New arrangements for Wed 1st Nov

Forget Glenbuck - forecast persistent heavy rain all day.
New arrangements-- meet at the swimming pool in Cumnock at 10.00.a.m.
Walk from Cumnock to Ochiltree and get the bus back.

Octoberfest 25 October

Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Gus, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny R, Kenny T, Malcolm, Paul, Peter, Rex, Robert

Johnny greeted us with coffee and scones before we set off, by car, for the car park at the shore in Irvine. The morning was bright, but there was a stiff breeze against us as we made our way along the beach to Barassie. We took some time to pause at the benches for some of our members to have a snack before setting off on the return journey, thankfully with the wind behind us. The beach was reasonably busy with walkers, taking advantage of the dry weather, and getting out to get the cobwebs blown away.

We were back at the cars about two and three-quarter hours after having begun our walk, and soon we were back at Johnny’s to celebrate Octoberfest. As usual, our host had done us proud with excellent stovies followed by pies and snacks, all accompanied by a selection of ales from the Nythva Brewery. Special mention goes to the chef’s sweet onion pickle which was well received. Mind you, a certain gentleman from Darvel gleefully accepted the offer thinking, erroneously, having misheard, that he was going to get a pie and a tickle. (What goes on in Mosset, stays in Mosset. Aye right!).
A great afternoon was had, and thanks, yet again, goes to Johnny for his gracious hospitality. Roll on Novemberfest!

Images from Irvine shore

Christmas Curry 20th Dec.

The Jewel in the Crown has been provisionally booked for 16 people on Wed 20th Dec at approx 3.00.p.m. Please confirm your willingness to attend so that I can give them accurate numbers before the 20th.

More Images from Queensberry Hill Walk