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Berkhamsted Walks and Social

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Berkhamsted, GB

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About us

Berkhamsted Walks and Social welcomes all friends, new and established, to our group. The aim of our group is to provide our members with opportunities to meet people with similar interests and to make new friends who want to get out and about in the local area. We offer three walks per week (two midweek and one weekend) in the surrounding countryside. We also offer a range of other events and have a strong commitment to supporting our local community and local events. We organise film nights, theatre trips, concerts, book club, wine club, pub nights, meals out etc.
We are looking for new, committed hosts with fresh ideas, too, to help our local group grow and develop, offering a range of regular and new events to suit the different interests and tastes of our members.
Some events will have a small cost so that the organiser can cover any expenses but most events will remain free of charge. As walks are our most regular events, we ask members to donate £1 towards our costs.
We ask that all members keep their RSVPs up to date and respect the efforts made by all hosts in offering local and varied events for our enjoyment.
Look forward to you joining us at an event soon!

Upcoming events

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Midweek walk 800: Aldbury to The Coombe
Tue, May 5 · 10:30 AM BST
The Greyhound Inn, Stocks Road, Tring, GB
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!

This 7 miles walk should take about 3 hours and marks our 800th walk. We set off from The Greyhound, across the golf course then on to Aldbury Nowers where we pick up the Ridgeway. Going past Pitstone Hill, we head for Steps Hill. We join the Icknield Way Trail then go through the picturesque Coombe and then a steep rise to Hurst Farm. Back into Ashridge Woods, we pick up Duncombe Terrace and head to the visitor centre before descending to Aldbury.

There is some parking in front of the pub but there is much more space along Trooper Road which is opposite Stocks Road. The full address for the pub is Greyhound Inn, Stocks Rd, Aldbury, Tring HP23 5RT.

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. My contact number is 07587867371.
5 attendees
Berko Album Club
Tue, May 5 · 8:00 PM BST
The Highwayman, 262 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AQ, GB
Welcome to Berko Album Club - like a book club but for music.

Here is a link to all of the albums we've discussed since inception in November 2024.

Each month we each nominate an album, from which three are chosen to each listen to before the next meeting where they will be discussed.

Any original album on Spotify can be nominated (no compilations / best of / greatest hits please) - any artist, band, genre or period and preferably an artist not so far reviewed.

Numbers are limited so please RSVP and update your response if no longer attending.

Albums for discussion in May are:-

Muse - Black Holes & Revelations (2006)
The Moody Blues - On The Threshold Of A Dream (1969)
The Clash - London Calling (1979)

PARKING : free parking is available on the High Street and on Cowper Road opposite The Highwayman. The nearest car park is in St Johns Well Lane, a short walk to the pub.

Tedious disclaimer - in attending you agree your safety is your own responsibility and that the Organiser, Co-Hosts, Event Hosts, or other participants of Berkhamsted Walks and Social are not responsible or liable for the safety of any attendee, or any attendee’s guests.
15 attendees
Wednesday Evening Walk: Potten End
Wed, May 6 · 6:45 PM BST
Potten End, Village Green ,, Hertfordshire, GB
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!

We meet outside Martin’s Pond pub, please do not use the pub car park. There are plenty of other parking spots around the green.

This 5 mile walk should take us around 2 hours. We head towards Berkhamsted Common taking in fields & woodland. After making our way through Frithsden Beeches we walk alongside the golf course & back to Potten End green & Martin’s Pond pub for drinks.

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. My contact number is 07899 287785.
12 attendees
£12.00
Berkocinegoers at The Rex: The Magic Faraway Tree
Thu, May 7 · 7:15 PM BST
The Rex Cinema, High Street, Berkhamsted, GB
Tickets are only bought once payments have been made. Once you have RSVPed, please pay £12 immediately by bank transfer using these details:
Martin Jones
KROO BANK
04-07-09
#00779315

Trailer
Faraway tree
Run time: 110 mins
Twenty years in the making, Enid Blyton’s much-loved 1940s book series is vividly brought to life on the big screen.
Polly (Claire Foy) and Tim (Andrew Garfield) move to the English countryside with their three children, and the initial awkwardness of their new life quickly gives way to wonder when the youngsters discover the Magic Faraway Tree. Its eccentric residents (Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man) guide them through fantastical lands, each more dazzling and unpredictable than the last.
Screenwriter Simon Farnaby, known for his work on Paddington 2 and Wonka, brings his trademark warmth and wit to the adaptation, crafting a world where curiosity, courage, and familial bonds shine. The stellar ensemble also includes Rebecca Ferguson, Jennifer Saunders, Lenny Henry and Michael Palin, infusing the story with humour and a rich sense of fun at every turn.
It’s a charming adventure, perfectly capturing the imagination and gentle magic that have kept Blyton’s books beloved for over eighty years. For anyone whose grown up dreaming of wondrous lands and whimsical creatures, this is a joyful journey full of laughter and the enduring delight of discovering new worlds together.

Parking in Berkhamsted is very difficult but there is road parking along Three Close Lane. Please allow time to find somewhere to park. We meet between (or near to) the two doors in the bar. We meet between (or near to) the two doors in the bar at 7.15 then take our seats at about 7.40 to catch the trailers..
1 attendee

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