Unless otherwise stated, if you would like to book a place on any of these events please text Dee (Derrick) on 07905 570399. Please remember to put your full name on the text so Dee knows who you are!
As the weekends away and meals out are always oversubscribed and tend to fill up almost as soon as they hit the website, we have to restrict them to current members of SWG40s. However, everyone is welcome on a pub night out, especially if you are new to the group or you are thinking about joining us.
Before booking onto a weekend, please read the weekends away booking information on the FAQ Page.
One Day Introduction to Navigation Courses
Dates and availability:
Saturday 19th May: Places
Saturday 2nd June: Places
Saturday 9th June: Places
Details:
The 1 day Introduction to Navigation Course involves about 1.5 hour indoors, and a walk of about 6.5 miles involving some steep ground and crossing heather moorland off path.
The indoors session will cover maps & scales; contours, relief & height; taking a bearing from the map & walking on it; taking a bearing from the ground & relating it to the map.
On the walk we will practice pacing & timing; finding features on the ground; relocation and moving on steeper ground & using a compass.
The instructor to student ratio is normally 1:4.
What to wear:
Boots, warm clothing; walking poles are advised if you have them.
What to bring:
Walking equipment - rucksack, waterproofs, packed lunch, hot drink, 1:25000 White Peak map, compass, spare clothing. (We do have some spare maps and compasses available for couples to avoid sharing!)
We are meeting in the village of Foolow (on the village green) at 10 am and returning at around 5pm.
Following completion of the course, please consider leading at least one walk for the group this year.
Special block booking prices for SWG40s members £20. Text Michael 07801 376 960 leaving your full name and preferred date. Don't forget to mention you are from Sheffield 40s for the discount price.
North Devon Camping Weekend
Where: Channel View Caravan & Camping Park Manor Farm, Lynton, North Devon.
Date: 1st-5th June 2012 (Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend)
Details: Once again we are joining up with Hampshire 40+ Walking Group for a bank holiday walking weekend in the beautiful Exmoor area, There is a café on-site and pub nearby! Lynton is not far away plus access to footpaths. Members of One Step Walkers and the West Midlands 40+ group may also be joining us.
Booking Information: Please contact Liz who is organising the event on 077 5851 4142 or e-mail: liz_mclaren@btinternet.com. 50 spaces have been provisonally booked. The cost will be £5 per person per night (or £7 for electric hook up) for camping. It is also possible to bring a campervan/caravan (cost £7 per person per night). Spaces are limited and will go on a first in, first served basis (with final registration date of 27 April). You can stay 2 to 4 nights. Full payment will be required by 4 May.
Several walks are being arranged over the weekend by the Hampshire 40+ Group.
Jubilee Blues
Date: Saturday 2nd June 2012
Time: Music, real ale and food from 5pm until 12ish.
Details: Fancy an evening of live music? Then join us as we go to the CADS Centre, Snow Lane entrance, Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 7AL. The bands are all lively ranging from rockabilly to classic rock. Come along and dance the night away.
Booking Information: Tickets are £5 from Wayne, or £6 on the door. If you would like to go please contact Wayne on 07793241798
Evening Rock Climbing Session: Froggatt Edge
Date: Friday June 8th 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Details: The session will be led by Michael, a qualified rock climber who will also be providing all the equipment. Meet in the National Trust car park near The Grouse SK 256 777 Map (or make own way up to the rocks if late). Beer in The Grouse after around 9.30pm.
Text Dee the day before to book on
Dent Beer & Music Festival
Date: 22nd-24th June 2012
Details: Back by popular demand! See the Festival website for details of this years line-up of bands & beers. Click here for pictures of last years festival. It can't rain that much again...?
Booking Information: £25 per person for 2 nights camping and entry to the festival this includes a £5 donation for a festival wrist band. Cheques payable to Derrick Garside (text Dee for address details of where to send the cheque). Please let Dee know your full name plus car registration. If you are sharing a tent let Dee know as we only have 30 pitches booked.