Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 31st October 2010

...and so the season changes and darkness descends, but do not fear the Trekkers will continue to stride their stuff through the winter months. This week brings us two short walks, an AGM and our regular pub night.


Glamorgan Area Ramblers AGM - Saturday 6th November

This year we are hosting the Glamorgan Area Ramblers AGM in the Mumbles so it would be great if we could have a good turn out from the Trekkers contingent. We'll be extending a warm welcome to all clubs from the Glamorgan Area!

Where and when?

We will meet at Oystermouth Square carpark (adjacent to Boots in the Mumbles) at 10.30am for a leisurely 4 mile stroll around Mumbles Head before returning for the start of the AGM at 2pm .

The AGM will be held in Victoria Hall, 6 Dunns Lane (just off Mumbles Road). Graham has very kindly arranged for a guest speaker to do a talk for us at the meeting. Dr Roger Wade should be making an appearance at around 2 to speak about energy options and climate change, a subject that I'm sure most people would agree is interesting and relevant. It would be great to get as many Trekkers as possible to lend support to the event, and any volunteers for tea/coffee making, or even a bit of cake/biscuit baking will be much appreciated!!!

If you require any further details please give Doug a call on 07766652837.

Lliw Reservoir moonlight walk - Saturday 6th November


Ruth will venturing around the Lower Lliw Reservoir in Felindre to take full advantage of the full moon. No doubt there will be a stop off at a pub afterwards. Please bring torches or other suitable lanterns!

Meeting point: 7.30 pm at Lower Lliw Reservoir car park which is accessed from the road between Felindre and Rhyd-y-Pandy, three miles north from M4 Junction 46 (please contact Ruth if you need more specific details).

Distance: 1-2 miles

Grade: Easy

For more details please contact Ruth on 07929147215.

Regular pub night - Thursday 4th November

It's our regular meet up at the Brunswick pub from 8pm. Please could we endeavour to get there between 8-8.30pm as I know the last couple of weeks a few of us have turned up at different times and managed to miss each other!

Thanks, I think that's it for this week.

Christian

Tawe Trekker Newsletter - 25th October 2010

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 25th October 2010

Sunday 31st October 2010 - North Gower

Our first trip to the coast for a while. Christian's walk takes in the highs and lows around Llanmadoc. A piece of cake after the last month of walks!!

Distance: 7 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting point: 0930 at County Hall. Please contact Christian on 07921 840629 for more details or if you wish to meet at the start point.

Friday 19th - Sunday 21st November 2010 - Real Ale Ramble weekend away

On saturday there will be an organised walk of 10, 15 or 25 miles with real ale checkpoints on the way! On sunday we'll organise a short walk before heading back to Swansea. Accomodation is £42 for 2 nights (room only), kitchen facilities available but pub next door provides breakfast for £5.50. This should be a great weekend away, if you want to join those of us already booked, there's limited places available. Please contact Leslie asap to book your place or if you want more details - 07795964558.

No pub night this week but on 4th November we'll also be celebrating Martin's birthday at the Brunswick!!

Also Martin is proposing starting a film night every other Tuesday night, please call him on 07743 593068 for more details.

Have a good week!

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 18th Oct 2010

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Beacons Horseshoe - Sun 24th Oct

Hi everyone. If you're up for a bit of a challenge on Sunday, with stunning scenery, then this walk might tickle your fancy.

There are two walks often referred to as the 'Beacon's Horseshoe.' One goes from the Neaudd Reservoir and approaches Pen y Fan from the south, but this one goes from Cwm Gwdi, north of Pen y Fan, and then traces a shape on the map that looks a bit like a cloven hoof via Bryn Teg, Cribyn, Pen-y-Fan, Corn Du and Cwm Lllwch. My guidebook refers to it as 'arguably the finest mountain walk in South Wales.' Best that you be the judge of that claim!

The walk does have some steep climbs, and is graded as strenuous. If we are blighted by treacherous weather and poor visibility then I'm going to do an alternative walk (if there is the demand for it). However, I'm hoping that the sun shines down on us so that we can take advantage of this stunning route.

Meeting: County Hall at 0900, or the carpark at Cwm Gwdi at approx 1000. NOTE THE EARLIER THAT USUAL START TIME. Please do try to be on time at County Hall (or the start point if you're going straight). I only say this because it's a longer walk than usual with a bit of a drive up and we want to make sure we make good time and don't run out of daylight.

Difficulty: Strenuous.

Distance: 10 Miles

Contact: Doug on 07766652837.

Please call me if you plan to meet at the start point at Cwm Gwdi, so I can advise on directions, know who/how many to expect, and can advise on the alternative walk if applicable.

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Glamorgan Area AGM (and Walk) - Sat 6th Nov - Mumbles

Now may be a good time to remind people that this year the Tawe Trekkers are hosting the Glamorgan Area AGM. We'll be extending a warm welcome to all clubs from the Glamorgan Area at our Mumbles venue (Victoria Hall on Dunns Lane - just off Mumbles Road).

We'll also be meeting for a walk at 1030 at Southgate car park (by Boots) for a leisurely (approx. 4 mile) stroll around Mumbles Head before the meeting itself at 2pm. It would be great to get as many Trekkers as possible to lend support to the event, and any volunteers for tea/coffee making, or even a bit of cake/biscuit baking will be much appreciated!!! :-)

Graham has very kindly arranged for a guest speaker to do a talk for us at the meeting. Dr Roger Wade should be making an appearance at around 2 to speak about energy options and climate change, a subject that I'm sure most people would agree is interesting and relevant.

Call me, Doug, for more details. Hope you can make it!

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It's pub night on Thursday (21st) at the Brunswick in Sandfields. Admittedly the pub nights may've got a little out of synch a couple of weeks back but I think we're back on track now! - Apologies if this was the case.

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 11th October 2010

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Olchon Horseshoe in the Black Mountains - Sun 17th Oct

On Sunday Emyr will be leading a walk in the Black Mountains. We'll explore the English side of this quintessentially Welsh range, taking in Black Hill, Hay Bluff and the Cat's Back on a stunning ridge walk.

Important note: The Programme gives a 0930 start time but we will actually be meeting at 0900 at County Hall due to the travel time and the length of the walk.

Distance: 9 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Meeting: 0900 at County Hall, or 1030 at the Start Point. Please call Emyr if you plan to meet at the Start Point.

Contact: Emyr on 078468792.

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Sounds like a really good walk this one, and worth going a bit further than usual for. Think that's it for another week so see you on the hills!

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 03/10/10

Hi all

Another fairly short edition of the newsletter this week.

Sunday 10th - Brecons at its best

Once again Andy lead the trekkers with this weekend's walk taking in the highs and lows of the Brecon hill tops including Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. If this doesn't blow the cobwebs out I don't know what will!

Distance: 8 miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30 or if you want to meet at the start point please contact Andy on 07896761342.

Thursday 7th - Regular pub night

For those of you with a memory as bad as mine (yes I did turn up at the pub last week!) just a reminder to say this Thursday is our regular fortnighly meet-up at the Brunswick pub in the Uplands (from 8pm onwards).

That's all for this week folks.

See you soon.
Christian