Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 27/03/11

Hi all

Here's another instalment of the newsletter with a couple of socials this week and an update on the Snowdon weekend in May.

Saturday 2nd April - Aberdulais to Resolven

Paul takes us on a walk through the hidden gems of the Neath Valley, from Aberdulais to Resolven. Woodland, wilderness, and wivers await.

Start point: County Hall at 9.30am or if you wish to meet at the start point please call Paul on 07794969965 for details.

Difficulty: moderate.

Distance: 9.5 miles.

Tuesday 29th March - Martin's movie night

Time: Meet at 7:40pm this week.

Location: No Sign Bar, Wine Street, Swansea.

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

Contact: Martin Slucutt - 07743 593-068.

This week's film is: Submarine at 20:30 - Filmed in Swansea and quoted as "the best British comedy in years", ‘Submarine’ is a coming-of-age comedy starring Sally Hawkins and Paddy Considine. Fifteen-year-old Oliver Tate is on a mission – to lose his virginity before his next birthday. But first he must try to stop his mother from leaving his father and running off with a new age mystic.Join us for a quick drink at the No Sign Bar from 7:40pm, or arrange with Martin to meet at the Odeon Cinema.

Tuesday 29th March - Pub Quiz

Time: Meet 8:45pm for 9pm start.

Location: The Westbourne, Bryn-Y-Mor Road, Swansea.

Cost: 50p

Contact: Robert - 07981 963-681.The pub quiz team, having won several bottles of wine and some third prizes, are looking to improve on this - can you help to get them to first place?

Snowdon trip - 27th - 30th May 2011

Sarah needs to know if anyone else is interested in the snowdon weekend by 26th April, as she needs to confirm numbers with Vagabond Bunkhouse by 3oth April, otherwise we will have to pay for the places that are not filled. Anyone who expresses an interest after this period will have to arrange their own accommodation.

For those of you who have already booked Sarah would like to contact with you with further details of the trip. Please could e-mail Sarah at tommyset@hotmail.com so she can send you the details.

That's it for this week.

Thanks.

Christian

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 21st March 2011

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Garw and Ogmore Valleys Walk - Sun 27th March

This walk encompasses two splendid valleys; Ogmore and Garw. The area is also home to Dave's upbringing so the route is bound to be interspersed with one or two amusing anectodes.

Distance: 10 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting: 9.30 at County Hall, or meet Dave in the Bridgend Sainsbury's carpark at 10.15 for driving on to the start point. If you want to meet at the start point, call Dave.

Contact: Dave on 07828 621311 for details.

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Social Slot...

1. Mad Dog Comedy – Saturday 26th March

Location: The Ice House, Swansea
Time: Arrive 7:30pm for 8:30pm start
Cost: £8
Info: http://www.ents24.com/web/event/Mad-Dog-Comedy--The-Ice-House-The-Ice-House-Swansea-2349471.html


A night of comedy with comedians: Frank Honeybone MC, Wes Packer, Andy Watson and Steve Shanyaski.

This is another member suggested event - keep your suggestions coming! Please contact the Social Secretary (Martin) if you're interested in going with the group - several people have already expressed an interest.


2. Tawe Trekkers' Film Night - Tuesday 29th March

Suggestions are welcome for the choice of film on the following week. The currently proposed film is to watch Submarine (which was filmed in Swansea) if it is still showing at the Odeon that week (if not, it is on at the Taliesin on Tuesday 17th May).

Also worth mentioning that it's our regular pub night at the Brunswick on Thursday - another busy social week!

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That's it for this installment.

Cheers,

Doug

The Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 13/03/11

Hi all

Here's another packed instalment of the newsletter:

Sunday 20th March - Gower Surprise! Walk

Martin leads us on a local walk on the Gower starting at Caswell Bay and taking in much of the variation in landscape of the surrounding area of south-east Gower. (The walk will be muddy in places, even after dry weather.)

Difficulty: Moderate (with some short steep climbs / descents)Distance: 7.75 miles

Meeting point: Meet at County Hall at 9:30 or 10:15 outside the Surfside Cafe at Caswell Bay (Grid Ref: SS 5935 8765 - on the opposite side of the road to the car park). Please contact Martin on (07743) 593-068 for more details or if you are intending to meet at the start point - thanks.

Tuesday 15th March - Tawe Trekkers' Film Night

Location: No Sign Bar, Wine Street, Swansea.Time: Meet at 7:45pm this week.

Cost: £6.40 at the Vue cinema (before discounts).

• This week's film will be:
  The Adjustment Bureau at 20:25 (Vue).

Join us for a quick drink at the No Sign Bar from 7:45pm, or arrange with Martin to meet outside the Vue Cinema at 8:15pm. Contact: Martin Slucutt - 07743 593-068.

Saturday 26th March - Mad Dog Comedy

Location: The Ice House, SwanseaTime: Arrive 7:30pm for 8:30pm startCost: £8

Info: http://www.ents24.com/web/event/Mad-Dog-Comedy--The-Ice-House-The-Ice-House-Swansea-2349471.htmlA night of comedy with comedians: Frank Honeybone MC, Wes Packer, Andy Watson and Steve Shanyaski.This is another member suggested event - keep your suggestions coming!

Please contact Martin if you're interested in going with the group and he will let you know who else has also expressed interest.

That's it for this week folks and I am sure you would agree Martin is doing a sterling job as social secretary!

Cheers.

Christian

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 7th March 2011

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Blaencwm Walk - Sun 13th March

This Sunday Andrea will take us up to the cliffs above Blaencwm, climbing through forests to the head of a picturesque valley. We'll walk along lofty cliffs with striking views over the Rhondda Valley, passing a waterfall on the descent.

Distance: 6 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting: County Hall at 0930, or the car park at Blaencwm at 1030.

Contact: Andrea on 07931414561 for more details.

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This Thursday (10th) it's our regular pub night at the Brunswick, so drop in for a drink - all welcome. That's about it for another week!

Cheers,

Doug