When the Countryside Agency launched its Parish Plan Scheme under the Vital Villages programme, Bardwell Parish Council decided to take part in the scheme and organise a Village Appraisal. One of the outcomes was the establishment in 2002 of a walking group.

The r@mblers is a small, informal group of residents from Bardwell village who take turns in leading their fellow villagers on walks averaging four to five miles in length.

There is a walk organised for the first Sunday of every month except in December when the date varies.

Turn out varies between five and seventeen people of mixed ages. If you would like to join us for any of the following walks you would be most welcome.

Strolling

A group meets every month on a Wednesday afternoon for a gentle stroll around the village and those nearby. We avoid the rough stuff, stiles etc. and it is good exercise for all ages as well as being a chance for a friendly chat. The strolling dates for the rest of the year are given below. Why not join us for an hour or so....?

Bardwell Ramblers 2007

Why don't you join us, see the countryside, make some new friends and generally keep fit. Everyone is welcome and it's free... 

Meet outside the tithe barn unless otherwise stated.

Dates for 2008:

7th September 14.00 p.m. Bradfield St George

5th October 14.00 p.m. Buckshall

2nd November 13.00 p.m. Cotton

7th December 10.30 a.m. (All Day) Long Melford Christmas Lunch at the Bull Hotel

Dates for 2009:

11th January 13.00 p.m. Winfarthing

1st February 13.00 p.m Mystery Walk

1st March 14.00 p.m. Botesdale

5th April 13.00 p.m. Gt Livermere Lake followed by afternoon tea at Ixworth Cafe

3rd May  14.00 p.m. West Stow followed by meeting to discuss future walks and BBQ supper

Strolling Dates for 2008:

17th September 14.30 (14.45 at the Church) Bardwell

15th October 14.30 (14.45 at the Church) Sapiston

12th November 13.30 (13.45 at the Church)Wyken

10th December 11.00 (11.15 at the Church) Bardwell Christmas Lunch 13.00