Hello Everyone,
We have scheduled walks for THIS Sunday 23rd January and Wednesday 11th February neither of which currently have a walk leader. Is there anyone out there prepared to take this on please?
The walks diary is constantly being updated so book your slot to lead a walk soon!
Thanks.
Hello to all our walkers.
The first month of a new year means it’s almost time for our AGM, a short meeting to review the past year and look forward into 2026 and beyond.
Please come along to our meeting at 7pm on Monday 9th February at St Leonard’s Centre (upstairs room) and for a drink afterwards at the Barley Mow.
Attached is our Invitation, including details of committee, and the Agenda.
Don’t forget that subs are now due – to be paid before AGM, if possible, please. All details on the Invitation letter.
You would have recently received details of our walk diary for 2026. Please check your diary to find a date when you could lead a walk. The skeleton diary will be available at the meeting to add your name.
Hope to see you there.
Pat
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Please see attached the walks diary for 2026 which shows the proposed dates for our outings. We would very much appreciate it if people could come forward and let Dave know which dates you might be able to lead a walk. Contact Dave on 07497 081034 or davethomas04@hotmail.co.uk.
As you all know we rely on everyone doing their bit to keep this wonderful club working so please do consider leading a walk. Help is on hand if you need assistance. Just ask.
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Please let Dave know by email or call if you are planning to go on the walk. This is to ensure he can let you know if it needs to be cancelled.
| Day & Date of Walk | Wednesday 14 January |
| Location of walk | Oakley |
| Distance of Walk | 7.5 or 5.5 or 4 Miles. |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) | Meet at 09:50 for a 10:00 departure from the school layby. We will walk from the layby. |
| Leaders | Dave Thomas |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | 07497 081034 or davethomas04@hotmail.co.uk |
| Walk description / difficulty | I planning to go out to the south of the village, route depending on how much rain we have had. I am hoping to have some options for people to shorten the walk, if they do not want to do the full distance, but these bits would have to be self-guided. |
| Terrain | Easy paths |
| Number of Stiles | 0 |
| Distance to start | 0 |
| Where we are parking | School Layby |
| Sat Nav Reference | Post Code RG23 7JZ |
| Directions to start of walk | N/A |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | Nothing has been booked but I will probably go into the Barley Mow for a drink and a sandwich on completion, probably at about 12:30. |
| Other notes | Please let me know if plan to join us so that I don’t leave without you. |
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CONTACT DAVE ON THE DETAILS PROVIDED ABOVE IF NEEDED.
Hi
Anyone interested in coming to a charity disco at golf club on Friday 13th February?
Tickets are £10 each
Fish Goujons and chips in a cone as a snack. Also a charity raffle.
All cash raised is in aid of Viables Memory Club
Just let me know and I will book ticket on your behalf.
Should be a good evening 😊
Pat
07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com
As a prelude to the upcoming AGM in February 2026 we are required by the Club Constitution to give the Membership good notice of any current Officers of the Club who do not intend to stand for re- election.
I would like to advise that :-
Our Chair, Lynn Martin, is happy to stand again this year.
Treasurer, Carolyn Currie, and Secretary, Pat Dominey are happy to stand in the coming year.
All committee members are seeking to continue in their posts. Committee members happy to remain are – Dave Thomas, Julie Shawley & Corrine Thomas.
Agenda for the upcoming AGM will be sent out in mid January.
Please keep the date free – AGM will be held at 7pm on Monday 9th February 2026 in Malshanger room at St Leonards Centre.
Best wishes
Pat Dominey
on Sunday 28th December
Lunch at 1pm at Barley Mow.
Table has been reserved but numbers and pre-order must be confirmed by Pat before Xmas.
Please email Pat at pat.dominey152@icloud.com by Monday 22nd December with your pre-order, if planning to have lunch.
Lunch to be ordered from Sunday menu, see pub website or click on link below.
https://www.barleymowoakley.co.uk/food
Numbers for walk only / lunch only would be helpful, so we don’t head off without anyone, or in event that plans need to change.
The committee feels that in future it would be a good idea if people who are intending to go on a walk/social event should contact the walk leader/organsier before hand to let them know. This ensures that if the walk has to be cancelled or the details are changed they can be notified at the last minute.
Also it has come to my attention that some people may be replying to the emails that I send out. Please do not reply to these emails! If you need to contact the walk leader/organiser please use the email that is stated in the details provided on each email. Look at the oakley ramblers website if you have deleted the email.
Thank you and happy holidays everyone!
Post-Christmas Walk and Lunch
on Sunday 28th December
Leader – Pat Dominey
Leaders’s Contact Details – 07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com.
Walk to start approx. 10.30am from school layby, time tbc.
Distance approx. 5 miles on local paths, route tbc.
Lunch at 1pm at Barley Mow.
Table has been reserved but numbers and pre-order must be confirmed by Pat before Xmas.
Please email Pat at pat.dominey152@icloud.com by Monday 22nd December with your pre-order, if planning to have lunch.
Lunch to be ordered from Sunday menu, see pub website or click on link below.
https://www.barleymowoakley.co.uk/food
Numbers for walk only / lunch only would be helpful, so we don’t head off without anyone, or in event that plans need to change.
Thank you to everyone who came to Amore last night for an Oakley Ramblers Christmas get together. I hope you all had an enjoyable evening. Unfortunately there was an issue at the end of the evening when I was told a Seafood Linguine and Tiramisu were outstanding on the bill. If it was you can you please contact the restaurant.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful healthy New Year.
Lynn Martin
Apologies everyone, the next walk is on Wednesday 10th December NOT Sunday 10th December!
Leader Pat Dominey
Leader’s Contact Details 07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com
Circular from Upton Grey via Weston Patrick
Distance of Walk – Approx 5.5 miles
Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) – Meet in Oakley school lay-by at 09.30 to leave promptly at 09.40 or meet at start of walk at 10.05am.
Please let Pat know if travelling direct, so we don’t start walking without you.
Aiming to complete walk by approx 12.45 dependent on ice of walkers.
Relatively easy walk at a steady, but not brisk, pace. Some gentle up/down hill . Would
recommend walking boots / shoes.
Great views at times but also peaceful woodland and some footpaths & byways with
high hedges.
Option for short stop to visit St Lawrence church, Weston Patrick, approx 1 hour into
walk & St Mary’s church at end.
Mostly footpaths, byways and quiet lanes. Some paths muddy or covered in damp
leaves. If concerned about slipping, bring walking poles.
One stile.
Distance to start 9 miles – approx 25 minutes from Oakley
Where we are parking – At side of road outside St Mary’s church. Room for 3 or 4 cars
Sat Nav Reference RG25 2RB
OS map reference SU 69921 48202
Directions to start of walk – Head for A339 then turn off to left , just a after driving below M3, SP Tunworth & Upton Grey.
Where we can eat/drink – Aim is for short drinks stops along the way. There is a village shop & cafe just after parking spot, open until 6pm, for optional refreshments /lunch at end of the walk.
Walk sheet is attached.
Oakley Ramblers 
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