B group May 21st

I thought I had a compact group of 10 when we left the day centre but on arrival at the canal I had 12.  In electoral terms it was B's gain 3, lose 1, as it seems John Bellamy had punctured as we left and no one told the leader. Anyway, too late and onwards to Woking, south through the park and on to Mayford. Then through the lanes where the leader missed a turn and we also encountered a large hole  and the muddy contents blocking the "closed" road. Breath in and pass to the left, except the two who went right with consequent muddy shoes! On to Normandy and up Wanborough hill which took its toll but we arrived at the Good Intent in Puttenham about 1pm. Service was prompt and we were away early enough to make a scenic detour to the ponds on lower Puttenham Common and then through the other Gatwick and Lombard Street to Farncombe, Shalford Park and Guildford. Tea at West Horsley was about 34 miles from New Haw.