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Saturday 14th December - a message from Ivy

14/12/2019

Some of you will know that I am about to open a bookshop in Barnsley, with my son managing it. Anyway it is hopefully opening on Monday so if you are ever in Barnsley please drop in and have a look. No need to buy - just be nice to see you. The window in the photo has models in it - that will be removed tomorrow and the bookshop may open on Sunday for a couple of hours before it properly opens on Monday.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Xmas dinner! Best wishes for Xmas
From Ivy.
Xx"

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Sunday 8th December - Aberford and Elmet

11/12/2019

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Received this piece from Jayne W about Sunday's walk in the Kingdom of Elmet - thank you J.

"An interesting walk led by Margaret starting in Aberford and travelling through lanes, villages and fields to Barwick in Elmet. Two photos show us at the the top of the earthworks of a medieval Hill Tower fort and tramping across the muddy fields towards the end of the 8 to 10 miles? We also walked past Becca Hall home to Bear Grylls sister and once the National Grid centre for the UK – who knew? Just for good measure we saw three deer, many red kites and a flying Heron!"

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Thursday 28th November - Wintersett

2/12/2019

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Caroline led a 6 mile walk around South Hiendley, Havercroft and Wintersett ending up at the Angler's Cafe. Katerina had invited everyone, whether walking that day or not, to join her for coffee and cake to help her celebrate her 85th birthday. Yes, really! She's honestly 85 years young! Just how absolutely inspirational is she! I, and a few others have tried following Katerina up the odd hill or two, and she leaves us way behind! Congratulations on this milestone Katerina. and here's to many more.
Many thanks to Caroline for leading the walk, and also to Gillian W and Anne M for sending in their photos below.

Katerina enjoying her celebrations; cake and coffee with Enid

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Thursday 21st November - Kirk Smeaton

25/11/2019

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For Thursday's outing Joan was originally going to lead a walk around Sprotborough but the recent wet weather forced a change in plan. Joan still led the walk, instead taking in the Autum delights of Kirk Smeaton.

She sent these two delightful photos - which made me cry! I miss you so much - but I'm going to the Christmas lunch so look forward to seeing you then. xx

Above:
Gathering under the mistletoe in Kirk Smeaton churchyard. WWWN always optimistic!

Below:
Lunchtime. Halfway round and seats for all .... nearly.

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Sunday 17th November - Shelf, Coley and Norwood Green

20/11/2019

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This walk report came in from Jayne following her brave attempt to lead an 8 mile walk on a less-than-dry Sunday.

"A River not a Stream!
I’d only reccied this walk one week previously but the stream had turned into a river and there was no way round it. So it was ‘Team Building’ time and we all searched for rocks, pebbles, branches and any old iron to throw in and create a semblance of a stepping stone. Unfortunately none of it was enough and although we were only 45 minutes into the walk most of us had wet feet by the time we reached the other side. Sorry about that ladies. But everything else went smoothly despite the gloomy weather and lashings of mud around Shelf, Coley and Norwood Green. Thank you for coming ladies."

The two photos below show she wasn't joking about the lashings of mud!

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Sunday 3rd November - Pately Bridge

4/11/2019

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Chris S sent me a walk-talk about Sarah D's walk on Sunday (thank you Chris.) She says it was a lovely 6 miles-ish from Pately Bridge to the Lead Mines for an early lunch. The walk finished with tea, coffee and ice creams, and the walkers were blessed with dry-ish weather.

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Thursday 31st October -

1/11/2019

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A big thank you to Gillian for her walk-talk and the lovely photo below.
She says "The Barnsley Bunch were unable to join Bronn's walk today but managed four miles around the Wharncliffe Estate."

You're right; it was a lovely day for walking. Hope to be joining you all again eventually. x

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Sunday 28th October - Pately Bridge

30/10/2019

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Chrissie led the 8.5 miler on Sunday from Pateley Bridge to Brimham Rocks.

The walk started in sunshine and was uphill (of course) following old packhorse trails through tiny hamlets and leafy woodland paths. Glorious Nidderdale views began unfolding with Yorke’s Folly in the distance and the autumnal colours of Guise Wood.

Lunch was taken just below the Rocks and then we started descending (hooray) to the raging torrent that was the Nidd, following the riverbank all the way back to Pateley. Super walk and super company thank you Chrissie.

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Thursday 10th October - TWO walks today!

10/10/2019

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Wow! Two walks today being run simultaneously, both with photos, and here they are, both hot off the press! Thank you all.

Judith's walk - a moderate to strenuous
9-10 mile walk from Healey to
Mousehole Lane and Thornhill Edge.

Thornhill Edge

Go on then, just a swift one in the pub

Mine's a swifit cuppa!

Walk words from Judith
"13 keen walkers came on a 10 mile walk from Healey (the verdict at the end was "Moderate" rather than "Strenuous"). We had a bright sunny start with an early challenge negotiating a flooded tunnel under the railway.

Those with waterproof boots just splashed through! The canal was lovely and some observant walkers spied a kingfisher."

(Kingfisher? Kingfisher? I'm SO jealous!)

"We sheltered under a bridge during the only heavy shower of the day. Beautiful Hagg Wood provided a delightful lunch spot in dappled sunshine. The summit of our climb gave us excellent views north towards Dewsbury and Mirfield, south towards Middlestown and Grange Moor. Yes, there was mud! But not too much. We walked at good pace and finished around 3pm with rosy cheeks and boots fairly clean and dry. The Brewers Pride provided welcome rest and refreshment, fine beer and roaring fires."

Lesley's walk - an easier 5.5/6 mile walk
with slight inclines around
Cawthorne and Deffer Wood.

Walk words from Lesley
"12 ladies (above) joined Lesley's impromptu 6 mile walk today from Cawthorne. The weather behaved itself and the obstacles in our way were no match for these determined ladies.

Lunch was taken both inside and outside the summer house in Deffer Wood and tea and cakes were enjoyed after the walk at the Thyme Bistro."

Thank you all for your contributions of walk words and photos. I wish I could have been there with you and yes, you know me. I'd have gone for the easier walk too!

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Huge congratulations to Enid, one of our members ...

2/10/2019

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We found this article in the Wakefield Express and just had to share it!

Enid and Alan mark 60 years of married life

Horbury couple Enid and Alan Braddock married at Grove Methodist Chapel in Marple, Cheshire in 1959 and spent their honeymoon in Arklow, Co Wicklow in Ireland.

A former RAF radar operator and an NHS nurse will mark 60 years of marriage with family and friends this weekend.
Horbury couple Enid and Alan Braddock married at Grove Methodist Chapel in Marple, Cheshire in 1959 and spent their honeymoon in Arklow, Co Wicklow in Ireland.

Alan worked for five years on radar in the RAF and on leaving with the Ferranti company on guided missile guidance systems. He then spent 28 years as a computer engineer with IBM, retiring in 1990.

Enid became a state registered nurse and eventually served as an NHS health visitor for many years in and around Ossett.

The couple were very keen rock-climbers and their enthusiasm for outdoor sports and the outdoors continued through out their lives together.

The enjoyed holiday climbing in Italian Dolomites and mountainous areas in France and Switzerland.

Alan became a marathon runner, completing the first London Marathon in 1981 and subsequently some 58 running events of marathon length including a few longer races up to 100km.

Enid was a keen walker and together they completed many via ferrata, which are climbs assisted by wire ropes and ladders.

Mr Braddock became an enthusiast for the study of fungi and for several years was the recorder and editor of the Mid-Yorkshire Fungus group. The couple continue to record and study fungi.
The couple have daughter and a son – Susan and Ian – as well as six grandchildren and two great grand-daughters.

Mr Braddock said: “It’s been a great life and we still hope for it to go on and to enjoy life with our friends and family."

SOURCE:

www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/enid-and-alan-mark-60-years-of-married-life-1-10020066

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