Hello again!

This week's assortment of items includes a breathtaking walk in the Brecon Beacons on Saturday, an update on the Malverns Weekend and information on a charity walk up Snowdon.

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Fan Fawr - Brecon Beacons - Saturday 22nd March

This Saturday we will venture west from the Storey Arms on an isolated, lesser trodden route (away from the crowded paths around Pen-y-Fan!). If visibility is good our journey will yield some truly majestic scenery, following the peaks of Fan Fawr, Fan Frynych, Fan Dringarth, and Fan Llia. The walk will include a path that follows the ridges around the Ystradfellte Reservoir. I won't say any more about it here, you'll just have to come along to experience one of the best adventures to be had in the Brecon Beacons.

At 13 miles and with approx. 950 metres of ascent I would put this walk in the 'strenuous' category. Sorry I shouldn't say 13 as that's unlucky, so call it 12a miles.

Please give me, Doug, a call if you're unsure about anything. Remember to bring enough layers, waterproofing and calorific stodge with you so you're comfortable on the day. I'll also have a first aid kit with me - but that doesn't mean we want any injuries!

Meeting Time/Place: We will be meeting earlier than usual to give us a fighting chance to complete the walk comfortably. We'll be leaving County Hall Car Park at 0900 (rather than the usual 0930). Alternatively you can meet us at the start point; the carpark opposite the Storey Arms on the A470 at 1000 (Grid Ref. 983203)

Difficulty: Strenuous

Distance: 12a Miles

Contact: Doug

On the way back my plan is to stop at the Red Lion pub in Penderyn, which is a lovely little place with an open fire and a decent range of real ales (if that's your cup of tea, if not, you could just have an actual cup of tea).

Call Doug on 07766652837 with any questions about the walk route, directions to start point, etc.

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Malverns Weekend Update - 4/5/6th April - Please Respond!

The Malverns Weekend is now full to the rafters! Apologies to anyone else who would like to come, and unfortunately I've had to put off some enquiries. This is a note for those coming on the weekend to respond with information for lift-sharing.

Could I please ask that people email the club (on this address) to say:

-Whether they can drive up/back to Ledbury

-Where they will be going from

-What time they want to/are able to leave Swansea area on the Friday

This should enable us to sort out lifts beforehand and make the best use of cars (in theory).

More information will be issued around walks, meals, etc. shortly.

Call Doug for info.

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Snowdon 500 - 17th May 2008 - In Aid of Prostate Cancer Research

Emyr is looking to get a group of people together for this event on 17th May. here's a bit about the event from the website:

"Sign up now and register for Snowdon 500 to secure your place in this unique charity challenge event to raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer research.
This multi-participation ascent of Mt. Snowdon by up to 500 people promises to be a really exciting and fun day out. The day will guarantee a real physical challenge with a chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful and stunning scenery in the British Isles."

And here's the website: http://www.snowdon500.co.uk/

The plan is to stay in Bala on the Friday and Saturday Nights, and on the Sunday do a nice walk up Aran Mountain (near Bala).

Give Emyr a call on 07846879210 for more details and to join him on this event. He highly recommends it as a sociable, enjoyable challenge!

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Phew, are we there yet? Before I go, just to remind people that we have our regular pub night at the Brunswick in Sandfields on Thursday 20th March. As most people won't have work the next day due to the Easter Holiday, this could be a good opportunity to partake of a few more orange squashes than usual.

Cheers!

Doug