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