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**  WALKS  **   ** WEEKENDS AWAY **   ** SOCIAL EVENTS ** 

Sunday 29th January 2012 at 10.30am

Event  = Walk
Location = Malvern Hills
Walk Grading  = Grade 2 to 3 Moderate
Walk Distance = 8 miles
Description & Start Point = Meet outside the Malvern Hills Hotel in British Camp (post code WR13 6DW, link to directions below).  There are at least two large pay and display car parks nearby. 
We will walk across the top of the ridge as far as the Worcestershire Beacon and then we'll come back on the gentler path which goes around the side of the hills.
http://www.malvernhillshotel.co.uk/map.php
Walk Leader = Ron
Email =ron_208@hotmail.com

Sunday 5th February at 10:30 am

Event  = Walk
Location = Cannock Chase - Click for Map
Walk Grading  = Grade 2 to 3 Moderate
Walk Distance = 8 Miles
Description & Start Point = The start point is the Glacial Boulder car park on Cannock Chase, this is on Chase Rd, Brocton. 
This walk covers a large area of the smallest mainland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the United Kingdom. The walk begins at local landmark - The Glacial Boulder and continues across the heathland to the pine woodlands in Brindley Heath.
The route takes you past the Visitor Centres at both Marquis Drive and Birches Valley before crossing over the quarry to its termination in the Sherbrook Valley.
Walk Leader = Alex
Email =bcwg@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile Number = 07927744337

Sunday 12th February 2012 at 10.30 am

Location = Bunkers Hill Wood and Fairy Glen
Walk Grading  = Grade 2 Leisurely
Walk Distance = 8 miles
Description & Start Point = We will start the junction of The Broadway and Greyhound Lane in Stourbridge (Click for Map)The walk will take us through Bunkers Hill Wood, along the River Stour towards Vales Rock for a break at the cafe. Then back through fairy Glen wood and The Covert. 
Event  = Walk
Walk Leader = chris
Email =chrishuwprice@hotmail.com
Mobile Number = 07916274725

Friday 17th February 2012 at 20.00 pm

Event  = Social Event
Location = Park Inn, George St, Woodsetton, DY1 4LW
Monthly social - come along for a few beers at the Holden Brewery tap. Buses go directly from both Wolverhampton and Dudley. There is a car park for those not intending to travel by bus. If anyone not sure what bus to catch feel free to give me a call. Cheers!
Walk Leader = John Hudson
Mobile Number = 07810 652917

Sunday 19th February 2012 at 10:30am

Event  = Walk
Location = Penn Common, Baggeridge & Himley Hall
Walk Grading  = Grade 1 to 2 Easy
Walk Distance = 7 Miles
Description & Start Point = Start Point: Opposite St Bartholomews Church, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5JB. (There is a small car park opposite the church. Alternatively park on Vicarage Road or the car park of Stags Head Car which is round the corner from Church)
Circular Walk. Walking round the side of Penn Golf Course, up to Baggeridge and down to Himley Hall where we will stop for refreshments. Then round the back of Himley Hall and back in the opposite direction. Some great views to be had. The large lake and grounds at Himley Hall are a joy to behold on a sunny day (fingers crossed!). Feel free to bring a packed lunch or buy something when you get to Himley. There is some uphill walking involved and parts are going to be muddy. But it will be satisfying once completed! Finished off with a pint either at the Stags Head or nearby Barley Mow. Living the dream!
Walk Leader = JOHN HUDSON
Email:bcwg@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile Number = 07810 652917

Sunday 26th Feb 2012
 
Walk Leader : Bob
Walk:   Ironbridge
More details to be added to the website soon

Friday 2nd March 2012 at 8.00pm

Event  = Social Event
Life Begins at 50 (Diane's 50th)
Location = The Maverick, 1 High Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge. DY8 4BX 
Thought that some of you guys might want to join us for some birthday drinks to celebrate Di reaching half a century (not out)  We will be meeting in the ,Maverick and possibly on to the "Starving Rascal" and the "Robin Hood" (other real ale pubs close by). If you are free,- come and join us!!!!
Mobile Number = 07951893263
Email =markjessop70@msn.com

Sunday 4th March 2012
 
Walk Leader : Chris
Walk :  Trimpley Reservoir
More details to be added to the website soon
 

Sunday 11th March 2012
 
Walk Leader : Ron
Walk : TBC
More details to be added to the website soon
 

Sunday 18th March 2012
 
Walk Leader : Annette
Walk : Ashwood
More details to be added to the website soon
 

Sunday 25th March 2012
 
Walk Leader : Darren
Walk : The Wrekin
More details to be added to the website soon

Sunday 15th July 2012 at 10.30am

Event  = Social Event
Location = 'Race for Life' Himley Hall, Himley Park, Dudley, W Mids, DY3 4DF
Walk Grading  = Grade 1 Very Easy
Walk Distance = 5K
Description & Start Point = This year BCWG ladies are doing the'Race for Life'in memory of Raquel. To show your support sign up now on the raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org website as spaces are limited. 
Walk Leader = Di Csondor
Email =dicsondor@live.co.uk
Mobile Number = 07794476758