Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 26/06/11

Hi all

We have a bumper edition of the newsletter this week with no less than six social events, although I am not sure everyone would call a 50 mile cycle a social!

Saturday 2nd July - Porthcawl, Newton, Candleston

Starting at the Jolly Sailor in Porthcawl, Andy will lead us along Newton Beach to the mouth of the Ogmore River. The walk includes extensive sandunes and an ancient castle. Returning to Newton via Candleston.

Distance: 4 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or if you wish to meet at the start point please call Andy M on 07896761342.

Tuesday 28th June - Pub Quiz

Congratulations to the pub quiz team who recently managed to get second place and were almost first - can you help them make it to their first win? Meeting: 20:45 (for 21:00 start) at The Westbourne, Bryn-Y-Mor Road, Swansea.Cost: 50p. Contact: Robert on 07981 963-681.

Thursday 30th June - Regular Pub Night

We'll be meeting in the Brunswick Arms in Sandfields (Duke Street, Swansea) from about 8:30pm onwards for our regular pub night. Come and join us for a pint or two.

Friday 1st July - Doug's Good Luck Drinks and Meal

Join us for a drink at The Bay View pub from 7.30pm to thank Doug for all his efforts over the years in making sure everything runs smoothly with the group and to wish him all the best for his new job in Newport. For those who have put their name down for the meal, we'll be heading off to the Patti Raj from 8.45pm. Drinks: 19:30 at The Bay View Bar & Thai Dining, Oystermouth Road, Swansea.Meal: 20:45 at Patti Raj at the Patti Pavilion, Gorse lane, Swansea.

Sunday 3rd July - South Wales Bike Ride 2011

The BHF is celebrating its 50th anniversary as an organisation, and the ever popular Gower Bike Ride has been renamed the South Wales Bike Ride with the challenge of a new 50-mile route! This is in addition to the usual routes of 16 and 29 miles of previous years. Contact Martin on 07743 593-068 to arrange to ride with one of our group of riders taking part.

Event Details: http://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/view-event.aspx?ps=1001034Map of 50-mile Route: http://www.bhf.org.uk/pdf/new_loop_option_v2.pdf

Start Point: Recreation Ground next to St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea.Event Start: 9:00am (riders must be back at the finish by 4:00pm). Entry Fee: £10.Supporting: British Heart Foundation (BHF) - http://www.bhf.org.uk/

Saturday 9th July - Wales National Air Show July 2011

The air displays start from 12:00pm (weather permitting) with the spectacular Red Arrows scheduled to perform at 4:30pm. A group of us will be heading down to Swansea Bay to watch - contact Martin on 07743 593-068 if you'd like to join us (Meeting details are to be sent out in next week's newsletter). Further Details: http://www.walesnationalairshow.com/air-displays.html

Saturday 16th July - The Bon Jovi Experience - Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert

The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi. They are the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon Jovi Experience performs all the great hits: 'Livin' On a Prayer', 'Keep the Faith', 'Bad Medicine', 'You Give Love a Bad Name' and many, many more (Details from: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=35392).

That is it for this week. See you all soon.

Christian

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 2oth June 2011

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Black Mountain Circular Route - Sun 26th June

Paul H leads us on a lesser-trodden route in the Black Mountain which takes us over the peaks of Carreg-yr-Ogof and Carn Pica, then back via Foel Fraith and Foel Fawr.

Difficulty: Moderate-to-Strenuous

Distance: 9 Miles

Meeting: 0930 at County Hall Carpark or at the walk start point (viewpoint/carpark 4 miles north of Upper Brynamman on A4069) at about 1020 - though please contact Paul if you are planning to go direct.

Contact: Paul H on 07794969965.

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Evening Walk - Caswell and Pwll Du - Thurs 23rd June

Bob leads the second of this Programme's evening walks in this delightful area of South-East Gower.

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 2-3 Miles

Meeting: 1930 at the carpark at Caswell

Contact: Bob on 07981963681.

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That's about it for another week. While I'm here; just another reminder to get your cheques in for Dartmoor - thanks!

You probably know by now but I am about to start a new job down Newport way. Before I go I'd like to just say that I will very much miss Swansea and my friends here - and particularly those in the Tawe Trekkers. I couldn't've wished to meet a nicer bunch of people during my 8 years here. I will definitely be back regularly for the walks and events, (plus I haven't found a house in Cardiff/Newport yet anyway so still have my Swansea flat to come back to on weekends for the time being). When I do move though, any offers of a place to stay around Swansea on the odd weekend will be greatly appreciated, ha ha! I won't be leaving in a literal sense as I will still be involved with the club and the walks, and hope to catch up with as many of you as I can on a regular basis. All things considered, I won't be able to have the same level of involvement in the running of the TTs anymore (which is just as well because I've probably hogged the limelight for long enough now, ha ha!). From now on I would encourage people to contact Emyr or Christian for general Club matters in the first instance, and I'm sure they'll be happy to help you.

Committee-wise, I will remain as Programme Coordinator until the next AGM. Emyr as Chair will carry the Club forward through 2011. I wholeheartedly wish him and the rest of the committee the very best of luck, I'm sure the TTs will do very well with them as they are a great bunch of people with the best interests of the Club at heart.

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 14th June 2011

Cadair Fawr, Carn y Botel & Fan Fawr - Sunday 19th June
Dave takes us into the heart of the Brecon Beacons and up to some of the best vantage points in the National Park. Some steepish climbs and a lengthy trek but worth it for the rewards.
Distance: 14 miles
Difficulty: Strenuous
Start point: 9.30am County Hall or if you want to meet at the start point please contact Dave on 07828621311.


And for those of you after some lighter entertainment.................

An evening of comedy, music and poetry - Sunday 19th June

OnePeople Productions warmly invites you to an evening of comedy, music and poetry at the Vault, No Sign Wine Bar, High Street, Swansea. Included amongst the ten highly entertaining acts are top Swansea comedian Noel James and singer-song-writer Dylan Morris formerly of the Vanished Mammals. There will be a £5 admission charge at the door with all proceeds going to OnePeople's International Schools Film Project. Doors open at 6.00 for a 6.30 start. See you there! Contact Graham on (07770) 435341 for further details.

That's it for this week!

Trudi

The Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 05/06/11

Hi all

A short one this week - both the newsletter and the walk next Sunday!

Southerndown to St. Donats - Sunday 12th

Spectacular views of the Vale of Glamorgan Coastline and there are two pubs en route which will afford the opportunity for a mid-walk pint. This should be a nice leisurely jaunt!

Distance: 5 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Start point: 9.30am County Hall or if you want to meet at the start point please contact Andy M on 07896761342.

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

Why not make the most of the light evenings and join Robert on an easy walk (3 miles) around Swansea's biggest and best green space.

Time and start point: 7.30pm at the Pub on the Pond.

For more details contact Robert on 07981963681.

That's all for this week folks.

See you soon.
Christian