Newsletter - Clyne Valley Walk on New Years Eve

Clyne Valley Walk - Sun 31st Dec (New Year's Eve!)

Yes we're in that strange and eerie hinterland; the ominous gap between Christmas and New Year where the dark nights bear down and the post festive hangover torments us against the relentless screening of particularly bad TV programmes.

Anyway, never mind all that and blow the cobwebs away with an easy stroll through Clyne Valley and Common - right on our doorstep in Swansea!

Meeting at 0930 at County Hall carpark, or at 0945 at the startpoint of the walk; the carpark in Blackpill just off Oystermouth Road.
The route is about 5 miles long and tables allowing we'll be stopping at the Woodman Pub for some grub post-ramble.

This is a lovely walk and it's hard to believe this tranquil playground is a stone's-throw from Swansea.

Oh, and if you stay in the house you might turn into a giant mince pie, forever.

If you need more persuading give me (Doug) a ring on 07766652837.

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Stepping Stones Training - Sat 13th Jan

The Stepping Stones scheme is designed to provide short, easier walks to people who are new to rambling, or who may be less able to undertake longer walks. On the 13th January the Rambler's Association are running a course at the Swansea Guildhall to train people who are interested in leading such walks. I'll be going along to see what it's all about, and if you are interested in joining me could you please get in touch so I can ensure a place is available for you. The training is due to take place from 10am to 2pm.

Whether we will incorporate the scheme into our future programmes is uncertain at present, it's dependent on interest within the group and other factors. I have been involved with a voluntary scheme of similar aims in the past, and can say that providing this sort of opportunity to people who may not otherwise have the chance to enjoy the countryside can be highly rewarding for all concerned.

Remember, it's free, and you're sure to learn something you can take with you.

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Well that's a wrap for now folks and folkettes. Hope to see you on Sunday, and if not then in 2007.

Happy New Year from Tawe Trekkers!

Newsletter - Felindre Walk and Yuletide Meal - Thu 28th Dec

Hello all,

Quite a sparse newsletter this week due to the festive lull. As people join in the frenzy to stock up on presents and booze though, just one item on the next walk.

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Felindre/Llew Reservoir Walk and Sheperds Pub - Thu 28th Dec

If you're coming on this walk, and joining in for food afterwards at the Sheperds (an appropriately named pub for this time of year), bear in mind that the landlady will be taking orders in the carpark before the walk starts, so that our food will be closer to ready by the time we finish the route and are all starving! Some of Tiger Bay Rambler's should also be joining us for this so there'll be twice the festive cheer!

If you want more details on this walk and meal, please give Rob a bell on 07990807510.

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Newsletter - Aberdare Sun10th Dec and Programme Meeting

Hi there
Quite alot to get through this week, a walk in Aberdare led by Marie, a programme meeting this week and we look ahead to our Yuletide walk in Felindre, so lets crack on.

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Walk in the Dare Country Park, Aberdare - Sunday 10th Dec

Marie is our guide as we break out of the inner depths of the Dare Country Park and head east to Circumvent the Lluest Wen Reservoir and trek the bleak moorland with views of the Beacons (on a clear day) and straddle the Coed Morgannwg way. An excellent walk to help shake off any cob webs!

Distance 9.5 Miles

Meet Point 9:30 in County Hall East car park and 10:30 in the Dare Country Park by the visitor centre. Click here for a map.

Dogs More than welcome, usual rules apply though in areas of livestock, (Dogs, tell your owners that you need to be kept under control)

Refreshements There is an excellent tea shop in the Dare Country Park

Difficulty Much of the path is in good condition, though there is a short strectch of morrland to yomp, and like any upland area, after rain it can get a little wet underfoot.

Contact Marie is our leader and she can be contacted on 07867 833464
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Programme Meeting - The Brunswick Pub @ 7:30, Thursday 7th Dec
NB This replaces any other Notice of the programme meeting that you may have seen elsewhere.

If you have any walks you'd like to lead for the Autumn Programme then please bring along details to the meeting, or email details of the suggestedwalk before the meeting.

Information that we'd need for the programme is as follows:

1. Date(s) you are available for leading the walk.

2. Difficulty; i.e - easy, moderate, strenuous.

3. Brief Description of Route.

4. Your phone number so that people can contact you with queries about the walk.

5. Any other relevant information such as suitability for dogs.

We're keen to encourage people who are able to to lead walks and to get a variety of leaders, so if you'd like to get involved with leading but have any queries whatsoever please get in touch. If you'd like to lead but aren't sure about a route, then we have a few that we can share but it will be up to leaders to reccie the routes before their walk takes place.

For programme matters you can contact Programme Secretary, Martin on 07868737591.
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Yuletide Walk - Felindre - 28th December

This is our Christmas walk and it goes from the Shepherds Inn in Felindre. The walk will be around the Lliw Reservoir Near Swansea, and it is a joint walk with the Tiger Bay Ramblers. The walk will be a short walk (7 miles) around the reservoir to the forest above the upper Lliw and returning via the Shepherds Path. We then head back to the pub for lunch. If you want to join us for lunch, please let me know (Rob on 07990 807510) before the 22nd December so you can be booked in. Numbers will be limited so please avoid disappointment and let me know if you want to come. The meet time will be at 9.00 at County Hall and 9.30 in Felindre outside the Shepherds.

I've been working on some festive snow for the day, but I'm not making any promises at the moment, but it is on order.




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