walks

Thanks to everyone who came yesterday, despite the wet weather. Thanks also to Sally and her staff at the Library for providing some lovely refreshments, I was very impressed. There was talk about doing a second walk before the exhibition in September. I will announce a date for this in the near future. I will [...]

Skylarks in February?

by NickL on February 19, 2009 · 1 comment

When I hear the rising song of the skylark, instant visions of Summer enter my mind and my spirit is lifted. So I was somewhat surprised to encounter these wonderful elements of nature yesterday in mid February. I cupped my hands around my ears and scoured the ground to see if I could catch sight [...]

Walk around old village of Farnborough

by NickL on October 18, 2008 · 0 comments

Its plainly obvious that after Jo Gosney took us on a great circular walk today that I only knew a very tiny amount about the area in which I live. Thank you ever so much, I really enjoyed it and learnt a great deal. Also thanks for your concern about my health, I made it [...]

Historic Farnborough

by NickL on October 18, 2008 · 0 comments

Later today I will be joining a historic walk around Farnborough (after all I need the exercise right now to get back to full fitness). Its being led by local historian Jo Gosney and we will be exploring the area known as “Farnborough Village” the very original Farnborough. I will take my camera along to [...]