21/11/2014 General News and Announcement
Helo pawb!
So the Tawe Trekkers held its regular Committee/Programme planning meeting yesterday. I thought I would send this newsletter out to update you all on some developments. For reference the Tawe Trekkers Committee currently consists of:
Andrew Bevan: Programme Secretary
Dylan Couch: Social Media and Social Secretary
Robert Hall: Financial Secretary
David Horton: Chair
Graham Rutt: Footpaths Secretary
Sarah Thompson: Secretary
On the 22/01/2015 we will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Vivian Arms, Sketty at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be a lot of change taking place and there will be some discussions in which we would like to get the opinions of those who wish to share. These would include how to encourage more people to volunteer to lead walks, and a Tawe Trekker Constitution.
Firstly, there will be some changes taking place in the Committee in January and as a result there will be two new opportunities for people to join the Committee. These positions will be:
Secretary
Sarah will sadly be stepping down from this role in January to concentrate on other personal commitments. She will be painfully missed as she has been an invaluable member of the group over the years. Especially so in 2014, which has been a difficult period for the Committee. Her positivity, diplomacy and clear thinking will be a huge loss to us.
Historically this role has included keeping us organised by ensuring facilities are available for meetings and keeping records of our meetings too. The role will also give you the opportunity to be the direct liaison between the TT's Committee and the Ramblers. The role continues to evolve though and we are happy to listen to ideas for how it can further develop in the future.
Social Events Secretary
I agreed to take on this role myself last January, naively not fully appreciating how time consuming it can become. I have felt in recent months that it has become a little overwhelming for me to do along with managing the social media and I have therefore chosen to step down. I will continue to manage our social media and my role will be rebranded in the New Year to Communications Secretary. This will give me responsibility for making sure all current and prospective TT members are informed of everything that is going on.
This therefore means that there is a further role of Social Events Secretary now available. This role, as you can imagine, is still a developing one and we would discourage the idea of one person placing sole responsibility for arranging social events on themselves. However, if you would like to help us to ensure that we continue to evolve as a socially active group by arranging and coordinating our social events and by being a liaison to other members who want to arrange an event then please let us know.
We are eager to encourage future growth in our committee in an effort to bring in new blood with fresh ideas. This is therefor the ideal opportunity if you have had ideas for how you would like to see us improve what we do. Please contact our Chair, David Horton, if you are interested in this opportunity.
Secondly we have now planned our programme to the end of May 2015. I am sure that this will soon be published on our website so keep an eye out. Events that you might be interested in will include a walk being led for us in February by the Tregaron Walking Club, The Abergavenny Three Peaks Challenge at the end of March, and two trips in May.
In relation to the Tregaron walk being led for us this had originally been planned for March the 14th. However, due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to make some swift changes. This means that we have a blank spot for the 15/03/2014. If you would like to offer to lead a moderate or strenuous walk on this date please get in touch with Andrew Bevan.
Last but not least the jolly season is now upon us and there are two events coming up.
There are still spaces available for TT members for our Christmas meal at Tapestri for the 12/12/2014. If you would like to join us please contact me on 07540746360. You will need to provide a £10 deposit to secure your place.
Our New Year trip to Milford Haven is now full too. If you've missed your chance to join us at the bunkhouse please don't hesitate to book into a local B&B. You will be welcome to join us on our walks and when on the razz. We're equal opportunity drinkers at the Tawe Trekkers The current planned itinerary is as follows:
30/12/2014 - Arrive at the Bunkhouse. Those who arrive by 12pm can join me in a brief 3-mile jaunt around Milford Haven, taking in the newly developed marina and scouting local public houses.
We will then have a meal together at the bunkhouse and generally get to know each other.
31/12/2014 - Dale to Milford Haven (11-miles). We will get a bus from the bunkhouse to Dale and then take in the sights of the Coastal path as we walk back to Milford Haven, catch a meal in a local public house (I'm sensing a trend here) when we arrive and then return to the bunkhouse to put on our faces for the night that follows.
Last year in Llanidloes there were local bands playing and I am sure we will have another great night to talk about for months to come.
01/01/2015 - I have scheduled this day as a recovery day. My thoughts are that people can do what they want in an effort to chill out and recover from the night before. If someone wants to lead a short walk that would be great. Please let me know. Some people have suggested doing the Saundersfoot NY swim. If you're interested in this please let me know too. Either way I'm sure we will enjoy a few more drinks (oh dear!) somewhere along the line.
02/01/2015 - My birthday! Hint hint nudge nudge. Pembroke Dock to Milford Haven (9 miles). There is the possibility to extend this to 12 miles by going from Pembroke itself but basically we will make another return journey to Milford Haven via the Coastal Path. I'm sure we will then have food and a pint (My name is Dylan and I'm an...) before going on our merry ways home.
Given that this trip ends on a Friday we have decided not to put a walk on that Sunday. The programme will start again from the following Sunday the 11/01/2015.
Thanks for reading everyone. See you soon. Diolch!
Dylan
Social Events Secretary
I agreed to take on this role myself last January, naively not fully appreciating how time consuming it can become. I have felt in recent months that it has become a little overwhelming for me to do along with managing the social media and I have therefore chosen to step down. I will continue to manage our social media and my role will be rebranded in the New Year to Communications Secretary. This will give me responsibility for making sure all current and prospective TT members are informed of everything that is going on.
This therefore means that there is a further role of Social Events Secretary now available. This role, as you can imagine, is still a developing one and we would discourage the idea of one person placing sole responsibility for arranging social events on themselves. However, if you would like to help us to ensure that we continue to evolve as a socially active group by arranging and coordinating our social events and by being a liaison to other members who want to arrange an event then please let us know.
We are eager to encourage future growth in our committee in an effort to bring in new blood with fresh ideas. This is therefor the ideal opportunity if you have had ideas for how you would like to see us improve what we do. Please contact our Chair, David Horton, if you are interested in this opportunity.
Secondly we have now planned our programme to the end of May 2015. I am sure that this will soon be published on our website so keep an eye out. Events that you might be interested in will include a walk being led for us in February by the Tregaron Walking Club, The Abergavenny Three Peaks Challenge at the end of March, and two trips in May.
In relation to the Tregaron walk being led for us this had originally been planned for March the 14th. However, due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to make some swift changes. This means that we have a blank spot for the 15/03/2014. If you would like to offer to lead a moderate or strenuous walk on this date please get in touch with Andrew Bevan.
Last but not least the jolly season is now upon us and there are two events coming up.
There are still spaces available for TT members for our Christmas meal at Tapestri for the 12/12/2014. If you would like to join us please contact me on 07540746360. You will need to provide a £10 deposit to secure your place.
Our New Year trip to Milford Haven is now full too. If you've missed your chance to join us at the bunkhouse please don't hesitate to book into a local B&B. You will be welcome to join us on our walks and when on the razz. We're equal opportunity drinkers at the Tawe Trekkers The current planned itinerary is as follows:
30/12/2014 - Arrive at the Bunkhouse. Those who arrive by 12pm can join me in a brief 3-mile jaunt around Milford Haven, taking in the newly developed marina and scouting local public houses.
We will then have a meal together at the bunkhouse and generally get to know each other.
31/12/2014 - Dale to Milford Haven (11-miles). We will get a bus from the bunkhouse to Dale and then take in the sights of the Coastal path as we walk back to Milford Haven, catch a meal in a local public house (I'm sensing a trend here) when we arrive and then return to the bunkhouse to put on our faces for the night that follows.
Last year in Llanidloes there were local bands playing and I am sure we will have another great night to talk about for months to come.
01/01/2015 - I have scheduled this day as a recovery day. My thoughts are that people can do what they want in an effort to chill out and recover from the night before. If someone wants to lead a short walk that would be great. Please let me know. Some people have suggested doing the Saundersfoot NY swim. If you're interested in this please let me know too. Either way I'm sure we will enjoy a few more drinks (oh dear!) somewhere along the line.
02/01/2015 - My birthday! Hint hint nudge nudge. Pembroke Dock to Milford Haven (9 miles). There is the possibility to extend this to 12 miles by going from Pembroke itself but basically we will make another return journey to Milford Haven via the Coastal Path. I'm sure we will then have food and a pint (My name is Dylan and I'm an...) before going on our merry ways home.
Given that this trip ends on a Friday we have decided not to put a walk on that Sunday. The programme will start again from the following Sunday the 11/01/2015.
Thanks for reading everyone. See you soon. Diolch!
Dylan
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