On 23 January, Walking Group 2 started their 6 mile walk today from Thurcaston. The village has existed since the 8th Century AD and is listed in the Doomsday Book. Its first stone church was built just after 1066. Leicestershire’s only Viking coin hoard was uncovered here and contains Viking coins minted in York, Anglo-Saxon Read more

On 24 October 2025, Walking Group 2 had a lovely sunny morning walk which was just over 5 miles and not too muddy after all the rain. We started in Quorn, crossing Tom Longs water meadow on the way to Woodthorpe. We followed paths along fields, crossing the A6006 and A6 to continue to the Read more

On Friday 11th October, Walking Group 2 started their walk in the pretty village or Orston in Nottinghamshire.  The weather was perfect for a walk of just over 5 miles.  The walk leader, Richard, took us along bridlepaths, skirting fields and through two villages, Whatton and Aslockton.  We were all very surprised when we entered Read more

A bracing walk for Walking Group 2 today and it certainly blew away the cobwebs! We started off walking into the wind so it was two steps forward and one back. At least it didn’t rain and the sun was shining. A good walk although we were all pleased to get to the pub for Read more

Walking Group 2 had a circular walk from Trent Lock Golf Club and returning for an enjoyable lunch. Thank you Lorna for organising. Read more