Sunday 13th March. Hampshire Lightweights – Fishbourne, Opening Event.

Post code for start point PO19 3QR – Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, 10:00 am for 10:30 depart. All welcome for this social run around the flatlands and coast of South West Sussex. Lunch on Thorney Island and Ice Creams at Bosham on the return. Easy pace, very flat 25 miles very suited to single speed machines. Full Details: Francis Thurmer 078507400591, please note, PALACE CAFÉ OPENS AT 10.00.

Start Point Poppies Garden Centre and Cafe at Timesbury SO51 0NB  (just north of Romsey) 9:30 am for 10:00 am departure, with a picnic lunch at Stockbridge Common – There are pubs/cafes in Stockbridge for those who do not want to picnic. Please ensure you contact Bob Damper 02380 263420 for exact details.

Lawrence, Hardy and the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Start West Holme Garden Centre, BH20 6AQ, 3 miles west of Wareham. 10.00 for a 10.30 departure. 35 miles mostly flat with a few gentle inclines, gears recommended. Lunch at West Stafford, east of Dorchester. Please contact Philip Clive 07768 768059 with names and numbers for lunch booking.