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Chiltern Chase 2016

Posted on June 12, 2016 by aoj

The Team from A Foot in the Chilterns turned up at Ewelme to take part in the 2016 Chiltern Chase

There was a real buzz on Cow Common and despite the chilly temperature a sense of building excitement.

Hazel, Doreen and Anthea had completed the course before but it was new Territory for Linda, Lynda, Jan and Fiona.

We had opted for the 5k and buoyed on my mentions on the tannoy for the Team set off at a pace with other groups of Nordic

Walkers. The competitive spirit took over and the team, walking in pairs were first over the line.

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Hazel and Jan

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Linda and Lynda finish Doreena nd Fiona finish

Nordic walking at Muncaster Castle

Posted on May 29, 2016 by aoj

In March a group of us journeyed up the Lake District to stay in the beautiful grounds of Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass for 4 days of Nordic walking.

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Shakespeare Way with A Foot in the Chilterns

Posted on May 29, 2016 by aoj

We have started the walk – 146 miles from Stratford on Avon to the Globe. We are doing it on a day a week on Thursdays.
The first day was a perfect day in terms of weather – not too hot but dry – getting warmer in the afternoon.
9 of us set off from Stratford accompanied by Mia, Jock and Hector and then Tim and Mia kindly returned to Stratford to collect a car and play chauffeur at the end.

The route was an interesting mixture of lovely countryside, villages and history and Linda’s Moocs online course on Shakespeare provided some interesting extras along the way.

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Dancing round the maypole

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Walk With Me Marathon 2016

Posted on May 24, 2016 by aoj

When most sane people are still in bed we were doing a warm up routine in a school hall before taking part in the Walk With Me 2016 marathon from Moulsford School near Wallingford.

It was a lovely day in terms of weather and over 200 people turned out to do the walk and raise money for Action for Cancer.
The walk follows a lovely route through the Chilterns and Thames path, though at times it not seem a particularly pleasant thing to be spending your Sunday doing. The comaraderie was evident and stories of bravery were humbling. Everyone had different reasons for doing it and the total I believe this year so far is over £80k which goes direct to the cause and more money is still being donated.

Klaus, Helen and I started together but we always knew that Klaus would speed up and get round quicker.
The first over the line were 6 hours, Klaus was 7 hours and Helen and I managed a respectable 7.5 hours – very relieved to finish.

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Launch of Henley Midsomer and Town tours

Posted on March 10, 2016 by aoj

Henley Hosts launched its new guided walk around Henley on Thames visiting Midsomer Murder filming locations and taking in the history of Henley and some of its iconic buildings.
Henley Hosts are Neil, the landlord at the Argyll pub in the market place, Sarah Osborne from Visit Midsomer and Anthea Osborn-Jones from A Foot in the Chilterns.
Tours are bookable via info@theargyllhenley.co.uk and run on Saturday mornings 10.30-11.30 from the pub. Cost £5 per person
Bespoke tours for groups bookable on request