Tawe Trekker Newsletter - 30th August 2010

Tawe Trekker Newsletter - 30th August 2010

This is going to be a longer than usual newsletter, so you may want to grab a cup fo coffee and read at your leisure!!

Thursday 2nd September - Regular pub night

We meet at the Brunswick pub in Sandfields from 8pm onwards

Sunday 5th September - Llanboidy, Carmarthenshire

According to the pathfinder guide 'there's a genuinely remote feel to this walk through the open and largely empty terrain of the Gronw Valley'. This was certainly the case when I did this walk in January! The positive is that it's new territory for the Tawe Trekkers (I think!!). Unfortunately, it does involve a chunk of road walking in the middle of the walk!

Distance: 6 miles

Difficulity: Easy

Start point: 0930 at County Hall or 1030 at the car park in Llanboidy.

Please call Trudi on 07773 852162 for more details or if you want to meet at the start point.

Programme meeting - Thursday 9th September

Just wanted to confirm we are meeting in The Viv in Sketty from 7.30pm onwards on 9th Sept, and not 8th as mentioned in the last newsletter!! Everyone welcome, but if you can't attend and would like to lead a walk please give Emyr or myself a call.

**CANCELLED WALK**

Unfortunately Emyr can't lead the planned walk in the Brecon's on Sunday 12th September. We would welcome a volunteer to lead an alternative walk that weekend, it doesn't need to be in the Brecon's! Any offers please call Emyr (07846879210) or me (07773852162), thank you.

And finally, a couple of socials to put in your diary.............

Saturday 11th September - Cafe Valance, Mumbles

More details to follow or please call Pam on 07527 263774 nearer the time

Saturday 18th September - venue TBC

Again more details to follow or call Doug on 07766652837 nearer the time

Phew, think that's it! Hope you've all enjoyed the bank holiday weekend?!

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 23rd Aug 2010

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Ewenny Priory - Sun 29th Aug

On Sunday Bob will be leading us on a walk in resplendent Vale of Glamorgan countryside. We'll be setting off from the car park at Dunraven Bay and then following a trail that includes some impressive limestone cliffs, gentle green hills, and Ewenny Priory - probably the best example of a Norman church anywhere in Wales. We'll also have the chance to go down to Dunraven Bay itself for a bit of coast.

Distance: 9.5 miles

Difficulty: Easy/moderate

Meeting: 0930 at County Hall or 1015 at the car park above Dunraven Bay (SS881735).

Contact: Bob on 07981963681

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Programme Meeting - 8th Sept

The Programme Meeting on the 8th Sept is fast approaching. We'll be meeting at the Vivs in Sketty from 1930 - would be good to get a few people to come along with walks, events and ideas. If you can't make it to the meeting but still want to lead a walk or run an event then give Emyr or Trudi a bell and they'll be glad to hear from you.

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Black Mountains Weekend - Fri 24th/Sun 26th Sept

There are still a few places left on this weekend, so if you'd like to come please call me, Doug, or send me a cheque. If you're reading this on email then the 'brochure' should be attached so you can see the details of the trip!

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That's it for another week, take care and see you soon.

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 16/08/10

Hi all

Here's this week's TT instalment:

Saturday 21st August - Rhossili and Port Eynon

A different walk to originally advertised but an old favourite taking in Rhossili and Port Eynon. Our man Emyr will guide you around this lovely walk.

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 10.5 miles

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or Rhossili car park at 10.45am. Please call Emyr if you want to meet at the starting point of the walk (Emyr: 07846-879210).

If anyone is still interested in going on Chris Price's (Black Country Walking Group) walking weekend which was advertised on the programe for the 21st/22nd please phone Chris Price on 07916-274725

Thursday - 19th August - regular pub night

Just to remind folks it's our regular spot down the Brunswick pub this Thursday from 8pm.

Programme meeting - request for walks

If anyone would like to lead a walk on our next programme and has a particular walk in mind, please come along to the programme meeting on the Thursday 9th September at The Vivian pub(starting at 7.30pm) or contact Trudi 07807-726441 / Emyr 07846-879210.

That's all for this week folks.

Christian

Tawe Trekker Newsletter - 9th August 2010

Tawe Trekker Newsletter - Sunday 9th August 2010

Thursday 12th August - Oxwich Evening Walk

Christian helps us make the most of the light evenings and leads us on a short walk around Oxwich point.

Distance: Approx 3 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Start and meeting point: 7pm at Oxwich Hotel

For further details please call Christian on 07791 089942

Sunday 15th August - Bosherston Lily Ponds

Emyr leads again, this time taking us on a stunning walk that encompassses Bosherston Lily Ponds, St. Govan's Chapel and the Green Bridge of Wales. For those of you unfamiliar with Pembrokeshire this is a stunning coastal walk not to be missed!

Distance: 10 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting point: 0930 County Hall Car Park

For further details or if you want to meet at the start point call Emyr on 07846 879210

That's it for this week!

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 2nd Aug 2010

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Caerphilly Woodland and Mountain Walk - Saturday 7th August

Due to unexpected circumstances, Jon is no longer able to lead the Caerphilly walk on Saturday. We wish Jon all the best at what must be a difficult time, and hope that he can come back on regular walks with us in the future.

In the meantime Emyr has kindly agreed to lead a walk in the Caerphilly area similar to the one Jon had planned. Here are the details:

From Caerphilly Woodland Car Park the route sets out off over mountains and through woodland including Mynydd Rudry, and Caerphilly Mountain - which affords impressive views of Caerphilly, the Valleys and beyond. There is a stretch of path which follows the line of the old Rhymney Valley Railway, and - of course - the option of a pub stop.

Distance: 7-8 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting: County Hall at 0930, or the start point (Caerphilly Woodland Car Park - GR 172864) at 1030. Please call Emyr if you plan to meet at the start point.

Contact: Emyr on 07846 879210.

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Dave's Beacons Wildcamp

Being the intrepid adventurer he is, Dave is planning an wildcamp in the Beacons (date TBC, dependent on interest and preferences). The plan is to do two days of walking with a night's camping.

This sounds like a good opportunity for a more serious trek than we could manage on a single daywalk, with some camaraderie and Dave's unique style of fireside humour thrown in for good measure! :-) If this appeals to you get in touch with Dave on 07828 621311.

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Don't forget it's pub night this Thursday - 5th Aug; at the Brunswick from about 8. Also, if you want to book on the Black Mountains weekend in Sept please get you're cheques too me to avoid disappointment - it's fast filling up! Think that's everything covered for the time being - see you soon!

Cheers,

Doug