Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 26th September 2012

Beacons Circuit round Talybont Reservoir

This weekend's walk is a classic! Dave following his successful journey to Bulgaria leads an exhilarating walk to the Eastern Side of the Beacons. Two big climbs, the rest ridge walking. Superb views at an elevated levels for the majority of the walk.

Distance: 12miles
Difficulty: Strenuous
Meeting : County Hall at 0930 or contact Dave if you are heading straight to start point.
Contact  Dave on 07414590217

That's all for this week folks!

Emyr

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 17th September 2012

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Cwmcarn Forest and Twmbarlwm - Sun 23rd Sept

There is a change in walk leader from the advertised walk. Emyr leads a walk through Cwmcarn Forest and up to Twmbarlwm which is an old Iron Age Hill Fort. There are fantastic views right across the English Channel. Please note the earlier start time of 9am at County Hall car park. This is earlier than as stated on the Programme. For those meeting at the start point - it's Cwmcarn Visitor Centre in Caerphilly just off the A467 between Risca and Newbridge.

Distance: 10 Miles 

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting: County Hall at 0900 or Cwmcarn Forest Park at 1015am - please call Emyr if you plan to meet at the start point.

Contact: Emyr on 07846879210

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Auf weidersehen Andrea!

Sadly Andrea is leaving Swansea and returning to Germany. For all those who wish to say goodbye, a farewell meal has been organised at the Wild Swan restaurant, Orchard Street, in Swansea, on Saturday 22nd Sept at 730pm. For all those who are able to attend - please contact Emyr on 07846879210.

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Real Ale Ramble Event

Emyr & Peris are organising a Tawe Trekker & SOG joint event - a Real Ale Ramble Weekend in Llanwrtyd Wells.
 
 
The Real Ale Ramble marks the 2nd weekend of the Mid Wales Beer Festival which takes place in Llanwrtyd Wells.
 
The Saturday & Sunday rambles follow waymarked routes with a choice of distances 10, 15, 25 miles each day.
Beginning & ending in the town square.
 
The walks are strictly non-competitive, the aim being to enjoy the scenery of this little know part of Wales, plus free ale will be provided at the check points! Hoorah!
 
We will be walking on both the Sat & Sun.
To register for the 2 walking events please go to the following website ...... www.green-events.co.uk or ring 01591 610666.
Please note you have to book this yourself!
 
Entry fee is £15 for 2 days, £10 for 1 day
 
In the evening you can rest you're feet, sample a selection of the 100 or so real ales available in the town and enjoy the free entertainment provided in the pubs!

We will travelling up on the Fri evening & be at the Stonecroft Inn on the Sat & Sun night, a superb pub with great food also recommended by CAMRA Good Beer Guide, Lonely Planet, etc. 
Accomodation cost is £16 per person per night, not including breakfast. Single sexed rooms are available & possibly a double room is also available. 
Breakfast is available next door to the Stonecroft Inn for a nominal fee.
More info @ www.stonecroft.co.uk
 
If you want to book accomodation please contact Emyr Morris directly on 07846 879210. Places are first come first serve.

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Don't forget we're still looking for new Committee members for the AGM (as per last Newsletter), and new walk leaders for the next Programme. Also, remember it's pub night on Thursday 20th Sept at the Brunswick from about 8pm.

That's it for another week,

Cheers,

Emyr

 

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - Sep 10th 2012

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Sweyne's Secrets - Sun 16th Sept *Note earlier start time of 0900h*

Join us for an archaelogical journey through the legendary landscape of Rhossili and Western Gower. The walk takes us through the rich archaeology and dramatic seascapes of Rhossili, the wild moorland that adjoins it, and the rugged beauty and mythology of the West Gower Coast.
This walk was originally billed as Lorraine's (and she will still provide the route and the archaeological input) but may end up being led by me (Doug) in her stead due to work commitments.

Distance - 10 Miles
Difficulty - Moderate/Strenuous
Meeting - 0900h at County Hall car park, or circa 0930 at the National Trust car park at Rhossili (you may be able to park at the nearby church for a small donation if there's room).
Contact - Doug on 07766652837.

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Upcoming AGM - 11th October, Viv's in Sketty at 1930

This is to warm people up for the upcoming Annual General Meeting, where elections for the 2012/13 Committee will take place.

All positions are up for grabs. If there is more than one person standing for a position (and in all honesty this has rarely happened in the past!) then it will come down to a vote.

The Ramblers Association rules say that we must have a Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary as a minimum (the 'compulsory' roles) - so it follows that these are the posts that we will be prioritising.
That said we are very keen to fill all the other existing positions of Programme Secretary, Footpath Officer, Social Secretary, and Webmaster - and all these functions are a vital part of the running of the club.
If you have an idea for a new position then this can also be considered at the AGM and a new role can be created if appropriate.

All Committee Members must hold valid and current Ramblers Association membership. Beside any other principles, this is linked to reasons of public liability insurance.

Please have a think about standing for a post - as a Committee Member you can help to develop and steer the club, and ensure the valued survival of our Group which has become such an important part of many people's lives over the years.

Feel free to speak to any current member of the Committee if you are interested and want more information, or want to understand more about what being on the Committee involves. If you're not sure who we are... Emyr (Chairperson), Christian (Secretary), Bob (Treasurer), Doug (Programme Sec), Graham (Footpaths Officer), Martin (Social Sec), Trudi (Second Secretary), Rob L (Webmaster) - we'll be happy to hear from you.

The meeting will take place in the Meeting Room at the Viv's in Sketty on 11th Oct at 1930, followed by the Programme Meeting.

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That's it for another week - hopefully see you out on the walk!

Cheers,

Doug

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 3rd September 2012

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 3rd September 2012

Sunday 9th September - Pen y Fan from Cwm Gwdi

Andrea leads on what many regard as the best route up to Pen y Fan (from Cwm Gwdi, north of the Range). We will scale Pen y Fan along with Fan y Big and Corn Du. The scale of the scenery on this route represents the Beacons at its best.

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

Distance: 9 miles

Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Thursday 6th September - Regular pub night

It's our regular fortnightly pub night in The Brunswick starting at 8pm so why not pop in for a drink or two.

Future social - Ostreme Theatre Players presents 'Allo 'Allo - Thursday 24th/ Friday 25th/ Saturday 26th October

I shall say this only once.....

I am currently working with the Ostreme Theatre Players on a classic stage version of 'Allo 'Allo with all the innuendos you could possibly wish for. This is your chance to see our very own Graham as Gruber, myself as a British Airman and Trudi will also be seen gracing the stage.

Tickets are £7.50 and the show will start at 7.30pm at the Ostreme Hall in the Mumbles . Please let me know if you want a ticket and what date (Christian 07921-840629). I will need paying in advance of the production or alternatively you could purchase a ticket on the night subject to availability.

Thanks.
Christian