Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 31st May 2011

We're back from a very enjoyable weekend in Snowdonia. Many thanks to Sarah for doing a great job organising! Here's looking to what's coming up over the next few days...

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Bosherston Lily Ponds - Sun 5th June

On Sunday Emyr will be leading a walk around the Bosherston Estate in Pembrokeshire. The area includes a network of beautifully kept lily ponds in a National Trust property. The route will also follow a stretch of the Pembrokeshire coastline.

Difficulty: Easy-to-moderate

Distance: 9 Miles

Meeting: 0930 at County Hall in Swansea, or approx 1045 at the NT carpark at Bosherston. Call Emyr if you are planning to go straight to the walk start point.

Contact: Emyr on 07846879210.

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Evening Walk: Sea, Sand and Singleton Park - Thursday 9th June

This is an early reminder that Bob is leading an evening walk next week based around Swansea's biggest and best green space - Singleton Park.

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 3 Miles

Meeting: 1930 at Pub on the Pond

Contact: Bob on 07981963681

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New Programme

Apologies, more mistakes have been spotted, so there are now more versions of this programme than the flu virus - but if you're reading this on email then the latest should be attached. (Actually, there's still only three - that was a bit of an exaggeration).

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That's it for another week, but don't forget that we'll be meeting in the Brunswick in Sandfields from about 8 onwards for our regular pub night on Thursday (2nd June).

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekker Newlsetter - 22nd May 2011

Tawe Trekker Newsletter - 22nd May 2011

Snowdonia weekend away - Fri 27th - Mon 30th May
Sarah's done a fantastic job of organising this weekend away but if you're booked and have any questions please call Sarah on 07986 570008

Evening walk - Mumbles - Thursday 26th May
Robert leads us on a short walk around the Mumbles encompassing a nature reserve and battlement! Drinks afterwards!
Start point: Southend car park
Time: 1930
Distance: 3 miles
For more details please call Robert (Bob) on 07981 963681

That's it for this week. Look forward to catching up with those going to North Wales. To everyone else - have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend!

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 15/05/10

Hi all

This week brings us a walk on the Preselli mountains and three socials including crazy golf - a first for the trekkers!

Sunday 22nd May - Preselli Mountains

Our intrepid walker Emyr takes us out west to Pembrokeshire, where the splendour of the Preselli mountains await. The mountains give way to expansive views across the land and seas of West Wales. This walk should definitely blow the cobwebs out.

Distance: 9.5 miles.

Difficulty: Moderate/ strenuous

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30pm or if you wish to meet at the start point please contact Emyr on 07846879210.

Thursday 19th May - Regular pub night

This week sees our regular pub night in The Brunswick Arms (Duke Street, Sandfields) from 8pm so why not pop in for a swift one or two.

Saturday 21st May - Crazy Golf Challenge Walk

There are two crazy golf courses in Swansea, one by the Boating Lake near Pub on the Pond and the other in Southend Gardens in Mumbles. Provided the weather is good, join us for an afternoon of crazy antics to test your skills on Swansea's locally-themed crazy golf courses, with a walk along the promenade between the two.

Meeting: From 13:30 (for 14:00 start) at the Pub on the Pond, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PY. Cost: £2.50 for adults (£2.10 concessions) per crazy golf course. Contact: Martin Slucutt (07743) 593-068.

Saturday 21st May - Evening meal in the Mumbles

We'll be going for a meal in Mumbles after the crazy golf, and have provisionally booked places at The Kitchen Table nearby in Mumbles. If you'd like to join us, please let Martin know by midday on Wednesday 18th May so numbers can be confirmed to the restaurant - thanks.

Meeting: 18:30 at The Kitchen Table, 626 Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4EA.Cost: 2-courses £14.50 / 3-courses £18.50Further Info: http://www.thekitchentablecafe.co.uk/

That's it folks for this week.
See you soon.
Christian

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 9th May 2011

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Waterfalls Walk from Ystradfellte - Sun 15th May

Starting from Ystradfellte we will follow the Mellte river south before we head west to return via the Nedd Fechan river. Scenery is picturesque limestone country and we will see the Clun Gwyn waterfalls and plenty of lambs! (There is a slight change as we won't be going under Sgwd yr Eira as mentioned in the programme and the walk is slightly shorter than advertised).

Distance: 6 Miles

Difficulty: Mostly easy but one part moderate needing sturdy footwear as it is bit of a scramble.

Meeting: 9.30 at County Hall or 10.30 in Ystradfellte carpark (head north from Pontneddfechan in the Neath valley). Please let Barbara know on 07810 715390 if you are going straight there.

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Kilvey Hill - Evening Walk -Thurs 12th May

Join us on an evening walk up Kilvey Hill for the finest views in Swansea. Something different to do on a Thursday night and you'll be treated to elevated views over Swansea, Mumbles, the Bristol Channel and beyond! Bring a torch in case it gets too dark to see!

Distance: 3 Miles (approx)

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting: 7pm at the Ship Inn, St. Thomas (where we will stop for a drink after the walk)

Contact: Doug on 07766652837

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Martin's Social Slot

Saturday 21st May - Crazy Golf Challenge Walk and Evening Meal

There are two crazy golf courses in Swansea, one by the Boating Lake near Pub on the Pond and the other in Southend Gardens in Mumbles. Provided the weather is good, join us for an afternoon of crazy antics to test your skills on Swansea's locally-themed crazy golf courses, with a walk along the promenade between the two.

In the summer programme, we've arranged a meal on the last Friday of every month. In May, we'll be away in Snowdonia that day, so for those who'd like to join us, we'll be going for a drink and meal in Mumbles after the crazy golf.

Full details to follow next week.

For details call Martin S on 07743593068.

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That's it for another week.

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 2nd May 2011

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 2nd May 2011

Sunday 8th May - Mewslade Circuit
A stunning circular walk starting at Pitton, heading inland behind Rhossili Down to Hillend, before heading back along Rhossili beach and the coastal path enjoying views of Fall and Mewslade bay.

Please note this is a change to the scheduled walk to Worms Head due birds nesting and preventing the final ascent to Worms Head itself. We plan to include this on the next programme when the birds have left!!!

Distance: approx 7 miles

Difficulty: easy-moderate

Start time: 0930 County Hall Car Park or 1015 at Mewslade Car Park.

If you plan to meet at Mewslade or have any questions please contact Emyr on 07846 879210

Thurs 5th May - Programme meeting - Vivian Pub, Sketty

Time to organise the next four months walks! Please could anyone wishing to lead walks in new programme forward walk details onto Doug on 07766652837 or attend the programme meeting at 7.30 p.m in Vivian arms pub in Sketty on Thursday 5th May. Please note we are looking for new walk leaders. All new walk leaders will be given assistance in leading their walks.

Tuesday 3rd May - Pub Quiz

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?

Meeting: 20:45 (for 21:00 start) at The Westbourne, Bryn-Y-Mor Road, Swansea.
Cost: 50p.
Contact: Robert on 07981 963-681.


Tuesday 10th May - Swansea Bay 5k Race

For those interested in running, a few Tawe Trekkers will be taking part in the first Swansea Bay 5k Race of 2011. The races are held on the second Tuesday of the month in May, June and July, along the picturesque seafront walkway towards Mumbles. (You may also be interested in the Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race on 25th May.)

Start/Finish Point: Junction Cafe Bar, Blackpill Lido, Swansea, SA3 5AS.
Event Start: 7:00pm (registration from 5:30pm)
Entry Fee: £8.
Further Info: http://www.swanseabay5k.com/
Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race Info: http://www.swanseabay5k.com/documents/whitfordPoster2011.pdf


Provisional Dates in June - Training Rides for the South Gower Bike Ride

At the programme meeting on Thursday a schedule for four training rides specifically for those intending to take part on the 50-mile South Wales Bike Ride (formerly Gower Bike Ride) on Sunday 3rd July will be arranged around the main programme of walks. (It will also be suitable for anyone doing the 29-mile route.)

The proposed training programme involves attempting a 40-mile ride two weeks before the event with an easier 25 mile ride in between to maintain fitness. These initial proposed dates start the training after the Snowdon weekend away at the end of May:

• Friday 3rd June: 15 mile evening ride on the Gower
  
• Weekend of 11th/12th June: 25 mile daytime ride on the Gower
  (on the other day to the walk that weekend)
• Saturday 18th June: 40 mile daytime ride. Either:
• Along the Millennium Coastal Path to Pembrey Forest and back, or
• Taking the train further west than Pembrey and cycling back along the coast
• Friday 24th June: 25 mile evening ride along Swansea river valley
  
• (A week's rest!)
• Sunday 3rd July: 50-mile South Wales Bike Ride
  

If you are interested in taking part on any of these rides (even if you're not intending to take part in the Bike Ride itself) please send Martin your email address for further details of the finalised details (as they will not be published as part of the official TT Spring/Summer 2011 programme) along with your comments and suggestions, especially re whether you can make a particular ride that's of interest to you, suggested alternative dates/rides, and/or on the training schedule itself.

That's all for now folks!

Emyr