Thursday 10th May 2012
We are parking at Fiona’s new residence Krusls Road, Hester off the Boyup Brook Rd, and walking from there.

Thursday 17th May 2012
Walk near Kloppers Mill Rd off Winnejup Rd

Thursday 24th May 2012
Walk Trail 1 if the table is in & track graded by the Shire, if not then Walk Trail 2

Thursday 31st May 2012
Donnelly River then for those interested see flyer 12noon Soup luncheon.

Leaving at 9.00am - From the Shire Car Park opposite the Station

For information please call Dianne 9761 4350 or Bruce 9761 4467

The Bridgetown Walking Group is a group of about 15 - 35 people who meet regularly on Thursday mornings for a walk in local places of interest, usually bushland or recognised walking trails, enjoying any natural flora and fauna that may be evident.

The format is very informal, with no obligation to attend and no official structure. Whilst care is taken to find suitable locations, walkers are encouraged to be responsible for their own welfare, determining their own level of involvement (distance and whether they amble or walk fast), ensuring they are aware of the destination before leaving the car park. Prior research and suggestions regarding venues is encouraged, and each week the destination for the following week is discussed and determined. Visitors are always welcome.

The morning usually consists of a walk for about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on capacity of the individuals, and ending with a social morning tea. On the LAST Thursday of the month we may venture further to places of interest, taking lunch with us. For example, Northcliffe Sculpture Park, Beedelup Falls and Big Brook Dam near Pemberton.

The group meets at the Railway Station car park in Bridgetown (please park to the south end near the caravan parking area). Car pooling is customary, particularly for longer trips.

Contribution for morning tea is $2.00 per head; cups, tea, coffee, etc. are all supplied, but if you feel like bringing a thermos of hot water and/or your seat, this is appreciated.

HISTORY

Alison Wheatley says she started the Walking group about the year 2000, whilst working as a physiotherapist at Bridgetown Hospital. She saw a need for people to get together for a walk to improve their fitness, strengthen muscles and socialise, thereby looking after each other on the walks and providing moral support. On the first couple of walks they finished up with morning tea at what is now the Emporium Bistro. The group was well supported and she was pleased when members of the group took over running the group, which was the original aim.

She is very happy to see the group still running and appreciates the work of the people who are making it happen today.

Winter starting time is 9.00am. From the first weekend in November the summer starting time is 8.30am.