T
he final route followed the river Ingrebourne, we joined the river at
Hornchurch Stadium walking through Gaynes Parkway crossing Hacton Lane and down the Ingrebourne Valley into the Hornchurch Country Park. If you are not familiar with this Park I would suggest a visit as it incorporates much of the old Hornchurch Air Field, remains of some of the old pill boxes can be seen and adjoins Berwick Ponds with open country all around. Over Ingrebourne Hill which is in the Forestry Commissions land with views over the local area and into London, the Windmill on Upminster Hill can been seen on a clear day. A great picture of some of our walkers sitting and stand- ing on the stones on top of the hill appeared in the local press. The route which was approximately seven and half miles took the walkers on a circular tour coming back on the East side of the river, finishing back at the Scouts HQ. The rains held off till our last walkers had completed the route and were on
their way home. Only two of us got wet, John Kent’s son Richard who kindly agreed to “clear up” after the walk, usually Gerry’s job but got out of by trying to break his neck (he’s now OK) and me when clearing away the Club banner.
T T
he numbers of walkers increased this year for which to a large
extent we must thank our PRO Dick Palmer who, together with the fund raising staff at St Francis, published the walk far and wide.
he event gained the support of the majority of our Members, some
walking, acting as stewards or supporting it financially thus ensuring a successful walk and allowing the Club to continue its support of St Francis Hospice doing essential work in our local community.
Story supplied by Brian Taffs Photos by CourtOnCamera for SFH
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