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Friday 2nd July - more from Notton

2/7/2021

Hello to everyone who knows me too!

As you can see I am half way through the webmaster handover with Darrel. She's a very good tutor, we will see how good a pupil I am! Please be patient with me I will try and get up to speed as soon as possible.

All the best. Lise

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Friday 2nd July - from Notton

2/7/2021

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Hello to everyone who knows me!

I've done the Webmaster's role for almost four years and this evening I'm handing over to Lise, so this is the last blog I'll be posting and it feels like the end of an era to me!

In case you've missed me, I haven't been able to walk with the Group for just over two years because I have an Achilles problem which is clearly not going to go away. I'm seeing the Consultant again on 21/7 for a final session prior to surgery but I already know post-op recovery is around 6 months (big gulp) - so it's coffee at mine then!

I've really enjoyed getting to know you and I've enjoyed working on the website too. I've met some wonderful characters, some real personalities and some inspirational walkers in the group. I've seen some fabulous views, ploughed my way through some very muddy fields, and listened to some side-splittingly funny tales. It's been such a pleasure, so thank you!

It's just become harder lately to publish the blog and not be able to join you out walking - so I'm handing over now, before I get too envious of the fun and laughter you're all evidently enjoying in the many sunny photos I've processed!

I'm not letting my membership lapse. I hope that in due course I might be able to come out walking with you again. Until then - please stay in touch and let me know if you're in Notton so I can get the kettle on!

I'm not posting my personal email address on here but if you don't already have it, the Secretary can let you have it if you contact her through walkingwoman@btinternet.com.

All the very best
Darrel x

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Thursday 17th June - Notton and the Blue Lagoon

21/6/2021

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Thank you to Jennifer for her walk-talk below, and the four photos too.

"Today Jean led 12 walkers from Notton, taking in Royston, Barnsley canal, and the Blue Lagoon, 7 miles in total. What a grand time we had! The weather was very kind, warm, with plenty of cloud, and a little breeze. We had lunch by the Blue Lagoon, so peaceful, listening to the birds and watching the swans, just perfect.

We had laughter all the way (bearing in mind, Jean did have the naughty club with her) Ha ha, you know who you are!

It was great to see people we've not seen for months. Having Dorothy back, with her jay-cloths, spare knickers and hat was fantastic, very reassuring. She'd forgotten her secateurs but will have them next time. Pat C had a pair though, so all eventualities were covered.

Back to Notton Post Office for coffee and cake, where Elaine and Jane came to meet us and say hello.
Lovely end to a enjoyable day."

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Thursday 27th May - Anglers Country Park

1/6/2021

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Another walk-talk and a few photos. Thank you Jennifer ...

Caroline led a group of 12 walkers on a 7 mile walk from Anglers Country Park. The weather was kind to us for a change; we actually had sunshine, and a warm pleasant day. The walk took us round Crofton, and on to Sharlston where we had a leisurely lunch on the Common. (Spied on by a neighbourhood drone).

After reading the local farmers amusing notice, we then headed back to Wintersett to the Anglers coffee shop to finish off another lovely day.

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Thursday 20th May - Temple Newsam

1/6/2021

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Not an official WWWN walk, but Jennifer sent me this walk-talk and a few colourful photos from her walk last Thursday ...

Five jolly souls met for a walk from Temple Newsam on 20th May. The song (there always is one) "Just a walking in the rain" getting soaking wet was very apt. But, did it stop us? No! The rhododendrons round Temple Newsome were beautiful, even though they'd had a battering with wind and rain, they were still a sight to see.

We had lunch in the Ground's Greenhouse among the geraniums and various other plants, to shelter from the rain which was now torrential.

The decision was made to cut the walk short and head for the coffee shop before returning home. Good day with chums.

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Thursday 20th May - Oxley Trail and Skelmanthorpe

24/5/2021

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This came from Lesley about Lise's walk around the Oxley Trail

"Hurrah! The first Thursday walk out of lock down and I'm sure Lise will not mind me for thanking her for leading 7 of us on her walk on a very wet day.

Lise led us under very sad circumstances from Skelmanthorpe along the Oxley Trail. Considering it is on my doorstep I can't believe the number of new paths and tracks we explored from Skelmanthorpe through Scissett, up through Deffer Wood and into Denby Dale before returning to our cars, a total of 7 miles. Because the track was familiar to some members there were differences of opinion on important matters as to where we should pause for coffee and where we should sit for lunch but Lise held firm and used her authority.

Sadly the wet weather prevented many photos but we all have memories of a very good day. Thank you Lise."

And here are three photos evidencing the walk, and the weather ...

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Thursday 15th April - Hebden Bridge

18/4/2021

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Again not an official WWWN outing, but Lesley sent some photos and a walk-talk on the walk Anne led ...

"Not even a hot bath and a stiff gin and tonic could dull the pain from my aching thighs! How could I not remember the never ending steep cobbled path leading back down into Hebdon Bridge from Heptonstall! Anne skipped gaily ahead whilst Jean and I crawled back to the station!

Anne led a wonderful walk aided by wonderful weather that took us high above Hebdon Bridge across the moors, taking in the wooded valley alongside the river to Gibson Mill where we had lunch, before gradually making our way to Heptonstall where we sought out Sylvia Plaths grave.

The scenery is wonderful and although we had equipped ourselves with hats, scarves and gloves ready for typical moorland weather we gradually disrobed.
The train journey from Dewsbury is so convenient and as my first train journey for over a year I couldn't believe how chilled we all were.

Thank you Anne for such a super walk."

I thought you might want to know about Sylvia Plath so here's a link to an interesting read, with more information - www.poetsgraves.co.uk/plath.htm

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News from AGM (on Zoom) - Wednesday 7th April

18/4/2021

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Wednesday 7th April saw us holding the AGM on Zoom where
WWWN Officers were retained / appointed as follows;

Chair - Chris Widdowson
Vice Chair - Chrissie Hayes
New Members Secretary - Joy Mellor
Secretary - Caroline Slater
Treasurer - Jean Allen
Walks Secretary - Linda Kilroy
Webmaster - Darrel Cartwright

Reach all Officers by email at walkingwoman@btinternet.com

See some Officers here, on the Rogue's Gallery

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Thursday 1st April - Cawthorne and Deffer Wood

5/4/2021

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Lesley's walk-talk arrived. Location revealed!

"Yes, I realised that I was setting myself up for tricks and fun today but didn't realise what fun we would all have!
6 of us strolled through Deffer Wood and down into the Country Park, a total of 6 miles for our first walk after lockdown opened.
The 3 days before had been unseasonably warm but today the weather reverted to type and it was hats, gloves and thermals weather. That meant that at best it meant the Country Park was not overcrowded but at worst it meant that our picnic was eaten hastily.
The walk through the Wood was peaceful with the occasional friendly greeting to other walkers with dogs and children. A kind gentleman offered to take our group photo at the Summer House and we risked sitting side by side but avoided breathing too heavily over each other!
Bluebells were making their presence known in small patches with evidence of the beauty to come.
We ambled through the wood and had the usual fun of negotiating the log hazard before leaving to head out and a cross to the park passing Jowett House Farm dated 1600s.
There were several tricky stiles along the way and comments were made about how long it had been since we had had our legs over so frequently!
Making our way back to the cars we passed the Open Farm (which is not open!) and if it hadn't been too cold to take my phone out I would have had some super shots of the nurseries of black lambs charging about, they were delightful.
Janet was hesitant about the climb back up to the cars but even though she was exhausted she entertained us with her initiation of how to avoid climbing over a high stile. It was hilarious.
Thank you to my 5 comrades and looking forward to the next time. "

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Thursday 1st April - Location unknown but will maybe follow later!

4/4/2021

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Not an official WWWN outing, but Lesley went for a walk which she arranged with 5 others. She emailed photos to me together (below) together with some info about her walk as an unrecognisable attachment. I've not been able to find any software to open said attachment so I can't tell you more than this! For now we'll have to let the location of Lesley's walk be a mystery!