Tuesday 24 April 2012

Strollers Walk No. 157, Monday 21 May 2012, North Berwick

Walk No. 157:   North Berwick and (optional) Berwick Law
Date:                Monday 21 May 2012
Meet:                North Berwick Railway Station
Time:                11:00
Distance:          4 miles

30 Strollers took part in today's walk in North Berwick. Although a bit chilly and misty early on, thanks to a gentle breeze off the North Sea, the day was totally dry and improved as the day went on. By the time we had completed our picnic lunch and climbed North Berwick Law, the sun was well out and the temperature rising considerable. I reckon that 50% of the walkers made it all the way to the top of The Law and it was well worth the effort. Well done Strollers!

Many thanks to Ronnie for arranging and leading this walk.
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this link to see the document giving full details in advance of this walk.

Thursday 19 April 2012

Outing - 15th May, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Our first coach outing of the year went to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, on Tuesday 15th May. Due to a great response, we took two coaches, with 91 people going on this trip on what turned out to be a wonderfull sunny day, with us avoiding any heavy showers.

After a Garden Centre stop for refreshments, the coaches  arrived in Alloway a bit after 12:30. We stopped first at Burns Cottage, where one bus load got off (after tickets had been purchased then information and a site map given out). The other bus moved on the the Museum to avoid us puting too many people through the cottage at the one time. Over the afternoon, everyone had plenty time to enjoy all the Burns sights in Alloway, then meet up with the two coaches again.

An excellent High tea was enjoyed at the Strathaven Hotel at 5pm, after which the coaches returned us to Edinburgh around 8:00pm. Thanks to all involved in organising this event.


For the poets amongst you, my vote of thanks began:
"We pensioners do like to meet,
And gather in an Edinburgh street.
By coach we then do venture oot,
And visit sights, or just hing aboot.
Oor Rabbie would have liked our chat,
And blether'd on 'bout this an' that,
But here this verse I have to stop,
Or I'll not get through my little talk.
Our high tea here is running late,
So 'fore ye all run for the gate,
Some words I find I have to say,
To summarise this lovely day."