Lichfield Branch

we stepped back down onto the MacLean Way and returned to our starting point. Unfortunately there was a problem in the kitchen at Smithy’s Forge, and we were told we would have to wait 45 minutes for our food. Since it was now 1:30 pm and there was also a 10-minute queue just to place an order at the bar, some of us were not prepared to wait that long, and so the group said their farewells and split up.

Report Clive Walker Photos Margaret Beardsmore

Wednesday 16th November 2022—Meeting—"Crossing the Severn"

Branch member Neil Barnett had been on his travels again and this time he gave us an account of his battle with the River Severn crossing from Sharpness to Bristol via Avonmouth. As well as the voyage itself Neil detailed the things that needed to be done beforehand to make the crossing safe and enjoyable. A good evening.

Sunday 1th December 2022—Christmas Dinner

Our Christmas dinner for 2022 was held at Darnford Moors Golf Club and was deemed a success by all concerned. We had been told that we would be sharing the room with another group but as it turned out they didn’t arrive till much later so for most of the time we had the room to ourselves. There was also a lift to the upstairs room which was useful. The food and the service were excellent and there is a good chance that we will use the venue again.

Photos Margaret Beardsmore

Sunday 1st January 2023—Walk—"Atherstone and the Coventry Canal"

Seventeen walkers assembled in the spacious foyer of The Red Lion Hotel in Atherstone to welcome in 2023 with a walk through Atherstone and along the Coventry canal. The sky was bright and there was a slight chill in the air, so it was