Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 30th Jan 2012

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Sunday 5th February – Pontneddfechan Waterfall Walk

In a change to the advertised walk, Lesley and Paul lead us on a Tawe Trekkers favourite, taking us up the River Nedd and down the River Mellte, exploring some of the most beautiful waterfalls and gorges in the country. This will include one moderately steep climb. Please bring waterproofs as we will be walking behind one of the waterfalls. There will also be an option to view a spectacular cave so bring torches if you'd like to have a look at this!

IMPORTANT - Note that due to daylight, we will be meeting earlier than usual at 9.00am at County Hall and 9.30am at the start point (The Angel pub in Pontneddfechan).

Distance: 9.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.00am or the Angel at Pontneddfechan at 9.30am. If you want to meet at the start point please contact Lesley on 07795 964558.

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That's it for another week, but before I go it's worth mentioning that we had a successful Programme Meeting and the new list of walks and events should be available soon - watch this space!

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 23rd January 2012

Saturday 28th - Classic Gower walk including Three Cliffs

This week Andrea leads us on a classic south Gower walk taking in the views around Three Cliffs. It has been a while since we've ventured on our doorstep and this is a beautiful area so why not come along.

Distance: 9.5 miles

Difficulty: moderate

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am. If you want to meet at the start point please contact Andrea on 07931414561.

Thursday 26th - regular pub night

This is the first of our regular pub nights at The Brunswick pub (Sandfields) for 2012 so why not come along and grab a pint or tipple of your choice.

That's it for this week.
Christian

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 16th January 2012

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 16th January 2012

Castell Coch - Sunday 22nd January
Emyr returns with a walk around Castell Coch near Cardiff. The castle was built as a folly for the Earl of Bute in the Boheimian style and is surrounded by pleasant woodland and hills. There's a lovely pub stop en route too!

Distance: 5.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Start time: 0930 at County Hall

If you want to meet at the start point or have any other questions please call Emyr on 07846879210.


Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Friday 9th March
This Film Festival brings to life the spirit of extreme adventure, remote cultures and the world’s last great wild places - all through the big screen. Be amazed with an extraordinary collection of inspiring films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival! I know the TT's who attended last year had a great time and would strongly recommend this event!

Location: The Grand Pavilion, The Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YW.
Time: Arrive 6.30-7pm for 7:30pm start
Cost: £11
Trailer/Info: http://www.banff-uk.com

Interested? Please contact Martin on 07743 593-068 by Sunday 22nd January if you'd like to be included within the main TT group booking.
Or to book indendependently call(01656) 815-995 (pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk)

Monthly meal out
Martin has also kindly offered to recommence organising a TT meal out on the first friday of the month (after payday). Any suggestions of places to to try please call Martin on 07743 593-068.

And finally a note from Lindsey.............

I am doing the Llanelli Half Marathon on the 4th of March in aid of the charity "Caer Las Cymru", which I work for, which is a charity that supports and accommodates homeless, vulnerable single people in the South Wales area. The work that we do can be seen at http://www.caerlas.org/

I need to raise at least 50 pounds and all of the money raised will go directly to the scheme I manage. I know money is tight at this time of year, but this is a chance to support a local scheme, and I would really appreciate any donations to spur me on!!! ( (and God knows I'll need all the encouragement I can get, as well as resuscitation at the end!)

Please see the attached sponsorship form and all donations can be sent directly to myself at my home address (which is on the sponsor form) or to Caer Las Cymru itself (Caer Las Cymru, The Customs House, Cambrian Place, Swansea, SA1 1RG), marked for the attention of Lindsey Woosnam

Thanks again and any queries don't hesitate to give me a ring on 07540594527

Lindz

That's it for this week!

Trudi

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 9th Jan 2012

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'Carry On Up The Rhondda' - Ton Pentre Walk - Sun 15th Jan

This Sunday Paul and Lesley will lead a walk in the Rhondda Valley. It's a bit of a steep start to begin with, but once you're up you're on a lovely horseshoe around Ton Pentre.

Distance: 7 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Start Points/Times: 0930 at County Hall car park on Swansea, or 1030 at the walk start point (the Ton Pentre Station car park next to the Texaco garage on Ystrad Road, Ton Pentre, CF41 7PN). Please contact Paul if you plan to go straight to the walk start point.

Contact: Paul H on 07794969965

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Programme Meeting - Thurs 12th Jan @ the Vivs in Sketty, 19.30

Yes, as hard as it is to believe it's that time again when we meet to put the next Programme of walks and events together. All welcome - so come along to the Vivs in Sketty for 19.30 with your ideas for walks, events, and offers to lead or organise, or just for the craic!

Call Doug on 07766652837 for more details

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Pantomime (Beauty and the Beast) at the Ostreme Centre - 15th to 18th Feb

Come one, come all, to this year's production at the Ostreme Centre in Mumbles. Our very own thespian, Christian, will play a leading role as a camp hairdresser; Trudi will be singing in the choir; and I'm even helping this year with a bit of scenery painting and prop making. You couldn't make it up!!

Tickets are available for the choice of 4 nights' viewing from Weds 15th to Sat 18th Feb, curtains up at approx 7pm.

Call Christian on 07921840629 to avoid disappointment and book tickets now!

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That's all for this week, see you soon.

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 4th January 2012

Hi all

Happy New Year!

Sunday 8th January - replacement walk - Ysteadfellte and beyond

Unfortunately, Robert cannot make the advertised walk so Dave is taking the reigns. Dave will lead a majestic walk starting from Ysteadfellte taking in fan llia and carreg glesiad.

Distance: 8-10 miles

Difficulty: strenuous

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or 10.15am in the village of Ysteadfellte. If you wish to meet at the start point please call Dave on: 07414590217.

Thanks....

For those of you who joined us on the TT Christmas meal I am sure you would want to join me in thanking Martin for his sterling work in arranging this.

Also, thanks to Emyr for arranging a really good New Year trip and Doug for his culinary skills on the same trip. Everyone had a great time!

That's it for this week.
Christian