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Alton Webteam: July 2019
With the thermometer hovering at 31 degrees, it was fortunate that the route of the church evening stroll was through shady woodland!
Fifteen people (and three dogs!) enjoyed a two-hour walk through the sun-dappled Ackender and Bushy Leaze woods, stopping to look at the historic Park Pale and the well in Beech, and appreciating the beauty of the beech woods. Finishing over the meadows, with a great view of the town, everyone headed for The French Horn, where they were joined by another six people for a most enjoyable meal.
But it was hot . . . !
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