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EDITORIAL JULY 2008 At last we can update our site after an extremely busy couple of months involving our own Essexwalker challenges in April, a Rambler holiday at Church Stretton, and the Yoredale 100 mile event over the May bank holiday where we acted marshals at the 85 miles checkpoint at Appletreewick before spending a further few days in the Yorkshire area plus walking the Wye Valley Way over two weeks. AND new computer/programme glitch. The weather was kind again for the Essexwalker challenges though some did get caught in a shower and our tent at checkpoint 2 was upturned by the wind to the consternation of our marshals, amusing when it is over but stressful at the time. We required 34 helpers to cover the two events and we are grateful to Chelmer & Blackwater Ramblers and the Essex & Herts LDWA whose members came forth in support. Next year we shall be organising the Essexwalker Challenges again on April 12th 2009 from Langford Village Hall but with new routes offering splendid walking. Also, we shall be organising the classic Blackwater Marathon which is a bi-annual event and this will be the 18th renewal. The start will be at Purleigh Village Hall on 31st October 2009. Anita Stamp has devised the Blackwater route which links the Blackwater and Crouch estuaries and the Essexwalker long route is based on a 20 miles circuit devised by senior rambler Kevin Ascott, which we have extended to 26 miles plus. Both events offer a 26+miles route and a shorter route. The Yoredale 100 miles event started from Skipton and was marred by a fearful wind which grew in intensity so that walkers high on Ingleborough were being blown over or blinded by the flying sand and grit. On the Sunday the wind persisted and our Marshal’s marquee at Appletreewick suffered damage when welding on the steel framework was broken and long iron stakes were ripped from the ground. News of Essex and Herts walkers is given below and a full listing of results can be obtained via the LDWA website. HOW TO START WALKING The best way is to join the Ramblers and there is a link to the Rambler HQ on this site. There will be a group in your area and all rambles are led walks, which mean you need know nothing at this stage about navigating. The Ramblers know all the best walks and also the best pubs where you will be welcome for lunch. Many ramblers take their own lunchtime snacks although not all pubs permit own food to be eaten on their premises. The leader will suggest an alternative site for eating own sandwiches. Anyone using pub facilities (loo, park, tables) is expected to buy a drink. You will need strong footwear and a waterproof. Further equipment can wait until experience is gained. For stronger, more experienced walkers, we recommend joining the Long Distance Walkers’ Association via link on this site. RESULTS OF ESSEXWALKER CHALLENGES APRIL 2008. 26 MILES
List of helpers: Deidre Conway Harris John Hayter Diane King Albert King Ann Freeman Anita Stamp John Mountain Sheila Longman Molly Barnes Ray Barnes Christine Harris Tina Hunt Peter Hunt Chris. Owen Jim Skelly Jean Bowers Bill Bowers Arthur Quinn Jack Rossiter RESULTS ESSEXWALKER CHALLENGE 15 MILES APRIL 2008
DNS – DID NOT START RTD - RETIRED W - WALKER R- RUNNER/JOGGER ESSEXWALKER EVENTS 13TH APRIL 2008 PHOTOGRAPHS
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE YOREDALE 100
ST. PETER'S WAY IN A DAY. This is an Essex & Herts LDWA group event, organised by our own Anita Stamp. A led walk over 45 miles starting at Chipping Ongar Essex on August Bank Holiday Saturday at 4.30am every year and featured in "STRIDER". Entry includes transport back to the start, breakfast, and afternoon tea. There is a pub stop for lunch but walkers may eat their own food at the outside tables if they buy a drink. On average the walk finishes around 7.0pm but the weather and calibre of walker can have effect. The idea is to get everyone to the finish. The walk is supported so that anyone who cannot carry on walking can be moved on by car.
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