There is a course organised by one of the East Berks Group Walk Leaders which should help to improve OS map reading, and compass work. It will also cover basic leadership, so that in time the participants will be able to lead walks. This course should make them confident to read a local map, and find their way in normal weather conditions. (He does not propose to teach how to walk across Dartmoor in a fog!). The course will be in May or early June. Continue reading
Author: P V Rambler
2014-07-27 SUMMER PICNIC AND RAMBLE
Following on from the enjoyable BBQ last year we have decided to try a slightly different format this summer: a picnic. This will be on Sunday 27 July 2014. The walk will start at 10.30 am from Upper Basildon Village Hall where there is a large car park. The 4-5 mile rambling route will take in the scenery around the village and finish around 1.30pm at Coromandel, Bethesda Street, where everyone will have a picnic lunch. Please book by 20 July. Continue reading
2014-06-28 COACH TRIP TO AVEBURY
On Saturday 28 June 2014 we have arranged a coach trip and walk to Avebury. We will collect from Sonning Common and Pangbourne, drive to Avebury stopping at 10 miles and 5 miles from our destination for walkers to continue into Avebury on foot along part of the Ridgeway.
We will have some time in the village to visit the stone circle and Avebury Manor all managed by the National Trust. If you prefer to stay on the coach and spend the whole day in Avebury, then you are welcome to do so. First come first served, so book early using the booking form in the Newsletter by the 31 May, please! Continue reading
2014-10-17 AUTUMN WALKING WEEKEND
Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October 2013
Our Autumn walking weekend will be based at The Pines Hotel in Swanage, which is highly recommended. We have great rates: dinner, bed and breakfast is £74:00 per head per night for the Friday and Saturday night; an extra night is available at same price if booked with the group booking. Please book as soon as possible but at the latest by 30 June using the booking form in the Newsletter. Continue reading
2014-06-07 ROYAL BERKS HOSPITAL FETE IN TILEHURST
On Saturday 7 June we have a stall at the League of Friends of the Royal Berkshire Hospital Annual Summer Fete in Tilehurst, which starts at 11:00am and finishes at 4:00pm. Please come along to support us and any help manning the stand would be gratefully appreciated. This is a good opportunity to publicise the Pang Valley Group and we might attract new members. If you can spare an hour or two, please contact our Membership Secretary (membership.pvra@gmail.com).
2014-11-23 OUR AGM 2014
This year’s AGM will be held at Sonning Common Village Hall at 1.30pm on Sunday 23 November 2014 following the Annual Walk, Social and Lunch.
2014-11-23 ANNUAL LUNCH, SOCIAL AND WALK
The 2014 Members’ Annual Lunch, Social and Walk will be on Sunday 23 November at Sonning Common Village Hall (LR175 SU 707 803). Continue reading
2014-09-25 BERKSHIRE RA MEMBERS FIRST AID COURSE
The next First Aid course for Ramblers Association members in Berkshire will be held on Thursday 25 September 2014 at the St John Ambulance Training Centre, Church Road, Woodley, RG5 4QN. Continue reading
WALK ON SUNDAY 9 MARCH 2014 – SHORTENED TO 6-7 MILES
Due to flooding of the river on the originally planned route, the walk in the Hambleden Valley on Sunday 9 March 2014 from Mill End has been shortened from 9.5 miles to 6-7 miles. There will now only be the usual “banana stop” instead of the published stop for a Packed Lunch.
WALK ON WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH 2014 – CANCELLED
The Holybrook has flooded and there is standing water on the Linear Park. As a result the walk from Calcot on Wednesday 5 March 2014 has been cancelled.