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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Would anyone be interested in a walk (weather permitting)?

Myself and Shaz walk for miles and miles and just love it! we have tried a couple of walking clubs but they are normally not very chatty to new people and leave you feeling the odd one out

So we was wondering if anyone would be up for some nice steady walks starting from different places in the midlands, anything from 5 + miles

Can do a week day for a few hour and the odd saturday.

Maybe stopping at a couple of pubs/bars on the way, would be a good way of having a laugh, socilizing and getting a bit of exercise at the same time.

Would be open for anyone on the site that wants to come regardless of status.

We do have a couple of people interested already and would like to see if any others to see if worth sorting.

Hope this can be asked and in the right place.

Shaz n Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seems like a very good idea, perhaps popping this in the FAB Diet thread would be appreciated as well, always someone looking for company on walks. xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sure! feel free, we just had someone else email us that wants to walk to hehe

Shaz n Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds really good .......I'd be game in August ..maybe earlier if its' warm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

mind you ....... im slow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like a good idea

My only problem is getting to where ever your walking from and to and then back again.

Buggered before i begin aint i. lmao

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"mind you ....... im slow"

There will be lots of slow walkers (including us) so don't worry about that!

As long as it's good fun then no rush at all

Shaz n Tony

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Really is a good idea.

Hope you get it going.

Good luck

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By *imal75Man
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I would be interested Shaz and Tony, If allowed to come along? I am always up for doing anything to help lose weight. It all depends on when it is? Where aswell? But yeah I would be keen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We will be up for that so long as it's a weekend walk. Brilliant idea

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

@ Peaches,

What if someone you knew wanted to come and offered you a lift?

The idea was to do a different area each time so we don't get bored and to give them with no transport a chance hehe

@ View

Thanks

@ _imal75

Anyone will be able to come from the site regardless of status, it would only be like a social while on the move anyway so would be cool

@ Sugarfree2011

Yes deffo need to do some on a weekend as some of us work.

If anyone has a real nice walk in there area with lots to see and some nice bars on the way then please say them cause then if enough people are interested we could plan each route ahead.

Shaz n Tony

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I may even join the walk by mobile video phone

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I may even join the walk by mobile video phone

You have to use your legs or it's cheating!

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"I may even join the walk by mobile video phone

You have to use your legs or it's cheating!

defo lol ... I could climb a mountain here at the same time

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"Would anyone be interested in a walk (weather permitting)?

Myself and Shaz walk for miles and miles and just love it! we have tried a couple of walking clubs but they are normally not very chatty to new people and leave you feeling the odd one out

So we was wondering if anyone would be up for some nice steady walks starting from different places in the midlands, anything from 5 + miles

Can do a week day for a few hour and the odd saturday.

Maybe stopping at a couple of pubs/bars on the way, would be a good way of having a laugh, socilizing and getting a bit of exercise at the same time.

Would be open for anyone on the site that wants to come regardless of status.

We do have a couple of people interested already and would like to see if any others to see if worth sorting.

Hope this can be asked and in the right place.

Shaz n Tony

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What a refreshing idea,i guess heels are a no no though

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I may even join the walk by mobile video phone

You have to use your legs or it's cheating!

defo lol ... I could climb a mountain here at the same time

I'll come climb a mountain with you if you like!

Top idea!

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"I may even join the walk by mobile video phone

You have to use your legs or it's cheating!

defo lol ... I could climb a mountain here at the same time

I'll come climb a mountain with you if you like!

Top idea!

aye a wee scottish walkathon.

good idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like a great idea and i would definatly come along, only problem is your miles away, if it was on the south coast i would be there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"@ Peaches,

What if someone you knew wanted to come and offered you a lift?

The idea was to do a different area each time so we don't get bored and to give them with no transport a chance hehe

@ View

Thanks

@ _imal75

Anyone will be able to come from the site regardless of status, it would only be like a social while on the move anyway so would be cool

@ Sugarfree2011

Yes deffo need to do some on a weekend as some of us work.

If anyone has a real nice walk in there area with lots to see and some nice bars on the way then please say them cause then if enough people are interested we could plan each route ahead.

Shaz n Tony

Yup...

Im game if that happens...oh and another slow one here.

... now where are me trainers?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be up for it. There's the Lickey Hills and the Malverns for a start.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Conkers.....?

They have trails dont they...

Oh no hills please , licky licky or otherwise.

Not till i got me strength up anyways

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shaz n Tony

What a refreshing idea,i guess heels are a no no though

*sneaks up close, whispers in ear "WALKING BOOTS"...sniggers*

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By *etillanteWoman
over a year ago

On way we did walks with a few people was for everyone to meet at a point being the end. all pile into cars and drive to the beginning, leave the other cars, do the walk and drive back to collect the other cars.

The way you can walk the same distance but without repeating the scenery

Hope this makes sense

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On way we did walks with a few people was for everyone to meet at a point being the end. all pile into cars and drive to the beginning, leave the other cars, do the walk and drive back to collect the other cars.

The way you can walk the same distance but without repeating the scenery

Hope this makes sense"

thats a good idea.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We think it would be great and because of all the responce we are going to sort it hehe

Do you good folk think the exact start location should be kept quite until the day before like a normal social just to stop any media catching wind of it?

Just to say, think we should leave the mountain's out, they might kill 1/2 of us by the time we got up top

Petillante, I was thinking of like walking a big circle as easier to sort then and don't see the same 2 things twice apart from the start/finish

_emmefatale, you could bring a pair to slip on when we go into the pub

Shaz and Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walking boots ready lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you good folk think the exact start location should be kept quite until the day before like a normal social just to stop any media catching wind of it?"

Yup, I'd say pm it to those who respond rather than putting it on open forum. Just a thought?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you good folk think the exact start location should be kept quite until the day before like a normal social just to stop any media catching wind of it?

Yup, I'd say pm it to those who respond rather than putting it on open forum. Just a thought?"

Good idea

I can't help thinking that walking around a nice lake somewhere would be good. It virtually guarantees no steep climbing/descending, a nice _iew and solves the problem about parking cars.

Miss B

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Walking boots ready lol "

With your long legs, you will have finished long before me and anyone else.

I only got little ones

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By *ingleguy1973Man
over a year ago

peterborough

definitely interested and will have a spare seat in the car if anyone needs a lift.

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By *riendlymasseurMan
over a year ago

birmingham Warwickshire &Worcestershire

Same here and can do Wednesday daytimes too! Please pm me can travel and offer a spare seat. Please pm me lets sort it thanks. Leiceter on 40 minutes away so easy peasey.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well we going ahead with it wooohooo!

Going to sort out the date and route, and post it soon.

First will do from Leicester in a nice big round route with plenty to see and some nice bars, then if anyone has any sugestions for the next one (and know the route well) then can do that the next time, if lots of sugestions then we can keep them in a hat and pick one out each time

Got about 30 or so people interested so far so will keep you informed

Can't wait! (dancing emotion)

Shaz n Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you do the Cornish leg, give us a nudge

there's loads of coastal walks, and then there's the moors,

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By *y_funcoupleCouple
over a year ago

SHEFFIELD

Count us in, depending on the day etc but we dont mind going for a walk.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Good effort! I'm still waiting for View to organise the Scottish lot into a ramble!

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By *erekduvallCouple
over a year ago

swansea

i hink youve hit a winner, sounds a good one to have a relaxing/socaible "social"

Too far far us , but maybe worth a caravan break

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Do you good folk think the exact start location should be kept quite until the day before like a normal social just to stop any media catching wind of it?

Yup, I'd say pm it to those who respond rather than putting it on open forum. Just a thought?"

Yes, always best to keep these things private.

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By *arambarMan
over a year ago

swindon

What a great idea - wish it was happening a bit closer to Wiltshire... although if you do venture as far south as Malvern then count me in!

I also thought I'd share that there's a good book you might want to consider getting called "365 Pub Walks & Cycle Rides", which is published by the AA (of all people!). I mean the car people, not Alcoholics' Anonymous, obviously, considering the title of the book

We're not supposed to link to it, but you can find it on the AA's website, or just Google the title. Here's some info taken from the AA's website about the book:

"An exciting new edition of this comprehensive walking directory offering a vast collection of routes for the whole family, providing a walk or cycle ride for every day of the year. The guide is full-colour throughout with a fresh and modern design to make route following easy. The innovative ringbinder-in-a-book format allows you to remove each page to take with you on a walk and replace it when you return. There is even a durable plastic wallet included to protect the page from the elements. Additional information is included for each walk, such as car parks, route directions, name of the pub suggested for lunch, typical dishes served, family facilities and opening hours. Illustrated regional openers cover the local wildlife, famous writers and historical figures from the area."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We have heard the Pub Walks & Cycle Rides" book is good before so will have to get one

We are going to try and do the first walk on saturday, will be around 8 mile, not to far but can burn around 800 calories.. talking and laughing can burn quite a lot also but then you have to deduct any drinks of that

And a little one on the wed after, maybe a museum walk or something? I can think of 3 all near each other here with plenty of bars between

Got over 40 peeps interested so far and climbing so looks like it could be a right giggle

If any of you feel midlands is to far then nothing stopping you from pinching the idea! we will try to get to other peoples also but pending on distance as we can't drive but can get the train/coach sometimes.

Hears to a good stroll! (enter cheers emotion here)

Shaz n Tony

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By *acquiesubWoman
over a year ago

birmingham

sounds good, am very busy but if free would love to come along!

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By *riendlymasseurMan
over a year ago

birmingham Warwickshire &Worcestershire

Sounds vey goo please let me know I work odd weekends, but Wednesday is very good for me. Also need to know if need to wear walking boots tec? thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Next Saturday is good for us so long as we start out in time for H to get back for 3pm (football).

PM us when you have final details xx

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

"Good effort! I'm still waiting for View to organise the Scottish lot into a ramble!

more like a rabble!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Balls, I can't make this coming Saturday, oh well - maybe the next!

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Good effort! I'm still waiting for View to organise the Scottish lot into a ramble!

more like a rabble!!

That would do me!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We are going to do this on saturday, will post it in the event's part of this site tomorrow.

Just so we know roughly what time people would prefer to set of, can you all give us some indication then can do an average.

If anyone can't make it this week then thats cool cause we might be doing one the following week also if enough interested

Shaz n Tony

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi there

We are doing the first social walk on saturday the 15th january at 12.30pm (if you can make it)

It will start at a pub and finish at a pub (and a couple inbetween, total walk is about 7.5 miles so not to hard for a newbie.

The walk won't be to fast, we all want to be alive at the end of it so don't worry if you are not very fit hehe.

After about 5 miles we will be comming to an outdoor exercise park with a few strange contraptions on it if anyone dare's to have a go.

(it's free)

Also along the router there is a huge slide (about 70-100 foot tall) if anyone dares (we will have a quick go) (it's free)

The exact starting location will be told the night before just so no media catches wind of it and follows us about.

This is a social only to have fun and meet like minded people.

Hope you can come, please let us know if you can then we can tell the starting location on friday night.

Shaz n Tony

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