The walking group was first started in about 1989 by Janet and John Zaadstra of Bucklands Beach at the Uxbridge Centre and was known as the Uxbridge Walkers.
The created and recorded more than 150 different walks around Howick and the surrounding area. These walks are still used today.
When the Uxbridge Centre was closed for renovations in mid-2015, we had to look for a new home and the Picton Centre was found.
Now we have a new group called The Picton Centre Howick Walking Group with about 120 recorded walkers. We have an average of about 24 walkers taking the walks about twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays at 9am (summer time).
On returning from their walk, most join in for morning tea and talk for a gold coin donation. This has provided a donation to the church.
The group re-started on January 5. We meet outside the front of the Picton Centre, 120 Picton Street, Howick.
For more information contact Rex on 5342712.
Rex Wood, Howick
