Newsletter - Marie's Blaenavon Walk - Sun 25th Mar

Hi all,


Here's details of Marie's walk on Sunday. Also don't forget the Programme meeting on Thursday, and to get your money in for the Brecon Trip - details from Doug!

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Marie's Blaenavon Heritage Walk - Sun 25th Mar


This walk can be done in 4 to 4.5 hours and shouldn't be too strenuous.
The walk takes us through the centre of Blaenavon, and dogs should be ok, there are a couple of major roads to cross.
The start point is at the Whistle Road Car Park, just off the B4248, Garn Road (OS grid ref SO 230103). This little car park may be closed off, but there is parking by the Whistle Inn which is just a little way past the Car park. This pub is signposted off the main road.

This is a Circular Walk including part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage site
Approx 17Km (10.5 miles).
The Blaenavon Industrial Landscape was awarded World Heritage Site status by the United Nations Educational Science & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in November 2000, and is very rich in industrial revolution history: Within the space of a few decades the landscape changed from that of a sparsely populated moorland area into industrial communities with all the features of urban life. As industry grew so the houses and streets multiplied until in places they eventually merged to form one town.
Included on the walk are numerous Grade I, II and II* Listed Buildings. The grading means they have been identified as being of special architectural or historic interest as determined by the Secretary of State for Wales.

This walk has been designed to guide visitors around part of the World Heritage Site to see some of the heritage features that contribute towards its recognition as outstanding in terms of its industrial heritage. The walk also allows one to see the wide variety of both natural and man-made landscapes that exist within the area and to experience spectacular views of the valley. ___________________________

New Programme Secretary!

We have found a new Programme Secretary in the (small) form of Christian. In fact he's sitting here with me now as I show him the workings of the club and I'm sure all will join me in welcoming him to the TT Committee! Remember we still have a vacancy for the Social Secretary so if you're interested get in touch!

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That's all for this week folks, Marie informs me that I'm going to be giving the historical commentary on this walk so that's something to look forward to(!) Finally, please note that the Programme Meeting at the Vivian in Sketty will replace the usual social meet at the Brunswick on Thursday (22nd Mar).


Cheers,


Doug