Stag Walkers Social: World Cup England vs Croatia

Join us at The Orange Tree in Hitchin, where we are swapping open fields, muddy paths and rolling hills for a different kind of field, as we get together to watch England vs Croatia in the World Cup.

Watch England's first match of the tournament, where the terrain is flat, the refreshments are close at hand, and the biggest challenge will be keeping referee-related opinions reasonably polite. Whether you’re a devoted football fan, a fair-weather supporter, or simply in it for the company, you’ll be very welcome.

Expect banter, questionable punditry, and none of the usual worries about muddy boots or steep climbs. Instead, we’ll be tackling the emotional ups and downs of supporting England, which can be every bit as demanding as a long walk in the countryside.

Come along for the match and a great evening with fellow hikers — no waterproofs or walking poles required.

Booking your Place

The event is for 11 people including the host.

Please let us know you're coming by clicking the 'Attend' button on our Meetup event page.

If you cannot make it on the day, please remember to edit your RSVP so someone else can get a place.

As it is a Group stage match, they'll be no extra time or dreaded penalties, so expect the match to finish by around 23:00.

Start time: 20:30

Event host: JP

Location

The Orange Tree, 100 Stevenage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9DR

The pub is a 30 minute walk from Hitchin train station and there is parking on site.

Please:

• DO NOT book onto an event unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.

• UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the event and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.

• DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying an event if it is fully booked.

• TAKE NOTE that if you no-show three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.

• DO car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.

• FOLLOW NHS guidelines and do not attend the event if you are unwell.

About the organisers

Stag Walkers is a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s and 30s but all are welcome and we have members of all ages. We run weekly walks, on Saturdays or Sundays, varying in length from around 5 to 15 miles, and we host regular social nights. Walks and socials generally take place across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire.

This event is open to Ramblers members and non-members.

For details of how to join Ramblers and how much it costs please visit: www.ramblers.org.uk/stag-walkers

The Ramblers' Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: The Ramblers, Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HR