The 2025 Spring Walks Festival began on Saturday, 26th April and came to a wonderful conclusion on Monday, 5th May, with a get-together at Holmbury St Mary Village Hall. Four walks (with 68 walkers) converged on the venue and were entertained with music from John Peppard, traditional Cotswold Morris Dancing from Thames Valley Morris and a wonderful spread of tea and cakes provided by willing group members.

Henri presided over the prize-giving and thanked all those involved in organising the festival, leading walks and staging the get-together. In turn, he was thanked by Abdul for coordinating the festival again this year.

Thanks again to everyone who contributed to the Spring Walks Festival in whatever way and who joined us on the walks.

See Louise S.'s report on the Festival here.

Prizes were awarded as follows:

Most Border Crossings - Val R. (with 66)

People who managed more than 100 miles during the festival - Judith (from Bury St Edmunds) and Adrian

Special award for more than 150 miles during the festival - Simon S., who managed 158 miles.

Most miles on Leisurely Walks - Val R. and Pauline B. (26.5 miles)

Most miles on Moderate Walks - Sharon R. (63 miles)

Best Overall Photo (Porch) - Helen

Best Single Tree Photo - Olly S.

Best Collection of 9 Photos - Christine Gi.

Best photo overall by Helen Robert-Shaw

Best photo of A Lonely Tree by Olly Sawney

Best Collection by Christine G - Brick Archway

Best Collection by Christine G - Unusual Stile

Best Collection by Christine G - Old Farming Device

Best Collection by Christine G - Four pointed Finger Post

Best Collection by Christine G - A Lonely Tree

Best Collection by Christine G - Footbridge over a stream

Best Collection by Christine G - Old Kissing Gate and Church Porch

Best Collection by Christine G - Pub Sign

 

Last Year's Festival

The report for the 2024 Festival can be found here.