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Coming up on 5 June - Wangaratta Bullawah Culture Trail

2/5/2019

This walk will take us along the Ovens River discovering Aboriginal stories, sculptures & interpretative signage. A five km or longer walk dependent on weather conditions. Meet at the carpark behind the Benalla Seniors (U3A) Complex at 9.45 am for departure at 10 am. By June, hopefully we will be required to consider wet weather gear! Bring water and something to nibble along the way plus lunch. If attending please contact Margaret Walshe phone: 0357623906 or 0427005202 by Monday, 3 June ‘19

Wendy Sturgess Margaret Walshe

Easy Walks - happily "Walking in the rain" - Beechworth in May!

2/5/2019

Photographs - Margaret Walshe and Wendy Sturgess

On Wednesday 1 May, eight walkers set off in intermittent drizzle to walk part of the trail from Lake Sambell to Lake Kerferd along Silver Creek.

Following lunch at the Lake Sambell picnic area, we walked part way back towards the town past several sculptures and through a magnificent tree lined walkway to the memorial Chinese gardens below the Lake Sambell spillway, then followed the lake edge back to the cars.

After this walk of about 6 kms, the day concluded with afternoon tea at the Beechworth Bakery.

Sad to see that there had been no rain in Benalla on return as Beechworth had been wet most of the day.

Wendy Sturgess

About Easy Bushwalking

This is a group for those who have enjoyed 'Serious Bushwalking' in the past who now need to moderate their walks, but any member of U3A is welcome to join.

It is a very social group for anyone interested in exploring the amazing tracks, trails and lookouts within an easy to medium drive from Benalla.

Even though the occasional weather glitch has challenged us over the past few years, the group has enjoyed many memorable times exploring our local area.

Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, the walks are limited to 8kms, generally on well-defined tracks, occasionally with a short easy climb.

The day's outing can include sites of historical or botanical interest and occasionally even a Winery!

Even though the walks are labelled Easy Walks, it is important that participants be able to walk at a reasonable pace and be able to keep up with the group. Sturdy shoes are essential! You will also need to carry a small daypack with lunch, drinks, hat, wet weather gear, etc as needed.

Ride sharing is usually available at a small cost: $5 or $10.

Convenor

Bev Thornell
0447 193 244

Meeting times

1st Wednesday of the month from March.

The meeting place is the car park behind the Benalla Seniors and Community Centre building in Fawckner Drive..

Meeting times vary, according to the distance driven, but usually between 8.30 am to depart at 9.15 am, depending on distances covered,

Please note -

*It is important to notify the Convenor of attendees at least three days prior to the day:

*Meeting times depend on the season and weather conditions or as determined by the walk leader. Check the U3A Newsletter and confirm any details with the walk leader.

Previous Convenor

Julie McNeill

Thank you, Julie, for co-convening Easy Walks with Glen Chesselss in 2021-2; then convening the group in 2023-4.

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