(clogevents) //localendar.com/public/clogevents Public events for calendar: clogevents en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss localendar.com <![CDATA[The Wye to the Thames and back again: High Wycombe to Beaconsfield]]> Get the 10:37 from Marylebone which will arrive at High Wycombe 11:10. We will meet outside the exit from Platform 1.

Dropping straight into the Wye valley, we will pass the water mill (https://www.pannmill.org.uk/) and then follow the Wye downstream as far as Bassetbury Manor before crossing the river to ascend Keep Hill. Turning south east through Deangarden Wood, we will pass the site of an old dry ski slope (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wycombe_Summit) before turning south west, crossing the M40 (on a footbridge!) and turning south.

After more Chiltern woods, we will arrive at Little Marlow and thereafter join the Thames Path. Somewhere between Little Marlow and Cookham I hope we’ll find time for a brief pub stop.

After that, it’s back across the river and north east across more Chiltern hills and woodlands until we get to Beaconsfield. Last mile or so will, I’m afraid, be a traipse through town.

There are four trains per hour back to Marylebone. The quickest is at 20 past and takes 25 minutes.

Total distance is 12.5 miles; total climb 800 ft; walking pace will need to be 2.5 to 3 mph.

Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Weather forecast is for light showers decreasing in the afternoon, some sunny intervals and light winds. England, basically. Maximum temperature 8 degrees.


]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:10:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3033&calendar_id=543902&k=020726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3033&calendar_id=543902&k=020726&cb=false <![CDATA[Reading walk with museum visit]]> This circular walk of around five miles from Reading station includes a visit to Reading Museum to see the 19th-century copy of the Bayeux tapestry.

Meet outside the Three Guineas pub outside Reading station at 10:15. I'll be getting the 09:48 train from Paddington. Those with the Freedom Pass can get to Reading for free on the Elizabeth line. If you choose this routing please make sure you're at the meeting point at the designated time.

Lunch will be at the Back of Beyond pub (Wetherspoons), but there is a place to eat your sandwiches nearby.

As part of the walk I'll also include a stop at some of the more interesting bits of Reading such as the abbey ruins and Reading Minster.

Julie
07833144909


]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3005&calendar_id=543902&k=020726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3005&calendar_id=543902&k=020726&cb=false <![CDATA[Circular walk from Cambridge 10.5 miles]]> You might wish to join me on this easy walk which is a loop to the west
of Cambridge via Barton and Coton.

It is flat and a lot of it is on hard surfaces. It is mainly in the
countryside and only urban at the beginning and end though we will see a
decent bit of Cambridge itself.

I had hoped that we could get a fast train from King's Cross but I
discovered today that due to engineering works there are no trains from
there so instead we will have to take a stopping train from Tottenham
Hale at 10.07 and arriving at Cambridge at 11.09. There are frequent
return options including either the same train back or a train that goes
to Stansted where you can change onto the Stansted Express to Tottenham
Hale with a similar journey time.

There will be a lunch stop at The White horse Inn at a village called
Barton at around 5 miles in. I suggest bringing field rations (packed
lunch) as we can only stop for an hour. It serves mainly Thai food buth
there are some limited non Thai options also.

Dan


]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3036&calendar_id=543902&k=020826&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3036&calendar_id=543902&k=020826&cb=false <![CDATA[Stratford to North Greenwich sculpture trail]]> Details to follow.


]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3020&calendar_id=543902&k=021126&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3020&calendar_id=543902&k=021126&cb=false <![CDATA[Pub quiz night, central London]]> Following Julie Fenn's highly successful quiz night last year we've persuaded her to do another one!  More details later.

Venue: The Bishop's Finger pub, Smithfield, EC1, upstairs room (real ale and food available)

Time: from 6.30, quiz to start at 7.00pm

Nearest tube stations: Barbican or Farringdon


]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2984&calendar_id=543902&k=021126&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2984&calendar_id=543902&k=021126&cb=false <![CDATA[Monthly committee meeting]]> All members are welcome to attend committee meetings. Alternatively if you have a matter that you would like the committee to raise please contact the Chair, chair.clog@membermojo.co.uk or the Secretary, secretary.clog@membermojo.co.uk.

Contact the Secretary for the address of the meeting, which starts at 7pm.


]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3022&calendar_id=543902&k=021226&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3022&calendar_id=543902&k=021226&cb=false <![CDATA[Pattle Sisters exhibition, Watts Gallery, and walk from Guildford]]> Dear Cloggie Art Lovers,

This is a 7.5 mile circular walk from Guildford, visiting the Watts Gallery in the village of Compton, dedicated to the art of the Victorian George Frederic Watts, but which is also featuring a special exhibition entitled ‘Women of Influence: The Pattle Sisters’. This exhibition ‘brings to life the legacy of seven extraordinary 19th C Anglo-Indian sisters whose influence rippled through the worlds of art, literature, photography, and society’. There is more information at:

https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/women-of-influence-the-pattle-sisters

Entrance tickets can be bought on arrival or online as above. Tickets are not timed. If buying online, scroll down the list of concessions for the ‘Green Journey Admission’ (£14.40 instead of £18 full price), for which you will need to have a proof of train ticket. Members of Historic Houses have free entry.

Travel:

Catch the 9:45 from Waterloo, arriving Guildford 10:24, where I will meet you. We should return to Guildford about 17:00, where there are frequent trains back to Waterloo.

Watts to be seen:

For your money, you get the following:

  1. Entry to the main Gallery with its permanent collection of paintings and sculpture by G.F.Watts (in his day the most famous British artist) and the De Morgan Collection of ceramics by William De Morgan and some stunning paintings by his wife, Evelyn.
  2. The exhibition ‘Women of Influence’, as above.
  3. A visit to the Watts’ nearby house ‘Limnerslease’, where six rooms are open to the public.

 In addition, nearby, there is Mary Watts’ amazing Art Nouveau Watts Chapel which should also be open.

So, there is lots to see, and there should be plenty of time to see it; if you just come on the walk, you will have a lot of hanging around.

Lunch:

The Gallery Tea Shop is famous for its ‘doorstep’ Welsh Rarebit among other things, but tables cannot be booked, it gets very crowded inside and you will probably end up outside. The outside tables can be used to eat our own picnic lunches. There are toilets.

Itinerary:

From Guildford, we will follow the River Wey south to pick up the North Downs Way to Compton. We will return along the north side of the Hog’s Back, with wide views over half of Surrey.

Tim N.


]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3027&calendar_id=543902&k=021426&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3027&calendar_id=543902&k=021426&cb=false <![CDATA[North Downs Betsoms Hill to Otford]]> A hilly North Downs walk of about 11 miles.

This is a provisional date, depending on trains.

This is the next section of the North Downs way.

Further details to follow.

Leader: Ralph


]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3025&calendar_id=543902&k=022126&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3025&calendar_id=543902&k=022126&cb=false <![CDATA[Rainham to Upminster Bridge: Hornchurch Country Park walk, 6 miles]]> Walk following the River Ingrebourne. More details to Follow.


]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3021&calendar_id=543902&k=022526&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3021&calendar_id=543902&k=022526&cb=false <![CDATA[Monthly committee meeting]]> All members are welcome to attend committee meetings. Alternatively if you have a matter that you would like the committee to raise please contact the Chair, chair.clog@membermojo.co.uk or the Secretary, secretary.clog@membermojo.co.uk.

Contact the Secretary for the address of the meeting, which starts at 7pm.


]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3024&calendar_id=543902&k=030426&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3024&calendar_id=543902&k=030426&cb=false <![CDATA[YHA hostel trip to Castleton, Peak District]]> Trip to Castleton in the Peak District, staying five nights in the YHA hostel there. We will be in a converted mews stables attached to the larger Victorian Gothic mansion and have exclusive hire for our group. The hostel is based in 27 acres of grounds on the edge of the Peak District National Park, with many varied walks on hills and moorland. Mam Tor is nearby with its interesting walks and climbs. Castleton is a picturesque village surrounding Peveril Castle, with a choice of pubs and restaurants.  There are also a number of caverns to explore, including the Blue John cavern where the jewellery stone is mined. We have booked accommodation for 20 members in shared rooms. The cost will include food for breakfasts and packed lunches, although the main house does provide cooked breakfasts and food at additional cost if wanted.  

Booking will open in early 2026. The nearest train station, Hope (Derbyshire), is around two miles away. A local bus passes through the village.    

Liz Bendall


]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2876&calendar_id=543902&k=031326&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2876&calendar_id=543902&k=031326&cb=false <![CDATA[Trip to Castleton]]> See details under 13 March.


]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031426&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031426&cb=false <![CDATA[Trip to Castleton]]> See details under 13 March.


]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031526&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031526&cb=false <![CDATA[Trip to Castleton]]> See details under 13 March.


]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031626&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031626&cb=false <![CDATA[Trip to Castleton]]> See details under 13 March.


]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031726&cb=false <![CDATA[Trip to Castleton]]> See details under 13 March.


]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031826&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=2863&calendar_id=543902&k=031826&cb=false <![CDATA[Pub social and walking/camping gear swap]]> Our March members' social will be at the lovely Horse and Groom pub in Great Portland Street, where we have booked the upstairs room from 7pm. Come along for a catch-up.

Do you have unworn or unwanted good condition walking or camping gear in your cupboards? Bring it along, and it may find a new home.

Members are encouraged to support the pub by purchasing food and drink. There is a full menu available. 

Sue Sinton Smith 

Social Team 


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