The Next Walks:
Meet: Wick Village Hall at 9.50 for 10.00 start, unless otherwise stated
Walk Details: Members are notified by email.
Dates: Confirmed walk dates/time, leader and anticipated walk distance are shown below:
Walk Schedule:
The Previous Walk:
Southerndown and Ogmore by Sea, 6 July
Monday 10am saw 11 walkers meet up outside All Saints Church, Southerndown from where we commenced the walk up a gradual incline to Groes Farm. As ever, there was much chat and banter, to and fro, between the walkers.
From the farm we continued the road to Norton Farm, turning left through the farm yard. While efforts were made to close the farm gate, a dog’runner’ came through with two dogs on the lead, the dogs dictating their masters running pace!
Leaving Norton Farm, the group progressed through the meandering lane, commenting on the changes the new farm owners had made regarding road access for farm vehicles.
Prior to our route descent into Ogmore village we were afforded views of the estuary and Porthcawl.
At the Ogmore Welsh Coffee shop we were joined by Moira, Bridget, Ann P and Liz R. Refreshments were appreciated by all.
A photo call before walking from the coffee shop over the cliff top to Southerndown where waiting cars transported walkers home.
Thank you for your company.
Mags
Wick Wanderers, Summer Solstice Barbecue
Sunday, 21st June 2026
24 Wick Wanderers came to our garden on the longest day armed with all manners of food and enjoyed a very pleasant barbecue on a warm balmy day, but unlike last year, this year we were all seeking shade.
Festivities began at 3.30pm and continued through till 11pm sitting outside the whole time.
Robbie and Anne
Wick Wanderers 20th Anniversary
Wick Wanderers celebrated their 20th anniversary on Sunday 22nd February.
Nearly 30 members took part in an anniversary walk to mark the occasion, which retraced the inaugural walk from 2006. Several members of the original walking group are still members some 20 years later and took part in the event, as well as others who were unable to take part in the walk, but joined as special guests later on.
Before setting off on the walk, a photo was taken outside Wick Village Hall, which has been the traditional starting point of all walks and this replicated the photo taken on the original walk. The walk was approximately 3 miles, mostly on road due to the weather conditions, however the group did have to contend with some flooded areas en-route.
The enjoyable walk was followed by well-deserved refreshments of coffee/tea and cakes hosted at Wick’s own coffee house – The Nook. Delicious anniversary cupcakes were supplied by Chrissie’s Cakes & Bakes based in Porthcawl.
The event also collected funds for the Wales Air Ambulance by member donations, as well as a raffle, where a total of just under £225 was raised.
Wick Wanderers currently have 50 members from Wick and the surrounding areas of St Brides Major, Ogmore by Sea, Llantwit Major and Bridgend and walk around 3 times a month in local areas and sometimes further afield.
More details can be found on www.wickwanderers.com.
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