The museum was for Mercedes cars only dating back to 1870's, when tyres & suspension were noticeably absent and braking systems not far behind, either! Moving into the early 1900's things had improved significantly and a superb monstrous black & white sedan with white wall tyres (think Bonnie & Clyde, here!) in immaculate condition attracted... Continue Reading →

Tree Planting at Bourne Hall

6 Walkers plus Flinton met at the Stew Pond Car Park for the walk around the Common, map below. The paths were firm and easy going following the blue lines. We walked to Ashtead Common Pond and the took the path to the Epsom Well. Discovered in 1618 by a farmer and later recognised for... Continue Reading →

20 Members including family and friends came along to 1 of the 2 days in September and October to view the vintage cars at the RAC Museum at Woodcote Park. The description combines the 2 visits and photos. There was great interest from all attendees in the cars whether in their detailed mechanics, their seating... Continue Reading →

13 Members and their Partners plus 2 dogs some starting from Walton Heath CP meeting the rest at the Sportsman, Tadworth, on the way to Colley Hill. The weather was fine, sunny and dry with clear views over the South Downs. We stopped at the Folly. We walked to the site of the 1945 B17... Continue Reading →

A great day for a visit to Painshill Gardens, an 18th century theme park near Cobham, Surrey created between 1738 and 1773 by Charles Hamilton. Originally a piece of country landscape, it  was transformed into a park by the additions of buildings purchased outside of England and a lake. More details can be found on... Continue Reading →

A number of Members, their partners and a dog walked through the Park after the rain in May and stopped at the pavilion for coffee.

A visit to see the lights in December at Wakehurst, which is part of the Kew Gardens parks. A Bee. Many lights. Reflections in a lake. Reflections in front of the house, which had many changing images. Anyone for a game of conkers! A lighted archway. Lights hanging from a tree.

The group met ay Epsom Downs and walked to Centenary Woods on October 20th. From the left: Ron, Pat, Liz, Bob, Jeanie, Malcolm, Ken and Norman. Photographer Peter. Standing in a field of recently planted woods. Pat conducting his inspection. Memorial seat to Joseph Farrar who died on 17 March 1917 when his destroyer HMS... Continue Reading →

A Group of 5 Members with the support of 2 guides walked around Walton Heath on Thursday 24 September. The walk was about 4 miles and took almost 2 hours. We started out from Walton Heath Car Park. The Group consisted of Ken (Guide), Richard, Norman (Guide), Ron, Frank and Pat with Peter behind the... Continue Reading →