Choir Walkers – Caldicot Christmas Lights

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Christmas festivities started with a walk around Caldicot, taking in the Christmas Lights in the Town Centre and the Castle, followed by a lovely meal at the Castle Inn.

Walkers:
  1. Nick Dance
  2. Deborah Harris
  3. Carolyn Griffiths
  4. Alun Harris
  5. Karl Gregory
  6. Rose Larkin
  7. Delyth Gregory
  8. Judith Gribble
  9. Tony Griffiths
  10. Isobel Brown
  11. Sharon Dance (at pub)

Choir Walkers – Reservoir Loop

Sunday, 16th November 2025

Sixteen walkers turned-up at the Woodlands Tavern for the Wentwood Reservoir walk.

First stop was an Llanfair Discoed Church, where views of the medieval castle could be seen through the trees in the adjoining field.

Onwards heading for Llanfaches via Windmill Lane before bearing right along the steep gradient of the lane on the far side of the reservoir; with a stop at the Lime Kilns for photos.

On reaching the half-way point above the visitors car park, it was across the road onto the slopes of Gray Hill, following a narrow, muddy bridleway back towards Llanfair, but firstly visiting the medieval farm, deep in the forest with gushes of water flowing down from the hill after recent heavy rain.

After a visit to the ancient far, it was back to the Woodland Tavern for a very hearty Sunday lunch enjoyed by all.

Walkers (left to right):
  1. Grahame Morton
  2. Nick Dance (and beau the dog)
  3. Nigel Williams
  4. Liz Williams
  5. Caroline
  6. Tony Griffiths
  7. Carolyn Griffiths
  8. Olivia Dance
  9. Sharon Dance
  10. Judith Gribble
  11. Rosemary Larkin
  12. Stephen Gribble
  13. Karl Gregory
  14. Jane Nesbitt
  15. John Nesbitt
  16. Delyth Gregory (taking the photo)

Choir Riders – Wheatsheaf Glow Ride

Tuesday, 28th October 2025

Three riders made the start at the Choir Hall to ride to the Wheatsheaf in Magor via the back gravel track. Food and cider was consumed before returning via Carrow Hill and Caerwent.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Grahame Morton
  3. Nick Dance

Choir Riders – Llanwern Loop

Sunday, 12th October 2025

Distance: 27 miles – Difficulty: 3/5 – Riders: 6

Six riders made the start at the Choir Hall for the latest ride to Llanwern and back, on a dry but chilly October morning. It was nice to see Samantha Perrett returning for another ride with us as well as two new rider, David ‘Dai Steam’ Price from Pontypool and Tim Downer from Govilon.

A coffee stop was taken at the ‘Fifteen’ pub in Llanwern before heading back to Caldicot with stops at the Roman centre in Caerwent and Caldicot Castle.

Riders:
  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Nick Dance
  3. Chris Orum
  4. Samantha Perrett
  5. David Price
  6. Tim Downer