready for action!
This is the River Avon, we crossed over on Hill Wootton Road, located just off of Kenilworth Road.
Richard and Madeleine discussing something important.
Richard working out where he was, which at this point was near to Hatton Park.
The series of locks at Hatton and I realised later on that this is near to where the Elephant, Bear and Bull touched on.
A dragonfly sculpture (or at least I think it’s a dragonfly).
The walk then went from Hatton into the outskirts of Warwick, this photo was taken near to Warwick Parkway railway station.
Richard demanded to be in another photo near to Budbrooke Industrial Estate.
And then into Warwick although we unfortunately didn’t have time to stop in any of the pubs. Fortunately, I’ve visited most of them already.
Richard needed a sit down and medical treatment. Fortunately, the ever tolerant Pam and Sarah were able to assist with this.
Madeleine is looking up at a leaking bridge, which feels sub-optimal as it’s from the canal above. The River Avon is on our right.
Getting towards the end of the walk now, this is near Old Milverton.
The light isn’t very good here, but this was a quick diversion to Saxon Mill.
St. James the Great church at Old Milverton.
This looked exciting, disc golf. Must add that to my list of things to try.
The board showed the evening’s entertainment. From my perspective, many thanks to Simon Pipe for producing such a professional video of the LDWA 100 and we were able to show a bit of a sneak preview of that. And also thanks to Andy for his introducing the expanding media team.
The evening meal included chicken and leek pie, one of my favourite things….
And some rather lovely looking desserts.
The NEC members present gave some talks, here’s Richard as he likes his photo being taken. Could I also mention here to check BBC iPlayer for Farm 999, series 1 and episode 14, where he makes his latest TV appearance. We’re very lucky in the LDWA to have this media talent.
With that, the day’s excitement came to an end with some lingering in the bar. I’m pleased to say that NEC Richard mostly recovered from his long walk and many thanks to Richard and Sally for their walk leading during the day. Thanks to everyone who attended the day, the feedback is always very useful and its great to see to many volunteers.