Berkhamsted Walks and Social

I’d be very grateful if members could make a £1 donation towards Meetup costs. For anyone who has gone 'cashless', please transfer payment to the KROO Bank Meetup account:
Martin Jones
04-07-09
#00779315.
Otherwise, it's possible to make a payment through PayPal using paypal.me/MartinJ1986 and choosing the friends and family option.
Thank you!

A 6 mile circular walk from The Hemel Hempstead Garden Centre in Pipers Hill which is just off the Leighton Buzzard Road, near Water End.
From the garden centre, we need to cross the busy B440 before heading uphill to Gaddesen Place. We pick up the Chiltern Way going past the Golden Parsonage and on to Gaddesden Row and Jockey End. Skirtin Ballingdon Bottom, we then pass through farmland and Hoo Wood before descending to cross the road again and back to the centre. Allow 2.5 hours.

Please use the overflow section of the car park, at the far end as you drive in.
After the walk, we can have some refreshments in the Garden Centre café. The post code for the Garden Centre is HP1 3BY.

Please note that this walk is not led by a qualified leader and, as such, isn't covered by insurance. Be sure to wear suitable boots and clothing. The organiser cannot be held responsible for any injuries, however caused. Members are expected to take responsibility for their own preparation and safety including adequate fluids, weather protection and a snack. Please be sure to make me aware if you have any medical conditions.

Dogs are welcome as always but please be mindful to keep them on leads for roads and around other animals.

If you are unable to attend please be sure to change your RSVP otherwise our departure will be delayed. Any problems please call me on 07587867371.

NOTE EARLIER START TIME. We welcome back Jane Dooley from the Association of Wine Educators. She will be presenting wines from the Franschhoek Valley in South Africa.

Pay £20 immediately when you press Attend and write in the comments section that you have paid. Bank details are below. Arrive by 7:30pm for a glass of wine before we start at 7:45pm. Event finishes around 10:40pm.

There will be a cheese and biscuit buffet half way through. You will need to bring a small plate and two wine glasses.

Non-members of Aston Wine Club are welcome to attend at the Visitor price of £20. Aston Wine Club, a/c 69673594, s/c 60-01-31

*Payment Policy*
1. Please pay £20 online when you press "Attend" and confirm below.
2. Unless a reason is sent, names are moved to Not Going if payment is not made.

A note from Jane Dooley:
"In January this year my son got married in the magnificent Franschhoek valley which gave me the opportunity to visit some of the wineries in the area and taste a few of their outstanding wines. So when asked to present another South African region, Franschhoek came to mind! "The French Corner" is tucked into the mountains a few miles inland beyond Stellenbosch. It is a tiny picturesque town surrounded by vineyards that climb up into the mountains.... I hope to give you a small taste of this beautiful region."