The Sunday Walking Group was created by two young ladies in 2004. Originally called The Singles Walking Club, the aim at that time was to get out into the local countryside at the weekend and enjoy a good walk and meet other like-minded people. This great idea blossomed quickly and now the Sunday Walking Group boasts many members of various ages, who meet up each weekend and it's not just for singles any more!
The walking group has proved to be so successful and popular that we have had to become quite organized. We now meet together monthly to have a chat and discuss and plan future walks. Increasingly, we also arrange many social events for ourselves and we also enjoy weekends away.
So that our members get to know all the latest news of planned walks and events, we produce a monthly newsletter. These newsletters are distributed via e-mail and are handed out at the walk venues or posted if required to those who request them. You can also now view the planned walks in the Newsletter area below by continuing to scroll down.
Most of our members are based around the Lancashire town of Preston but our walks take us all around the North West region. We do not charge anything to join, simply just turn up and start walking! We do however request that a small donation of £1 be made after each walk to help us recover small costs as all of our time is donated freely.
For an idea of our walk locations have a look at the photographs taken on the walks lately. If you have any ideas or suggestions and if you would like the opportunity to come along and join in, then please do leave messages on the message board provided. I will do my very best to answer your messages as quickly as possible.
Happy walking..!
Derek Harper
Chairman
Contact us: Derek 07725 099502 or Wendy on 07866 398867
Website www.mini-webs.com/singleswalkingclub/home Email Address: sundaywalking@btinternet.com
Please note that all walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Sunday Walking Group
Newsletter
May 2012
Sunday Walking Group
Newsletter
May 2012
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Welcome to the May Newsletter. I think that a bracing walk in the wind and rain has always been better at warding off ‘the blues’ than medication. Now scientists from Edinburgh and Stirling Universities say the same thing and also that it should be encouraged. Those researchers now want to know, how long, how fast, and how often people should walk to combat feeling down in the dumps’. I think our group already has the answer. In fact, regular, gentle exercise is only a small part of what our group provides; far more importantly it offers fun, friendship, support and adventure. A huge debt should also be paid to our walk leaders’ who are committed to making sure that you get the most from our walks and who turn out every Sunday, no matter what the weather. So there you have it – the secret ingredients provided by our group for an enjoyable walk, and to provide you with that feel good glow that only a great day's walking can deliver, are: fun, inspiration, reliability, good company and kindness. And don't forget a little occasional cake. Happy walking!
Derek Harper, Chairman.
FORTHCOMING WALKS
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SUNDAY 20th MAY BLACKSTONE AND WARLAND RESERVOIR CIRCLUAR 8½ miles « Led by Derek Meeting Place: Car park near White House Pub on A58 Blackstone Edge Moor OL15 0LG Directions: From Preston Take the M6 South then join the M61, then take the M62 signposted, Leeds, Huddersfield, Rochdale. Leave the M62 at J20, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A627 (M) Signposted Rochdale. At J4, traffic signals turn left onto the A664 Signposted Rochdale A58. Continue to follow the A58 Signposted Halifax, Littleborough. The car park is just before the White House Pub on the A58 Halifax Road on Blackstone Edge Moor. Journey time from Preston approx. 52 mins SUNDAY 27th MAY HIGHER WALTON 7 miles «« Led by Jinette Meeting Place: Shop Lane area Higher Walton PR5 4DA Directions: From Preston centre, take the A6 (London Road) towards Chorley. At Yew Tree pub go forward onto A675 Higher Walton. After approx 1.5 miles turn left into Shop Lane. Fork right and park along roadside. Journey time from Preston approx. 10 mins |
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All walks to meet at 10.30am (unless otherwise stated) ¿
Grading: * Easy ***** Hard walk with climbing
Contact us: Derek 07725 099502 or Wendy on 07866 398867
Website www.mini-webs.com/singleswalkingclub/home Email Address: sundaywalking@btinternet.com
Please note that all walks are undertaken at your own risk.
SOCIALS
11 – 13th May – Weekend away, Bangor (Premier Inn).
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 9th April 2012
14 Members present:
Derek, Bob, Chhaya, Elsa, Martin, Mike, Julie, Chris H, Ken, Christine, Chris G, Jinette, Sue H, Jo.
1) Chairman’s introduction
Derek welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending on a Bank Holiday. He handed out the proposed itinerary for the weekend away in Wales to the people present who are going on the trip.
2) Treasurer’s Report
Following the proposal at a previous meeting to subsidise an evening meal during the Wales weekend away from Group funds, the amounts of £15 or £10 per person were put to the vote. There was a majority vote agreeing £10 per person to be allocated to those going on the weekend.
It was also agreed that cheques covering the first nights stay should be given to Derek to hold in case cancellation was necessary by anyone unable to contact the hotel by 1pm on the day of arrival.
3) Walks
15th April – Wild Boar Fell, led by John P, 8½ miles, 4*
22nd April – Brockholes, led by Ken, 7 miles 2*
29th April – St Sunday Crag, led by Simon, 7½ miles, 4*
6th May – Settle, led by Mike, 7 mile, 3*
13th May – Chipping, led by John P, 7 mile, 3*
Saturday 12th May – Weekend away – Aber Falls, led by Simon, 7½ miles, 4*
Sunday 13th May – Weekend away – Malltraeth Sands, led by Derek, 9 miles 2*
20th May – TBA led by Derek
27th May – TBA led by Jinette
3rd June – TBA led by Mike
10th June – Orton led by Ken, 9 miles, 3* (10am start)
17th June – TBA led by Derek
24th June - TBA
1st July – Ravenglass to Eskdale (including train ride), led by Chris G, 8½ miles (10am start)
4) Socials
Friday 20th April – Tarleton Scout Quiz at Tarleton Bowling Club, Sutton Lane, PR4 6UY. 7.45 for 8.00. Doors open 7.00pm. £5.00 including food.
11th – 13th May – Weekend away, Bangor (Premier Inn).
Friday 25th May – 7.00 for 7.30pm - Poker Night at Mike’s.
Longridge Cinema – AP1 – Wendy to check for next meeting. (Carried forward to May meeting)
As per the action from the March meeting, Jo had looked into details suggested by John G of Barge Cruises from Barton Grange, for a possible Group Birthday ‘do’ or future social. Evening cruises all start at 7pm and return by 9.30pm costing between £16-18 for Fish & Chips, Hotpot or Lasagne with Abba or Bee Gees tributes, Quiz or Comedian. A special booking at extra cost would be required for a private cruise exclusive to group members.
Jo proposed a meal out in late May or June, eg Indian or Mediterranean (eg Duk/Pond), and invited all those present to suggest other meal venues.
AP2 – Jo to bring details for proposed May/June meal to the next meeting for agreement.
Clay pigeon shooting – AP3 – Mike to bring some information to the next meeting (Carried forward to May meeting).
Derek suggested a trip to Haydock Horse Races for a future social. Mike suggested a night out at Bellevue Greyhound Races.
AP4 – Derek to bring Haydock race information to the next meeting.
As always, suggestions/ideas for future socials or Birthday party, are welcomed.
5) ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Scotland Holiday - Jinette thanked the Central Lancs Ramblers Club for organising a great holiday in Scotland and particularly for making the members of our Group feel welcome and asked Elsa to pass on the thanks. Elsa said that Jim from the CLRC had also sent a message to thank our members for attending and said how well our members had blended in with the CLRC group members. Elsa added that she is putting together a photo album on disc which she will offer for purchase at around £1. Jim is putting together another holiday for next year which Elsa will send out details for when confirmed.
Chris G invited group members to a BBQ on Saturday 28th July. More details to follow in due course.
ACTION SUMMARY
AP1 – Wendy by 14th May Wendy to check details of films showing at the Longridge Cinema.
AP2 – Jo by 14th May Jo to bring Indian or Med meal out details to next meeting.
AP3 – Mike by 14th May Mike to find out more information for Clay pigeon shooting.
AP4 – Derek by 14th May to bring Haydock & Bellevue race information to the next meeting.
Date of the next meeting – Monday 14th May 2012 @ 8pm at the Welcome Tavern, Hennel Lane, Walton le Dale, PR5 5UL.
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Contact us: Derek 07725 099502 or Wendy on 07866 398867 Website www.mini-webs.com/singleswalkingclub/home Email Address: sundaywalking@btinternet.com Please note that all walks are undertaken at your own risk. |
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contact us: Derek 07725 099502 or Wendy on 07866 398867
Website www.mini-webs.com/singleswalkingclub/home Email Address: sundaywalking@btinternet.com
Please note that all walks are undertaken at your own risk.
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