The next Thursday Walk

The next Thursday Walk will be on September 21st, starting from The Football Ground, Clare. The organiser is Gerry Pavey. His telephone number is 01440 703311. There are two distances, 5k and 10k. Anyone wishing to share transport should meet at the cul-de-sac in front of the home of Ray Shanks at 9:30.

Romsey War Horse.

This statue, recognising the important part horses played in The First World War, can be found on the revised Romsey Permanent Trail Route.

Thomas Cook – Leicester Heritage Trail

 

Thomas Cook began his tourism company  on July 5th, 1841, when he successfully organised a rail excursion from Leicester to Loughborough, so travellers could attend a temperance meeting. The cost was one shilling per person.