Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 21st July to 27th July 2008

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Llansteffan - Sun 27th July

Andrew B takes us on a lovely walk around Llansteffan amongst green rolling hills in Carmarthenshire’s back garden. The walk will take in stretches of the estuary by Llansteffan, is not too steep and will follow a 'figure of 8' loop. We can take a look at the castle to start with and then walk eastwards along the coast. Andrew says in his description...

If the tide is out we can walk on the beach, otherwise we can go through a wooded area overlooking the coast. We then cut inland through some fields and farmland in an anticlockwise direction heading back to the coast, and the midway point of the figure of eight - then back inland through some more fields and ending up in Llansteffan village

The walk is generally easy but with a couple of steep sections.

Some parts could be muddy if its been raining.

Meeting: County Hall at 0930 or the start point in Llansteffan at 1045. The start point for the walk is the beach car park at Llansteffan - close to the castle - grid reference is SN3531010455

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 5 Miles

Call Andrew on 07791 545342 for directions and details


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Programme Meeting - Thursday 24th July - Vivs Pub in Sketty

Another reminder that our next Programme Meeting will take place this Thursday; 24th July at the Vivs in Sketty. Things will kick off at 8pm. Everyone's welcome; please come along with your ideas and walking routes.

A reminder about membership: all walk leaders must be a member of the Ramblers Association for liability purposes, you can join online at the RA website (stating your group as Tawe Trekkers), or collect a membership form from Doug.

To discuss the Programme meeting or if you have any questions, concerns, queries, comments or qualms please call Trudi on 07807726441.


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'Tom's Hot One' - Curry Night - 25th July

Tom is organising a Curry Night at the award winning restaurant; Mumbai (TBC) in Blackpill. This will be a nice end to the week and a good way to reward yourselves after the programme meeting! Needless to say, there is also a pub involved. Current plans are to meet at the Woodman Pub in Blackpill at 1830 for a drink, and then go on to Mumbai at 1945, although you will need to check details with Tom when you book as this has yet to be fully confirmed.

To book your place at the restaurant call Tom J on 07980477164.


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Duaa's Leaving Do - Message From Christine

Hello to everyone going to Truffle on 31st July.

The restaurant needs to know what people want to eat in advance, so I need to let them know by the 26th. I already have choices from Caroline, Doug, Oliver, Rhidian, Tyra & Louise, so could the following people let me know asap (by email is fine): Alex, Andrew, Christian, Lorraine, Sarah, Duaa & Layla. (If you're not listed but are expecting to go then please let me know!!)

The menu is on the website: http://www.truffle-swansea.co.uk/ And just to remind you that the meal is booked for 7pm.

Thanks,

Christine

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And that's it for another week!

Cheers,

Doug