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Your Region: South East England
This section contains an overview of activities, events or items of general interest to South East Associates.
Please note that booking is essential, except for pub lunch venues where a welcome for non-walkers is shown.
Last updated: 12th December 2009 - information provided by Freda Drost.
2010 - Associate Events - 2010
12th January Ripley Walk (Tuesday) 

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A delightful walk in the countryside around the RHS site at Wisley, along the River Wey, the Ockham Mill Conservation area and John Donne’s house - with an opportunity to visit RHS Wisley in after lunch.
Lunch is at 1pm at The Anchor, Pyrford Lock, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QW Non-walkers are welcome. |
20th January Wentworth Lunch (Wednesday) Reminder
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Before lunch we have time to catch up with old friends and colleagues.
We will then enjoy a 3-course lunch with wine, in the Ballroom, with a couple of short talks.
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10th February Churt Walk (Wednesday) 
A walk of mixed scenery taking in part of Frensham Common and skirting Frensham Great Pond, returning via heathland and Barford Mill to Churt.
Lunch is at 1pm at the Pride of the Valley, corner of Jumps Road and Tilford Road, Churt. GU10 2LH Non-walkers are welcome. |
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25th February The Wallace Collection & Lunch (Thursday)
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We visit this 18th century mansion which houses the Wallace Collection, a varied collection covering art (The Laughing Cavalier), Sevres porcelain, militaria, furniture, gold, etc.
Meet at 10.45 at Hertford House, Manchester Sq., London W1U 3BN. Behind Selfridges & Wigmore St.
There's a choice of local pubs, or maybe Selfridges, for lunch.
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10th March Brookwood Walk (Wednesday) 
A fascinating guided walk in this historic multi-racial cemetery. We start with a stroll to the Basingstoke canal before meeting the guide for a two-hour tour. All flat easy walking.
Lunch is at 1pm at Hunter’s Lodge, Knaphill GU21 2RP, on the A322 opposite the entrance to Sainsbury’s. A 'cask marque' pub. Non-walkers are welcome. |

No photographs without a permit!
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17th March
(Wednesday)
Visit the home of the London Bus Preservation Trust. This is a Charitable Trust dedicated to preserving and restoring historic London buses.
Introductory video, guided tour - wrap up warm - ride on an historic vehicle around area - and to and from lunch venue.
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Lunch is at 1.30 pm at the Inn on the Lake, Silvermere Golf Club, KT11 1EF. Tel 01932 584325.
Wonderful lake views and varied menu.
Recommended non-participants to join for lunch. |
25th March Golf Tournament (Thursday)
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Make a note in your diary that the 2010 SE UK Associate Golf Championship will be held on Thursday 25th March at Burhill Golf Club on the Old Course, Burwood Road, Walton upon Thames, Surrey KT12 4BL, phone 01932 227345.
Hopefully you will be able to attend. Further details, including the official invitation, costs etc. will be issued as soon as finalised.
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10th to 13th May Dorset Break
Based at Corfe, we plan walks of 1 and 2 boot, a ride on the Swanage Preserved Railway, visits to Swanage, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, and the Jurassic Coast.
There are options to visit Bovington Tank Museum or Abbotsbury Swannery.
We will have a coach for one day.
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Please refer to the insert in the Winter 2009 Associate magazine.
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Some additional dates for your diary:-
April 13th – Dorney walk April 21st – Chiswick House & Fuller’s Brewery April 27th - Spring Pub Lunch
May 10/13th - Dorset break May 26th – Horsell walk
June 15/16th – Stourhead & Tynesfield June 24th – Chiddingfold walk
For full information about these events, and booking
instructions, please see the inserts included with the Winter edition of "The Associate" magazine. The latest will be available for download via the "Your Region" index page.
Where postcodes are shown please verify their accuracy for SatNav use.
If on the day you are unable to make it, it is important that you notify the leader on the number given for the event, so that the start is not delayed while we wait for you.
(ph 12/2009)
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