This year a group of eight intrepid walkers went up to Shrewsbury, Shropshire to walk over 3 days in the surrounding countryside, staying in the town centre (we were pleased to include Martin - a club member in the past). Walks were organised in line with the tastes of the group. Anyone just wanting to wander around attractive Shrewsbury town was welcome. There are a wide variety of cafe's, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs to explore for meals and refreshments generally. It has a well preserved medieval town centre built in the meander of the river - with a castle, abbey, picturesque back streets and it was the birth place of Darwin amongst other things.
Friday - Day 1 - car sharing into the area then an afternoon walk up the Wrekin - only to find Rotary at the top!
Saturday - Day 2 - after a great breakfast off on a long walk - Stiperstones - with a refreshment stop at the Bog Visitors Centre.
Sunday - Day 3 - a morning stroll along the riverside walk - past St Chad's Church and Percy Throwers House and gardens - before heading home mid afternoon tired but full of tales of a great time!
www.shropshiretourism.co.uk/shrewsbury/
We stayed in the central Lion Hotel. Cost -
back Sharing and enjoying rotary activities is a high priority in Rotary. This committee adds to our friendly group by organising a wide variety of sports and social events throughout the year.