Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Tanner Hatch Youth Hostel Weekend away. Hostelling Trip Julian Clark-Lowes. 07979435856 | This will be two nights away at this wonderful hostel in Surrey. The group have stayed in this hostel before. The accommodation is basic but cosy. Dorms only. Shower block outside. It is set in the woods near to Leatherhead. It feels much more remote than it is. Book your place with Julian by December 5th 2011. Cost. £20.80 for the two nights. |
Chiltern Ceilidhs - good fun Barn Type Dance or just enjoy the music and spectate Just turn up or ring Eila 01582731026 | This is a local group which has now only Ceilidhs once quarter. They always welcome new faces. If you fancy a different night out check out their website. www.chilternceilidhs.info There is a live band, a top caller and a friendly atmosphere, a bit of exercise, music and definitely good fun. There is usually a bit of 1/2 time entertainment as well. You can just turn up and pay your money - £7 or £5 concessions - and they will be very pleased to see you. (There is the added bonus of some of the cheapest bottled alcohol locally, including strong Polish beer) 8 p.m. (bar opens at 7.30) The Polish Club (17 Victoria Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AZ Leave when you can't dance or laugh any more. Usually finished by about 10.45. |
Ashridge circular Day Walk Paul Ridgeway 07836688476 | Rearranged from November 5th. A walk around Ashridge to include 2 tea shops (one the mystical Sanuk) and a pub stop at the end. Meet at 9a.m. Meet at Priory Middle School Return around 4p.m. Distance approx 10 miles |
Billington & Slapton Short Walk John Gabbitas 01582 664036 | The route of the circular walk goes past the church, across fields & then down to the River Ouzel. We follow the river in the direction of Leighton Buzzard & then back along the canal to Slapton , where we may be able to stop for refreshments,if the pub is open.Our route then re-crosses the river & back to our starting point. 9.30am Yum Yum Carpark. Please call me if you wish to meet at Billington Return approx 1.30pm Distance 6 miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Scenic Hertfordshire Paths Day Walk Mike Elliott 07594 577129 | Lovely walk starting in Markyate along the Hertforshire way via Beachwood House school & Jockey End to Gt Gaddesden, returning along the Chiltern Way via Flamstead & back to Markyate. This would be classed as a medium to hard walk with hills & some stiles. Bring refeshments as a pub stop will only be viable if we take a detour.decision taken on the day & weather. 9am at Priory School. If you wish to meet at Markyate please call me 5pm Distance Max 13miles depending on weather & conditions |
Linslade/Leighton Buzzard. The Grand Union Canal and the Ouzel. Easy Morning Walk Peter Jackson 07732 418260 | You are rarely away from the water on this walk. Starting at Grove Lock, round Tiddenhall Nature Reserve, along the Grand Union Canal, past Tesco superstore to the Globe in Linslade, then back either along the towpath (or cross-country) with glimpses of the River Ouzel, back to Grove Lock. Bring drinks/snacks. Meet time. 09.30 am. Meet at French's Avenue car park Return by 2pm Distance about 5½-6 easy miles. |
Wetherspoons Steak Night Meal and/or Drinks Just turn up or Eila 01582731026 | Always a popular chance for an inexpensive get together. Enjoy a steak or grill meal with all the trimmings and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink from a wide selection for approx £5.99. You can try something else from their menu or just turn up for a drink (Note that parking is free at the adjacent Asda car park in the evenings) More details can be found on their website http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/food/menu/main/mains-2 7.45 onwards Grove Park,Court Drive Dunstable LU5 4GP leave whenever you wish |
View Of The Ver Valley Midweek Short walk Mike Elliott 07594 577129 | A circular walk starting from Redbourn Common to Redbournbury Mill & back. Taking in views of the Ver River. This would be classed as a easy to medium walk with some, hills, stiles & steps. Bring Hot drinks & food.You can get these before & after the walk if you wish in Redbourn. ( Note; meet at the New Bus Stop --NOT The ONE AT THE SQUARE ) Redbournbury9am at The Bus stop in West St to pick up the 9.12 to St Albans Return 1pm latest. Distance Approx 4 miles |
Marsworth to Dunstable Day Walk David Dumpleton 01582 607318 | Bus to Marsworth. Walk back to Dunstable via Ashridge and Milebarn Farm. 9.53am at bus stop, West Street, Dunstable for 10.03am 61 to Marsworth About 5.00pm/13 miles |
Kensworth Lynch to Dunstable Day Walk David Dumpleton 01582 607318 | Take the Hemel Hempstead bus to the Packhorse. Walk via Markyate, Flamstead, Pepperstock, Caddington and Blows Downs back to Dunstable. 9.05am at bus stop, The Square, Dunstable for the 9.15am X31. About 4.30pm/12miles |
Wheathampstead Circular Walk Short Walk Jane Rouse 07789 652177 | Starting from Wheathampstead we walk to Ayot St Lawrence & Ayot Green before walking back along the River Lea. A undermanding walk through fields & woods . This is a repeat of the July walk ,but hopefully without the rain this time ? A pub stop may be viable during or at the end of the walk . Meet 10am at the Yum Yum Carpark. Call me if you wish to meet at Wheathampstead Return -approx 3pm latest Distance-- 6miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Woburn Park Circular Short Walk Olwen Davies 07908 370331 | A easy walk , starting near the centre of Woburn out to Speedwell cottages, then into the park & walk towards Paris House. We then leave the park entering a small copse leading to Milton wood, where we pick up the Greensand Ridge path , which leads us pass the Abbey & walking through the grounds passing Park Farm & back to the starting point. 9.30am --Small Carpark at French's Avenue. Call me if you wish to meet at Woburn 2pm Approx. Distance approx 5 Miles |
Circular walk from French's Avenue Day Walk David Dumpleton 01582 607318 | Covering paths that will be familiar to most of you, the walk takes in Sewell, Totternhoe, Eaton Bray, Whipsnade, Kensworth quarry and Dunstable Downs. 9.30am at French's Avenue playing field car park About 4pm/13 miles |
Little Brickhill to Dunstable Day Walk David Dumpleton 01582 607318 | Bus to Little Brickhill. Walk back to Dunstable via Woburn Deer Park. 9.45am at bus stop, High Street North, Dunstable for 9.55am X31 to Little Brickhill About 5.30 pm/14 miles |
A walk around Stockgrove & Rushmere Park Day Walk MIke Elliott 07594 577129 | A Day Walk around Stockgrove & Rushmere Park with a Lunch time stop at the Cafe in Stockgrove. This would be classed as medium to hard with plenty of hills . Note there is a Parking Fee at The Parks of £2.00. Meet at 9.30 a.m at the Small Carpark at French's Avenue. Please call me if you wish to meet at Stockgrove Park Return around 5p.m. Distance max 11miles |
Eversholt Circular Short Walk Hazell Rolt/Nadine Ridgeway 07929889292/07746975240 | Eversholt to Ridgemont,where there should be a cafe stop, and back via Woburn Park.Optional pub stop at the end. No stiles! Meet at French`s Avenue Meet at 9.30a.m. Return at lunch time Distance 6 miles |
Petra, Jordan Trip Bob Reid | These are the dates of the Petra trip, 15 members are going. 11th to 18th |
Aston Clinton/Wellonhead Bridge to Marsworh Midweek Short walk Mike Elliott 07594 577129 | We follow the Wendover Arm canal branch back to Marsworth . If time permits we can check out the various bird hides to check the local wild life. This is classed as a easy walk. Bring refeshments, there is at the end a Pub or Cafe for refreshments 9.50 at the West St bus stop to pick the 10.03 bus. 2pm Latest. Distance;- approx 5 miles |
Westoning to Dunstable Day Walk David Dumpleton 01582 607318 | Walk back to Dunstable via Pulloxhill, Sharpenhoe, Upper Sundon, Chalton and Houghton Regis. 9.24am at bus stop, High Street North, Dunstable for 9.34am X31 to Toddington About 4.30 pm/12 miles |
Flitwick Moor Short Walk Chris Mountain 07973 876442 | A 5-mile walk (possibly a little more) around the SSSI on my doorstep! The Two Moors Heritage Trail takes us from Flitwick Mill and follows the River Flit behind Greenfield to Flitton Church. The first of the two Moors, at Flitton, is passed as we head by the Grange, with Dunstable Priory connections, and Ruxox Farm to the second, Fliitwick. 1.30pm at Frenchs Avenue or 2.00pm at parking by shops on junction of Station Road & Kings Road. 5.30pm |
Tea Shop Walk Day Walk Dennis Smith 07966 493699 | I thought we would stay fairly local today. We will park at the bottom of Ivinghoe Beacons & head off towards Ivinghoe ( unfortunately no tea shop -now closed.) We carry on to the Canal & follow this to Marsworth Resevoir to our first tea stop or something stronger at the pub. Then we circle back to Ashridge to our final tea stop at The Monument tea shop before finally making our way back to the cars. This would be classed a medium to hard walk with Hills. 9am Yum Yum Carpark. Please call me if you wish to meet at Ivinghoe Return approx 5pm Distance approx 12miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30pm/12+ miles |
Wendover Circular Day Walk Sue Jenkins 01582 865966 | We will start our walk in Wendover. We will be visiting Coombe Hill, Little Hampden, Kings Ash and then back to Wendover. Hopefully a pub on route but bring a packed lunch just in case. Meet at Priory School Meet at 9am Return 5pm approx. Distance 11 miles approx |
Pegsdon Circular. Short Walk Julian 07979435856 | British Summer time begins. Don't forget to put your clocks forward an hour! Afternoon walk based around Barton Hills and Pegsdon. Meet at French's Avenue. Meet at 1pm Return 5pm approx Distance 6 miles. |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Wetherspoons Curry Night Meal and or drinks JUST TURN UP or Eila 01582731026 | Always popular. Another chance to enjoy a good inexpensive curry, or just turn up for drinks, they have a reasonable curry selection and this includes an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink for about £5.00 . Or they also have a full menu. (Note that parking is free at the adjacent Asda car park after 5 pm.) More details can be found on the website: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk From 7.45 onwards Gary Cooper Court Drive Dunstable LU5 4GP go home whenever you want... |
A Steves Mystery Walk Day Walk Steve Johnstone 01582 521881 | This a Day Mystery walk which he is planning whilst on his travels abroad. Would be classed as medium to hard-knowing Steve. Call Steve nearer the time to find out more details or watch the stop press 9.30 am Small carpark at French's Avenue. Approx 5pm Upto 12miles |
Blows Downs/Caddington A medium afternoon walk with some hills. Peter Jackson. 07732 418260 | This walk contains some very varied landscapes and conservation areas. It is circular starting at Blows Downs (initial steep but short incline), goes via Skimpot and Caddington where we will stop for a break (village green/pub) then back to Blows Downs. Some hills but worth it for the great panoramic views. Bring drink/snacks Meet time. 1.30 pm Meet at Priory Middle School Return about 6pm Distance about 7miles. |
Piccotts End to Dunstable Day Walk David Dumpleton 01582 607318 | Bus to Piccotts End. Walk via Flamstead and Markyate on back to Dunstable. 9.05am at bus stop, The Square, Dunstable for 9.15am X31 to Piccotts End About 4.30pm/12 miles |
Lake District Easter hostel trip Don Snoad. 01582 601852 | 5th April to 9th April Don will be organising a trip to Conniston, Eskdale, Elterwater and back to Conniston. We expect to have some support vehicles to carry rucksacks from hostel to hostel. Opportunities for both high level and some gentler walking. Contact Don soon to book your place. |
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Fenny Stratford to Dunstable Day Walk David Dumpleton 01582 607318 | Bus to Fenny Stratford. Walk back to Dunstable takes in Grand Union Canal, Stockgrove Park and Hockcliffe. 9.45am at bus stop, High Street North, Dunstable for 9.55am X31 to Fenny Stratford About 5.30 pm/14 miles |
East of Luton Day Walk Wendy Hopkins 01582 602235 07712336318 | This circular walk will encompass several villages and hamlets including Wellhead, Cox Green, Ley Green and more - very pretty with lovely views but also several hills. There may be a pub stop but this is not guaranteed so please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. 9am at Priory Middle School Approx 5pm, about 10 miles |
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Redbourn To Hemel -Via The Nicky Line Midweek Walk Mike Elliott 07594 577129 | description foot1 foot2 |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
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Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
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Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Treasure Hunt Short Walk + Social Wendy Hopkins 01582 602235 07712336318 | This second Treasure Hunt around Dunstable will again finish with a Ploughman's at Wendy's. The routes will mainly be the same as previously and the organiser's decisions will be final! There will be a £2 entry fee please. 2pm at the Yum Yum Approx 5pm to 44 Borough Rd, Dunstable. About 4.5 miles |
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Marsworth to Tring via the Cow Roast Lock Midweek Walk Mike Elliott 07594 577129 | description foot1 foot2 |
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Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
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Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Bunk House Long Week-end Walking in the Brecons Sylv Elliott 07890926765 Sandra Crannage 07801846351 | Thursday 2nd August - Monday 6th August 2012 walking in the Brecon Beacons. We will be staying at Penstar Bunkhouse the website is www.penstarbunkhouseandcottage.co.uk. The cost is £12 per person per night. Sandra and I will doing the catering i.e Tea and coffee beakfasts pack lunches and evening meals for each day. We will include some soft drinks but not beer and wine. Not sure about the first night as we usually go to a pub for a meal (not included in price!) but have to find out if there is one near the bunkhouse if not we will cater for it. The cost of the food will probally be between approximately £30 -£35 per person for the week-end. We feel a maxium of 12 people will be more comfortable. So if you wish to come please let us know as soon as possible and send £10 deposit to Colin To be advised nearer time |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Flamstead Scarecrow Festival Active Social Eila 01582731026 or social@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk | The Scarecrow Festival will be held between midday Friday 17th August and 5.00pm Sunday 19th August. For details and photos see www.flamstead-herts.co.uk. You can just wander round and enjoy the entertainment, or pay a small donation towards Herts Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and vote on which of the 90+ scarecrows you think the best. This is an easy day, perhaps incorporating a couple of miles walking round Flamstead looking at scarecrows visiting stalls, pubs etc. 10.00 am Priory School, (or just take yourselves to Flamstead at different time or even different day if it suits you better!). Approx 4 pm but it is open until 6 if you want to stay later. |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Studham 'Big Bash' Conservation Day. Conservation day on Studham Common. Sue Jenkins 01582 865966 | Details to be added later. |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Isle of Wight Hotel trip Malcolm Gladman 01582 519422 | Half-term week for Central Beds is 27th October for one week. The cost for this trip to the IOW will be.......... 2 nights £129 3 nights £159 (Special Price) 4 nights £199 5 nights £239 6 nights £279 The price includes Bed, breakfast, evening meal and the Car Ferry. You will need to book this with the hotel yourself as you will need to give car details. |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Boggies Quiz Night Social joanne robertson 01582 539534 | Our Quiz Nights are normally very well supported and popular. This event is open to non-members as well as paid-up Boggies. Teams will be of two to four people but do not worry if you are unable to raise your own team these can be organised on the night. A raffle will be held during the evening and all profits will be donated to the Bogtrotters chosen charity. Please bring your own refreshments. Your Quizmaster for the evening will be Joanne Robertson. Meet time 7 for 7.30 pm Meet at Priory Middle School, Dunstable Finish about 10.30pm |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Wetherspoon Wander Day Walk | Start with tea/coffee and a bacon roll while we decide where to go. 9.00 am at Gary Cooper, Court Drive, Dunstable About 4.30 pm/12+ miles |
Murder by Candlelight Costume Drama Dinner Joanne Robertson 07739791148 01582 539534 | A murder mystery evening with dinner. The year is 1848. The Dowager Lady Withering is found dead at the stately home Withering Depths on the Yorkshire Moors, run through with her late husband’s sword. The famous Withering jewels are missing. There are 8 present at the dinner party and everyone is a suspect. If you would like to be a guest/suspect, the dinner guests are. Lord Selby Withering, 24, a bohemain poet who is heavily in debt. Sir Clifforde Heath-Clifforde, 4th Baronet, an unmarried 38 year old rake. Suzannah Heath-Clifforde, the 26 year old, wild gypsy half-sister of Sir Clifforde. (Taken-Joe Robertson) Emily Lloyd Bridges, an 18 year old ward of the Dowager Lady Withering. (Taken-Emma) Lady Caroline Mouton, the lively widow of Lady Withering's husband's best friend. (Taken-Racheal) Reverend Adam Brethren, an austere minister and cousin of the late Lady Withering. Jane Eyrie, a 26 year spinster and governess to Emily. (Taken-Eila) Carlos Chickensi 24 year old Spanish Count, spending a year on a Grand Tour(Taken-David Bunyan). Please contact me joannerob1@virginmedia.com if you wish to be one of the guest. I'm sorry there are only 3 places left and when they've gone they're gone so you need to be quick. I may need some help with props (has anyone got an old fashioned looking candelabra) and a £3 contribution towards dinner. To make the evening really enjoyable I would ask that you dress appropriate for the occasion and in character. 7pm prompt for pre dinner drinks and the dinner gong. Finish when the guilty are discovered! |
Amsterdam Trip City Break Ann Cahill 07988964369 | This has been put off until later in the year. I am organizing a trip to Amsterdam and have found accommodation on the Expedia website. It is a hotel with a quadruple room. The price is £570 which is £143per person. The price includes flights from Luton airport, Easyjet, and hotel accommodation and breakfast for 3 nights. They also have a twin room/or double room. The price is £331 which is £166 per person. This also includes flights from Luton, hotel accommodation and breakfast for 3 nights. I am looking to see if anyone would be interested in either of these deals. This is a city break holiday, if you are interested please contact Ann 07988964369. The sooner this is booked the cheaper it will be as the prices will increase as we get closer to the date. Also, someone else may get there first!! If you are interested please phone Ann asap. |