Summer Walks Programme 2013 - TrustNews Mar 13
First half: June 5th to July 17th
| 5th June 6.30pm | The Villas of Painters Fields Meet In middle of Peninsula Square |
George Saumarez Smith Architect, Director Adam Architecture |
| 12th June 6.30pm | The Three Oldest Houses in Winchester Meet at Chesil Rectory Chesil Street |
Elizabeth Proudman Blue Badge Guide |
| 19th June 6.30pm | Windows through the ages Meet at Heritage Centre Upper Brook Street |
Richard Baker Retired local government architect and planner |
| 26th June 6.30pm | Hyde: From Dissolution to Victorian Suburb Meet at Hyde Gateway opposite St Bartholomew Church |
Dr Christine Grover Author and Winchester University lecturer |
| 3rd July 6.30pm | Winchester College Meet at main entrance (Porters Lodge) in College Street |
Regine Tatham Winchester College Guide |
| 11th July (Thursday) 6.30pm |
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve (Northern area not generally open to public) Meet by footbridge on eastern boundary of North Walls Recreation Ground (see information below) |
Rachel Remnant Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Officer |
| 17th July 6.30pm | Look up in Winchester Meet at Winchester Tourist Centre, the Guildhall |
Keith Woodward Winchester Green Badge Guide |
We are publishing the first 7 walks in this edition of Trust News with the remaining ones appearing in the June edition. We are, with one exception, organising the walks on Wednesdays again. The Trust Council discussed which day of the week we should choose and whether we should revert to Thursdays but decided to keep to Wednesdays for another year. I know this is not suitable for some people although it is better for others. We will review the day chosen at the end of the year, so views on all this are welcome. Having said all that, one of the walks, the visit to Winnall Moors Nature Reserve on 11 July, is on a Thursday because the fishing club have the trout fishing rights on Wednesdays and would not welcome a visiting group disturbing the fish.
Please look at the notes at the end of the programme which covers donations, special features for some of the walks and an encouragement to book your place in advance. From the pattern of previous years, the walks in June and July tend to be particularly well attended, so it is sensible to secure a place in advance to avoid being asked to step down because the maximum number has been exceeded.
We have been well served by a number of faithful guides over the years and many of them are helping us again this year for which I am very grateful. In the first half we have two new guides who are very welcome. One of them, Chris Grover will be drawing from her extensive knowledge which has been revealed in her new book about Hyde published in 2012 with the same title as the walk.
As always ideas on subjects and guides are welcome.
Details and conditions for the summer walks:
1. Timings etc: Meet at 6.20pm for a punctual 6.30pm start, each Wednesday. But note exception of Thursday for July 11th.
2. Donations of £2 to theTrust is requested from each person on each walk.
3. Booking: Advised to secure a place and avoid disappointment. Contact the Heritage Centre no later than 9am on the day of each walk. Tel: Win 851664 or e mail: secretary@cityofwinchestertrust.co.uk
4. Walk June 12th We have kindly been invited to drinks and canapes by Elizabeth Proudman at the end of the walk. Donations to the Trust requested from all those attending.
5. Walk July 3th Additional payment of £2 to Winchester College requested from each person.
6. Walk July 11th Additional payment of £2 to Wildlife Trust requested from each person. Be prepared for a walk of 2 miles with uneven boggy ground and crossing over stiles. Select appropriate footwear depending on state of ground. (Call Rachel on 07786 777498 for advice on the terrain). Walk may last 2 hours. For help in identifying meeting place, look at Wildlife Trust web site (www.hwt.co.uk). Follow the links: Reserves; Winnall Moors; How to get there; download new reserve leaflet with map. Otherwise contact John Beveridge via Heritage Centre.
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.