Hi All,

Just a brief one this week!

There's no regular walk next weekend as we have the Exmoor trip, so those of you who are staying in Swansea will have to make up your own walks! Remember that if you're a member of the Rambler's then you are also entitled to walk with any other Rambler's affiliated club.

For those coming to Exmoor; if you want to know about arrangements for lifts please give me, Doug a call on 07766652837.

If you need info on walks, the bunkhouse, or pubs, then please call Tom on 07834471030.

On Thursday (2nd) it's our regular pub night at the Brunswick from about 8pm onwards. Maybe a useful chance to get together for last minute arrangements for Exmoor?!

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 22nd Sep to 28th Sept

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South Gower from Port Eynon Walk - Sun 28th Sep

Becky and Phil take us back to that favourite haunt of the TTs; the Gower. This walk heads west from Port Eynon along the coast passing Deborah’s hole, and then heading inland across the fields with pleasant views over central Gower. I'm not quite sure exactly what Deborah's Hole is, but if you're curious and want to find out then you'll just have to come along to the walk.

Meeting: 0930 at County Hall, or 1000 at Port Eynon Carpark

Distance: 7 Miles

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Call: Phil on 01792 555901 or Becky on 07818 097615.

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[Message from Christine]:

Taliesin Arts Centre - Sunday 12th October, 7.30pm - Billy Cobham & Asere DE CUBA Y DE PANAMA

Tickets: £16

Under 25s: £14

When jazz drumming icon and musical legend Billy Cobham first teamed up with the innovative and stylish young Cuban group Asere at WOMAD 2002, no-one could quite have anticipated where their union would end up. Six years on, the result is a stunning collaborative debut album ‘De Cuba y De Panamá’, which marks a journey into the making of musical history.

www.myspace.com/billycobhamandasere

‘Fans of the Buena Vista Social Club looking for something new… should look no further’ Q MAGAZINE

Those interested in going to this musical evening can call Christine on 07905445068 for more details.


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[Message from Chris Price (Black Country Walking Group)]:

Tuesday 30th December 2008 until Thursday 1st January 2009 - New Year Break with the Black Country Group

Walks: Tuesday 30th December: Llandiloes and Glyndwr's Way

Wednesday 31st December 2008: Plynlimon Mountain (752 metres), source of the river Wye, Severn & Rheidol

Thursday 1st January 2009: Coastal Walk Aberystwyth to Borth (train back) Staying overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday

Evenings: There is a good range of Pubs, Restaurants and Nightclubs in Aberystwyth. We can also make meals at the hostel and drink there. Details of New Years Eve will be added to website nearer time but will involve similar format to Chester break with a night out in Pubs, Restaurant and Nightclub.

Accommodation: We have booked "Maes-y-Mor" in Aberystwyth on The Mid Wales Coast.

We will have sole use of this luxury hostel for 20 people Maes-y-Mor website 1 Maes-y-Mor website 2 .

Price per night: £38 for the two night break per person.

If you would like to come please indicate which of the above rooms you would like to stay in.

There are only 20 places so it is first twenty cheques received - first served.

Cheers,

Chris

email: bcwg@hotmail.co.uk, or call Chris P (BCWG) on 07916274725, or Doug (TT) on 07766652837 for details.

(Thanks Chris, it's really kind of you to invite the TTs on this weekend. It looks excellent and I know I'll be going if I can get my cheque in in time!)


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Tuesday 23rd Sept - Pub Quiz with Swansea Outdoor Group

If you get this in time, remember it's the pub quiz at the Westbourne from 8 on Tuesday. Eat plenty of fish throughout the day and bring your thinking caps. We want to give ourselves the best chance possible; there's doctors, academics, and all sorts of brainy characters in the SOGs so they're going to be tough to beat, but we can do it TTs!!


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Exmoor - 3/4/5th October

For those that are coming to Exmoor, if you need a lift and haven't got one lined up yet, you can give me, Doug a ring and I'll try to sort you out. Any questions about the walks or accomodation, give Tom a call on 07980477164.

In one last desperate bid to get a few more people for this trip; is anyone else interested in coming?

If we don't get enough people, the club accounts will be short, then the Ramblers' Association will shut us down. The void left by the Tawe Trekkers will cause a power vacuum in Swansea, and shortly this will be occupied by a criminal gang.
The gang will be small at first, but it will grow and grow over the years, diversifying into international trade and politics, spreading it's tentacles into every aspect of life, and then conducting a military conflict on a scale never seen before in history.
This chain of events, which started from something as seemingly minor as a shortage of people on the Exmoor Trip, will ultimately lead to apocalypse and the extinction of humanity (and this puppy).

So if you want to save the World (and Mr. Snugglewumphs here), there might still be time.

Give Doug or Tom a call if your interested, or email us on the address below.





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That's it for this week, take care, and stay safe.

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 15 Sep to 23rd Sep

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Sunday 21st Sept - The Giedd Forest Walk





Now in case you weren't aware, Alex is commonly known as the 'Rain Man' due to his uncanny ability to induce torrential downpours on all of his walks so far;-)! We are all hoping that Alex will be able to buck the trend this weekend on his latest attempt at the wonderful Giedd Forest walk.



This is a walk around the upper Swansea valley which includes the Giedd forest along with some open stretches of hills and moors. There will be some sections of broken ground and potential bogginess so come prepared! Don't let that put you off though as this walk is a winner; bleak, peaceful and atmospheric (in the right conditions!!), with a good variety of landscapes.



Meeting Times: 0930 at County Hall Carpark or about 1015 at the walk start point; Cwmgiedd Picnic Site at GR792128.



Difficulty: Moderate with some rough terrain in patches



Distance: 10 Miles



Contact: Alex N on 01792296685



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Quiz Night: The Battle of the Walking Clubs - Westbourne - 23rd Sept - 8pm



This is the moment your life has been leading up to; the culmination of everything you've learnt so far into one epic intellectual battle...



On Tuesday 23rd September 2008, the Tawe Trekkers will fight to the death with the Swansea Outdoor Group for the title of 'Swansea's Highest Intellect Trekking Society.'



Be there at the Westbourne pub on Bryn-y-Mor Road for an 8 o'clock start.



Call the man with all the answers; Rob L, on 07990807510 for details.



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Before I go, a reminder that it's the regular pub night at the Brunswick this Thursday (18th).



Cheers,



Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 8th Sep to 15th Sep

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The Gower MacMarathon - Sat 13th Sep

A few of the Trekkers have signed up to this major event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, but if you are still interested then please call Emyr as soon as possible on 07846879210, or contact Macmillan directly on 01792 540079.

This is a looooooong walk at about 20 miles but there's a great atmosphere to enjoy with hundreds of fellow participants doing the same route!

This walk goes 22 miles along the cliff path from Rhossili to Mumbles, and you will need a rest and a drink at the end of it!

It's not for the faint hearted but you’ll be rewarded with great coastal views and the satisfaction of supporting a worthy charity.

You will need to register to take part on this walk. I can't guarantee it's not too late already, but for details of how to join 'Team Tawe Trekkers' call Emyr as soon as possible.

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The Lighter Alternative - Rhidian's Rhossili Ramble

Although this walk is not on the programme, it is likely that Rhidmeister will be doing a walk around Rhossili on the Sunday of approx. 7 miles. Give him a ring for details on 07534960567.

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TT Christmas Meal - December 19th!

Is it me or are preparations for Christmas starting earlier and earlier every year? I even saw some Christmas-themed chocolates in the shop today!

Anyway, when it comes to booking Christmas meals then we have to be early as restaurants are like gold dust around Christmas. Caroline has seized the opportunity to book the wonderful Vincents in Sketty on December 19th. Call her on 07971018664 for details and to book your place. More details on this to follow!

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Rambler's Membership - Sign up now as rates may change!

(By sheer coincidence the theme of urgency is a recurring one in recent newsletters.)

If you aren't already a member of the Ramblers Association and come walking regularly with us then you need to join up. This makes you a member of the Tawe Trekkers (as long as you state your club a 'Tawe Trekkers' in the application), and the number of members we have as a club is proportional to the size of grant that we receive from central RA.

If you are leading a walk then it is essential that you are a member of the RA as this provides you with liability insurance in the event of an accident.

The rates for this year are only valid upto the end of this month, so you might be saving a few quid if you join now. Current annual rates are £27 for individual, £36 for joint, £15 for reduced (jobseeker, student, low-income), and £20 for reduced joint.
So membership works out at about 50p a week; the only kind of pint you could buy with that much is a pint of Doug's homebrew, and believe me, that is not pleasant.

Being a member of the Tawe Trekkers (through the RA) entitles you to benefits such as regular publications with walking routes and advice, and 10% off all equipment at outdoor shops! (Surely the best benefit of being a member).

You can join online at www.ramblers.org.uk, or get an application form from Doug, but remember, you might save a bit of money if you do it before the end of the month.

For info on how membership funds are utilised by the RA, and more details on what you're getting for your money then you can call our Treasurer, Rob L on 07990807510, or me on the usual number.

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That's it for this week, see you soon!

Cheers,

Doug