Rick’s Ramblers (Tuesday walkers) had a great skittles evening on Saturday at the Red Lion in Huncote. The food was excellent and plentiful. The skittles were challenging but lots of fun as was the lively banter. A very enjoyable social occasion with more in the pipeline. Thanks to all who took part.
*Newly Opened King Charles 111 Coastal Path between Hunstanton and Sutton Bridge* .
Dear member, in this last year of 2024 sections of the new Kings Charles 111 coastal path have opened with an exciting ambition of a complete coastal footpath around the English coastline some 2795 miles (about 4498.12 km). This project is a very welcome addition for footpath users and, I am proposing that we have an opportunity as the Leicestershire Footpath Association to help celebrate the brand new footpath section around Norfolk and Lincolnshire by having a day or two, walking sections of the walk. My target date is the weekend of 17th and 18th of May 2025. Cheap accommodation (and expensive) is available in Kings Lynn. Kings Lynn has a train station, (do-able) from Leicester but not direct. There are frequent buses from Hunstanton and Sutton Bridge to Kings Lynn. As Leicestershire residents, Norfolk and Lincolnshi…
Today, Tuesday 12th December, 50 Rick's Ramblers came together for our Christmas Lunch at the Shires in Peatling Parva. Before the lunch some of the group braved a rather wet walk of three miles to buld up their appetite. The lunch was delicious and much merryment was enjoyed by all.
Wishing all LFA members a very happy and memorable Christmas and a new year full of invigorating, but above all, pleasurable walks.
Lots of friendly banter and great food but we were mainly rubbish at bowling!! Well done to the winners!