First Walk of 2015–to Bexhill on lovely day….

,,, and to the LadyBird Books display afterwards.

 

 

Hi Everybody and Happy New Year.

Our first our first walk this year will be a gentle stroll along the beach from Hastings to Bexhill.

Date: Tuesday 27th January

We will meet at 11am at the Pier Hub.

Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible

Chris

Path in Ecclesbourne Glen closed off due to landslip

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Published on the13 January 2015

A path in Hastings Country Park has been closed off due to a landslip, just weeks after it reopened.

The recent heavy rain has destroyed the new steps in Ecclesbourne Glen, which were only opened just before Christmas.

“We had a report yesterday (Monday) that the new steps the volunteers and rangers had installed on the coastal path down Ecclesbourne Glen had been affected by a further landslip.

“When we inspected the steps it was clear the landslip is far more dangerous and serious than we first thought. Many of the steps that were put in with the hard work of the rangers and volunteers have gone. The land is continuing to move and the area is extremely muddy.

“The path is now too dangerous to remain open, especially given the further wet weather forecast and the fact that we still have a couple of months of winter weather to come.

“We will erect a temporary barrier but are considering installing a wooden post and rail barrier across the top and bottom of the steps, and provide signage to tell people why the path is closed.

“It is very disappointing indeed that after trying so hard to keep the path open for walkers through Ecclesbourne Glen from the East Hill we have been left with no option but to close it again.”

Ecclesbourne Glen footpath reopens

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.

 

To Rye & back via Westfield and the Lights

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.

   

 

Hastings Strollers swansong (maybe) outing

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.

Ave atque vale - Hail and Farewell

Sadly, after five years, and much deliberation, Hastings Strollers is coming to an end.

If someone wants to take it over, please get in touch!

Details of our last, and farewell walk, will be posted on Tuesday.

The blog will remain online for at least a year, to show some of what is available in our lovely part of the country.

Thanks to all those who over the years who have spent time with us (especially Misayo for bravely climbing over and under during the visit to the Secret Pool, and to Jill, who did it too, and also planned and led some of the walks, including the last.).)