Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 18th Aug - 25th Aug

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Laugharne/Lacharn, and the Taf Estuary - Bank Holiday Monday 25 August

There's nothing Dyl about this walk! And the weather is guaranteed as the Welsh rain gods always go out of their way to please Welsh speaking leaders from the land of their fathers !
This is a very sociable short walk, that begins at the foot of Laugharne Castle, before winding up through forest where there are lovely views over the Taf Estuary and beyond.
There is a mixture of forestry, fields and rural roads along the five and a half-mile route, which passes the boathouse once occupied by Dylan Thomas during the last four years of his life, between 1949 and 1953. There will be plenty of sociable time after the walk to enjoy a drink and food in the quaint centre of Laugharne.

Distance: 5.5 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting Point: 9.30 County Hall Car Park or 10.30 Laugharne Castle Car Park

Call Rhidian on 07904199350

Cheers,

Rhid

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The Gower MacMarathon - Sat 13th Sept - Book Now!

Emyr has warned that enrolment for the Gower MacMarathon is getting full up, so if you'd like to take part in this event and haven't booked yet please do so asap! Here's the link to the website: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Get_Involved/In_your_area/Wales/South_West_Wales/Local_events/TheGowerMacmarathon-RhossiliToMumbles.aspx (another long one!), or give Emyr a call on 07846879210

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Exmoor Weekend - Change of Date - Book Now!

We've had to do a bit of shuffling with the programme (new version appearing on website shortly). The date of the Exmoor weekend has changed to 3rd to 5th October.

Based on 12 turning up it will be £13.50 per night per person/£27 for the two nights. If we get less (which is unlikely), it will cost a bit more, if we get more, then people will get a small refund.

This is a cheap way to spend a great weekend in a truly beautiful part of the country. The walking will consist of a mixture of coastal and moorland trails, and Tom informs us that there is a pub close to the bunkhouse!

We'll need money as soon as possible, so please post cheques for £13.50 or £27 to the Treasurer:

Rob Lewis, 107 Crymlyn Parc, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6EF by 3rd September!

If you want to discuss details of the weekend with Tom please call him on 07980477164.

Here's a link to some info on the bunkhouse: http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/south-west-england/campingbarns/mullacott-farm/local-info.aspx

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Swansea Beer Festival - August 21st - 23rd

This event used to be held at the Ostreme Centre in Mumbles but due to its popularity, outgrew the venue. Since last year it has been held at the Guildhall. Here's a link to some info, though there's sparse details here: http://www.swanseabayfestival.net/index.cfm?articleid=6959

It's a fiver to get in (and you get a nice glass and a programme with that too). Thursday is arguably the best day to go; it's the least crowded (so less queuing time for all those lovely beers), and stocks also tend to run low on subsequent days. There will be a great many real ales making an appearance at the festival, ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime. As well as enjoying the fun of intoxication, you might actually find it quite interesting!

Some of us are going on the Thursday, but this may not be ideal what with work, etc, and you may want to organise your own splinter groups for Sat or Sun, and then we can compare notes the week after!

For more info give Doug a call on 07766652837.

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New Member!

We are pleased to announce that Heather and Martin have had a baby boy, born last Tuesday; Iolo Cameron, 8lbs 9.5oz.

Martin and Heather met through their shared love of walking and it was the Tawe Trekkers that drew both their fates together into this outcome!! Technically speaking then, Iolo Cameron is the first Tawe Trekkers baby! The first of many I wonder?!?!?!?

Congratulations both, and welcome to the World, Iolo.

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Well after all that excitement you better go and have a sit down and a cup of tea! Remember it's pub night on Thursday, but some of us may be at the beer festival instead, so if you're in a crisis over which venue to turn up to, give me a call.

Bye for now,

Doug