Friday January 9th 2026 Walk Cancelled due to weather conditions.

The walk had to be cancelled because of icy conditions and the unknown. However, birthday cakes and coffee had been organised in the Cosby village hall so everybody arrived, some driving and some walking (weather conditions had improved during the morning).

Getting comfortable, the drinks were served and the cakes were cut.  

There was a rousing chorus of happy birthday for the birthday boy. 

And he responded with a speech and thank you to all who had attended. 

Hope the weather will improve  next week so we can get walking and talking again. 

2/1/2026 Walking around Thornton Reservoir.

And a happy new year to you too!

All ready to go, a lovely day, chilly but dry and bright, just perfect to blow away any cobwebs.

Cracking scenery all around the reservoir.

The church in the village of Thornton.

Some broke out in a jog, we'll catch them up on the next corner - maybe.

Catching up on the Christmas news.

A group picture on the move.

Still on catch up.

Drinks at the local golf club where we met up with some of our non walkers.

Everybody enjoying the warmth of the club house.

Cheers!

Not too cold for a game of golf.

See you all next week.

26th December 2025 a day off with families. Next Walk 2nd of January 2026.

 

26th December 2025 a day off with families.  

Next Walk 2nd of January 2026.

19/12/2025 Christmas Munch.

Time flies just like Santa and all his famous deer. Once a year and here we are again at The Shires. Enjoyed by all, it is a tradition we wouldn't want to miss.

A great success with fine food, friends and fun. 

Thanks to all for coming and thank you to those who did the organising, the quiz, the photos of the feast and all those taken during the past year and everyone who contributed in any way to the running of our lovely group. A great team effort.

Enjoy the photos, they're in no particular order.

Part one - having a chat whilst we wait to be served.

Part two - food is served including a very good carvery and excellent service by the young staff who were very professional and polite. 

Some starters.

Part three and our brain cells and memories were tested to the full.

Our quiz master had us guessing.

The winners were announced and the prize of Heroes chocolates was presented which was, very sportingly, handed around for everyone to share - most enjoyable.

A Christmas card with pictures highlighting our walks during 2025 was given to everyone, thank you, a lovely reminder.  

Unfortunately there were no pictures available of the speeches and presentation of cards and super generous gifts including theatre tokens, afternoon tea, flowering plant and homemade goodies.  Thank you all, we love our get togethers throughout the year.