Getting Back Outdoors: Our Plans for 2027
After a challenging year of injuries, we’re looking forward to getting back outdoors, bringing back favourite events, and sharing a few surprises for 2027.
A Few Bumps in the Road, getting outdoors, and Plenty to Look Forward To!
An autumn update from Roaming the Paths, with news of our plans for 2027, some festive happenings in the Pewsey Vale, and a few little extras.
It’s been a rather strange year here at Roaming the Paths. Those who know me will know that I’m rarely happier than when I’m out and about in the countryside. Exploring somewhere new, enjoying good food, or organising something for others to enjoy.
Unfortunately, the last year has been something of a catalogue of bodily misfortunes!
A dislocated ankle, a dislocated shoulder, tendonitis, and a particularly unpleasant bout of cellulitis have all taken their toll. Individually, these things are quite enough of a nuisance. Collectively, they’ve been rather more disruptive than I would have liked.
One thing I’ve learnt is just how quickly physical injury can affect mental well-being. When getting out and about becomes difficult, activity levels fall, weight creeps on, and it can become something of a vicious circle.
It’s also one of the reasons events have been rather thin on the ground this year.
Getting Back on My Feet
The good news is that things are moving in the right direction.
I’ve been taking steps to regain my health, including making changes to my diet and, with medical support, starting weight-loss treatment.
So far, I’ve lost around 10% of my starting weight in three months, which I’m rather pleased about. More importantly, I’m becoming more active again, and my knees are particularly appreciative of carrying rather less of me around!
There’s still a way to go, but progress is progress.
It’s also reinforced something I’ve long believed: getting outdoors, being active, enjoying good company, and having something to look forward to can make an enormous difference to our well-being.
And that brings me rather neatly to next year.
Looking Forward to 2027
Plans are already afoot for a rather more active year at Roaming the Paths.
We’re looking forward to the return of our popular Ploughman’s Buffet, celebrating wonderful cheeses, traditional accompaniments, and some of the finest local produce.
There will also be more countryside tours and experiences, introducing people to the landscape, history, wildlife, food, and people of the Pewsey Vale and beyond.
And we’re working on a few rather different ideas, too.
One particularly entertaining possibility is an 1980s Wedding Reception Buffet and Decadance. Think cheese and pineapple on sticks, vol-au-vents, dubious fashions, and music that will have you wondering where the last forty years went!
More details will follow as plans take shape – be sure to sign up for the Newsletter,
A Little Festive Cheer in the Pewsey Vale
Before we get carried away with next year, there’s still plenty to enjoy this December.
Saturday 5 December sees the Pewsey Christmas Cracker, an all day event with a Christmas Fayre, ice rink, festive stalls, food, family activities, and plenty of seasonal cheer.
It’s an excellent excuse to visit Pewsey, support local businesses, and enjoy a little festive atmosphere.
Our friends at White Barrow Farm are also having an event on Saturday 5 December with music, Christmas carols, food and their excellent local cider (mulled and not mulled). Their website has details of this event, and their other farm activities.
A Few Little Extras
Finally, as Christmas approaches and household budgets come under pressure, I thought I’d share a couple of offers that might be useful.
These are services I use myself, rather than random promotions. Both offer referral rewards, so a little something in it for you, too.
Ad | Octopus Energy
I’ve been an Octopus customer for some time and have a referral link for anyone considering switching energy suppliers. You can explore the Octopus Energy referral offer here. The prices are pretty good, it’s all renewable, the app works, as does the website and the customer service works.
Ad | Revolut
I use Revolut for handling event bookings and payments, but it’s also a handy financial app for everyday use. If you’re considering opening an account, you can check out my Revolut referral link here.
These are referral links, which means I receive a reward if you sign up and meet the relevant conditions. Any reward or discount available to you depends on the current offer terms. I have chosen these as I can honestly say my experience has been good. You will get an introductory offer, and I get something to help run the free events and the website.
Here’s to Better Things!
So, after a somewhat frustrating year, I’m looking forward to getting back into the countryside, meeting old friends, making new ones, and sharing some excellent experiences.
Keep an eye on the website and sign up for our newsletter for event announcements, special offers, and a little more from life in the countryside.
Here’s to a healthier, happier, and rather more eventful 2027!
Alan
Roaming the Paths
