“Second World War Bournemouth” walkingtalk

Available for group bookings on days to suit you.   Please contact hattiepix@gmail.com for details:

Find out about Bournemouth in the Second World War – how it was an important part of D-Day’s preparations, that it was home to thousands of American and Canadian troops, how it was effected by some devastating bombing raids and how the town celebrated VE and VJ Days in 1945. This walkingtalk with Hattie Miles will tell you about Bournemouth’s crucial role in WW2.

Walks take approximately one-and-three-quarter-hours.

Price: £6.00 (over sixties and students £5.00)  No need to book, just turn up!

Be prepared: this is a gentle walk, but I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.  

WESTBOURNE WALKINGTALK

Thursday 29th October and Saturday 31st October starting at 10.45am:  meet at the Seamoor Road end of Westbourne arcade.

Join Hattie Miles on a ” Wonderful Westbourne” walking talk: Westbourne is an area packed with interest. Whether you are a resident or a visitor you are sure to enjoy this circular guided walk which will show you some of the area’s hidden secrets and tell you about famous people connected to it. You will find out about writers, actors, pop stars, scientists, a prime minister and much more……

Price £6 (£5 for over sixties and students).  The walk takes approximately one-and-three-quarter-hours.

For more information see: walkingtalks.wordpress.com or contact Hattie Miles on hattiepix@gmail.com (group bookings on alternative days can be arranged)

Be prepared:  This is a gentle, mainly flat walk, but I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.  Public loos in Westbourne are situated in the main car park on Millburn Road – we do NOT walk past them!