Past Events

A relaxed, and easy stroll over to the Downs-Whipsnade area returning to Cliff's house about 1.30pm for a festive social afternoon. Warm mulled wine/beer/beverages with mince pies & nibbles. Cliff is kindly promising walkers a homely Christmas with a log fire, decorations and Christmas tree.  Please notify Cliff if you are attending as it will help with the planning, ask if some food or drink would be welcomed. Some parking is available outside the house. Bring house shoes to change into. Meet later time of 10.30am. Cliff's address is 46 Tring Road.

Julian is planning a trip to The Court Hill Center (which is the former Ridgeway YHA Hostel) on Friday 26th – Sunday 28th October (2 nights)   http://courthill.org.uk It should be possible to arrange for twin rooms and some limited single occupancy rooms. The price is £19.50 pppn. There is good walking nearby with the white horse not far off. All rooms have a maximum of 4 beds, they have wash basins but are not en-suite. We have options for food. There is a good self catering kitchen, hostel food (if booked in advance) or a good pub about 3 miles away. We can decide. If you want to come could you send Colin a deposit of £15.

http://www.flamsteadscarecrowfestival.co.uk/ This is now a social event as David is leading the day walk and no walk leader was available. We have visited the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival in the past, it was enjoyable. It is a nice day out which you can drive to. The walk round the festival is also suitable for the less active in the group as a mini bus should be available. There are two pubs, stalls,  and tea tent available. There is an official car park on the edge of the village. 10.45 am meet in car park. If you cannot drive to Flamstead, please ring Eila 07974291892 and she may be able to arrange a lift.

A walk through Totternhoe Knolls nature reserve and surrounding area. Easy to moderate.  Variety of terrain. Pub stop option after walk (The Old Farm Inn has a real ale festival and BBQ). Start point will be the National Trust car park at 9.50 am.  Meet first at Yum Yum first to car share. Please offer lifts if you can.

Circular walk from Kensworth (via Dunstable Downs, Bison Hill and Whipsnade) starting and finishing at Farmers Boy pub-restaurant. Some outstanding views, variety of terrain including woodland and a few inclines. Moderate level walk.  Option to do the walk only or the meal only.  Arrive at pub approx 1.00pm for drinks/meal.  Contact Gill if would still like to order a meal...this can be done on the day in the morning.  Meet 9.30am to car share - please offer other people lifts if you can.

An attractive short and fairly level walk based on the old River Ivel Navigation Channel. The view at Cockshoot  hill is "one of the best over the Ivel Valley". We walk between Shefford and Stanford an area which provides food for many fish, insects, birds and mammals (I can't guarantee otters, stoats, weasels, or kingfishers ). There is the possibility of a pub stop along the way.

• Along the Downs  hopefully with the chance of seeing a carpet of bluebells, but will have some ups and downs.

Gill is going and also looking to get some Boggies for this event that's being led by the Wildlife Trust local group.  Helping to look after the areas we walk/give something back by volunteering is rewarding and the Boggies can make it fun.  Please click on the link for more info - http://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2018/01/06/conservation-taster-day-0?instance=0

Meet at Totternhoe - Knolls View for 10.00am start.  Possible pub/cafe stop afterwards.

A circular walk from Wendover starting with a slow climb up Coombe hill, then we will go through Goodmerhill woods and  cross the entrance to Chequers, returning to Wendover via the  village of Ellesborough.

Linear walk starting from the Garden Centre Tring  via the Grand Union canal, the Cow Roast lock , up to Wiggington then down to Tring. Classed as a medium walk on a variety of paths & hills. Chance of refreshments at the end in Tring. Meet 9.10am West St to catch the 9.17 No 61 Aylesbury bus.

Meet 10.05 am High St North bus stop to pick up the 10.15am No 70  to Milton Keynes. Get off No 70 at North of Stoke Hammond, where we pick up the canal & walk back to Leighton Buzzard via the Globe Pub for a optional lunch . Booking required details to be agreed later with myself.

 A circular from Wheathampstead going  through  Nomansland, the Brocket estate and Ayot St Lawrence

Mike's walk covers a variety of paths, a canal and some hills. The walk (around 7 miles) will start and finish in Mentmore.  Notify Mike if you wish to meet at Mentmore.

Opportunity to enjoy Mentmore's Arts Festival and have a social afternoon with fellow Boggies.  The visit is scheduled to join up with Mike's walk around 1.30pm at The Stag pub.  There will be 60 local talented artists exhibiting at the festival.  To find out more visit  http://mentmore-arts-festival.co.uk/ . There will be a bar and refreshments tent at the festival serving light lunches/drinks.  Alternatively, you could bring a packed lunch or picnic.  Return to Dunstable late afternoon.  Arrange transport to come back at your preferred time.
Meet at 10am French's Avenue car park.

Annual Awards and Supper Evening - An evening to present awards and thanks to fellow members.  The speaker will be Bob Cornes from the Bedfordshire Bat Group who will be speaking about these interesting creatures and what to expect from a bat walk!  (Bob will lead a bat walk for the Boggies in the spring as a follow-up to the talk).   To order your supper contact Anthony by email or phone by Feb 18th anthony_stephenson@hotmail.com/07748 1060921  The choices are either battered cod/quarter chicken/steak-kidney pie/vegetarian sausages with chips. Cost of entry is £7.50 including your meal and a sweet treat (or £2.50 entry cost with no meal).  The event promises to be at least as good as last year.  There is no need to pay a deposit in advance.  Please pay at the door (either £7.50 with meal or £2.50 without meal).  Re-contact Anthony if you need to cancel your food order (as we'll end up paying for it).  Please bring your own alchohol (there is no bar).  All cutlery and plates/cups will be provided.  Hot drinks will be available for £1.00.
Lead - Gill 07903 801203
Food Orders/Booking - Anthony Stephenson: 07748 1060921/anthony_stephenson@hotmail.com/

Bus to Aylesbury, Aylesbury Arm of Grand Union Canal to Marsworth, main canal to Bulbourne then to College Lake ( tea/coffee cake etc if required. )  Easy level 6 miles walk. Meet 9.05am West St Bus stop to catch the 61 to Aylesbury.

Reminder - Food ordering deadline for Awards-Supper Evening.  Food Orders/Booking - Anthony Stephenson: 07748 1060921/anthony_stephenson@hotmail.com.  Please order either battered cod & chips/quarter chicken & chips/steak-kidney pie & chips/vegetarian sausages & yes, you guessed...chips!   Pay £7.50 at the door of the Awards Evening. 

‘Join us this winter for a day of tree planting in the Forest of Marston Vale.
Come along any time between 11am and 3pm and help us towards our target of 6 million trees – all you need to bring is warm, waterproof clothes, and plenty of enthusiasm!
We will be supplying trees, tools and teas & coffees, so bring the whole family along to make a difference to the Forest, and plant something that will live for generations.

Free shuttle buses will be running throughout the day to the planting site in Cranfield, from the Forest Centre in Marston Moretaine.