Our last walks from the Summer Programme:
Saturday 13th October 2018 HAWES FULL DAY Our last walks from the summer programme will be on a full day, finishing at Hawes on Saturday 13th September 2018. The A walk will be led by David Hartley - and starts at Batty Moss Viaduct following the Moor Road until we reach the Roman Road at Holme Hill which takes us onto the Pennine Way and past Heator Pasture. This is a high level fast route taking us though the hills of Dodd Fell, Ten End and Rotten Stone Hill but not over them then down to Hawes. 12 miles and 1900 ft. The B walk will be led by Sylvia and Graham Dyson, and starts at the junction of the A684 and the Hardraw Road, crossing fields to Hardraw and on to Low Shaw before taking the path under Low Clint to the road to Sweet Hill and turning East along Shivery Gill, over Pike Hill to North Rakes Hill. We then descend along Shutt Lane to Sedbusk and walk over fields to Hawes along Burnt Acres Road. 8½ miles and 1370 feet of ascent. The C walk will be led by Robin Bamber and is a linear walk starting from Bainbridge, following the River Ure at Yorebridge before heading west to follow the old dismantled Wensleydale Railway line to Old Cams House. The path then rises gradually across fields to reach Litherskew then levels out to Sedbusk. We decend south west across fields to cross the river again at Haylands Bridge before arriving in Hawes at the old railway station. 5.7 miles with a cumulative ascent of 470 feet.
PICKUP TIME: 9am from Torrisholme Church of the Ascension, Torrisholme (Pickups commence from Heysham Towers at 8.45am) PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL WALKS (FULL AND HALF DAYS) WILL COMMENCE AT 9AM Guests and new members are always welcome and can book by contacting Colette Follett (text or phone) on 07837273707
You may download a copy of the new Winter Programme from this website - just click on "Winter Programme 2018/19" on the left sidebar on this page and select Print from the File Menu.
Leaders who would like help with planning their walk etc, please contact the Hon Secretary Linda Mills who will put you in touch with a member of the Committee. We also have a large selection of maps to loan when planning and leading your walk.
YOUR COMMITTEE Hon Chairlady: Nadine Kelly Hon Vice Chairlady: Colette Follett Hon Secretary: Linda Mills Hon Treasurer: Linda Mountford Hon Map Secretary: Tom Hodgson Coach Bookings Secretary: Colette Follett General Committee: Elsie Dowthwaite, Graham Dyson, Sylvia Dyson, Tom Hodgson, John Mountford, Norma Nicholls, Jennifer Whittaker. Walks Committee: Elsie Dowthwaite, Graham Dyson, Tom Hodgson, John Mountford, Norma Nicholls, Gary Marsh. |
EASTBOURNE 6th to 10th April 2019 Our walking holiday for 2019 will be to Eastbourne, staying at the Queens Hotel. The holiday is again with Alfa Coach Tours at a cost of £275 pp with £20 supplement for sea views and £25 supplement for singles occupying a twin room, if available. The cost includes bed, breakfast, evening meal, packed lunches and a meal on the way home. All members have received full details and a booking form by email and those not on email will receive their booking form from their Committee Member before bookings are opened. A deposit of £40 pp payable to Torrisholme Rambling Club will secure your place. Linda Mountford (Treasurer) will be taking bookings AFTER Monday 30th April to ensure that all members have an equal chance of booking. The final day for bookings will be Friday 25th May. We had a wonderful holiday in Tenby, despite the weather and look forward to seeng you all on the Eastbourne holiday.
POLAND Friday 6th to 13th September 2019 We are planning to go to Zakopane in southern Poland for our next holiday abroad, staying at the 4* Aquarion hotel. Zakopane borders the Tatra National Park and mountains close to the Slovakian border. The modern Hotel Aquarion is close to the town centre and has 136 twin bedded rooms with mountain view. All have shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, safe and tea and coffee making facilities. Wi-fi is available in public areas and accommodation is half board. Flights are by Easyjet - Manchester/Krakow - Fri 6/9/2019 - 0600/09.35, returning Fri 13/9/2019 - 0.15/12.00. These dates may change by a day or two as Easyjet schedules are not et finalised. The cost will be 20-29 people £740pp in a twin room or £950 for single occupancy and for a group of 30-40 people £715pp in a twin room or £925 for sole occupancy. This includes flights, transfers to Zakopane and half board accommodation, with an additional cost of transport to/from Manchester airport. Bookings for this holiday are now closed at 31 persons.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SOCIALS held in
the Lounge of the Church of the Ascension, Michaelson Ave, Torrisholme, Morecambe
Friends, Guests & Non-Members welcome ADMISSION FREE COMMENCING AT 7.30 pm 24th Jan - Jacob's Join, raffle and Games Night 28th Feb - AGM 14th March - Hotpot Supper, Quiz and Raffle - Must be booked 21-25 Apl - Walking holiday to Tenby 23rd May - Members Slide Show (Jan-Dec 2017) This will be the last slideshow that I will be showing, so please come along and give your support to this fun evening of your photographs taken during 2017. 24 July - Tuesday evening - Canal Cruise with Fish & Chip Supper 15 Aug - Evening Saunter at Heysham, led by Charlie Overett MEET AT DUKE OF ROTHESAY PUB, HEYSHAM 6.15 FOR 6.30 PM 5-12 Sep - Slovenia holiday 24 Oct - Hotpot Supper & Quiz - must be booked 21 November – Bowland & Pennine Mountain Rescue Team - talk, slide show and Hot Supper 22 December - Dinner Dance at Morecambe Golf Club (note this was previously booked for January 2019) 2019 1 March - Friday evening at the Jubilee Club – The Garstang Ukulele Band and hotpot supper |
