TT Newsletter 25th May 2009

NEWSLETTER

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 25th May 2009

Hi everyone

This week's newsletter is another packed edition so here we go:
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Kilvey Hill - Evening Walk - Thursday 28th May

If you have never seen the views from the top of Kilvey Hill then this walk is a MUST for you. We’re meeting near the Ship Inn at 7.30 pm on Thursday 28th May. The Ship is at 98-99 Pentreguinea Rd, St Thomas SA1 8DJ; it's a little north of Fabian Way almost on the bank of the Tawe. Parking is available by the row of shops next to Swansea Dockers Club; alternatively there is plenty of parking in the nearby streets.

We’ll walk along the Tawe and then ascend Kilvey Hill from the North before returning to the Ship at about 9ish when, if you can’t make the walk, you’ll be welcome to join us. If the weather stays dry then proper walking sandals will be okay – but don’t blame me if you twist your ankle; if wet there will be a few muddy bits to negotiate.

Hope to see you – any questions contact me on 07981 963 681.

Robert

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Dinner Out at The Woodman - Friday 29th May

If you'd like to join the TTs for a meal and a few drinks at The Woodman starting at 7.30pm, please call Chistian to book your place. We have 15 seats reserved.

The Woodman pub in West Cross has a nice atmosphere, real ales and good food.

Call Christian on 07791 089942 to book your place or for more details.

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Kittle taster walk - Saturday 30th May

To round off the current programme we have a mini walk this Saturday in Kittle. As it's The Ramblers national walking day we thought we should to do our bit to promote walking. So if you have any friends who think walking is strictly for the red socks brigade (no offence to any of you who wears red socks!) then please try and encourage them on this pretty three mile walk on the edge of the Gower. We can then round the walk off with a refreshment and food, for those who want it, at The Beaufort Arms. Portable dogs are welcome.

Start point:- Outside The Beaufort Arms in Kittle Green.

Time: Meet 10.30am at County Hall, 11.00am at the start point.

Distance: 3 miles

Difficulty: Beginners

If you have any questions please contact Christian on 07791 089942.

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Shropshire Hills Weekend - Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August

This is another weekend away with the Black Country Group in the lovely Shropshire Hills region. Chris Price of BCWG has sent some details (below): There is a pub in the village which has an excellent range of beers, good food menu. http://www.horseshoeinnbridges.co.uk/index.htm

Accommodation: The hostel in Bridges village is £14 for self catering accomodation pppn. You can also camp £7 pppn on the hostel grounds and use their facilities (showers/kitchen etc). They have plenty of spaces at the moment but we will need to make booking www.independenthostelguide.co.uk/selected-accommodation.php?area=701&s=21s There is also more exclusive accommodation at the village pub: http://www.http//www.horseshoeinnbridges.co.uk/rooms.htm

Walks: Saturday: The Stiperstones and Devils Chair Sunday: The Long Mynd

More details to follow shortly, if you are interested in coming on this trip please let me, Doug know (07766652837), or speak to Chris Price of BCWG (07916274725). To secure your place (after deciding whether camping or hostelling), please post cheques, made payable to Chris Price to:

Chris Price

18 Yarnborough Hill

Stourbridge

West Midlands DY8 2EB

Would be good if we get a few TTs going along to this; these joint weekends with the BCWG have always been very successful and enjoyable, and from what I know of the Shropshire Hills region, it will be well worth going.

Doug

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Think that's it but I would just like to thank Trudi and Emyr for handling the newsletter duties whilst Doug and I have been away.

Cheers. Christian