2026 Avon Ramblers Social and AGM
Saturday 28th February
Hanham Community Centre,
118-124 High St, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3EJ
10:30 am: four-mile circular walk*
Join fellow members of local Ramblers groups for a social walk, led by Kingswood Ramblers.
Meet: 10:20 am in the free community centre car park.
(Toilets available inside the community centre). .
We will head to Avon Valley Woodlands Nature Reserve for a gentle fairly level 4-mile walk, through the woods and along the River Avon pathway, taking in some of the history and rich heritage of the local area, including Hanham Colliery.
Walking boots are advisable, and walking poles would be helpful for a couple of sections of the walk which are likely to be muddy. Please bring a change of footwear for going indoors for the buffet and AGM.
There is no need to book but walk leader Roberta (mobile: 07954 565807) can be contacted if you need more information.
12:45 pm: Buffet – The Wessex Room, Hanham Community Centre*
Do come along to meet fellow Ramblers from local groups, and to find out more about local and national Ramblers activities.
No need to book. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options provided and labelled.
1:30 pm: Area AGM – The Wessex Room, Hanham Community Centre*
AGM papers will be supplied at the AGM.
2:00 pm: Talk by Ramblers trustee Tina Lewis*
If you have any queries about the buffet or AGM, or if you might like to stand for an Area post, please contact Jeff - email:
*for members of Avon Ramblers and Ramblers groups in Avon Area
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Getting to Hanham Community Centre
Driving:
Free parking in the community centre car park.
Public transport:
From Central Bristol:
You can get to Hanham Community Centre by taking buses 44, (about 20-minute bus journey and get off at the Blue Bowl pub) or 45 (25 – 28-minute journey), which start from the City Centre. If on the 45 get off at the Victoria Road stop by Shaunaks Pharmacy and the Community Centre is across the road, right by Hanham Library.
From Keynsham Station:
Take the 17 bus from Keynsham Station and get off at The Blue Bowl stop which is a 7-minute walk to the Community Centre. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
From Bath:
Take the 19 bus from Bath bus station (Platform 14) towards Bristol Parkway Station and get off at Cherry Garden Road. From Cherry Garden Road take the 45 bus towards City Centre and get off at Martins Road which is a 2-minute walk from the Community Centre. The total journey will take about 1 hour 16 minutes.
Alternatively take the train from Bath to Keynsham which will take about 9 minutes and then take the 17 bus from the Station and get off at The Blue Bowl stop (journey time about 20 minutes) with a 7-minute walk to the Community Centre.
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