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Chairman’s page
Just back from bonnie – sorry - soggy Scotland. Whilst those of you ramblers who remained in Derbyshire basked in the hot sun, Pat and I were battling in the Highlands against heavy rain and 60 mph winds. After a 12 mile walk along the Spey Valley disused railway track, it would have been nice if the „promised‟ bus service had turned up. After walking back several miles along the busy A95, thumbing a lift, we were rescued by a kind lady (a fellow walker) who worked at Ballindalloch Castle. We thanked her the next day with a Bakewell Pudding and a bottle of „Stone Road‟ wine! We visited Jean Hutton (an ex-Birchover rambler) and her dog Bramble, who moved to Fife the two years ago. Jean wished to be remembered to all her old rambling friends. Whilst I was busy with walks in April, my rambling life has been fairly quiet during May and June, mainly due to some serious, on-going dental treatment and catching a “bug” which knocked me out for 2 weeks. After that, house decorating, Birchover open gardens, folk dancing festivals and Swedish visitors have ensured that in retirement there is never a dull moment! I shall be back leading walks in August when I hope to catch up with all the news. I‟d like to welcome Louis McMeeken as the new social secretary, who has agreed to take over from Rosemary and Jennifer. I look forward to lots of interesting Friday nights Nick Stephens. Chairman Derbyshire Dales Group |
I Nick's Natterings
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