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