23/07/2026
Our group walk on Thursday 23rd July started at The Falkland Gardens by the Gosport Ferry, which have nice flowerbeds in red, white and purple (or possibly dark blue). Then we strolled along the High Street, turning up North Cross Street to walk past the axe throwing range (great fun - try it), and pass the lovely Fox Tavern, walking right around it to come out on Clarence Road. Walking steadily on, grateful for a light breeze to ease the humidity, we crossed into Weevil Lane, and stopped to read a mosaic commemorating that Queen Victoria's funerary train passed nearby, accompanied by her son, the King, and the Kaiser, his cousin. Passing the Pump House, we came into Flagstaff Green where the water pool was being cleaned. There were works everywhere on our walk. A violinist in The High Street had electric drills joining the music. Something noisy was going on in St George's Walk, sounded like a strimmer. And there were echoey banging sounds in Clarence Yard. Work must go on, and it was reassuring to hear sounds of life other than cars, on what was an otherwise quiet morning with few people around. Arty's was nice and cool inside. Lunch was very welcome.
