Summer Walks 2012 - TrustNews Jun 12
June 6th to August 29th - Weekly on Wednesdays
The walks in the second half of the season are mainly on subjects from previous centuries which have all contributed to Winchester’s heritage. Taking one example, WARG, the society for Winchester archaeology and local history will be continuing with their excavations of St Elizabeth’s College. But there will be two walks on contemporary subjects to help us understand aspects of Winchester where change is taking place. I am grateful to all who are guiding the walks whether for the first time or as regular contributors.
We do not want to deter anyone from attending on the spur of the moment but some walks are popular and oversubscribed. So if you want to avoid the risk of being disappointed, may I emphasise that booking in advance is recommended. The details for doing this are in the Notes Section below the programme. Please leave a contact telephone number.
| 6th June | Explore Winchester's airy western suburbs Meet junction of Romsey Road and Clifton Terrace |
Elizabeth Proudman Blue Badge Guide |
| 13th June | Winnall Moors Nature Reserve Meet at entrance by Durngate Bridge |
Rachel Remnant Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust |
| 20th June | Terraced Housing in Winchester Meet at CWT Heritage Centre Upper Brook St. |
George Saumarez Smith Director Robert Adam Architecture |
| 27th June | Trees in Winchester Meet at the Westgate |
Margaret Barber Trust Member. Former Biology teacher and Elderberry expert |
| 4th July | The Cloisters of Winchester College Meet at New Hall entrance off College Walk |
David Fellowes Director Winchester College Society |
| 11th July | A walk with John Keats to St Cross Hospital Meet Abbey Gardens by sundial |
Christina Reid Blue Badge Guide |
| 18th July | Doors and Entrances Meet outside West door of Cathedral |
Richard Baker Retired local govt. planner and architect |
| 25th July | The pros and cons of contemporay architecture in an historic city Meet at the Buttercross in High Street |
John Hearn WCC Planning Officer Urban design and major projects |
| 1st August | St Elizabeth College Archaecological Excavations Meet by New Hall off College Walk |
Dick Selwood Winchester Archaecological and Local History Group (WARG) |
| 8th August | Hyde Abbey Meet at Hyde Abbey Gateway, King Alfred Terrace |
Alys Blakeway |
| 15th August | The Tudors in Winchester Meet at Tourist Information Centre at 6pm |
Pamela Boyes MITG |
| 22nd August | In the footsteps of Queen Victoria Meet at Great Hall Castle Avenue at 6pm |
Robin Freeman Architectural Historian |
| 29th August | New developments at University of Winchester Meet at King Alfred Campus Reception Centr Sparkford Road at 6pm |
Robin Freeman Architectural Historian |
Details and conditions applicable to the summer walks:
- Timings: From 6 June to August 8th meet at 6.20pm for a sharp 6.30pm start. From August 15th meet at 5.50pm for a 6pm start.
- £2 donation to the Trust is asked from each person for each walk
- Booking advised to avoid disappointment. Contact the Heritage Centre no later than 9am on the day of each walk. Tel: W851664 or e mail: secretary@cityofwinchestertrust.co.uk
- Walk June 13th. £2 payment to Hampshire Wildlife Trust in addition to payment to Trust. Choose appropriate foot ware; flat shoes advised.
- Walk July 4th. £2 payment to Friends of Winchester College in addition to payment to Trust.
- Walk July 11th. Walk will last about 2 hours finishing at Hospital. Make own arrangements for return.
- Walk August 22nd. £2 payment to Hampshire County Council in addition to payment to Trust.
Exclusion of liability of Trust. Neither the guide/leader of each walk nor the Trust shall be liable for any injury, accident or damage to person or property (including theft or other loss) during each walk to any person taking part in a walk whether a member of the Trust or not.