Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 7th June

Hi all

Yet another week has flown by and it's back to thinking about the more fun things in life.

Gower Gallop - Saturday 13th June

This year marks the 16th Gower Gallop. There will be 3 challenge walks to choose from of differing distances (30, 20 & 12.5 miles) plus there will be a separately organised 12.5 mile orienteering route. Checkpoints with refreshments will be dotted along the routes and food & refreshments will be provided after the event. You will need to register for the event (£5 in advance or £6 on the day).

For more information and to download a registration form please visit the Swansea Outdoor Group's website: http://www.sue.alston.care4free.net/gowergal.htm or contact Emyr on 07846879210.

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Tom's nautical adventure across the pond to Ilfracombe - Sunday 14th June

For those of you booked on Tom's excursion to Ilfracombe here's the details.

Departure: The Waverley sails at 11.15am, so please assemble at Swansea Ferry Terminal reception area for 10.50am.

Return: 7.00pm with a travel time of 2-hours each way so you'll be back in Swansea at 9.00pm.

The bit in between: Once in Ilfracombe you have the option of looking around the town or joining Tom for a six mile walk along the spectacular Devon coast on the Tarka Trail. Either way a cream tea or cider is likely to feature on the agenda.

If you would like to go but haven't pre-booked a ticket yet please contact Tom on 07980477164. The price of the ticket is £24.30p (this includes a 10% discount for a group booking) . Alternatively you could just turn up on the day but given the charter rarely sails from Swansea it may be fully booked.

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Regular pub night - Thursday 11th June

It is our bi-weekly meet-up at The Brunswick this week (8pm) so why not come along and pass some time with good company.

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Sea Serpent - Port Eynon to Worms Head - Saturday 27th June

We have six people so far for this trip on the RIB (rigid inflatable boat). There are potentially 6 places left on the boat if anyone else wants to go. The cost is £23.

We will meet at Port Eynon at 1.30pm to get kitted out for the trip. It is a round trip and lasts about 2 hours. "Quality waterproofs and lifejackets will be provided". Please wear footwear to get wet as we will need to paddle out to the boat. Please also bring warm clothing to wear under the waterproofs, and suntan lotion and sunglasses are advisable if sunny weather!

During the trip we can explore the stuning Gower coastline of dramatic cliffs, caves, shipwrecks and the magnificent tidal island of Worms Head with its abundance of wildlife. Great for seal spotting.

If you would like to go or want any extra information please contact me on 07967 466690 asap.

Pam

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Caroline's sponsored silence - Sunday 21st June

My friend Marie has lost her fight against cancer and, at the age of 35, been given just 9-18 months to live. I am looking to raise a small sum of money so that her two young children can enjoy some memorable days out with their mother before she is gone.

I played with and dismissed various schemes, such as climbing Kilimanjaro (passé) or jumping out of a plane (doddle). But I know you’ll all appreciate that my greatest personal challenge is… to not talk for a WHOLE HOUR - maybe even more, if I haven’t already imploded with unspoken wit and wisdom.

I will undertake this during the Tawe Trekkers walk on Sunday 21st June. So please come along and witness this feat and if I succeed any donations would be gratefully received.

Thank you.

Caroline.

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Ending on that note that's about all for this week.

Cheers.

Christian