15 December 2022 - A little krawl and a large lunch. A very festive Khristmas krawl was
led by BN as President komplete with snow. Thirteen arrived at The Queens Head, in Downe, to
enjoy sausage rolls, mince pies and mulled wine. At 11:30 they set off and followed a similar route to last
year, albeit extended slightly to 3 and quarter miles - ideal time wise as we arrived back at 13:05. Everyone
got changed in the car park which was covered in snow - it was a bit cold... We soon made into the pub to be
greeted by six 'lunchers'. Wine flowed, banter abounded and a wonderful lunch followed - after several hours we
departed promising that we will do it all again next year! A proper KKK Khristmas.
Present: BN (President) & Mark, Drew, Dave White & Jamie, Jim, Phil, Dave Arnold, Roger,
Rae, Chris, Martin, Stan - plus for lunch Fred, Ken, John, Apples, Ponti, Dave C (13+6=19)
Apologies: Gareth
24 November 2022 - A krawl across Leaves Green. Gareth (President) greeted us in the car
park just north of The Greyhound in Keston. Six set off in good mild weather, via the Ponds and the
back of the airport, towards The Crown at Leaves Green. A quick pint and we were off again. Quite a
bit of road as we were now under time pressure. Four 'lunchers' joined us for a very large and enjoyable
meal. We were also joined by Martin who was taking dad, Roger, home. This proved very useful as the heavens
opened and it hammered down - before taking dad he managed to ferry the drivers to the car park which saved a
drowning. A longish krawl of just over seven and half miles.
Present: Gareth (President), BN, Drew, Jim, Chris, Dave Arnold - Ponti, Roger,
John & Rae joined for lunch (6+4=10)
Apologies: Phil, Ken, Stan, Fred, Martin, Dave's A, C & W (8)
20 October 2022 - A Stylish Krawl around Ightam Mote. And it was, we lost count of the
number of styles... Having gathered outside The Kentish Rifleman the eight hardy soles, suitably
refreshed with fizz from the President, made there way via footpaths and more road than normal, due to the
constant rain, towards the Papermakers Arms at Plaxtol. A warm welcome and nice pint saw us
on our way back to Dunk's Green. It was busy in the pub but the service we received from the Landlady was
first class as was the meal and company, as we had been joined by two others. Five point 75 miles in
total.
Present: Ponti (President), BN, Phil, Dave's A & W, Drew, Chris, Jim plus Dave C and Ken
(8+2=10)
Apologies: Stan, Martin, Rae, Apples, Fred, Gareth, John, Roger (8)
29 September 2022 - A krawl around Farnborough. Jim, our President, mustered nine at the
Woodman Pub in Farnborough before leading them on a most enjoyable krawl. They made there way via
Wilberforce to The Greyhound at Keston where a welcome pint was had. They then made there way back to
the Woodman for any enjoyable lunch. Turned out to be a good seven and a half miles in
total.
Present: Jim (President), Drew, Roger, Phil, Chris, Stan, Fred (lunch) and Dave's A & W
(8+1=9)
Apologies: Ken, John, Apples, Martin, Rae, Gareth, Dave C, Ponti & BN (9)
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25 August 2022 - A krawl around Westerham. For the first time in a long time it
rained on our parade, or more correctly, Stan's inaugural krawl. Eight of us met up in the car park at the rear
of the Grasshopper on the Green in Westerham - most of us didn't know they even had a car park! Due to
the rain Stan modified his planned krawl slightly as we set off towards Chartwell before returning and making a
welcome stop at Westerham Brewery, returning to the Grasshopper for a good and welcome lunch having
been joined by Fred and John. Thanks to Chris we have a full map of the route - 6.2 miles, and to Apples
who took a few snaps. BN returned a bit early and walked a shorter distance...
Present: Stan (President), BN, Drew, Phil, Jim, Chris, David's A & A plus Fred & John for
lunch (8+2=10)
Apologies: Gareth, Rae, Roger, Ken, Ponti, Martin, Dave W (7)
28 July 2022 - A krawl across Hayes Common. We mustered in the car park near The
Greyhound pub and made our way via familiar paths to Wilberforce Oak, then proceeded to a new pub!...
The Frogs Head. Unstaffed with no draft beer and in the garden of the BN's block of flats. We
were met by Chris who joined us for the walk back to The Greyhound for lunch. Everyone seemed to enjoy
the stop and likewise the lunch that followed. John and Rae join the eight for lunch. Over six and half miles
in total.
Present: BN (President), Jim, Dave A, Dave W, Stan, Apples, Ponti + John, Rae and Chris for
lunch (7+3=10)
Apologies: Ken, Fred, Phil, Martin, Roger, Drew, Gareth (7)
30 June 2022 - A Krawl around Penshurst. President Phil lead us on a very nice krawl
with wide paths which enabled us to stroll side-by-side. We met at The Fleur De Lis as arranged but
didn't dine there as they have stopped doing food! Not deterred we set of for a well deserved pint at
the Leicester Arms having had some lovely views including of course
Penshurst Place. We made our way back to the cars, change then drove to The Little Brown Jug, for a
fine, but a little pricey, meal which was enjoyed by all. Just under five and half miles in
total.
Present: Phil (President), BN, Drew, Stan, Dave W - joined for lunch by Dave A & Fred
(6+2=8)
Apologies: Rae, Ponti, Dave C, Chris, Roger, Apples, Martin, Gareth & John (10)
26 May 2022 - Krawl around Downe. Meeting at The Queens Head we were informed of
the very sad news that David Hawkings (who was due to join us for lunch) had died yesterday, 25 May. Although
not an active walker in the recent months, David often joined us for lunch as he enjoyed the company of the
fellow krawlers. We stood in silence to remember him. Not the best situation to welcome our President for the
day, and his first one, David Arnold. He led us on a nice amble to The Old Jail for a swift pint
before returning to The Queens Head for lunch; good food, good service, good company, good day - only
marred by the sad news of David's passing. Six miles in total.
Present: David A (President), BN, Phil, Jim, Drew, Dave W, Roger + Ken & Rae for lunch
(7+2=9)
Apologies: Ponti, Chris, Stan, Martin, Fred, Gareth, John and Apples (8)
28 April 2022 - Chelsfield and Environs. Low on numbers but high on quality, six set off
from the Bo Peep ably led by Drew, our President for the day. Not the warmest day but dry and firm
underfoot. We made the Five Bells in good time and enjoyed a pint before making our way back via six
foot high Rape Seed plants. We enjoyed good food and the company of five others who joined for lunch. Almost
six & half miles in total.
Present: Drew (President), BN, Jim, Stan, Dave's Arnold & Appleton - Dave's W & C, Ken,
Phil and Fred joined for lunch (6+5=11)
Apologies: Ponti, Chris, John, Rae, Martin, Gareth & Roger (7)
31 March 2022 - To Knockholt. Eleven met up at The Bulls Head, Rushmore Hill,
which was also the dining pub. The halfway house was The Three Horseshoes in Knockholt. The
eleven were joined by three more for lunch. Fred stood in as BN. Six and a half miles in
total.
Present: Roger (President) & Mark (guest), Drew, Rae, Dave's W & A, Martin, Gareth,
Chris, Jim, Phil - joined for lunch - Fred, Ponti & Ken (10+1+3=14)
Apologies: BN, Stan, Apples, Cordell, Hawkings, John (6)
24 February 2022 - A Krawl around Leaves Green. This was a truly four seasons krawl,
raining, cold, windy, sunny, hail and a snow shower - but we enjoyed it... Ten gathered at The
Crown in Leaves Green in a very cold wind with still some rain in the air from that mornings
downpour. We were greeted by our President (Dave White) along with warm sausage rolls and some fizz. We made
our way to The Greyhound at Keston and enjoyed a nice pint. Following the recent storms we were
lucky that there was only one tree down on our route. We then wandered back for a most enjoyable lunch at
The Crown. The slow changers got caught in a heavy, short hail storm - those inside the pub looked on
with glee. Just over 6 miles in total.
Present: Dave White (President), BN, Drew, Stan, Chris, Jim, Apples, Dave A. Roger, Fred - joined
by John & Dave C for lunch (10+2=12)
Apologies: Ponti, Phil, Rae, Ken, Martin, Gareth & David H (7)
27 January 2022 - An elk, pork digested... (Knole Park). Eight met at
The White Hart in Sevenoaks and headed straight into Knole Park on a fine krawl
ably led by The Prof. It turn out to be about 6 & half miles of mostly uphill!... but good under foot. The
designated halfway house was closed due to a covid infection so we diverted to
The Chequers for a swift pint. Going back into the park we were pleased to go
downhill for a few minutes with the wind on our backs. At lunch we were joined by Ponti & Ken and enjoyed
go food but not much wine and no Ice cream! Don't ask... A most enjoyable day.
Present: Chris (President), BN, Drew, Jim, Rae, Roger, David's White & Arnold - Ponti &
Ken joined for lunch (8+2=10)
Apologies: Stan, Gareth, Phil, Fred, John, Apples, Martin, David's Cordell & Hawkings (9)
