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Thursday 29th October - Kirk Smeaton

31/10/2020

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I received some fine autumnal photos to go with Joan's walk-talk on the walk she led around Kirk Smeaton.  Here you go!
"A fine start to our walk from Kirk Smeaton with an introduction to out village sculpture recently completed by Nicky Packham, a bespoke metal artist and blacksmith. Nicky has spent 3 months living in her battered old caravan in the car park at the Shoulder of Mutton creating this structure from the huge collection of scrap metal donated by villagers.
The project was in recognition and gratitude to the pub owners for the organisation of fruit and veg box deliveries for the village during 14weeks of lockdown. Watch out for the press release soon.
A beautiful walk through Brockadale Nature reserve to Wentbridge and returning perilously close to the waters edge after heavy overnight rain.  Thankfully noon one took an unscheduled dip in the fast flowing river Went.  Thanks to Lesley for the photos."

​Thanks Lesley and Joan.

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Thursday 22nd October - Lofthouse

23/10/2020

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Jules led this Thursday's walk around Lothouse Colliery.  The walk-talk came from Jules, with photos from Lesley - thank you both.

"Six of us set off from Carr Gate via Grandstand Road and Outwood Railway Station and did a Magical Mystery Tour of the Lofthouse Colliery area. After a little confusion we successfully circumnavigated the whole area taking our lunch break overlooking the lovely little lake, complete with ducks, before exiting to take a completely different route back.

Gwenda, Margaret, Elaine with Daisy the Dog, Jane, Lesley and Jules enjoyed a very pleasant six mile walk on a day which started cool and dry and ended balmy and sunny, and would you believe we never stopped talking. Daisy was as good as gold and obviously enjoyed her brief membership of the WWWN.

Photographs come as no surprise from Lesley,  I do believe she is getting more professional by the week."
 
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Tuesday 20th October - Sharlston

23/10/2020

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On Tuesday I received a lovely email from Jennifer, who says she misses seeing all her walking friends.  Luckily she has walking chums who live nearby.  She's been getting together with them regularly and enjoying their walks. She shared some photos of her most recent walk so I can put it on our blog, just to say Hi, and to let everyone know she's still thinking of everyone. 
 
Jennifer says;
"Caroline led us on a 7 half mile circular from Anglers park, to Sharlston and Crofton. It was just like a summer's day. After the mud, floods, and bogs that we've waded through over the last few weeks, it was wonderful. As usual we had lots of laughs on the way."

And here are her photos, kicking off with an arty one as Jennifer knows best.  Thank you J!
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Thursday 15th October - Denby Dale

18/10/2020

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Neither a shower of rain nor buckets of mud could dampen the spirits of these lively ladies today.  11 ladies accompanied Lesley on her 6.5 mile walk from Denby Dale, up through Upper Cumberworth,  through Ingbirchworth,  around the reservoir and back to Denby Dale through the Quaker Hamlet of High Flatts.

The weather stayed lovely and spirits remained high as we socially distanced from each other and the occasional passer by,  in groups of 6. The walk passed through some pretty areas and along some delightful lanes now covered by leaves. The hamlet of High Flatts with its Quaker heritage is always interesting and Denby Dale viaduct itself proved to be quite a talking point with newcomers to the area. 
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Thursday 8th October - Fairburn Ings

15/10/2020

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There's no walk-talk or photos from Ann's walk to and back from Fairburn to Ledsham, but an email arrived at walkingwoman@btinternet.com  which I haven't copied verbatim but wanted to share some quotes with you here.
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The email came from one of the two fellow walkers following a chat they had with some of Ann's group en-route.  It was clearly a fun and jolly conversation - and it was thoughtful of him to follow up with these words; 
"​It was a pleasure to meet you all yesterday on the way out and then, as we thought, on the way back in"
​"You brightened up what was a lovely stroll, though in our innocence we did blush at the offer of one between six!​"
So it just goes to show that even in these trying times of Covid-19 restrictions and approaching winter, our members can still share some sunshine, fun and laughter on their travels to help brighten up folks' days!  Thank you all, and keep up the good work!​​
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Thursday 1st October - Hessle and Ackworth

4/10/2020

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This walk-talk came to me from Jeanette, who led the first walk in October.  I think Lesley takes credit for the photos which follow Jeannette's piece.

"On a fine day eight of us set off through Purston Park to West Hardwick, Hessle and Ackworth. Progress was slow due to catching up on lockdown news, but we had all day to complete the walk. A scheduled coffee stop in Ackworth turned into lunch in the childrens' playground.

Points of interest in High Ackworth were the Almhouses, the Plague Stone, and the Lodge from the Old Manor House that had been turned into an office. A large white fluffy dog (not sure what kind) said hello by sticking its head through a garden fence and barking loudly. Caroline managed to calm it with a pat on the head (brave lady).

Lesson learned by me from both of my walks - don't rely on postcodes for the directions to the start of the walk. There is always two of everything (two almhouses and two car parks) and the postcode area is big. Those who attended my walks will know what I mean!

Happy walking
Jeanette


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