| July | |||||
| Wed 9th | Evening walk from Newlands Corner: Refreshment afterwards in the pub. Meet: 8pm. OS grid reference: TQ043492. | Keith | |||
| Fri 11th | The Sock Monkeys: Join Gary and his band at the Duke of Wellington, East Horsely. | Gary | |||
| Sat 12th | Guildford to Dorking walk along the North Downs Way. Bring a packed lunch. Meet at 10.00am outside Guildford rail station for a 10.15am start. OS grid reference: SU992496. Distance: 15 miles. | Richard | |||
| Sun 13th | Walk from The Sands via Waverley Abbey, including a picnic/packed lunch and a look round the ruins of the 12th century Abbey, returning along the River Wey. Meet: 11 am at Barley Mow Pub, The Sands. OS grid reference: SU881463. Distance 5-6 miles but may be slightly longer, weather permitting, if we take in more of the River Wey. No dogs are allowed in the Abbey grounds but are welcome to come on the walk. | Elaine | |||
| Wed 16th | Walk around Elstead: A gentle and varied country walk through fields, woodlands and quiet lanes. Meet at Elstead Mill Pub 7.30pm. OS grid reference: SU903438. Distance: approximately 3.5 miles. | Jo | |||
| Sat 19th | Shakespeare in Guildford: "As You Like It" University of Surrey Lake. Meet at 1:30pm. Bring picnic. Licensed bar on site. Tickets: £8.50. Call box Office 01483 304384 or book online www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk | Amy | |||
| Wed 23rd | Evening Walk: details to follow. | Margarita | |||
| Sat 26th | Monkey: Journey to the West, a spectacular opera comes to the Royal Opera House, London. Monkey features music by Damian Albarn with designs by Gorillaz collaborator Jamie Hewlett, Please see ROH website for prices (unreleased at time of event preparation). http://esales.roh.org.uk/home/ | Amy | |||
| Sun 27th | Point-to-point walk from Alton to Farnham, part of the medieval St Swithun's Way. Returning back to Alton by train. Please bring a packed lunch. Meet: 10:30 am at Alton Railway Station, OS grid reference: SU723396. Distance: 13 miles | Nigel | |||
| Wed 30th | Cinema Night: Film details and meeting time to be advertised. Meet 7.30 outside Odeon, Guildford | Mike | |||
| August | |||||
| Sat 2nd | Visit to Arundel Castle and Gardens including special event: a 15th Century 'Grand Medieval Tournament encampment' with Destrier Pro jousting (England versus France)! Full Castle Visit (Free Flow) £13.00 or Castle Keep and Grounds (Excluding Castle Rooms) £6.50. Bring a picnic; restaurant on site. Meet at gate 10:30am | Amy | |||
| Wed 6th | Circular walk from Wood Street Village, featuring a picturesque area that has remained unchanged for centuries. Briefly encounter the North Downs Way and afterwards head back to the White Hart for some refreshment. Meet: 7.15/7.30 pm at The White Hart, Wood Street. OS grid reference: SU959510. Distance 5 miles | Elaine | |||
| Sat 9th | Garden Party at Polesden Lacey: Please join Lee for an entertaining evening. Bring a picnic or if you would prefer buy food and drink on site. Prices: Adult £20. Please book your tickets in advance on 0871 527 1886 or online: http://kiosk4.ts.com/k?v=ntsoutheast. Meet at 5.30pm. | Lee | |||
| Sun 10th | West Dean Gardens & Chilli Fiesta: See the gardens and visit an amazing event with 100 stallholders and over 250 chillies and sweet peppers on display in the restored Victorian glasshouses, in all shapes and sizes. There will be food tasting, chilli growing and cooking demonstrations. As well as chilli chocolate, ice cream and fruit juices, Latin rhythms and salsa dancing. Admission £7.25. Meet at gate 10.30am | Amy | |||
| Wed 13th | Walk from Aldershot to Caesar's Camp: Weather permitting, stunning views of the area from Caesar's Camp. Finishing the evening in Willems Park Brewers Fayre. Meet: 7.00pm at Wellington Statue (Church Car Park) in Aldershot. OS grid reference: SU854511. | David | |||
| Sun 17th | BBQ and Rounders. An afternoon of Rounders on a common in Farncombe, followed by a BBQ at Jane's House | Jo/Jane | |||
| Fri 22nd-Mon 25th | Camping near the Jurassic Coast: A weekend of walking, sight seeing and/or chilling. Camp site located in East Stoke near Wareham. See http://www.woodlandscampingpark.co.uk/ for more details. Cost £21 for 3 nights. Send Jo a cheque before 20th July to book your place. If you require contact details for Jo then please get in touch using the contact details on the programme leaflet/GOG Web Site. OS grid reference: SY868861 | Jo | |||
| Weds 27th | Evening Walk: details to follow. | Margarita | |||
| Sun 31st | Point-to-point walk from New Alresford to Alton, part of the medieval St Swithun's Way. Please bring a packed lunch. Meet: 11am at the car park New Alresford station. OS grid reference: SU589325. Contact Nicola for car-sharing arrangements. Distance: 12 miles | Nicola | |||
| September | |||||
| Wed 3rd | Programme planning meeting, George Abbot, Guildford, Meet from 7.30pm for a chat and some programme planning. | Nancy/?Tim? | |||
| Sun 7th | Downs Link Bike Ride, from Guildford to Cranleigh and back. Meet 11am on the bridge outside The White House Pub. OS grid reference: OS grid reference: SU995494. | Mike | |||
| Sat 13th | Proms in the Park, Hyde Park, London. Meet under Marble Arch at 3.30pm. Tickets cost £25 plus booking fee from: http://www.seetickets.com/proms/event.asp?e|artist=BBC+PROMS+IN+THE+PARK&filler1=see&filler2=multisee&filler3= | Mike | |||
| Sun 14h | Walk from Box Hill through Ranmore Common and Juniper Bottom: Please bring a packed lunch. Meet: 10:30 am at the National Trust Centre, Box Hill (Bring £2 for the car park). OS grid reference: TQ177519. Distance: 11 miles | Nigel | |||
| Wed 17h | New Members Evening: Come along to the Guildford Rowing Club to discover more about GOG. You will be assured of a warm welcome from the committee and other group members. Wine and nibbles provided. Contact hello@gog.org.uk for more details & directions. |
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| Sun 20th | Open House London, the capital's largest architectural showcase. Take a guided tour around one of London's buildings in the company of an architect. More details to follow in August with advance booking details. | Margarita | |||
| Sun 21st | Walk around Wherwell, Harewood Forest & the River Test: Lunch details TBC. Meet: 11am with parking available in the High Street, Wherwell Village Centre. OS grid reference: SU390410. Distance: 10.5 miles. | Nicola | |||
| Wed 24th | Pub social, join Tim in the Kings Head for drinks and a chat. Meet: 8pm at the Kings Head. | Tim M | |||