FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Walking Schedule Jan/Feb 2026
Walk Notification details will be e-mailed to all members approximately 1 week before the walk.
Any changes or cancellations will also be notified by e-mail.
(If unsure if a scheduled walk is going ahead, please contact the walk leader.)
CLUB PAYMENTS
BANK TRANSFER (Preferred method)
TSB Bank, Sort Code 77 85 18, Account 00013324
Please use reference: SUBS
Please e mail halrambler@gmail.com to let us know you have paid.
If paying by Cheque, please make it payable to Halesowen Ramblers, putting on the back, a reference for what it is for. Then deposit that cheque to your own banks branch. The Post Office will also accept your cheque if you bank with one of the major banks, except Nationwide account holders. Always remember to take the club's account details with you.
COACH TRIP
LYME PARK
Monday 18th May
Spring coach trip to the National trust, Lyme Park Estate, Cheshire.
CLUB WALKING BREAKS
NEWQUAY
11th - 15th April 2026
Eliott Hotel
CLUB WALKING BREAKS
ISLE OF WIGHT
16th - 20th Sept 2026
Shanklin Hotel
40th ANNIVERSARY
Wednesday, 25th March 2026.
Location: The Harbour inn, Arley, Arley lane, DY12 3NF
Narrow Boat canal trip July 2025
Departure for the cruise
Our Boat 'The Blackcountryman'
Our Boat 'The Blackcountryman'
Several hardy members walked from Halesowen to the departure point in Stourbridge, led by the organiser Dave Smith. The remainder of the passengers met at the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge for a prompt 1.30pm start.
Our Boat 'The Blackcountryman'
Our Boat 'The Blackcountryman'
Our Boat 'The Blackcountryman'
All 34 passengers boarded the surprisingly roomy narrow boat, and quickly located the bar and other amenities.
The voyage
Our Boat 'The Blackcountryman'
Settling in accommodation
We made steady progress along a very pleasant section of canal, seen from a different perspective to that gained from our many walks along this section. Swans, cygnets, ducks, moor hens, heron and coots were all seen amongst the water lilies.
Settling in accommodation
Settling in accommodation
Settling in accommodation
On board members were able to get refreshments, take in the scenery and catch up with old friends.
Fish and chips
Settling in accommodation
Fish and chips
Half way through the journey at Stourton, supplies were taken on board and 'Fish and Chips' were eagerly consumed by most passengers.
Entertainment
Settling in accommodation
Fish and chips
After the feast came the merriment and members danced along to a 1960's Beatles theme for the Journey back.