Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 2nd November

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Sirhowy Valley Walk - Sun Nov 8th

Sirhowy Valley Country Park is in a wooded valley near Crosskeys in Gwent.

9.30 at County Hall, 10.40 at the start point - call me for details if going straight there.

8 miles, moderate due to length and a couple of steep bits, but generally very straighforward.

It's a circular walk and the colours are wonderful at the moment.

(Photo shown is one that Babs took while doing the recce, autumnal colours look lovely).


Babs (07810715390).


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Caroline's Sponsored Silence

Here's a message of thanks from Carloline's friend, Maria, following Caroline's charity sponsored silence...

"It's very difficult to find the words to express gratitude for the money you gave so generously. You've made us feel that we're not alone, that people think about what we're going through and are doing what they can to help. Our lives are now about building happy memories as a family, and the £200 raised bought a chicken coop and chickens which bring us huge pleasure every day. You have given us that - thank you.."

Maria

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Please Get Your Orders in for the Christmas Meal at Garudas!

If you're coming to the Christmas meal on the 3rd December, please let me, Doug, have your orders as soon as possible. I've got everyone's deposits now, but am still waiting for a lot of orders. Garuda need us to pre-order, otherwise things could get difficult on the night. The menu can be viewed at http://www.garudarestaurant.co.uk/.

Call me on 07766652837 for more details.

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Martin's Thirty Something Birthday


Despite his youthful looks, Martin will be celebrating his thirty-something-ieth birthday on Friday 6th November. Current plans are to go to the Bay View restaurant in St. Helens, but call Martin to confirm details and make a booking. Martin's number is 07743593068.

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That's it for another week, keep trekking, and see you soon.


Cheers,


Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 25th October 2009

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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad - Saturday 31st October

Dave's dawdle will lead us into the heart of a nature reserve following into the tops of Fforest fawr to the summit of Fan Frynych. If it's a fine day there should be some great views.

Difficulty: Strenuous

Distance: 10 Miles

Meeting Points/Times: 0930 at County Hall or 1030 at the walk start point on a layby off the A470 near Storey Arms. As always, please contact the walk leader if you are going to be meeting at the walk start point.
Call Dave on 07828 621311 for details.

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Regular pub night - Thursday 29th October

Yes it's time for The Brunswick again. So why not join us for a drink or two from 8pm onwards.
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That's all for now, see you soon.

Cheers.

Christian

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 20th October 2009

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 20th October 2009

**Change to this weekends scheduled walk**

Unfortunately Rhydian's unable to lead us on his rail ramble this Saturday. However, Emyr has kindly offered to lead the following walk on Sunday instead!

Carreg Cennen - Sunday 25th October 2009

Emyr takes us to beautiful Carreg Cennen in the western foothills of the Black Mountains. The highlight is the dramatic and varied views of Carreg Cennen Castle which sits perched on its precipitous rock surrounded by stunning countryside!

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 7 miles

Meeting Point: 0930 at County Hall

If you want to go straight to the start point or for more details please call Emyr on 07846 879210

Apologies for delayed newsletter this week!

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 12th October 2009

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Carmarthen Fan from Llandeusant - Saturday 17th October



On Saturday Emyr will be leading us up Carmarthen Fan (don't be fooled by the name, it's nowhere near Carmarthen), from the western side. The first half of the walk includes some steep ascents up to the spectacular, elevated viewpoints of Fan Foel summit. The scenery on this walk is amongst the best in the whole of the Brecon Beacons.



Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous


Distance: 10 Miles


Meeting Points/Times: 0930 at County Hall or 1045 at the walk start point near Llandeusant.


As always, please contact the walk leader if you are going to be meeting at the walk start point.


A note on directions to the start point: If possible follow up in convoy from County Hall. If you are going to try and find it yourself (or lose the convoy), then get on the A4069 from Brynamman and then follow it about 15km north. At Pont Newydd take a right and follow the country lanes to Llandeusant (if you miss the Pont Newydd turning then you can take another right approx. 2km further up the road at Pont-ar-Llechau). When you get to Llandeusant continue west (look out for a small old wooden sign for Llyn y Fan). Eventually the road turns into an unsurfaced track, continue along this until you come to the foot of the range and parking spaces next to a river. Grid ref 798238. It will help you to look at the OS map (OL12) in finding the start point if you have one.


Call Emyr on 07846879210 for details.



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Ceilidh at Llangenith Hall - Saturday 17th October


If the walk hasn't worn you out and you've still got more energy to spare, then you may be interested in a Ceilidh in Llangenith Hall at 7pm. Tickets are £5 each and you can get them from Barbara.


Call her on 07810715390 for more details or to get your ticket.



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Christmas Meal at Garuda - Thursday 3rd Dec - Please Get Your Orders In!


We are now almost fully booked for the Christmas meal at Garudas, so if you'd like to come but haven't put your name down yet or paid a deposit to secure your place, please call me, Doug, as soon as possible.


As there are so many of us we'll need to pre-order our choices. For those that are coming then, please have a look at the attached menu and let me know what you're having by texting or calling me on 07766652837. If you've got any problems opening the attached menu, it is also available on Garuda's website: http://www.garudarestaurant.co.uk/.



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That's all for now, see you soon!


Cheers,


Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 4th October

Hi all

Next weekend's walk sees us venture into a rarely chartered TT territory so read on for details:

Mynydd Caerffili - Caerphilly Mountain - Sunday 11th October

Rhid leads this is a moderate walk that goes through woodland before taking in part of the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway footpath, with a nice cosy pub stop around half way. There is good value food available there for around £5. Views can be had from Caerphilly common of Caerphilly Castle and in either direction down to Cardiff and the Bristol Channel and up to Merthyr Tydfil and the Brecon Beacons.

Difficulty: Moderate, with a number of stiles

Distance: 8 miles

Meeting point: County Hall 9.30am. If you wish to meet at the start point of the walk please contact Rhydian on 07534960567.

A short but sweet one this week!

Christian.