I currently have the names of the following people for our Christmas get together on Friday 12th December at Amore in Overton. I would like your food choices by Monday 8th December please. As you will note items are individually priced so if you only want one or two courses that is not a problem. I have been told we can all settle our own bill at the end.
Please see details of the next walk below. This walk is being led by our newest members so it would be lovely if we could all make the effort to go along to support them.
Medium difficulty. Walking across farmland towards Watership Down and looping round through North Oakley and back up on a small section of lane to The Vine Inn.
Terrain
Mainly grassland, paths and tracks. Some hills, overall accent / descent of 150m.
Number of Stiles
0
Distance to start
5 miles (Approximately 13 minutes)
Where we are parking
In the pub’s car park
Sat Nav Reference
RG26 5TX
Directions to start of walk
Walking from the pub car park
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)
The plan is for lunch or a drink at the Vine Inn, Hannington, RG26 5TX after the walk. Please let us know if you’d like to stop for lunch so we can let the pub know numbers.
Other notes
Some muddy patches which could be slippery on slopes, some overgrown patches possible. Poles might be helpful in places.
Please note: Walkers are responsible for their own safety when walking. Slips, falls and other mishaps are bound to happen occasionally. Neither the Oakley Ramblers Club nor individual walk leaders can accept responsibility for accidents that may occur on walks.
Please inform the walk leader if you suffer from a condition that may require intervention, eg. Angina or Diabetes etc.
Walking through Alreford and alongside the River Arle, through woodland on the Wayfarer’s Walk, alongside open fields and water cress beds. Some short gentle ascents and descents.
Terrain
Flat paths beside the river, through woodland and beside fields. Maybe muddy in places. Short sections on tarmac roads.
Number of Stiles
None
Distance to start
15 miles taking approximately 30 minutes
Where we are parking
Arlebury Park Recreation Centre, The Avenue, Alresford. On right hand side leaving Alresford, just past Perrins School on your left. Car Park fee is £2 for over 4 hours by cash or Ring Go. Suggest car sharing.
Sat Nav Reference
SO24 9EP
Directions to start of walk
Leave Basingstoke via Garlic Lane, Hatch Warren and drive to Alresford. Turn right at T junction in centre of Alresford and car park will be on your right, just past Perrins School.
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)
Tiffin Tearooms in Alresford. Serving a large selection of sandwiches, soup, baked potatoes, salads and cakes. Please let me know if you wish to eat here and I will reserve a place.
Other notes
Maybe a bit muddy under foot if there has been recent rain. Suggest wearing walking boots rather than shoes. Poles not necessary unless you prefer to use them. Toilets are available at the Arlebury Park Recreation Centre.
Please note: Walkers are responsible for their own safety when walking. Slips, falls and other mishaps are bound to happen occasionally. Neither the Oakley Ramblers Club nor individual walk leaders can accept responsibility for accidents that may occur on walks.
Please inform the walk leader if you suffer from a condition that may require intervention, eg. Angina or Diabetes etc.
I’ve booked a table for 12 at Amore in Overton for Friday 12th December at 7 pm. I’m looking for a quick response to know how much interest there is for this event please.
I do not believe that you have to order a starter, main and dessert, hence the individual prices given for items. Secondly, I will confirm that we are able to settle out individual bill at the end of the meal so that is not a given at this stage. Thirdly, I do not know if we need to pay a deposit although the booking was confirmed without that being requested.
I do believe that we will need to pre-order, but once again I can establish that in good time.
My main concern at this stage is about the number of members who wish to attend.
Can you please respond as soon as possible. I cannot offer a place if you do not let me know beforehand.
Meet at the layby at Oakley school at 9:40am, to leave at 9:45am Walk will start from the Park & Ride at Garnier Road, Winchester (SO23 9NP) at 10:30am. If travelling directly to the start, we will meet in front of the information and toilet block, in area 5 of the car park. Parking is free on Sundays in the Park & Ride.
Leaders
Corrine Thomas
Leaders’s Contact Details
07768 497512 corrinethetrekker@gmail.com
Walk description / difficulty
This is a relatively easy circular walk of 9.5 miles, starting at the Garnier Road Park & Ride Winchester, walking past St Catherine’s Hill and then on to the Pilgrim’s Trail, Monarch’s Way, through Twyford and then joining the Itchen Way back through St Cross and into Winchester. We will stop for tea in Winchester and then walk back to the Park & Ride.
Terrain
The walking is on good paths and bridleways; there is a short section of road walking in the middle. The route is mainly flat apart from a climb at the start on the Pilgrims way where there is a steady climb.
Number of Stiles
None
Distance to start
18 miles
Where we are parking
East Winchester Park & Ride, Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9NP. Meet in area 5 by the information centre.
Sat Nav Reference
Directions to start of walk
From Oakley, take the M3 towards Winchester leaving at J9 and taking the A272 Spitfire link and follow the signs for the East Winchester Park & Ride.
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)
Take a picnic lunch to eat during the walk. We will go to the café at Winchester Cathedral for tea and cake towards the end of the walk.
Other notes
Please inform the leader if you plan to go directly to Winchester so she knows to wait for you.
Just a reminder that Oakley Ramblers are holding a social get together of Skittles and Dinner on Friday 24th October at The Four Horseshoes Pub, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon, RG27 0EX. The Skittles will commence at 6.30pm and the meals are being served at 7.00pm.
The cost for the evening is £6 per person (for the hire of the skittle alley) plus the price of your meal (if you choose to eat). The meals will be pre-booked and paid for on the evening.
The payment of £6 per person can be made by BACS to Oakley Ramblers Club account (preferred option) or by cash / cheque to Carolyn Currie, 25 Lyde Close, Oakley, RG23 7AW.
Account Name: Oakley Ramblers Club
Sort code: 09-01-55
Account No. 59292082
Please use the reference – Surname + skittles
Hope you can make the evening for either just a game of Skittles or Skittles and Meal.
Instructions for those wishing to walk. Two choices, you can start from my home, No. 18, RG24 9SA or you can drive to Sherborne St John Pavilion, park there and meet us at the lane next to St Andrews Church at 10.45 a.m.
The plan is to walk across the fields to The Vyne, have a coffee there, walk around the site and then walk back. We weren’t asked for our National Trust card, but I would advise bringing yours if you have one in case. We could call into The Swan at Sherborne for a drink before finishing the walk back to Florence Way.
The paths are straightforward although we do have to cross the Tadley Road next to the Ambulance Station so care will be taken.
The path surface was good when Carolyn and I did the recce, but it may be a little muddy now, so I would recommend boots.
The walk overall is about 7 – 8 miles there and back, but obviously less if joining us at Sherborne.
Not difficult – good paths, 1 field with 2 small horses, short section of road. Care to be taken crossing the Tadley to Basingstoke road at the Ambulance Station and on the return
Terrain
Good paths, spinney, mainly farmland, woods, uphill on the return from Sherborne to Rooksdown
Number of Stiles
No stiles, several gates
Distance to start
3 miles
Where we are parking
Park at Number 18 Florence Way, Rooksdown, Basingstoke RG24 9SA, space for 3 cars/4 small cars, car share please
Sat Nav Reference
Directions to start of walk
Oakley to Basingstoke B3400 to roundabout 1st left Roman Road to end of road, roundabout 2nd exit into Rooksdown Way, left into Gilles Way, 1st right into Florence Way, keep left to end of cul de sac number 18 on left.
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)
The Swan public house, toilets, we could eat there on return journey and the café at The Vyne, National Trust, toilets
Other notes
If anyone wants to meet at St Andrews Church instead of walking from Florence Way, we will aim to be there by 10.45. I would advise parking at the Recreation Ground at Sherborne St John and walk back to the church. Dogs are allowed on a lead.
Please note: Walkers are responsible for their own safety when walking. Slips, falls and other mishaps are bound to happen occasionally. Neither the Oakley Ramblers Club nor individual walk leaders can accept responsibility for accidents that may occur on walks.
Please inform the walk leader if you suffer from a condition that may require intervention, eg. Angina or Diabetes etc.
See attachment below for a downloadable/printable version of the walk.
Oakley Ramblers are holding a Skittles Evening, with meal, on Friday 24th October at The Four Horseshoes Pub, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon, RG27 0EX. The Skittles will commence at 6.30pm and the meals will be served at 7.00pm.
The cost for the evening is £6 per person plus the price of your meal (if you choose to eat). The meals are pre-booked and will be paid for on the evening.
The payment of £6 per person can be made by BACS to Oakley Ramblers Club account (preferred option) or by cash / cheque to Carolyn Currie, 25 Lyde Close, Oakley, RG23 7AW.
Great response regarding our holiday next year, with 8 confirmed bookings. I will be paying the deposit on 1 October.
If you would like to join us, please contact Pat at pat.dominey152@icloud.com by 30 September, when £20 deposit per room will be due.
Rooms are still available at The Horseshoe guesthouse, including family loft rooms – 1 double + 1 twin, sharing a bathroom, at £130 per night, including breakfast.
Adjacent 3 bedroom , 2 bathroom cottage, at £130 per night, excluding breakfast, + £45 cleaning costs. Breakfast is an extra £12pp / day.
If interested, but unable to commit as yet there is always the option to contact the owners direct to check availability at a later date.
Please don’t try to call me, as I will be away and unable to take calls.
The Queens College Arms, Aldermaston Road, Pamber End, RG26 5QR.
Other notes
Just a lovely easy walk.
If you want to eat after the walk please let me know by Wednesday morning so that I can book a table. You are of course welcome to stay for just a drink or neither depending on your preference.
Here is the link to The Queens College Arms Pub if you want to view their menu.
Oakley Ramblers 
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