Mindful and Quiet Walk ~🌸 Cherry Blossom Hanami 🌸

As winter fades away and spring arrives, Nature treats us to one of its the most spectacular display; cherry blossoms 🌸~ soft, delicate beauty, symbol of Spring and often associated with the fragility of life.
Hanami is Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers, impermanence of life and in this episode will be Prunus Tai Haku ( great white cherry ).
Special Note: It is mindful and quiet walk and please repect the group rules.

Meeting Points
Option 1 by train
9:25AM London Bridge Rail Station's Ticket Office
to buy groupsave train ticket 1/3 off. See the photo below for train timetable. Alternatively you can buy online without groupsave.

Or

Option 2 by car
11AM Etchingham Station ( No toilet facolity at the station )
The organiser will be waiting from there.

Start: 11:02 AM Etchingham Station
No waiting for late comers please.

Finish: Etchingham Station ETA 6PM

Cost: Free and donation or cash contribution are warmly welcome.

Length & Grade: 21 to 23 km easy to moderate, mainly unpaved.

Pace: 4 to 5 km per hour leisurely and we may stop for a few times.

Break: appx 1 hour with toiket facility and please bring your own pack lunch.

What to bring: pack lunch, sufficient water, cash for groupsave train ticket and a backpack. Please wear waterproof hiking shoes and dress appropriately to current weather update.

GROUP RULES
_ All attendance must be RSVP, members with repeated No Show or late cancellation will be removed from the group. Guests or members on waiting list are not allowed unless approved by the event host.
_ Please treat other members of group with respect & courtesy, understand the boundaries and consider cultural sensitivity.
_ Please refrain from criticisms, personal attacks, harassments, loud voices and smoking including vape during the events.
_ The organiser has the right to prioritise members who are puntual, regular and show interest or appreciation.

IMPORTANCE
Some of the events require a participant to be able to walk 4 to 5 Km per hour and in some cases tough terrain too, please join only if your are medically fit enough. A cancellation may occur in case of heavy rain or snow, transport's information might be changed and please always check any updates and turn on notifications. Please follow and respect the countryside code;
• Leave gates and property as you find them.
• Slow down or stop for horses, walkers and farm animals and give them plenty of room.
• Make no unnecessary noise; do not disturb the residents or frighten farm animals & wildlife and maintain “ Peace & Quiet “ nature of countryside.
• Keep away from machinery and farm animals.
• Please do not feed livestock, horses or wild animals.
• Make sure you keep to the footpaths to help protect crops and wildlife.
DISCLAIMER
This is an informal activity and each participant must be over 18 and responsible for their own safety. The organisers or event hosts cannot be liable as a team for any damage, fight or inconvenience caused or suffered, personal injury, any accident including fatal accident during this event. Despite our effort, care and attention, event details can be changed or altered due to weather, transport and many other factors. Please note that event descriptions are merely in estimation such as time, distance and number of attendees etc ..We may take photos and videos at our events which may include you as for motivational and inspirational purposes. By attending our events you understand, agree all terms of this disclaimer and follow the countryside code.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advice-for-countryside-visitors.