“Our conversation with her was recorded as we walked”, said Larry Cunningham, “and will be edited to be broadcast on Radio 4 in a few weeks time.”
“Sales of the books have boosted use of the dense web of footpaths in the area and raised over three thousand pounds to date for Timsbury Parish Council, Radstock Museum, WaterAid and The Avon Wildlife Trust. ‘We have just finished enlarging the Radstock book”, explained Peter Bradshaw, “which means that our one hundredth walk will be published in the spring.”
“Clare was interested in how this had come about and to walk with us to find out more about the Somerset Coalfield, which is little known nationally, and the Somersetshire Coal Canal”, added Sue Fraser. Clare Balding has presented the ‘Ramblings’ programme for over twenty years and said that it remained one of the most enjoyable elements in her work.
The five books of circular walks produced by Peter, Larry and Sue are available from Health & More, The Hub and Canine Craze in Timsbury, Radstock Museum, Farmborough Community Shop and Oldfield Park Book Shop. All proceeds from the sales go to good causes.