Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 16th Mar 2009

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Mynydd Pembre and Burry Port - Sun 22nd March

On 22nd March there is a circular walk from Burry Port area. It is 9 miles long but the grade is easy since there are no real hills (and only one muddy bit!).
Walk takes in part of St Illtyd's Way, a nature reserve, MynyddPembre (not really a mountain!) and includes fine views over the estuary.
For those going directly to the start point it is Penybedd Wood car park near Burry Port - grid reference 420014.
Turn off the A484 at the "Country Park" sign. After crossing the railway bridge the car park is on the right hand side (no charge).

Distance: 9 Miles

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting: 9.30 at County Hall car park or 10:15 at Penybedd.

Contact: Bob on 07981 963 681

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Book Your Places For Pembrokeshire Weekend!

On 17th to 19th April we will be returning to the wonderful Pentre Ifan bunkhouse in Pembrokeshire for a weekend of walking organised by Emyr. Cost will be £19 per person, per day, and this includes dinner, breakfast and packed lunch.

Please send cheques to Emyr as soon as you can. You can send the full amount of £38 for two nights, or if you prefer a £19 deposit and then pay the rest at a later date or on the trip.

Cheques payable to: Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the organisation that own the bunkhouse)

Post cheques to: Emyr Morris, 3 Druidstone Way, Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9AJ.

For more details about the trip call Emyr on 07846879210.

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3 Peaks Challenge - Sat 28th March

Another Message from Emyr; if you want to come on the 3 Peaks Challenge as part of 'Team Tawe Trekkers' please call Emyr so that he knows numbers and can advise you on arrangements for the day.
Emyr has also advised that it is best to register beforehand as this will save time and money, details of the challenge and how to register are on the 3 Peaks website at http://www.cardiffoutdoorgroup.org.uk/3pt/3pt.htm.

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That's it for this week. Before I go, it's worth mentioning that we had a successful AGM on Friday, and details of the new committee will be available shortly!
It's pub night at the Brunswick on Thursday so might see you there for a pint.

Cheers,

Doug