Village New Year Walk - 3 January 2000.
At 11.15 a. m., some 20 plus intrepid walkers, the youngest being two year old Ruby
Sweetland, set off from the Jubilee Hall for the longer of the two walks arranged for the New Year. In light drizzle and under an ever threatening sky, the walkers accompanied by six dogs proceeded up Colham Lane and then across the fields towards Hazelwood Farm. The route then crossed the main road and continued across more fields to regain the lane by the goat farm near
Ammerham. The walkers made a sharp right turn down the lane towards the river and then left across the field towards Bridge. By this time the party, now well strung out, was encountering heavy drizzle. Through Bridge, over the railway towards Forde Bridge the route continued before turning left and proceeding through
Ammerham. The last leg was across the fields towards Winsham Church passing the cemetery on the way. Arriving back at the Jubilee Hall at 1.00 p.m. hot drinks were provided to accompany the walkers packed lunches. The walk was ably led by Denis Shaw, Village Footpaths Officer. |
