Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 1st Oct 2012

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Llandeilo - 7th Oct

This Sunday join us on a walk from Llandeilo - that charming market town with its great shops and pubs and colourful houses... but which also offers a good starting point for this weekends walk. We will start off from the town and walk through the scenic grandeur of Dynefor Estate, to the Norman Dynefor Castle and Dynefor House. We should see some good views over rural Carmarthenshire on the way.

Distance - 5 miles
Difficulty - Easy
Start - County Hall at 0930, or Llandeilo at 1030 approx.
Contact - Doug on 07766652837 for more details or if you plan to meet us at the start point.

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AGM and Programme Meeting - 11th Oct

Remember that the AGM is on the Thurs 11th Oct at the Viv's in Sketty. It would be good to have as many people along as possible for their support.
The good news is that people have come forward to show an interest in each of the main committee positions, so things are looking good for a full quorum next year. That said, it's not too late to show an interest, either in any of the existing positions or in a potentially new role! The things that are important for a small club like this is people helping out with organising walks and events, making members (especially new ones!) feel welcome, communicating what's coming up, and the general running of the club - and I'm sure the club and its members will be very grateful to the new Committee for keeping things going. If you're still interested in being a part of the new Committee speak to Emyr or myself, or any of the (old) Committee!
The Committee Meeting will be closely followed by the Programme Meeting - where we will compile next Season's walks and events, so walk leaders - please let me know if you want to get your walk on the Programme. Otherwise - bring details along with you and we can work things out on the night. That said, I will be stepping down from the Committee this year altogether - but I really hope the club thrives and does well while I go off to pastures new.

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Real Ale Ramble Event (Reposted from a previous Newsletter)

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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That's about it for this week. Don't forget it's pub night at the Brunswick from about 8pm on Thursday!

Cheers,

Doug