Vegetation has been cleared all along the coastal path from the East Hill down to the stream, the steps have been replaced and new fencing has been installed at the boundaries.
People can now resume walking along the coastal path from the East Hill to the rest of the country park.
Our last stroll (and it really was!) of the year, but perhaps not the last ever, as a volunteer has stepped forward to organise further walks – watch this space!
We had visitors with us from Adelaide, Daniel and Kim and we owe The Ship Inn, in Rye many thanks for making us welcome with Poppy, and giving helpful cheerful service throughout as we moved tables and generally took over.
Lunch took rather longer than envisaged and Daniel & Kim had to get back to the station to catch a train to (eventually) London.
Owing to a lack of cameras Misayo was official photographer for the day. We had time for a look at the church and the outside of Ypres Tower, and around the square and then it was time to catch the bus back via Westfield, to see the Christmas lights. Misayoo handed over the camera for the photo taking here, so mea culpa.
Thanks too, to the driver of the 342 who, passing through Westfield, turned off the interior lights, and drove slowly.
Tuesday 9th December
Bus to Rye – Station – 11.45 / Iceland – 11.48 / Old Town – 11.50
Weather permitting we will walk either to the Harbour, of along Strand Quay.
To be followed by lunch at The Mariners (run to support adults with learning difficulties) in the High Street.
Homeward Bound we will catch the 342 bus from Rye Station at 15.51 and travel through Westfield, where we can view (from the bus) the famous Westfield Christmas lights.
We still didn’t manage the proposed walk – due to an accident (and we do hope no one was seriously injured) the bus was over half an hour late, so there just wasn’t time. None the less we had had a pleasant walk through the village, over fields and lunched in the churchyard.
Hoping to do the Seddlescomb walk that was supposed to happen last month, but it may be a bit damp underfoot.
So for now, follow instructions from
but be prepared for a last minute change!
I am really sorry to cancel yet another walk in this blighted year, but due to illness and people being away, there is no one to lead this walk.
If anyone wishes to take themselves, the village store in Seddlescomb sells a booklet of walks in which this one is described. (There’s also an interesting antiques shop.)
As usual this year, the walk is weather-dependant, but unless it is absolutely pouring some of us may well go as far as the village and then reassess the situation.
Your choice.
Don’t forget your lunch (there is a shelter where we can eat if necessary)
But if things go according to plan, we will be going on a 4 and a bit mile round walk, fields and country roads.
Bus No. 349, leaving the station approximately 10.30
Bus 344
Hastings Station 9.45
Breeds Place 9.48
Old Town 9.50
Sorry – more money, but well worth it.
Garden only, £8.00 (£8.80 with GiftAid)
You can also visit the House if you wish. - Adult entry: (£10.00) (£11.00 with GiftAid)
If it is raining, this walk will not take place but you are very welcome to join us to celebrate Chris’ 70th birthday
Come to flat 1A, 12 Pelham Crescent at about 12.30
£5 entrance fee, covers all gardens (we might not make them all).
I have a sort of plan, and we’ll see how it goes, don’t forget your lunch.
The bus is the 305
It leaves the Station at 9.38, Havelock Road at 9.40, Silverhill, Battle Road, at 9.52
….unless someone else steps up to lead a walk.
I’m really sorry, but I woke up at 4.30 this morning and thought “I'm not here on that Tuesday”. I will be travelling back from London and won’t be back until afternoon.
So the next walk (unless a volunteer emails me, in which case I will post the information here) will be July 22nd, when we will be going to Robertsbridge and visiting the St. Michael’s Open Gardens. This will mean bus fares (join up with someone else to get a cheaper deal) and a £5 entry fee, which goes to the Hospice.
Meet at base of West Hill lift, in George Street, at 10.30.
We will ascend, and then walk to Ore.
Boots and sticks are recommended (the woods are quite steep in places).
The planned return journey is via Old London Road, but feel free to descend by bus, lift, or whatever takes your fancy.
Speckled Wood, a rare wild-woodland ghyll, is one of the few remaining green spaces in Ore.
