Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 31st Jan 2011

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Brecon Beacons: The Neuadd Reservoir Walk - Sat 5th Feb

On Saturday (a change from the usual Sunday!) we'll follow a route around the Neuadd valley and reservoir. This walk will include high ridges, the highest mountain in southern Britain (Pen y Fan) and other peaks - Corn du and Cribyn.

The walk is rated at moderate-to-strenuous as there are a couple of steep climbs and some difficult-ish terrain. The elevated and exposed positions on this route mean that people should come prepared with plenty of layers, hat/gloves, good boots, and decent waterproofs. It's worth a bit of a slog though for the dramatic views and atmosphere!

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous

Distance: 7.5 Miles

Ascent: 850 Metres

Meeting Points: County Hall at 0930, or the start point at the pumphouse near Neuadd reservoir at 1030.

Contact: Doug - 07766652837 (please call if you plan to meet at the start point).

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The final version of the programme should be available shortly; just adding in/correcting info as people come back with changes but watch this space! Any questions about the programme please call me.

See you soon.

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekker Newsletter - 24th January 2011

Tawe Trekker Newsletter - 24th January 2011

Table Mountain -Sun 30th Jan
Emyr takes us further afield to the Black Mountains this week. This circular walk takes us from Crickhowell to Table Mountain, eventually reaching Pen y Gadair summit. Well worth the extra journey, I'm sure you'll agree!
Distance: 8.5 miles
Difficulty: Strenuous
Start point: N.B. Early start time 0830 at County Hall Car park or if you wish to meet at the start point please call Emyr on 07846879210.

Pantomine starring our very own Christian Heathcott-Elliott - Sat 26th Feb
Christian will be starring in the Ostreme Theatre Players Annual Panto playing the one and only 'Jolly Roger' in Treasure Island! Anyone interested in an entertaining night out in Mumbles please call Christian on 07921840629 for tickets by the end of this week.
Start time: 7.30pm
Cost: £6


If you're desperate to go but can't make the Saturday performance, there's another 5 performances to choose from, call Christian!!



Weekend away - Betws-y-Coed - Friday 27th- Monday 30th May
Sarah is kindly organising a joint weekend away with the Lancashire Young Persons Walking Group (LYPWG) who she got to know when she deserted us for a year! We hope to fill the entire Vagabond hostel and plan walks for the Saturday, Sunday (and those who can manage it - the Monday), as well as the usual socialising on such occasions!

http://www.thevagabond.co.uk/index.html

Facilities are as above link, (drying room, bar, common room, large garden terrace etc) and the bunkhouse is located right in the centre of Betws-y-coed. Apparently there are also 2 x heated dog kennels and dogs allowed in hostel (exc. kitchen)!

Costs per person: Total = £63 or £58 for 3 nights

£21 per person each night - Fri 27th & Sat 28th (Breakfasts are obligatory on weekends and include cooked breakfast, cereal, toast and unlimited tea/coffee throughout the day)

£16 for Sun 29th (not including breakfast, or extra £5 for breakfast)

The Vagabond also do an evening meal, which would be in the form of a big pot of curry, chilli......approx £7. But we could also book restaurants outside if needed. There are self-catering facilities for those who wish to cook their own evening meals.

And finally,,,,,,,,,,,,

Regular pub night - the Brunswick - this Thurs 27th Jan - meet 8pm onwards

Have a good week

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 24th Jan 2011

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Ferryside Walk - Sun 23rd Jan

On Sunday, Robert (Bob) will be leading a walk on the Tywi estuary in Carmarthenshire. Much of the route is on quiet roads and farm tracks; however there are a few places that are very boggy so waterproof boots are essential if you don’t want wet feet. The route encompasses about 7.5 miles of pleasant countryside and views over Afon Tywi. (The photo shows a picture taken from a similar walk that we did in 2008).

Meet at County Hall at 9.30 am as usual. Alternatively meet at the start point, Ferryside car park, which is alongside the railway station (SN 366 104) at about 10:15. Note; if you are meeting directly at the start point please text Bob to let him know on 07981 963 681.

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AGM and Programme Meeting - Results!

Just to let everybody know that we had a successful AGM and Programme Meeting on Thursday. The new programme will be winging its way to people soon, and in the meantime I can tell you who's on the new committee!

Chairperson - Emyr (Replaces Doug)

Treasurer - Robert (Bob) (Replaces Rob (Lewis))

Secretary - Christian (No change)

Footpath Secretary - Graham (No change)

Programme Secretary - Doug (Replaces Emyr and Trudi)

Social Secretary - Martin S (New position for 2011)

Secretary Without Portfolio - Trudi (New position).

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all the committee all the very best in their new (or same!) roles in 2011, and particularly Emyr in his new role as Chair (I will now be taking on more of a supporting role as Programme Sec.).

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Pub and Curry Night - Sat 22nd Jan

As mentioned in an earlier newsletter, a night out is proposed for this Saturday (partly in response to the Christmas Meal which some couldn't attend because of snow!).

Plan is to meet in the Westbourne pub on Bryn-y-Mor Road from around 7.30pm, and then to one of the nearby curry houses at about 8.30. Would be good to get a few people out to properly see in the New Year!

For more details call me on 07766652837.

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That's about it for another week.

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 09/01/11

Hi all

Please note this Thursday we have the programme meeting and AGM, so if you have any walk suggestions or fancy taking a role on the Tawe Trekkers Committee come along (see details below).

Sunday 16th - Oxwich and Port-Eynon classic Gower walk

This is a change to the advertised walk which was going to be in Glyncorrwg (sorry folks I need to be back early!). We will be doing a classic Gower walk starting in Oxwich and weaving our way through the woods and coastline to Port-Eynon and then heading back inland via Horton back to Oxwich.

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or the main car park in Oxwich at 10.00am - please let me know if you want to meet at the start point: (Christian: 07921840629)

Distance: 7.5 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Thursday 13th - Programme meeting and AGM

The programme meeting and AGM will take place in The Vivian pub (Sketty) from 7.30pm onwards. As Doug has said previously, we would welcome some new blood into the committee and new ideas for socials / trips / walks. If you can't make the meeting but have a walk for the next programme contact either Emyr (07846879210) or Trudi (07773852162). If you are interested in taking a role in the committee please Doug (07766652837).

That's it for this week folks. Have a good one.

Christian