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Author Archives: Shannon

The Mountain Training Lowland Leader Award

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Shannon

To be a Ramblers walk leader, you don’t need to have completed any official training. Ramblers do provide some guidance, and as a group, we run walk leader training sessions every now and then. However, a few of you have Continue reading The Mountain Training Lowland Leader Award→

Posted in Blog post | Tagged Walk leading

News from our December Committee Meeting

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Shannon

What happens in committee meetings stays in committee meetings… Or well, not. I mean, we are here to run the group for you, so maybe it’s time we started sharing with you what goes on when we meet up. I Continue reading News from our December Committee Meeting→

Posted in Walk Report

BWs adopt a group charter!

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Shannon

At the last meeting, the BW committee approved the adoption of a new group charter, to guide our members on what we expect from them, as part of the group. Thanks to the Shropshire Young Walkers for inspiring us with Continue reading BWs adopt a group charter!→

Posted in Blog post

Please donate to our Walking Awards 2022!

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Shannon

Given the sharp increase in the cost of living, we are asking for voluntary donations from our members to fund the cost of prizes for our Berkshire Walkers Walking Awards Ceremony 2022, rather than including the cost in the Christmas Continue reading Please donate to our Walking Awards 2022!→

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The Berkshire Walkers Walk Awards 2020 & 2021

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Shannon

Thank you to everyone who voted for our annual walking awards last month! We had a lovely time at the Christmas meal, and presented 12 specially made Berkshire Walkers mugs to the lucky winners. Award 1: Most walks led – Continue reading The Berkshire Walkers Walk Awards 2020 & 2021→

Posted in Blog post

BW Clothing Order 2021 – Colours & Sizes

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Shannon

Prices are: t-shirts £9, non-zip hoodies £16.50, zip hoodies £19.50, fleeces £16 each. Please fill out the google form to order your clothing by Sunday 14th November!

Posted in Blog post

Top tips for leading walks

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Shannon

We asked our walk leaders what their top tips were for leading your first walk! Continue reading Top tips for leading walks→

Posted in Blog post | Tagged Volunteering, Walk leading, Walks

Introducing… Walk Leader Badges!

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Shannon

Our walk leaders are the heart and soul of the Berkshire Walkers. They volunteer their time and energy to plan new walks, take us to exciting places and make sure we’re all safe! To say thank you, we are introducing Continue reading Introducing… Walk Leader Badges!→

Posted in Blog post

New submit a walk form!

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Shannon

You might not have realised it, but over the last year your committee has been very busy creating sign-up forms for the walks because of Covid-19. This has taken up a lot of their time and energy! Now, (FINALLY!) we Continue reading New submit a walk form!→

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A trip to the FOREST and the SEASIDE!!!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Shannon

On Saturday 5th June, we led 10 walkers on our first day trip further afield in over a year, from Brockenhurst station, through the New Forest and out to the sea in Lymington. Thank you to everyone who came – Continue reading A trip to the FOREST and the SEASIDE!!!→

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7:00 pm Swanning around in Pangbourne @ The Swan
Swanning around in Pangbourne @ The Swan
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Swanning around in Pangbourne @ The Swan | Pangbourne | England | United Kingdom
Today’s BW pub social takes take us to The Swan in Pangbourne, which has been a popular place for BW for many years. This’ll also be a great opportunity for walkers, whether they’re experienced or new, to share any ideas Continue reading Swanning around in Pangbourne→
Jul
12
Sat
2025
9:15 am A Cotswold Odyssey via Bourton-o... @ Kingham station
A Cotswold Odyssey via Bourton-o... @ Kingham station
Jul 12 @ 9:15 am – 6:00 pm
A Cotswold Odyssey via Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, 17.5 miles, moderate @ Kingham station | Kingham | England | United Kingdom
A long but rewarding circular walk through picturesque Cotswold countryside and villages, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Stow-in-the-Wold*, and Upper Oddington. * There’s an option to drop out at Stow-in-the-Wold via bus, for a 12-mile linear walk. Advance booking is not Continue reading A Cotswold Odyssey via Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, 17.5 miles, moderate→
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16
Wed
2025
6:40 pm Evening views of Newbury, 6 mile... @ Newbury station, north side
Evening views of Newbury, 6 mile... @ Newbury station, north side
Jul 16 @ 6:40 pm – 9:00 pm
Tonight’s evening walk will give us some wonderful of Newbury as well as the surrounding countryside. Starting the north side of Newbury station, we’ll start off by walking through the Market Square before walking alongside St Nicolas’ church to follow Continue reading Evening views of Newbury, 6 miles, leisurely→
Jul
18
Fri
2025
7:00 pm Drinks with the Committee @ Reading Biscuit Factory
Drinks with the Committee @ Reading Biscuit Factory
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Drinks with the Committee @ Reading Biscuit Factory | England | United Kingdom
Following on from the ‘Drinks with the Committee’ event back in February, the Committee will be holding a summer event on 18th July. This’ll also be a great opportunity for walkers, whether they’re experienced or new, to share any ideas Continue reading Drinks with the Committee→
Jul
19
Sat
2025
10:15 am ELIZABETH LINE WALK SERIES: Stra... @ Stratford
ELIZABETH LINE WALK SERIES: Stra... @ Stratford
Jul 19 @ 10:15 am – 4:45 pm
Today’s walk takes us from Stratford to Cheshunt along the River Lea as well as the Lea Navigation, both of which offer a scenic route through a mix of urban and natural landscapes. During this walk, we’ll be passing through Continue reading ELIZABETH LINE WALK SERIES: Stratford to Cheshunt (River Lea walk), 14.6 miles, strenuous→
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