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Richard Aldridge enjoying a well earned pint at Hope Bagot Village Hall

Septuagenarians Tie – Knot
                                                  

David and Lilian Baines were greeted as they left St Saviours Church Hagley following their marriage on Friday 16^th July by a guard of honour comprising Members of Stourbridge HF Ramblers who formed an archway of “walking poles”.

 The Bride and Bridegroom have been Club members for some two decades after they each retired, and they first met when Lilian gave David a lift in her car to the start of a Club ramble.

 With their extended families they celebrated the day at a family party at The Granary Shenstone and it is believed that their honeymoon will be touring and walking in The Cotswolds.

They are both active members of the community life in Hagley where Lilian works with the Hagley Help Line, that has recently celebrated 20 years of providing invaluable assistance to  pensioners for shopping and transport to Hospital and GP appointments. In the past Lilian was an active member, providing front of house assistance for the Hagley Theatre Group but is now quite happy to be part of the audience at their excellent performances. 

 David is one of the dedicated presenters in the Early Bird Team of the Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper, reading articles and information taken from the Kidderminster Shuttle every Friday night and recording onto 90 minute cassette tapes that are delivered weekly to some 240 sight impaired listeners within the Wyre Forest area. His other major involvement is with the Worcester Wild Life Trust in maintaining the evolving yearly life cycle of Chaddersley Woods. A past President of the Rotary Club of Kidderminster and Chairman of Probus, David can be seen driving his much treasured Vintage 1936 two-seater Austin 7 around the Village.

 Both agreed that Stourbridge HF Rambling Club has been a life savour providing fellowship and regular exercise in enjoyable surroundings.

Pub Watch

The following pubs are closed or under threat of closure The information is provided in good faith for the benefit of walkers and leaders who may be planning to visit the premises in the future. Updates / changes in a pub's status will be welcomed by the editor.

Pubs affected include:

WORCESTERSHIRE

Elmley Castle - The Queens Head - Apparently the brewers are demanding an annual rent of £80k - how can that amount be justified - or realistic!

Club Weekends

While we are for ever as a rambling club wanting to go on our weekends, we do recognise the wonderful effort several members of our Club go too, to secure dates for the Spring and Autumn and put a great effort into seeing that the weekend holiday break goes according to plan.

We now have to start looking to secure our weekends for the spring and autumn of the year 2010, and are looking for members willing to organise these weekends, so come on lets do it.

Spring 2012

Whitby - Friday 20th - Monday 23rd April 

1-3 October 2010 - Llangollen

Some of Colin's wonderful photographs.

        Haytor 2010

A very interesting and enjoyable weekend. Though the weather was not kind to us on Friday and Saturday the sun shone on the righteous (Sunday walk leaders Mike & Janet Blaxland, Peter Shakel & Andy Singleton and Ken Partridge.)

Below shows a "mottley crew at Castle Drogo" and "the dreaded stepping stones that many refused and had a difficult route around".  Thanks to Colin Buswell for the photos (and captions).

Some 82 Club Members attended the Club Autumn Weekend at Sidmouth East Devon staying at The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel overlooking the Esplanade.

The weather showed off the autumn tints and the fine views from Devon's Coastal paths to perfection and members enjoyed a choice of 4 walks on Saturday and 5 walks on the Sunday.

Feedback has indicated a very enjoyable time was had by all and Brian Taylor was able to show some of his photographic collection of club walks from over the past three years.

3-5 April 2009 Conwy North Wales

Aaah Conwy 2009. Lovely house,great walks, an evening to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Llandudno and Bodnant Gardens nearby, enough to give Wales a good name !! Russ & Mazela

		Malham Weekend Pics by Colin Buswell

Hope Bagot Church  Well it's that time in the year when traditionally we as a Club go to Hope Bagot Church in Shropshire to give our assistance to the church organisers to  tidy / clear up the churchyard. As many of our club members as possible are required, so would all those interested to carry out this wonderful deed on Saturday 17th July 2010 please contact Des Stokes. As many members are expected to attend, it would be appreciated if garden / small power tools could also be taken to assist with the clearance. 

		Pics by Joan Jones

The conclusion to this incredible deed by the Stourbridge HF Rambling Club, which has taken place for at least twenty years was that fifteen volunteers armed with secateurs, rakes, hedge clippers, strimmers etc., decended upon this lovely church and its churchyard to assist church members with the yearly tidy up.      

Despite the poor weather forecast a pleasant day ensued and apart from a couple of short, sharp showers, which briefly interupted the work, the churchyard was once more looking cared for. A splendid lunch was provided and tastely consumed in the village hall.

Croquet which normally follows in the afternoon did however not take place this year due to the damp conditions.

Words and Pictures by Joan Jones

		LHSViews from Clent Hills towards Malvern Hills         RHS Pic taken on Clent Hills

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