On Sunday 16th June, Petrina and Richard led a short walk around Henley-on-Thames, Remenham and Aston, with an option for a picnic afterwards and a free open-air concert, performed by the Woodley Concert Band.
The walk started from the bandstand in Mill Meadows, not far from Henley railway station. We walked along the Thames Path and crossed Henley Bridge. We departed from the Thames Path to follow the Chiltern Way through Remenham Wood.
On reaching Aston, we left the Chiltern Way for a footpath across fields, leading to Hambleden Lock. Here we stopped for a snack-break and to watch the boats, ducks and geese on the Thames.
After our break, we continued along the Thames Path, passing Temple Island, Remenham, and the Upper Thames Rowing Club, on our way back to Henley.
As we approached the town, the riverside was lined with large tents, seating gantries and other paraphernalia associated with the Henley Regatta, due to take place in the first week of July. There were also lane barriers set up in the river, ready for the boat racing.
Crossing Henley Bridge, we retraced our steps back to Mill Meadows. See our route on Google Maps. Here, some of the group said goodbye while the rest of us got out our picnics, sat on rugs or folding chairs, and settled down for lunch in the warm sun. Some of us also bought cakes and ice creams from the local café.
During lunch, members of the Woodley Concert Band (including Petrina) gradually assembled on the bandstand. After lunch, we were treated to a two-hour concert of arrangements of well-known film and popular music.
Thanks go to Petrina and Richard for leading this walk.
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