Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 27 February 2011

Hi all

Here's another packed edition of the newsletter.

Sunday 6 March - Ogmore-by-Sea

Andy leads us on a route across prime Vale of Glamorgan coastline. Features to watch out for include a castle, sand dunes, and widespread views along the South Wales coastline.

Distance: 7 miles

Difficulty: Easy / moderate

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or if you wish to meet at the start point of the walk please contact Andy M on 07896761342 for more details.

Social events this week:

Tuesday 1st March - Tawe Trekkers' Film Night

Location: No Sign Bar, Wine Street, Swansea.

Time: Meet at 8pm this week.

Cost: £7.75 at the Odeon cinema (before discounts).

Contact: Martin Slucutt - 07743 593-068. This week's film will be: Just Go With It at 20:40 (Odeon). Join us for a quick drink at the No Sign Bar from 8pm, or arrange with Martin to meet outside the Odeon at 8:30pm.

Advanced Notice: The suggested film for next time (in a fortnight) is:
The Adjustment Bureau. Let Martin know your recommendations for films you'd like to watch and would interest others (and also which night of the week would be preferable for the film night - it doesn't have to be the same each time).

Thursday 3rd March - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Location: The Grand Pavilion, The Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YW.

Time: Arrive 7pm for 7:30pm start

Cost: £10 Box Office: (01656) 815-995 (pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk).

A group of us will be heading over to Porthcawl to watch 2 hours worth of awesome short-films. There are plenty of tickets available, either by calling the box-office, or booking on-line (for a £2 fee) so spread to word to others! Trailer/Info: http://www.banff-uk.com

The following description is from the Grand Pavilion's website: (http://www.bridgend.gov.uk/web/groups/pavilion/documents/marketing/086924.hcsp#TopOfPage):

"Following sold-out shows in 2010, enjoy an extraordinary collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Through the big-screen, visit remote cultures, the world’s great wild places and experience incredible footage of adrenaline-packed action sports.An exhilarating evening with great prize give-aways."

Friday 4th March - "Welsh Folk Dancing! Twmpath with Jac y Do

Location: Brangwyn Hall, SwanseaTime:

Arrive 7pm for 7:30pm start

Cost: £6 Box Office: 01792 637-300 Info/tickets: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/search/searchPerformanceDetails.asp?performance_id=20810&sid There are currently 12 of us with tickets to take part, so come and join us for something different.

That's it for this week but before I sign off I would just like to say a big thank you to all who attended my panto debut on Saturday night - a fun night was had by all!

Christian

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 20th February 2011

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 20th February 2011

North East Gower - Sunday 27th February 2011
Next Sunday Robert leads us on a really easy walk in north east Gower – an often ignored area that nevertheless has much of interest. For example we cross Welsh Moor, a mosaic of damp acid grassland and drier heath, which is owned and managed by the National Trust. Work has recently taken place on the site to encourage a greater diversity of heathland plants. We return along the coastline with views across the salt marsh and estuary.
Difficulty/distance:About 6.5 miles mostly on good roads / tracks but boots still needed for occasional muddy bits.
Meeting point: 09:30 at Civic Centre, as usual; or at the Welcome to Town in Mill Lane, Llanrhidian (SS 497 922) before 10:15 – but please let Robert know on 07981 963 681 if you are going directly to the meeting point.

Before that, why not join us at the pub quiz on Tuesday in the Westbourne? We’ve won several bottles of wine, and third prizes, but need your help to get first place. Starts 9 pm – further details from Robert – 07981 963 681.

And if that's not enough it's our regular pub night and the Brunswick in Sandfields this Thursday. We meet after 8pm. Please call Doug on 07766652837 if you want more details.

That's it for this week.

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 14th Feb 2011

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Saturday 19th February - Margam (by Graham)

This walk on lesser used trails takes us through a wide variety of scenary - a dramatic industrial landscape at the start followed by the desolate flatness of Margam Moors, sand dunes, pastureland, woodland and the sweeping vistas of Margam Park. The river Kenfig is a frequent companion. Sites of interest include Kenfig Castle and an iron age hill fort. On the recce I saw a large herd of deer in Margam Park and some highland cattle grazing in the Kenfig National Nature Reserve.

Distance: 10 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or if you wish to meet at the starting point please contact Graham on 07770 435341.

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Social Slot: Tawe Trekkers' Film Nights - Fortnightly from Tuesday 15th February

Location: No Sign Bar, Wine Street, Swansea.
Time: Meet at 7pm - film times will vary.
Cost: £6.40 to £7.75 depending on chosen cinema (before discounts).
Contact: Martin Slucutt - 07743 593-068.

Tuesday night at the movies... this Tuesday is the launch of the Tawe Trekkers' Film Night and based on the film suggestions received so far (and the times of those films showing on Tuesday) the suggested choice of film is between:

• King’s Speech at 19:55 (Vue Cinema)
• Never Let Me Go at 19:50 (Odeon)

whilst other suggestions are still welcome. Join us for a quick drink at the No Sign Bar at 7pm.

Also, please contact Martin if you're interested in the Twmpath (details of which went out on an earlier email) as this is turning out to be more popular than he thought and places are limited!

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Romania Trip - July

Following the great success of his Germany trip last year, Dave is planning another overseas excursion. This time to the land of brooding castles, Dracula, and wild mountains - Romania! He's proposing an 11 day trip in July with 7 days of hiking, and assures us that it will be very good value for money (flights circa £200 and v cheap accommodation when you're out there). If you're interested then give Dave a call on 07828 621311.

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

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 6 February 2011

Hi all

After a very gusty walk yesterday (no I wasn't there but Doug told me he nearly took off!) let's hope next weekend brings calmer weather for Dave's walk.

Sunday 13th - Fan Hir and Carreg Gleisiad

From the historic Craig-y-Nos Castle, Dave takes us up into the hills along the Drovers' Trail and along Fan Hir for some desolate and beautiful scenery in the Western Beacons.

Distance: 10 miles

Difficulty: Strenous

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or if you wish to meet at the starting point please contact Dave on 07828 621311.

Thursday 10th - Regular pub night

It's our regular pub night meeting at the The Brunswick from 8pm onwards so why not pop along for a beverage or two.

Tuesday 15th February - Martin's inaugural movie night

As newly appointed social secretary Martin has been conjuring his magic to devise a cunning plan to get us to well...er socialise. Tuesday 15th February (next week) brings us the first of Martin's cinema nights, planned to be a regular event every other Tuesday (so if all goes to plan, next one will be 1st Mar). If you want to join Martin, he will been in the No Sign Bar on Wind Street from 7pm. Please let Martin know if you want to come along (07743593068) and to decide on what film you want to see!

Whilst on a cinematic theme Martin is also organising TT expedition to the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour on 3 March. The film festival starts at 7pm in Porthcawl Grand Pavillion. See www.banff-uk.com for details. If you are interested in going along please contact Martin on 07743593068.

That's all for this week.
Best wishes.
Christian