Socials and Weekends Away - Archive

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.

 
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Weekends and Trips

Walking Weekend at Chamois Club, Snowdonia National Park 20-22 September 2024

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Date: 20-22 September 2024
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Details: We are having a weekend away at Chamois Mountaineering club in North Wales on 20th to 22th September 2024. The weekend has been organised for people that are not familiar with the area.

Bookings now open. Only 20 places available for accommodation and walking. FULL
Text Mandy on 07586842361 to book a place. Closing date 30th March 2024
Full payment due on 30th May

The Centre is located at Ceunant and has lovely views across Snowdonia national park.. It offers a large communal kitchen, dining area, comfy lounge and dormitory bunk rooms.
The cost is £15 a night per person for two nights and you will need to bring your own sleeping bag/duvet, pillowcase and towel. The accommodation is in dormitory rooms and you may be sleeping in a top bunk.
You will also need to bring your own food (breakfast, pack up and food for the evening meal). There are small shops and pubs in Llanberis which is a 15 minute drive away.

Refunds can be given up to 30th March. Once the deposit has been paid we can only give you a refund if someone else can take your place.

Chamois members who have booked on the weekend need to settle their night fees directly with the club
If you prefer to book your own accommodation please get in touch before booking due to limited places on the walks.

Anyone trying to find a transport lift please ask on our Facebook page

Chamois mountain club

Some terrain may be difficult and James will be leading the walks with a maximum of 20 people.

Saturday 9.30am
Title Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) South Ridge, Ascent 3182 feet (Amended version)
Distance 8 miles, Time 8 hours
Start, Rhyd-Ddu railway station car park GR SH 571525
Route
From the station we follow the Rhyd-ddu path to Pen ar Lon. We then follow the track to the old quarry at Blwch Cwm Llan. Amazing views down to the Watkin path. Then up some steep steps onto the a broad ridge. There is some very straight forward scrambling ( 3-point contact etc). Then onto Blwch Main and onto the summit ridge. The main ridge is safe but a little exposed in places. The footpath is very good. Then onto the summit and the no doubt the heaving crowds. There is a railway station at the summit for any train spotters! We trace our steps down Blwch Main to the fork for the Rhydd-Ddu path. We take that back down to Rhydd-Ddu.
Notes. No Dogs. Dogs are not allowed in the hut we are staying at. Although the walk is 8 miles it is as an ascent onto the highest peak in Wales. As I said the ridge is a little exposes but the views can be amazing. We did the route a few years ago when we last visited the hut and I have redone it recently with another group I was helping with. Prompt 9.30 start. Be better to car share to the start
Walk leader James Scott. No mobile signal at start of walk. Parking can be difficult so please leave plenty of time to find a space either in the pay and display at the station limited road parking in the village or B4418 Nantlle road.
Walk Leader James

Sunday 9.30am
Title Moel Eilio Horseshoe and the bumps. Ascent 2650 feet (Amended version)
Distance 8. miles. Time 7 hrs
Start. Chamois Mountaineering club hut. ( change of starting point) GR SH532 608. Post code LL55 4SA. Has a car park
Route.
From the hut we make our way across rough ground to the whistling gate. From there we ascend Moel Eileo. the views from the top are amazing. IF people can not do anymore the WHOLE group will return the way we came up. Hopefully everyone will be recovered at the top and we do the bumps ( 4 in all) till we meet the track. We follow this round back to the whistling gate and back to the hut.
Notes
No dogs. If the weather is kind to us there are amazing views again. This is quite tough walk as the waling group I helping with recently discovered!
Walk Leader James

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Sheffield Heritage Pub Evening

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Date: Friday 23 August 2024
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Details: A night visiting Heritage pubs around Sheffield city centre. These have been selected because of their heritage status as good examples of traditional English pubs.

We will meet in Fagans at 7pm visiting a few pubs in reasonably close proximity and having a half in each.

Please bring cash in case some of the pubs don’t accept cards.

Fagans 69 Broad Ln, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4BS

Text Dennis 07904670927 before 8pm on any day to let him know that you are coming along

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Villages walk to Calver, Curbar and Froggatt to see Open Gardens

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Date: Saturday 3 August 2024
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Details: Calver, Curbar and Froggatt Open Gardens £5 entry
Tea and cake available

A relaxing day walking and browsing around the gardens which are open 11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Park near or at Calver village hall (parking available) ready to meet up outside the hall at 11.00am and purchase a ticket. £5.
Click link to Google map Calver Village Hall
All open gardens have a balloon outside and are spread across the three villages.
Extreme points are top of High St in Calver, top of Moorlands Lane in Froggatt and Bar rd in Curbar as you drop down from Calver Gap. Also top of Stoke Lane coming in from Grindleford

We will walk from village to village so please be prepared and bring a packed lunch. We may walk on some public footpaths to the village so wear decent footwear. Refreshments are available in the village halls but possibly tea and cake only.
Each village is a mile apart and I am expecting to walk at least 4 or 5 miles.

PLEASE be aware that the road from Hathersage to Grindleford is CLOSED until September so plan a head if you are coming from that direction.

You are free to leave at anytime...... its go with the flow

Text Mandy on 07586842361 if you are coming along. Meet at Calver village Hall 11am.


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Summer Social at Nether Edge Bowling Club. CANCELLED

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Date: Tuesday 2 July 2024
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Details:
TIME 7pm cost £10.
Bookings open on 24 June 2024 and close on 25 July at 7pm.

Come along and join the fun at our summer social.
We have a quiz (teams of two), food and dancing later in the evening.
Dont be afraid to come alone as social members will help you find a partner for the quiz if necessary.

Text Mandy on 07586842361 before 8pm on any day with your full name for payment instructions and to book a place.
If you are vegetarian or have any dietary requirements please confirm in your text message.

We have arranged a BUFFET From 8.00PM.
The Buffet will include, various sandwiches, savouries and mini cakes. Bring a tub for any leftovers if you like.
BAR serving drinks and cask ale 7PM to 11PM.

D.J Dr Lyn will be taking her laptop and playing some top tunes to spin to later in the evening.
To request your favourite dance tunes text Lyn on 07989 670540. All requests must be in by 30th July

7pm - 8pm Quiz. Teams of 2. Quiz on the tables
8pm - 9pm Buffet and Quiz Answers
9pm -11pm DJ Dr Lyn

Open to Ramblers members, partners welcome. New Ramblers members please come and join the fun

Refunds can only be given up to 25 July. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds unless someone can take your place.
Bookings close 25th July at 7pm.

Please note: The fee is £10 if you dont require any food

ADDRESS : Nether Edge Bowling Club, 8 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield S7 1RU.
Go through the outdoor purple door/gate (opposite St Lukes shop) and up the steps to get to the lounge.
You may have to park a few streets away.

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Short 5 mile walk and open gardens in Parwich. Sunday 23 June.

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Date: Sunday 23 June 2024
Time: 10.00am

Details: Short circular walk, 5 miles, to Tissington followed by open gardens at 1pm.

We will meet at 10pm in the carpark and walk along the Peak district boundary walk to Tissington. It’s a steady climb up and we will have a short break at Tissington before heading back to Parwich on the Limestone way.
We should be back in Parwich for 12.30ish, just in time to eat lunch before we look around the gardens, so bring a packed lunch.
You are welcome to attend the walk without going round the gardens. Free to do as you please after the walk as it can be difficult to keep everyone together when we are looking around gardens.
Parwich Car park

Gardens open 1pm to 6pm £5 entry fee from Memorial Hall

Please add a little extra mileage if you are looking around the Gardens. Hopefully it's going to be a lazy summer day in a pretty Peak District village.
Free to leave when you please.

Text Mandy 07586842361 if you are coming along.

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Edensor Day with short walk from Baslow. Saturday 15th June

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Date: Saturday 15 June 2024
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Details: Meet at Baslow bus shelter by the car park at 10.00am. Nearest postcode DE45 1SB
Text Mandy 07586842361 before 8pm on any day if you joining the group.
Baslow car park

We walk from Baslow to Edensor to have a day viewing the gardens or just relaxing on the green with a pimms or a pint. You will be free to do as you please and leave at any time. I have not planned a time for the group to walk back to Baslow as this will be weather dependant.

It is 4 miles to Edensor and back and if you are walking round the gardens add extra mileage. Please bring your pack ups as there could be queues at food stalls. Walking boots not necessary

Open from 11.00am with £5 entry fee

The event will be offically open at 12.00 noon by Lord and Lady Burlington.

Stalls include cakes and preserves, toys, bric a brac, plants, vintage and classic cars.
Entertainment includes Powder Keg Morris Dancers, Holymoorside Brass Band, Cook & Sons Traditional Organ Grinders. Also Punch and Judy, wood bodgers and turners demonstration and Patrick's traditional barrel organ.

Cream teas in church, beer tent: local ales, Pimm's bar, prosecco. Outside Catering by Derbyshire Eats.

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Castleton Ancient Garland Ceremony. Wednesday 29th May 6.30pm

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Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024
Time: 6.30pm

Details: Bulls Head Pub, Castleton, Wednesday May 29th at 6.30pm

Join us for the Castleton Garland Festival
Bulls Head Pub,Castleton
Cross St, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WH

An ancient tradition where the garland king (massive garland of flowers) on horse back and local children walk to each of the six pubs in Castleton.
At about 8.00pm the Kings garland is hoisted onto the top of the church tower where he joins the crowds and watches the traditional maypole dancing. The crowds join in for the final crisscross dance along the street.

Note that the road into Castleton will be closed when the procession is on. Get there early if you want to park in Castleton

Parking in Castleton on Old Mam Tor Road, Peak cavern car park (charge), Visitor centre (charge) or park in Hope and walk into Castleton.

Text Jean on 07795 203867 to let her know if you are going.

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Walking Weekend in Coniston, Lake District 16-19 May 2024.

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Date: 16-19 May 2024
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Details: We are having a weekend away in Coniston in the Lake District on Thursday 16th May to Sunday 19th May 2024.

THE GROUP ACCOMMODATION IS FULL. Please join the whats app group to share with other members

The accommodation will be booked with members paying a non refundable deposit of £70 per person. Followed by £70 in March 2024. The cost is £140 for a three night weekend in a shared room. Places are only secured when payment has been received.
Please note the group accommodation is for S40 Ramblers members only.
The accommodation is for 16 people (4 doubles and 4 twins) Most of the bathrooms are shared.

KIRKBECK HOUSE GROUP ACCOMMODATION

Rooms will be allocated depending on availability, eg doubles and twins, males and females
If a deposit has been paid we can only refund you if another group member can take your place.

There are other accommodation options available in Coniston if you prefer to book your own including YOUTH HOSTEL , Guest Houses, Hotels, Self Catering Cottages and Camp Sites nearby.

GROUP MEAL Menu choices must be selected and paid for by 9th May @ 6pm
Check your mail box for details (email sent 16th April)

WALKS
FRIDAY
Scafell Pike from Langdale 13 Miles C3 (weather permitting) 9.30am From kirkbeck house, car share to Langdale.
Langdale, Rossett Gill, Esk Hause, Scafell Pike, return by Esk Pike and Bow Fell. 4500 feet of ascent. Bring, waterproofs, layers, hat and gloves. Walk Leader Allen H

FRIDAY
Tarn Hows from Coniston 8.75 miles A2 10.00am
Meet & leave from the Crown Inn, Coniston. heading NE to The Tarns @ Tom Heights. Returning via Oxen Fell, Yew Tree Tarn & Yewdale back to Coniston.
Walk Leader Colin P

SATURDAY
Old Man of Coniston (long walk) 13 Miles C3 (weather permitting) 10.00am From the house
Wetherlam, Swirl How, Old Man, back down Dow Crag. 4500feet of ascent.
Walk Leader Allen H

SATURDAY
Old Man of Coniston from Coniston 9 Miles B3 10.00am
Meet and leave at the Black bull pub. Coniston is 2,635ft. Can be rocky in places with some steep ascents and descents. Poles recommended
Walk Leader Charlie

SATURDAY
Coniston, Cumbria Way, Brantwood, Castle Crag
A2 10km, 250m ascent
Start at the Crown Inn, Coniston 9.45am prompt please
(this allows for a 20 min refreshment break on the walk to the 12.10 launch from Torver to Brantwood)
9.45 walk 6 km from Coniston to Torver along Coniston Water
12.10 Launch from Torver to Brantwood (10 mins)
Please buy a single red route ticket for Torver to Coniston on the 11.45 launch on 18th May at Coniston Launch
(nb 11.45 is the time our launch leaves Coniston - not the time it leaves Torver!)
12.20 Hop off at Brantwood, and buy a ticket for house and gardens at the gate (£14 if you show your ferry ticket)
nb the ticket is valid for any number of visits for a year.
Cafe and loos at Brantwood.
There'll be an optional 3km led walk up Castle Crag behind Brantwood and/or visit the house and gardens at your leisure.
When you're done hop back on any launch from Brantwood to Coniston (your launch ticket covers this leg of the journey)
Walk leader Mick N
079 49 59 67 02

SUNDAY
Hawkshead to Latterbarrow and Wray Castle. A2 8 miles
Meet at the Hawkshead car park 10.00AM
Walk leader Mandy
carpark
Postcode LA22 0NS
Parking fees apply.

BOOKINGS OPEN
To book a place please text Mandy on 0758 6842361 with your full name

Waiting list available for any cancellations in Kirkbeck House

If you are booking your own accommodation please text in so that you will be included in all communications for walks and meals etc.

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Karaoke Night at the Bridge inn pub, Chapeltown

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Date: Saturday 13 April 2024
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Details: Join us for an evening of Karaoke at The Bridge pub in Chapeltown S35 1TZ on Saturday 13th April, Singing not compulsory

Starting at 7.30 onwards

Option of a curry beforehand at the Saffron Lounge in High Green

Please text Lyn on 07989670540 if you are interested in going for a curry, the karaoke or both.

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Easter weekend walking in Pickering, North Yorkshire 29 -31 March

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Date: 29 - 31 March
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Details: We are having an Easter break in Pickering, North Yorkshire.

A market town with historic architecture, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and gateway to the North York Moors National Park.

You are welcome to join any walk for the day

FRIDAY
Farndale Dafodils Walk. 10 Miles. START 10.30 AM
Low Mill, Church houses, a part of The Inn Way, Cragg cottage, Rawson skye, Thunder head Hill, Harland Moor, Mill Lane
Walk leader Mandy text 0758 6842361
START Low Mill car park, North York Moors NP, postcode YO62 7UY.
You may need change for parking charges. Donation Box
Car park Farndale

SATURDAY
Blakey topping and the Bridestones 10.5 miles TIME 10.00am
Whinny Nab, Blakey topping, Crosscliff wood, Bridestones and a tiny bit of the Tabular Hill walk.
Walk leader Mandy text 0758 6842361
START 10.00am Hole or Horcum carpark off the A169, straight up the road from Pickering.
Postcode YO18 7NR. Parking charges apply


SUNDAY
Three Villages from Hutton le Hole 9 miles. TIME 10.00am
Hutton le, Lastingham, Appleton le moors, onto Tabular hills walk back to Hutton le
Walk leader Mandy text 0758 6842361
START Car park Hutton le hole. Postcode YO62 6UA
You may need change for parking charges.
Car park Hutton le


Book your own accommodation and send a text message to Mandy on 07586842361 so that I can send you info about the walks.
You should be a Ramblers member to come along on the weekends away.

The Premier Inn is about a 20 minute walk from the centre of Pickering and I will be staying there on Saturday night. Other accommodation is available in Pickering or other nearby towns.
Book for Friday and Saturday night or just one night if you prefer. Thursday night is also an option as I will be walking on Friday.
At time of writing the cost at the Premier inn is £90 Friday and £104 Saturday per room.

Note. It is Easter weekend and traffic may be busy. Anyone trying to find a transport lift please ask on our Facebook page


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Sheffield Adventure Film Festival

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Date: 15-16 March
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Details: Sheffield Adventure Film Festival takes place on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th March at Sheffield Cathedral.

The festival features:

7 of your favourite Film sessions comprising the best films from the last year
A great range of panel talks
An all day screening of an immersive Adventure Bites loop in the Crypt
The Patagonia Worn Wear crew will be on hand providing free repairs on any over-loved outdoor clothing
The delicious Sunshine Pizza oven
The ever-popular Alpkit Kit Swap
Live choral music
A selection of Exhibitors on the forecourt (including us)
More details and tickets are on the website AdventureFestival

Ramblers 20s/30s will have a stand at the festival. If you’re interesting in manning the stand for an hour or more during the festival, email Sara.withoutah@yahoo.co.uk

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Behold Ye Ramblers at the Lantern Theatre, Thursday

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Date: Thursday 29 February 2024
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Details: BEHOLD YE RAMBLERS - a new play by Neil Gore

From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current struggles, “Behold Ye Ramblers” is a new play about The Clarion newspaper and the organisations formed by its readership, including the famous rambling club, The Sheffield Clarion Ramblers. Along with the Clarion Cyclists, these early Edwardian pioneers promoted healthy outdoor pursuits, organising expeditions across open moors and mountains whilst campaigning for the right to roam, bringing them into conflict with landowners’ hunting and shooting activities and laws that prioritised private property over the wellbeing of others.

A few S40WG members have booked tickets for Thursday evening

Tickets £12 or £10 concession

TICKETS

The play starts at 7.30pm

We have a cancellation so if you would like to go, text Mandy on 07586 842361

Lantern Theatre, 18 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, S7 1NF

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Sheffield Heritage Fair

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Date: Saturday 20 January 2024
Time: 10am and 11am

Details: Free event at the Millennium Gallery

Sheffield Heritage Fair at the Millennium Gallery. There will be 40+ exhibitors including The Ramblers - you can meet some of your fellow walkers.

Sat 20th January 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 21st January 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Come along and see the wealth of heritage and history organisations in Sheffield.

Some of the Sheffield 40s members have volunteered to be on the Ramblers stand

Details

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A New Year Viennese Gala Concert

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Date: Sunday 7 January 2024
Time: 3.00pm

Details:
Lucia C and some S40s friends are going to A New Year Viennese Gala Concert at the Winding Wheel theatre in Chesterfield. The concert starts at 3.00pm.
Here’s the link to book your own tickets
Tickets
Please text Lucia on 0779 082 0831 when you have booked your ticket so she can look out for you in the bar beforehand! This is a lovely way to start the New Year.


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Christmas Party at the Steel Cauldron, Broomhil Friday 15 December. 7.00pm BOOKINGS CLOSED

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Date: Friday 15 December 2023
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm

Details: Step into a world of enchantment and merriment at the S40WG Christmas Party.
Join us in a spellbinding bar adorned with twinkling lights and mystical decor at the Steel Cauldron Bar in Broomhill.
Grab a glass of special enchanted brews, a mystical cocktail or a glass of Bradfield Ale from the mini kegs and bottles

TIME 7pm cost £10

Please text Mandy 07586842361 before 8pm on any day with your full name and food choice for payment instructions and to book a place.

We have arranged hot food around 8PM
Vegetable and quorn Chilli and rice with sour cream, salsa and nachos or Chicken Curry and rice with mango chutney and naan bread.
Any diet requirements please let me know in your text.

7pm - 8pm Christmas Quiz by Steel cauldron
8pm - 9pm Hot food service
9pm -11pm Music and dancing, requests on the night.

Open to all Ramblers members, partners welcome. New members please come and join the fun

Refunds can only be given up to 5th December. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds unless someone can take your place.
Bookings close 9th December and payments must be made at the time of booking as the venue needs to order the food.

The venue used to be the South Sea, its next to the car park entrance.
ADDRESS: 3 Spooner Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BL

PARKING:
Possible on street parking but please check for any signs.
Broomhill roof top car park CASH ONLY (24 hrs). You will need to enter your REG number into the machine.
Charges 1 hour 60p, 2 hours £1.20, After 8pm £1.
EG if you arrive at 7.05pm the parking charge is £1.60. Maximum charge is £2.20. Other car parks nearby, please check tariffs.

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Caberat Boom Boom, Crookes Social Club

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Date: Friday 8 December 2023
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Details: Cabaret Boom Boom presents hilarious, unusual and exciting acts.

The Cabaret Boom Boom crew present their Advent calendar of surprises, delivering gifts of entertainment to set off the season with music, circus and hapless enthusiasm.It brings top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.

£20 or £16 concessions

Tickets


Ask to be on the Sheffield 40s table
Table booking

Please contact Jean 07795 203867 if you would like to go. Please purchase your own ticket

Crookes social club, Mulehouse Rd, Sheffield S10 1TD

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Walk and White Lion Christmas Meal at 4.30pm ........FULL add your name to the waiting list

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Date: Sunday 3 December 2023
Time: 4.30 for the meal at 5pm

Details: FULLY BOOKED Add your name to the waiting list as we have had cancellations in the past.

We are having our annual Christmas Dinner at the White Lion pub in Great Longstone. For those that don’t know this is a laid-back, cosy, bar-restaurant serving cask ales and good food

S40WG ramblers members only White Lion MENU

2 course meal £25, 3 course meal £30, including raffle ticket.
Please contact Mandy on 07586842361 with your full name and if your prefer 2 or 3 courses. If you do not wish to participate in the raffle (£1 less) please mention in your text as well any dietary requirements.

Payment instructions will be forwarded to you. Once you have made the payment, please email your MENU choices to sheffield40swg@gmail.com

Arrive at the White Lion for 4.30PM for serving at 5.00PM. There is no table service for drinks, please purchase your own from the bar.

Refunds can only be given up to 20th November. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds unless someone can take your place. If you cant make it and you have paid please let me know as soon as you can so that I can notify anyone on the waiting list.

Add your name to the waiting list if you could not get a place. We usually have last minute cancellations but the menu choices will already be ordered.

Don't forget your loose change for a jolly good tip. The staff do a fantastic job of organising this for us

Short and long walks will be organised to coincide with the Christmas Meal, however you don't have to come on a walk to join the meal. Some members bring a change of clothes but that is entirely up to you.

White Lion, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TA

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AGM at Bradfield, Schoolrooms Cafe

AGM Bradfield School rooms cafe

Date: Sunday 19 November 2023
Time: 3.30pm or after the walk

Details: Our AGM will be upstairs at the School Rooms in Bradfield.
Cafe, Bar and snacks

Mill Lee Road, Low Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LB

Any one can stand for any position, but we are looking for a treasurer, walk coordinator and a new position of training officer. The rest of the committee will be standing again.

Members - The formal invite should be in your email inbox now.

Drive through the entrance gate to get to the carpark

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Sheffield Beer and Cider festival. CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH RIVER WATER

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Date: Friday 20 October 2023
Time: 8.30pm

Details: Kelham Island Museum, Alma St, Sheffield S3 8SA

Entry to the festival £19 Including glass (£3 refund if you don't wish to keep), £10 token for bars and tombola as well as live music performances.

Please meet at 8.20pm by Craft and Dough restaurant. 1A Kelham Square, Kelham Island, Sheffield S3 8SD

200 different beers available across several bars in cask, keg, can and bottle,
Other drinks can be purchased at the Millowners arms, soft drinks and water are free according to the website.

Sheffield Beer Festival

Pleas text Mandy 0758 6842361 or Jean 07795 203867 to let us know you are coming

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Christmas Party at The Steel Cauldron.

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Date: Thursday 19 October 2023
Time: 7.00pm to 1100pm

Details:
Step into a world of enchantment and merriment at the S40WG Christmas Party. Join us in a spellbinding bar adorned with twinkling lights and mystical decor at the Steel Cauldron Bar.
Grab a glass of special enchanted brews, a mystical cocktail or a glass of Bradfield ale.

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Walk and Christmas Meal at the White Lion. Booking open at 6pm on 1st Nov (no texts after 9pm please)

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Date: Tuesday 3 October 2023
Time: 4.30pm seating for meal at 5pm

Details: We are having our annual Christmas Dinner at the White Lion pub in Great Longstone. For those that don’t know this is a laid-back, cosy, bar-restaurant serving cask ales and good food

BOOKINGS NOT OPEN until 1st November at 6pm

S40WG ramblers members only White Lion MENU

2 course meal £25, 3 course meal £30, including raffle ticket.
Please contact Mandy on 07586842361 with your full name and if your prefer 2 or 3 courses. If you do not wish to participate in the raffle (£1 less) please mention in your text as well any dietary requirements.

Payment instructions will be forwarded to you. Once you have made the payment, please email your MENU choices to sheffield40swg@gmail.com

Arrive at the White Lion for 4.30PM for serving at 5.00PM. There is no table service for drinks, please purchase your own from the bar.

Refunds can only be given up to 20th November. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds unless someone can take your place.
Bookings close 20th November as the pub needs to plan.

Add your name to the waiting list if you could not get a place. We usually have last minute cancellations but the menu choices will already be ordered.

Don't forget your loose change for a jolly good tip. The staff do a fantastic job of organising this for us

Short and long walks will be organised to coincide with the Christmas Meal, however you don't have to come on a walk to join the meal. Some members bring a change of clothes but that is entirely up to you.

White Lion, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TA

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Walking Weekend in Nidderdale - GROUP ACCOMMODATION FULL, please book your own or add your name to the waiting list for cancellations

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Date: 8-10 September
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Details: We are having a weekend away in Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale on Friday 8 th September to Sunday 10 th September 2023.

If there is enough interest we will be booking a shared house House
The maximum for the house will be 9 (due to the bedrooms) and the price will be: £115 per person for 2 nights (based on 9 people sharing the house this will allow a small amount for tea/coffee/milk). All bedrooms have on-suite facilities. This will be on a first come first served basis with no refund of deposit paid unless someone can take your place. Otherwise it will be book your accommodation with various facilities listed below:

The Crown Inn – Rooms available on Booking.com
Talbot House:Talbot
Harefield Hall:Harefield
Riverside Caravan Park - may do camping (details to follow when they re-open).
There will be an organised meal on Saturday evening (details to follow).

Walks will include: Brimham Rocks and Nidderdale Moors. Volunteers to lead any other walk would be appreciated – please let Jillian know.

Friday. Brimham rocks A2. 9 mile. Walk leader Jillian
Saturday. Greenhow Lead mines. B2. 10 mile. Walk leader Mick
Sunday. Lofthouse/Scarhouse reservoir. B2 10.5 miles. Walk leader Julie (Car sharing to be organised)

To book a place please text Jillian on: 07771960531 with your full name. If you are booking your own accommadation please text in so that you will be included in all communications for walks and meals etc.

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Summer Social on Friday 4 Aug BOOKINGS OPEN

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Date: Friday 4 August 2023
Time: 7pm

Details: Summer Social at Neither Edge Bowling Club

TIME 7pm cost £10.

Text Mandy on 07586842361 before 8pm on any day with your full name for payment instructions and to book a place.
If you are vegetarian or have any dietary requirements please confirm in your text message.

We have arranged a BUFFET From 8.00PM.
The Buffet will include, various sandwiches, savouries and mini cakes. Bring a tub for any leftovers if you like.
BAR serving drinks and cask ale 7PM to 11PM.

D.J Dr Lyn will be taking her laptop and playing some top tunes to spin to later in the evening.
To request your favourite dance tunes text Lyn on 07989 670540. All requests must be in by 30th July

7pm - 8pm Quiz. Teams of 2. Quiz on the tables
8pm - 9pm Buffet and Quiz Answers
9pm -11pm DJ Dr Lyn

Open to Ramblers members, partners welcome. New members please come and join the fun

Refunds can only be given up to 28 July. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds unless someone can take your place.
Bookings close 28th July.


ADDRESS : Nether Edge Bowling Club, 8 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield S7 1RU.
Go through the outdoor purple gate (opposite St Lukes shop) and up the steps to get to the lounge.
You may have to park a few streets away.

Event Details

Millhouses Park Short Walk and Fun Day

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Date: Sunday 16 July 2023
Time: 10.00am

Details:
We are holding another FUN DAY on Sunday 16th July 2023.

Meet by the Café in Millhouses Park – (opposite the boating lake) for a short A2 short walk of 5½ miles. We will then have lunch/picnic and follow it with Fun Games (this is not a competition – everyone is a winner). There are toilets near the café. Bring your own picnic and any games if you wish. We will then have a variety of team games including cricket and/or rounders, crazy croquet, dress the mannequin, egg and spoon or something similar with tug of war and maybe more.

If you only want to do the walk that’s great but you’re missing lots of fun and laughter after.

The Wagon and Horses pub is nearby for a drink and/or food after the games.

Hope to see you there, members may bring a friend/partner.

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Sharrow Festival

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Date: Saturday 1 July 2023
Time: 1pm

Details: Sharrow Festival in Mount Pleasant Park

Mount Pleasant Park, Abbeydale Road, S7 1BY

Expect a lively, family-friendly mix of live music from local talent, incredible food, a graffiti jam, fun activities, and stalls showcasing local groups and businesses. Run by volunteers and free for all, the event really does offer something for everyone, no matter their age or background.

Stalls and all things community, there are two stages and bands start at 1pm.
Bands include Speed for Lovers, Crash Damage, Shanghi Treason, Unseen Urban Collective, Solar Collective, plus many more.

Food and drink available.

Just turn up, Jean and Rachel will be joining the fun. Jean will be at the festival from 3pm text 07795 203867

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Edensor Day walk from Baslow. Open Gardens, beer tent, stalls etc

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Date: Saturday 17 June 2023
Time: 10.00am

Details: Meet at Baslow bus shelter by the car park at 10.00am. Nearest postcode DE45 1SB
Text Mandy 07586842361 before 8pm on any day if you joining the group.

We walk from Baslow to Edensor to have a day viewing the gardens or just relaxing on the green with a pimms or a pint. You will be free to do as you please and leave at any time. I have not planned a time for the group to walk back to Baslow as this will be weather dependant.

It is 4 miles to Edensor and back and if you are walking round the gardens add extra mileage. Please bring your pack ups. Walking boots not necessary

Open from 11.00am with £5 entry fee

The event will be opened at 12.00 noon by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

Stalls include cakes and preserves, toys, bric a brac, plants, vintage and classic cars.
Entertainment includes Powder Keg Morris Dancers, Holymoorside Brass Band, Cook & Sons Traditional Organ Grinders. Also Punch and Judy, wood bodgers and turners demonstration and Patrick's traditional barrel organ.

Cream teas in church, beer tent: local ales, Pimm's bar, prosecco. Outside Catering by Derbyshire Eats.

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Weekend in Hebden Bridge. ACCOMMODATION FULL, please book your own or add your name to the waiting list for cancellations

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Date: 19-21 May
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Details: We are planning a weekend in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge is one the greatest towns in Europe. This pleasingly peculiar market town boasts a lovely canal, cinema, music venue, cafes, restaurants and has been built on creativity since the 1970s.

WALKS

FRIDAY

A2 Hebden loop. Heptonstall, calder way, Penine way, Callis wood. If we have time we will have a look round Heptonstall. 7 miles (Mandy) 11.00am Park the the hostel


SATURDAY

A2 Jumble Hole and Golden Clough 7 miles (Colin) 10.00am hostel

B2 Crimsworth dean and Hardcastle crags.
We have a forester (Matt) who will be joining us for the walk and will be talking to us about the landscape at Hardcastle crags and the woodland management. 9 miles (Mandy) 10.00am hostel

B2 Jill s Ted Hughes Walk. woods to
Mytholmroyd and then climb to the trig point on Midgeley moor. We
drop down to Brearley**We climb up the other side of the valley to
scout rocks and the Millennium Beacon before descending back to
Mytholmroyd and returning to Hebden Bridge via the canal. 12 miles. (Russ) 10:30am at the Hostel

C2 Hebden Dale, Hardcastle crags, Calder /Aire link, High Brown Knoll, Calderdale way, Raw farm, and back along the canal. 13 Miles, walk leader (Allen) 10.00am hostel


SUNDAY

A2 Stoodley Pike short walk 7 miles (Colin) 10.00am hostel

A2 - Jill's Lumb Hole Falls walk - Smeakins war memorial, Purprise and Lumb
Hole Waterfall. We return via various woods and Midge Hole 7.5 miles. (Russ) 10.30am hostel

B2 Stoodley Pike and Withens clough (Mandy) 10 miles 10.00am hostel


FOOD
A group meal has been organised for 20 May at 8pm, Old Gate. The pub requires a £5 deposit per person and must be paid by 10th March. I will not be taking anymore deposits after 10th March.
If you wish to join the group meal at a later date please contact the pub (old gate, hebden bridge) to see if they can accommodate you (mention S40WG) and pay your £5 deposit to the pub.

A two night stay on Friday 19th May to Sunday 21st May for £60 (what a bargain) based on 2 people sharing.

This would be a private booking for S40WG only and we would hire the whole hostel if there is enough interest. Please let me know as soon as possible or we could loose. It will only be on hold for a short time.
There are 14 ENSUITE ROOMS at the hostel for us to use.

Hebden Bridge Hostel
Run by West Yorkshire-based arts charity IOU, the not-for-profit hostel provides accessible accommodation for visitors to stay, create and explore

PRICE
£60 per person for a 2 night stay on Friday and Saturday night (£30 a night) and based on sharing with one another member in an ensuite room.
Single rooms may be considered and will be £120 for Friday and Saturday night (£60 a night) but only if we can not fill the rooms.
Rooms are ensuite and basic, bed linen is provided. You must bring your own towel.

The accommodation will be booked with members paying a non refundable deposit.
Rooms will be allocated depending on availability, eg Singles/twins males/females
When a deposit has been paid to the hostel we can only refund you if another group member can take your place.

Please note this is a hostel type accommodation with a shared kitchen and dining area etc and is vegetarian only.

There are plenty of places to walk in the area such as Stoodley Pike, Hardcastle crags, Bride stones Todmorden, Heptonstall.

To book a place please text Mandy 0758 6842361 with your full name. If you are booking your own accommadation please text in so that you will be included in all communications for walks and meals etc.

Once the places are full we will hold a waiting list. Always add your name if you are interested as people have cancelled in the past.

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Weekend in Reeth. Guest house FULL. Please book your own or add your name to the waiting list for cancellations

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Date: 31-2 March to April
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Details: We are planning a weekend in Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales.

WALKS

FRIDAY Arkengarthdale 12 miles,details on walks page.
start 9.30am leader, Jean

FRIDAY Reeth, 5.5 miles, Cross river at Grinton Bridge and go to John Moss’s Chair and on to Maiden Castle Fort then back to river, following it back to Reeth
Meet outside The Black Bull Hotel, High Row, Reeth, Richmond DL11 6SZ
start 1.30pm. leader Lucia

SATURDAY Keld to Reeth, coast to coast route 11 miles
Travel to Keld by private bus £4 (full) 9.30am. Bus Shelter just next to the Buygone Hotel.
Car shuttle with other members or catch the bus 9.25am from Reeth. Bus stop at Reeth Memorial, Book you ticket in advance if possible little white bus

Hilly start but once we are on the tops it levels out but there may be a few small undulations. I would prefer to stop at the old mines for breaks so that you can explore the ruins at Blakethwaite Smelt Mill and others along the way.
Start 10.00am in Keld next to car park, leader, Mandy

SUNDAY Caperby circular 8 miles, walking to Bolton Castle, Redmire, Asygarth falls. This walk is on the ramblers website.
Start 10.00 am at Wheatsheaf inn Caperby DL8 4DF. leader, Mandy


FOOD
A group meal has been organised for Saturday 1 April at 7.45pm at the Kings Head. All orders must be placed by 26 March as the pub requires food orders in advance.

There is a fish and chip van in Reeth on Friday evening 4pm to 6pm parked near the medical centre
Two bakerys in Reeth, please check for opening times if you need to purchase sandwiches/ pastries.
Also a small convience store
Three pubs as well as one in Grinton (15 min walk)
Cafes, please check for opening times

ACCOMMADATION
A two night stay Friday 31st March to Sunday 2nd April with option to stay and extra night such as Thursday.

Price
From £35 per night per person room only based on sharing ensuite room with another member.
No single rooms available.

There are NO SINGLE rooms. (please book your own)

£12 breakfast full English with cereal and tea/coffee (limited places). book in early 8.30 sitting
There are other accommodations available in Reeth so that you can join the group for walking.

guesthouse

The accommodation will be booked with members paying a non refundable deposit.
Rooms will be allocated depending on availability, eg doubles and twins, males and females
If a deposit has been paid we can only refund you if another group member can take your place.
Refunds can only be given for the full payment if another member can take your place.

Limited places available on first come basis

Please note this is a small guest house and they have not released any rooms for 2023 and prices maybe subject to change. This will be confirmed before any payment is made.

Bookings will be arranged with the owner. Text Mandy 0758 6842361 with your full name.
You will be contacted with payment details and cost of the deposit once we have confirmed the booking.
If you wish to stay an extra day such as Thursday please let me know in your message.

Add your name to the waiting list for any cancellations.
If you are booking your own accommodation, please let me know and I can add you to list.

CAMPING
Camper vans, tents, caravans and pods
Camping and Caravan site

To book a place please text Mandy 0758 6842361 with your full name. If you are booking your own accommadation please text in so that you will be included in all communications for walks and meals etc.

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Art Trail Walk and New Year Viennese Gala Concert. WALK 10 am; CONCERT 3pm

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Date: Sunday 8 January 2023
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Details: A cultural day out in Chesterfield to settle into the New Year and be happy with each other ...
Two events on the same day, choose one, or the other, or both.

Chesterfield has many works of public art in all sorts of nooks and crannies in streets, parks, squares, and on buildings that Mick will use to structure an Art Trail morning walk, to start at 10am and finish about 1.30 pm with refreshments and then go to The New Year Viennese Gala Concert at 3pm staged by Sheffield Symphony Orchestra in The Winding Wheel Theatre - meet up in the bar beforehand.

Interested in walk, concert or both let Mick know by text on 07949 596702 and we can work on arrangements up to the day!

Buy your own concert tickets available here: TICKETS

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CHRISTMAS PARTY Social £10 . Bookings close 9th Dec at 4pm all payments must be made by 4pm

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Date: Friday 16 December 2022
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Details: ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE by 4pm on Friday 9th December

TIME 7pm cost £10. Please pay ASAP to secure your place. We need to pay a deposit

Text Mandy on 07586842361 with your full name for payment instructions and to book a place.
If you are vegetarian please confirm in your text message.

We have a NEW caterer and we have arranged a BUFFET From 8.00PM
The Buffet will include, Various Sandwiches, many savouries and mini cakes.
BAR serving drinks and cask ale 7PM to 11PM.

D.J Dr Lyn will be taking her laptop and playing some top tunes to spin to later in the evening.
To request your favourite dance tunes text Lyn on 07989 670540. All requests must be in by 5th Dec

7pm - 8pm Quiz. Teams of 2, collect the quiz from the tables
8pm - 9pm Buffet and Quiz Answers
9pm -11pm DJ Dr Lyn

Open to all members. Partners welcome. New members please come and join us

Refunds can only be given up to 9th December. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds unless someone can take your place.
Bookings close 9th December, waiting list available after the 9th in case of any cancellations

Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell

ADDRESS : Nether Edge Bowling Club, 8 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield S7 1RU.
Go through the outdoor gate (opposite St Lukes shop) and up the steps to get to the lounge.
You may have to park a few streets away.

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Dorothy Pax - The Crafters Band

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Date: Friday 9 December 2022
Time: 8.30pm

Details: The Crafters Band are playing at the Dorothy Pax Bar at 8.30 pm on Friday 9th December.
Hillary, the singer, has a good voice and a dry sense of humour. She is the partner of Derek who was very active in the Group, he was a member of the Committee for several years

Electric, Acoustic Guitars, Flute Whistle, Melodicsa. The Crafters play a variety of songs and pride themselves on delivering something different. Easy on the ears, something for everyone to enjoy.

There will be some members attending and I will be there. Jean 07795203867.

Dorothy Pax
Arch 17
Wharf Street
Victoria Quays
S2 5SY

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CHRISTMAS MEAL at The White Lion Pub.

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Date: Sunday 4 December 2022
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Details: We are having our annual Christmas Dinner at the White Lion pub in Great Longstone. For those that don’t know this is a laid-back, cosy, bar-restaurant serving cask ales and good food

BOOKINGS OPEN Friday 4th November at 10am. Sheffield 40s ramblers members only
MENU

2 course meal £24, 3 course meal £29,
Please contact Mick on 07949 596702 with your full name and if your prefer 2 or 3 courses.
Payment instructions will be forwarded to you.
Once you have made the payment, please email your MENU choices to sheffield40swg@gmail.com

Arrive at the White Lion no later than 4.30pm.
No table service for drinks, please purchase your own from the bar.

Refunds can only be given up to 24th November. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds unless someone can take your place.
Bookings close 24th November as the pub needs to plan.

Add your name to the waiting list if you didnt get a place. We usually have last minute cancellations but the menu choices will already be ordered.

All places must be booked via the walking group and price will include a raffle ticket.

Don't forget your loose change for a jolly good tip. The staff do a fantastic job of organising this for us

Short and long walks will be organised to coincide with the Christmas Meal, however you dont have to do a walk to join the meal. Some members bring a change of clothes but that is entirely up to you.


White Lion, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TA

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Lincoln Christmas Market on Friday £22

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Date: Friday 2 December 2022
Time: 3.30pm

Details: Lincoln Christmas Market runs for one weekend a year, always the first weekend in
December. In 2022 this is from Thursday 1st December to Sunday 4th December.

We are going on a S40s members trip to Lincoln Christmas Market on Friday evening, leaving Sheffield in the afternoon.

This is where your Christmas starts, a fabulous night out in the cold under the stars between the Cathedral & Castle, Bratwurst in one hand and mulled wine from the Rotary Club tent in the other. A one way system around the market ensures everyone gets to see everything in a relaxed manner. Friday has been chosen as it is less busy than Saturday & Sunday and you need to go in the dark to get the full atmosphere. Also, you will be able to visit the Medieval market where arrowheads are £5 a shot.

Travel would be on a 16 seater minibus, cost approx £22, to leave at The Penny Black Pub, Pond Street Bus Station, Sheffield, S1 2BG at 3.30pm and return to Pond St around 10.30 to 11pm. The bus would leave Lincoln at 9.30pm The Tap & Spile, 21 Hungate, Lincoln, LN1 1ES

If you would like to go or are interested then text Jean on 07795203867. Payment instructions will be forwarded to you once we have a number of people interested.

All payments to be made by 24th September.
Once you have paid no refund will be given unless someone can take your place.
Bookings will be on a first come basis with a reserve list in case of cancellations.

lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk
historylincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk
lincolnshire.org.uk
Wikipedia Lincoln market


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AGM

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Date: Wednesday 2 November 2022
Time: 7:00pm

Details: Our AGM will be early this year, and 'in person' at The Fat Cat, 23 Alma St, Sheffield S3 8SA. Wednesday 2nd November at 7pm. The beer is good and there will be snacks!

Any one can stand for any position, but we are particularly looking for an assistant treasurer to learn the ropes from Mick, a new Chair, Membership Secretary, Footpath Secretary, and the rest of the committee will be standing again.

We also would like to have two Social and Walk coordinators, to help out, so we are looking for people to jobshare.

Members - The formal invite should be in your email inbox now.

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Weekend in Shipley. Book your own

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Date: 21-23 October
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Details: We are planning a weekend staying in Shipley, West Yorkshire, but accessing walking in the Yorkshire Dales via the famous Settle to Carlisle train route.

For up to date details of the weekend please follow this LINK which will be updated as details emerge.

ACCOMMODATION: BOOK IBIS HOTEL A two night stay in a double or twin room is £122 at the time of writing. Same price for single occupancy. Please book your own room. Other accommodation also available according to taste.

WALKING
Friday afternoon: A walking tour around Saltaire and Shipley taking in the local Baildon Moor trig point 6 miles
Saturday: We will get the train to Clapham and walk over Ingleborough to Ribblehead.
Sunday: We will walk to Ilkley and have lunch there before getting the train back. [Or keen walkers can continue on to complete the 12 miles of the first leg of the Dales High Way, to Skipton, which also has frequent trains back to Shipley].

Please volunteer if you would like to lead additional walks

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Saltaire, the historic village and world heritage site hosting the David Hockney gallery at Salts Mill is less than a mile away down the canal. See BBC clip with the history of the area via BBC If there is sufficient interest we can book a historic tour of Saltaire with the local history society see Salts Walks and Talks at Saltaire

COMMUNICATIONS AND QUERIES
Please email Liz Sharp on 17to18Caroline@gmail.com to let her know that you are coming. Any changes can be forwarded to you if you are on the list

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WORTLEY Night of the Hunters Moon with Mister Fox

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Date: Saturday 8 October 2022
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Details: Spectacular and eerie, Mister Fox are a troupe who perform dances with burning torches in the dead of the night.
Listen to the beat of the drums, look for the flames.

Saturday 8th October at 8.30pm. Meet outside Wortley club by the door at 8pm

Free Event at Wortley Mens Club, Wortley, Sheffield S35 7DB.
Across the road from Wortley Church

Text Mandy on 07586842361 if you are joining the group for this event.

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CHATSWORTH Radical Horizons Celebratory Burn

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Date: Saturday 1 October 2022
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Details: See the burning of one of the Sculptures at Chatsworth House

6.30pm to 9.30pm and is £15 up to 31st July and £18.50 after July

"This special one-off event celebrates the culmination of this year's exhibition of monumental sculpture in the park, Radical Horizons: the Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth.
As is tradition at the Burning Man event in Nevada, USA, we will be setting alight to one of the sculptures in the exhibition, Relevé by Rebekah Waites.
We'll also be illuminating some of the other sculptures in the exhibition to allow those at the event to, literally, see them in a new light."

To add to the enjoyment, there will be live music, circus and fire performers and entertainers

Text Mandy on 07586842361 once you have purchased your ticket. Meet at the stables arch by the carpark at 6.20pm to join us.

Buy your ticket here
TICKETS

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Visit Sheffield's Hidden Rivers underneath the city £20 1 place left

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Date: Wednesday 21 September 2022
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Details: Time 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Come and explore the underground tunnels that carry the rivers beneath the city of Sheffield. The Megatron is a Victorian engineered drainage system that was built in the mid 1800s and boosts an impressive network of cathedral like brick archways.

Cost £20
Don’t forget your Wellies

The Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust invites you to explore the hidden rivers of downtown Sheffield in the company of experienced guides and learn from trust members about the history, biodiversity and future of these mysterious and sometimes unintentionally beautiful places.

Tours will last approximately one hour. All tours will start at Triple Point Brewery on Shoreham St Subject to conditions and water depth on the day tours will aim to go as far as the so-called Megatron culvert section.
Participants should bring wellington boots or waders and waterproofs if raining. You may wish to bring a walking pole or stick to help with balance. The culverts are not usually cold so don’t over-dress. Safety helmets and cap-lamps will be provided.
Tours may be called off in the event of high water conditions or forecast of heavy rain. We will endeavour to give advice on this as early as we can be certain but inevitably weather can change dramatically overnight and the Sheaf and Porter are ‘flashy’.

This tour has been organised by Alex for S40WG members. 15 places available.
These tours usually sell out fast when on sale to the public so book early to avoid disappointment
Meet at Triple Point Brewery 178 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SQ for the 6pm tour

If the tour is cancelled due to high river water and we have paid, the rivers trust will offer an alternative date/time for our group

Drinks at the Triple Point Brewery after the tour.
Always add your name to the waiting list if you would like to be considered once places are taken

Text Mandy 0758 6842361 to reserve a place.
Bookings close on 16th September.
Refunds given up to 16 September.

Rivers website

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Weekend Away Alnmouth.

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Date: 2-5 September 2022
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Details: We are planning a weekend in Alnmouth, Northumberland.
Alnmouth is a coastal, picture postcard village with a tranquil beach and colourful cottages.

Walks will be added at a later date. We can assure you we will find some excellent routes in the area. If you would like to lead a walk please contact Mandy email S40WG

GROUP ACCOMMODATION is now full. Go on the waiting list or book your own

Sefton house group accommodation

A three night stay 2nd Friday, 3rd Saturday 4th Sunday

14 people = £106 full occupancy
10 people = £146 for 3 nights

3 doubles, 2 twins, 1 single, 1 triple

A non refundable deposit of £35pp will be charged to secure a place.

The deposit is non-refundable except if the booking is transferred to another member of Sheffield 40s.

When all places are taken there will be a waiting list, should someone cancel. You may prefer to book your own accommodation and join us for the walks. If you are joining the group for walks let us know or you may be excluded. Please text Mandy 07586842361

Always add your name to the waiting list if you would like to be considered

WALKS
Friday
2 pm Alnmouth along the coast to the Masons Arms in Warkworth (drinks and dinner) and catching the bus back.
6 miles A1

Saturday
10.00 am Alnwick and Hulne Park 9 miles B1
10.00 am Northumberland coastal B2

Sunday
10.00am Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle A1


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Graves Park Walk and Fun Day at 11.30AM

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Date: Sunday 21 August 2022
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Details: Graves Park Walk and Fun Day with Dave and Jillian

We start at the Pavilion (parking here is free) with a short 3-4 mile walk around the outskirts of Graves Park following tracks and paths along the way. You can visit the farm after the walk if you wish. There are toilets at the cafe (not too far from the Pavilion). Bring your own picnic and any games if you wish. We will have a variety of team games including cricket, croquet, egg and balloon or something similar with tug of war and maybe more.
The Water Tower pub is nearby for a beer and/or food at the end. Hope to see you there, members can bring a friend/partner

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Doddington Hall Sculpture and Walk 10.00AM

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Date: Sunday 14 August 2022
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Details: A visit to see the Sculptures at Doddington Hall and have a relaxing walk around the Estate. It may be a hot day so we will take breaks in shady areas and take our time. This is more of a relaxing day out rather than a walk.
It is about a one hour drive from Sheffield.

Price £8.50 inc parking.

There are 360 sculptures displayed around the gardens and buildings on the Doddington Estate. Some large and others small. We will browse some of the sculptures before walking to the Pyramid for lunch. Once we arrive back at the gardens we will view the rest.

Expect to walk about 4 to 5 miles on flat ground, you are free to leave at anytime you wish.

Please book your own ticket or pay on arrival. Bring sun cream, shades, umbrella for shade etc
Doddington states no large bags or picnics so please bring a small bag

TICKETS Please book the garden ticket only

Walking trail

We may stop off at Laneham on the way home but will decide on the day

Text Mandy on 07586842361 if you are thinking of going

Main Street, Doddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU

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Heritage Pub Evening

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Date: Friday 12 August 2022
Time: 7pm

Details: A night visiting Heritage pubs around Sheffield city centre. These have been selected because of their heritage status as good examples of traditional English pubs.

We will meet in the Sheffield Tap at 7pm visiting approximately 8 pubs in reasonably close proximity and having a half in each.
The Sheffield Tap is at the Sheffield train station 1b sheaf st, Sheffield, S1 2BP

Text Dennis 07904670927 to let him know that you are coming along

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Curry Night in Dore at Radjhani Indian restaurant (4 places left)

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Date: Friday 8 July 2022
Time: 7.15

Details: Lucia and Roy have booked tables for 16 people at the Radjhani Indian restaurant on Abbeydale Road South.

This is the old Dore & Totley railway station building so it’s right next to the railway station and there’s a bus stop nearby.
There is also a large free car park.
The postcode is S17 3LB.

Rajdhani MENU

It’ll be first come, first served so please text Lucia on 0779 082 0831 by the end of June if you’d like to come along.

We look forward to seeing you!


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Visit to Hope Valley Cement Works at 10.30am

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Date: Wednesday 6 July 2022
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Details: Time: 10:30 am

A visit to the Cement Works in Hope Valley has been arranged and will include a talk by one of the site managers, Q and A, visit to the Quarry and an onsite lunch. We will meet at the works 10:30am and the visit will take approx 2.5 to 3 hours. The works are not charging for the visit but we have agreed a donation by each person to the sites preferred charity of a sum of £5. The visit is limited to a maximum number of 14 people so early booking is recommended.

To book, please text Julie on 07803 255350 giving name/s and email address where directions can be sent. Payments instruction will be forwarded to you and a £5 donation must be paid to secure your place.

A waiting list will be available should someone cancel.

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Jazz in the Gardens

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Date: Saturday 2 July 2022
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Details: Jazz in the Gardens at the botanical gardens in Sheffield

It’s best to get tickets in advance as it will sell out if the weather is sunny
Bring food and drink (we don’t get frisked so that includes booze) or there are quite a few stands to buy from.

Tickets

Don’t forget a chair! And fingers crossed we don’t need waterproofs!

WhatsApp Debby on 07791 143494 to arrange a meeting point.

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Weekend Away Llangollen (HOTEL FULL) . Book your own

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Date: 10 - 12 June 2022
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Details: GROUP ACCOMMODATION is now FULL. Waiting list available or book your own

Llangollen is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by dramatic scenery, a ruined castle, a canal and a steam railway.
Come and join us for a great weekend away and some fabulous walking.

Walks will be added at a later date. We can assure you we will find some excellent routes in the llangollen area. If you would like to lead a walk please contact Mandy or email S40WG.

Llangollen

2 nights Bed and Breakfast , Friday 10 and Saturday 11 June
If we book as a group we can get a lower price pp on the usual hotel charges

£47.50 per person per night based on two people sharing double/twin (usually £50)
£57.50 per person per night based on single room (first come basis) (usually £60)

The Hand Hotel

To express interest for this accommodation contact Mandy on 0758 6842361. Please let me know in your text if you require a double, twin or a single and if you would like to book an extra night(s), eg Thursday night.

To reserve and secure rooms at these prices please pay a £10pp deposit. You may book at a later date but rooms (especially singles) will be subject to availability from the hotel.

The balance on payments will be due by 30 April 2022 and can only be refunded if another member of Sheffield 40s can take your place.

WALKS

Thursday
The History Trail A2 6 miles

Friday
Aran Fawddwy C3. 12.5 miles (weather dependant) 3000 ft

Saturday
The History Trail A1/2 6miles
Castell Dinas and aquaduct B2. 10 miles
Ruabon mountain C3 12.5 miles (weather dependant) 2000 ft

Sunday
Llantysilio Mountian B2 10 Miles. A 20 min Bus ride leaving at 9.30 and walking back to llangollen

When all places are taken there will be a waiting list, should someone cancel.
You may prefer to book your own accommodation and join us for the walks. If you are joining the group for walks let us know or you may be excluded. Text Mandy 07586842361

Always add your name to the waiting list if you would like to be considered

The Hand Hotel, Bridge Street, Llangollen LL20 8PL


Event Details

Castleton Ancient Garland Ceremony. Monday 30th May 6.30pm

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Date: Monday 30 May 2022
Time: 6.30

Details: Bulls Head Pub, Castleton, Monday May 30th at 6.30pm

Join us for the Castleton Garland Festival

Bulls Head Pub,Castleton
Cross St, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WH

An ancient tradition where the garland king on horse back and local children walk to each of the six pubs in Castleton.
At about 8.00pm the Kings garland is hoisted onto the top of the church tower where he joins the crowds and watches the traditional maypole dancing. The crowds join in for the final crisscross dance along the street.

Note that the road into Castleton will be closed when the procession is on. Get there early if you want to park in Castleton

Parking in Castleton on Old Mam Tor Road, Peak cavern car park (charge), Visitor centre (charge) or park in Hope and walk into Castleton.

Text Mandy on 07586842361 if you are coming along or meet at the bulls head pub

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FRIDAY NIGHT SUMMER SOCIAL at Neither Edge Bowling Club 7pm. 1 vegetable chilli available

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Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Time: 7PM

Details: Come and join us for a Summer Social in the Large Lounge at Nether Edge Bowling Club.

An enjoyable evening to catch up with your walking buddies and celebrate S40WG group. After having two years of lockdown its time to let your hair down and have some fun.

TIME 7pm cost £8 including your choice of food. Other costs are for printing and prizes.
All orders must be placed by 20th May, the caterer needs to organise our order.

We are offering 3 hot food dishes for you to choose from
PIE and PEAS
COCONUT CHILLI CHICKEN(with french bread and salad) or
VEGETABLE CHILLI (with french bread and salad)

FOOD SERVED 8.00PM
BAR serving drinks and cask ales 7PM to 11PM.

We will be having some fun quizzes.
D.J Dr Lyn will be taking her laptop and playing some top tunes to spin to later in the evening.

Open to all members. Partners welcome. New members please come and join us

ADDRESS : Nether Edge Bowling Club, 8 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield S7 1RU.
Go through the outdoor gate (opposite St Lukes shop) and up the steps to get to the lounge.
You may have to park a few streets away, use google maps to find your way to the club.

Refunds can only be given up to 20th May. Once the order has been placed we can not pay refunds.
No bookings after 20th May. There will be a waiting list in case of any cancellations text Mandy on 07586842361

Event Details

The Crafters Band at The Gardners Rest Pub

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Date: Sunday 22 May 2022
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Details: The Crafters accoustic Band appearing at The Gardners Rest
Covering tracks from 10cc, Pretenders, Wings, Tom Petty etc

Sunday 22 May from 4.00pm onwards

Meet up with Jean at the Gardners or text Jean on 07795 203867

105 Neepsend Ln, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8AT


Event Details

Week Away in Pitlochry SCOTLAND. Group booking full. Book your own

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Date: 22 - 29 April 2022
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Details: Pitlochry is in the heart of Scotland with plenty of fantastic walking, beautiful scenery and lots to see and do.

Walks will be added at a later date. We can assure you we will find some excellent routes in the area. If you would like to lead a walk please contact Mandy or email S40WG.

Roseburn Group Accommodation

GROUP ACCOMMODATION is now FULL. Waiting list available or book your own.

14 people = £155 per week full occupancy
10 people = £215 per week

4 doubles, 3 twins

The accommodation will be booked with members paying a non refundable deposit.
Rooms will be allocated depending on availability, eg doubles and twins, males and females
It will be first come first served.
If a deposit has been paid we can only refund you if another group member can take your place.

When all places are taken there will be a waiting list, should someone cancel. You may prefer to book your own accommodation and join us for the walks. If you are joining the group for walks let us know or you may be excluded.
YHA Pitlochry Please text Mandy 07586842361


WALKS
Walk C3
Dunkeld and Hermitage B2.

Event Details

Museum of the Moon, we wonder noir WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE

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Date: Wednesday 16 March 2022
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Come and see the Giant Moon installation in the Marble Saloon at Wentworth Woodhouse.

The giant Moon has been on tour all over the world including Glastonbury festival. The Marble Saloon has been in many films and TV dramas such as Victoria, Darkest Hour and Downton Abbey

Works on display include Luke Jerram’s breath-taking ‘Museum of the Moon’ at the centre of our Marble Saloon as well as installations by Patrick Murphy, Ed Carter and other artists.

Book your slot for Wednesday 16th March at 7.30 if you would like to meet up. £5 each

Tickets for the MOON

Parking is usually in front of the house, everyone to meet up at the house entrance just before 7.30pm. Join us at the Rockingham Arms afterwards.

Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S62 7TQ

Event Details

Sunday Meal, Pack Horse Inn, Little Longstone. FULL

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Date: Sunday 13 March 2022
Time: 3pm

Details: We are going to the Pack Horse Inn for a meal at 3pm after the walk.

The packhorse Inn has been voted one of the cosiest pubs in Britian. Seating is outdoors in their cosy covered back garden. There is some heating but please wrap up warm

Text Mandy 07586842361 (no late evening texts please) with full name(s) to book a place (20 places available) wait for confirmation and pay £1 into the group account to reserve you place, (no refunds). This will be for a raffle ticket. Current Group Members of S40WG on first come basis

Please order from the MARCH MENU ONLY (available on 1st March) and send your order to sheffield40swg@gmail.com before 7th March.

Packhorse Menu

Please take cash/card to pay for your order and any drinks on the day.

Main St, Little Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1NN

If all places are taken there will be a waiting list, should someone cancel

Event Details

Five Weirs Walk and Social

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Date: Sunday 30 January 2022
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Details: Starting at Exchange Street walking beside the river Don

Walking the five wiers and calling at hostelries along the way such as The Wentworth Pub, The Crown Pub and Wetherspoons in Meadowhall.
Lots to see along the way including wildlife, cemeteries, old industrial workings and new industries.
We will back towards town by the side of the canal ending at The Dorothy Pax in Victoria Quays.

Please see the walks page for more inforamtion

Text Jean on 07795 203867

Event Details

Christmas Meal at The White Lion FULL waiting list available

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Date: Sunday 5 December 2021
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Details: We are having our annual Christmas Dinner at the White Lion pub in Great Longstone. For those that don’t know this is a laid-back, cosy, bar-restaurant serving cask ales and good food.

Arrive at no later than 4.30 for dinner at 5pm.

Bookings open. Current Group Members of S40WG only on first come basis

Text Mandy 07586842361 with full name(s) to book a place. No text messages after 8PM please on any day.

Once you have received confirmation and payment instructions, your order must be paid for in full and menu choices sent to the group email sheffield40swg@gmail.com with White lion as subject to secure your place.

The Christmas Dinner is £26 per person for a 3 course meal including raffle ticket that we will draw at the dinner. There will be no table service for drinks at the meal.

WHITE LION MENU

Don't forget your loose change for a jolly good tip. The staff do a fantastic job of organising this for us

When all the places are taken, there will have a waiting list should someone cancel. However, you will not have menu choices if the order has already been placed at the pub.
Refunds can only be given up to 20 November after that only if another member can take your place.

Please contact Mandy if you have booked on the dinner but can not go on 07586842361 ASAP.
If you FEEL UNWELL in any way please do not join the meal. We do have people on the waiting list that may take your place.

If there are any government restrictions regarding Covid19 you will be refunded.

Short and long walks will be organised to coincide with the Christmas Dinner, however you dont have to do a walk to join the meal.

Some members bring a change of clothes but entirely up to you.

The White Lion is on Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TA. There is a large car park behind the pub or on street parking.

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Luxmuralis Christmas Light show at Sheffield Cathedral

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Date: Tuesday 30 November 2021
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Details: Tickets are now on sale and will sell out, so book early to avoid disapointment. Book your own ticket for the 8pm slot on Tuesday 30 November and meet up with other S40WG members.

TIME 8PM

TICKETS

Watch the Nativity story unfold and delight in Christmas celebrations as the Cathedral’s facade is transformed by light and digital artwork projections. The first part is outdoors with light projections that last around 20 minutes and then you enter the Cathedral to view more spectacular projections.
Refreshments such as mulled wine and mince pies maybe available inside.

It is a fab, unlifting, beautiful event full of Christmas spirit. You wont be disappointed and is a bargain at £7.50.

Meet outside the Cathedral 10 minutes before the show, by the entrance gate. Wrap up warm, you will be stood outside for 20 to 30 mins.

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AGM

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Date: 18th Nov, 7pm
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Details: The AGM will be held on Thursday the 18th November at 7pm. Due to the ongoing uncertainty re Covid, and the chance that any venue we choose might have to introduce restrictions, we have decided to hold the AGM using Zoom. Details have been emailed to members.

Most of the committee are standing again, but Sara, Dave and Jillian are stepping down. I am sure you will join me in thanking them for what they have done for our group, keeping our walks and events flowing.

All members are welcome to stand for any of the committee positions (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Walk Coordinator(s), Social Coordinator(s), Footpath Secretary, Web Editor). In particular we need nominations for the Walk Coordinator position(s). It has worked well with two people sharing the walk coordinator and socials coordinator roles. It would be very helpful if people would put themselves forward by 11th November, but people can be nominated right up to the elections.

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An Evening with Highway Child

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Date: 13th November 2021
Time: 7.00pm

Details: Highway Child invite you to join them at Abbeydale Picture House on Saturday 13th November 2021 for a lively evening of Soul, Blues and Funk!

It's been a while, but Sheffield's premier 9-piece soul act are back with a bang for a night you will not forget!

There will be support from an amazing local act, followed by Highway Child playing an energetic mix of songs from some of the world's most loved soul & blues artists.

Book your own tickets: HighwayChild/.

(If you want to meet Jean in the Broadfield before please let her know on: 07795203867).

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Weekend Away at Gargrave (Near Malham) Meals at Malham and Gargrave are now fully booked. SUBJECT TO ANY GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS

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Date: 15th - 17th October 2021
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Details: MEALS AT MALHAM AND GARGRAVE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED. Book your own accommodation - Premiere Inn at Gargrave, Black Lion pub or Eshton Road Caravan/Campsite. Alternatively look for a B&B or guesthouse. Premiere Inn – (you can obtain a refund if you cancel before 28 days of your holiday date – check their website) Prices based on 2 sharing is around £144.00 for Friday and Saturday night.

Premier Inn Gargrave

Friday walk from Malham 10.30am (Note late start) - (A2) 7 mile.

Option to arrive early in Malham and get your breakfast before the walk starts.

A Walk to Janet Foss (waterfall) (if it’s warm you can take a swim or paddle), Gordale Scarth with a further 2 superb waterfalls. We then head to Malham Tarn (Britains Highest Lake) and on to Malham Cove and back down to Malham.

This walk can be slippy in parts when the rocks are wet so care is needed – bring your walking poles. The views of the surrounding dales are very rewarding.

If interested there is a wonderful restaurant where we could have an early tea or you may wish to return to Gargrave and eat there.

BeckhallMalham

Meet up for drinks later.

Saturday 16th - Crummack Dale(B2) 9.5 miles (10.00am start from Clapham Car Park (what 3 words is: whoever,amazed, chitchat). Nearest postcode: LA2 8EG (Walk leader Julie and Dave). This can be muddy in places with some rough walking on slippery limestone.

From the car park at Clapham we will head East and then North on the Long Lane track and Pennine Bridleway to Thieves Moss. We then head South East along Moughton Scars to Sulbar Gate. Then head South West through Crummack Dale passing Sowerthwaite Farm before heading West back to Clapham.

Bollywood Indian 6pm

Sunday 17th - Flasby Fell (10mile) (10.00am start from Bollywood Indian at Gargrave).

We will join the canal for a short time and then head to Flasby then to Flasby Fell following the Dales High Way to Stirton then follow the Leeds Liverpool Canal back to Gargrave.

OR Skipton to Gargrave (5½ miles)

Catch the 580 bus (bus leaves at 9.55am from West Street near Bollywood Indian restaurant) to Skipton to see the castle, and possible boat ride on the canal (if we can get on) then walk back to Gargrave on the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

Alternatively you may want to do your own thing.

If you prefer not to stay overnight and just join us for a walk just let us know you will be attending. However you need to be at the start point by the set off time.

If you’re joining us let Jillian or Mandy know when you’ve booked you’re accommodation and we will include you in communications via WhatsApp or group email nearer the time. Mobile: 07771960531 or 07586842361

All walks can be found on the Ramblers Website.

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Summer Walk and Fun Day

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Date: 14th August
Time: 11.30am Note Late Start

Details: Graves Park Walk and Fun Day - Note Late Start.

We start at the Pavilion with a short 3-4 mile walk around the outskirts of Graves Park following tracks and paths along the way. You can visit the farm after the walk if you wish. There are toilets at the cafe (not too far from the Pavilion). Bring your own picnic and any games if you wish. We will then have a variety of games including cricket, croquet, egg and spoon or something similar with tug of war and maybe more. There might even be some music from our regular DJ, Dr Funk, if she is free.

The Water Tower pub is nearby for a beer and/or food at the end. Hope to see you there, members can bring a friend/partner.

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Weekend Away at Roseberry and Cleveland - SUBJECT TO ANY GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS

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Date: 9th - 11th July 2021
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Details: We are staying at the Premier inn, Marton Rd, Middlesbrough TS4 3BS. Set off a tree-lined road opposite the James Cook University Hospital and 7 miles away from Great Ayton, Roseberry Topping and Saltburn by the sea.

"Premier Inn Middlesbrough Captain Cook"
Premier Inn Middlesbrough


FRIDAY 9 July 2021
Middlesbrough to Redcar 10 miles B2

Start time 10.30am
Middlesbrough Railway Station, Zetland Road TS1 1EG.
Walk leader - Jean. Please see walks page for details and text info

Monument to hard graft: a post industrial walk on Teesside’s Black Path. Formerly the powerhouse of heavy industry Middlesbrough’s steelworks now lie quiet and cold. This ramble from the town centre, past the Transporter Bridge, to the coast at Redcar follows railways and pipelines through a postindustrial hinterland, giving a haunting impression of the scale of what once was. Stepping out at the end onto the pure golden sands of Redcar, and a walk on the esplanade, to the town centre
Long term parking on Station Street TS1 1SR


SATURDAY 10 July 2021
Roseberry Topping, High Cliffe Nab and Capt Cookes Monument. 11 miles B2

Start time 10am
High Street, Great Ayton TS9 6NH. What3words/ ridge.gliding.exits
Walk leader - Mandy

Starting from the High Street in Great Ayton we make our way up to Roseberry topping and onto the Cleveland way. Walking through the wood and up to High Cliffe Nab for more great views. We make our way across moorland, fields and woods to get to Captian Cooks Monument before heading back down to Great Ayton for drinks at the pub.
Meet on the green opposite the Royal Oak on High Street, Great Ayton
Car parking on High Street, High Green Car Park or Station Road


SUNDAY 11 July
Staithes to Saltburn by the Sea, linear walk. 9 miles B2

Start time 9.20 at the bus stop
Saltburn bus station, TS12 1AE. What3words/Showering.ferry.indoors
Walk leader - Mandy

Parking available on Marine Parade TS12 1DP. What3words/narrowest.hotspot.warrior. A 10 minute walk to the bus station. Parking Charges may apply £6 a day

We will need to catch the bus X4 from Saltburn Station Square at 9.29am and travel down to Staithes which takes 30 mins. Make sure you have plenty of time to park your car and get to the station before the bus leaves. One bus every hour.
When we arrive at Staithes we head down to the coast and walk along the Cleveland way coastal path passing Boulby and Skinningrove. Once we arrive in Saltburn we will have a drink at the pub, options for fish and chips.


The group meal on Saturday night will be at Christies Brasserie, Zetland Hotel and a deposit and menu choices will be needed in advance.
Zetland Hotel
More details coming soon.


If anyone would like to lead alternative walks for the group, please get in touch with Mandy or Jillian.


Other nearby accommodation can be found at Great Ayton or Stokesley.
All accommodation is self-book so please check that you are covered should you need to cancel.

Let Mandy or Jillian know when you have booked your accommodation so we can let you know further details nearer the time via our WHATS APP group. Mobile: 07586842361 or 07771960531.

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Spring in Flower with Linda Moran via Zoom

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Date: 8th March 2021
Time: 7.30pm

Details: Linda's Top Ten favourite spring plant headliners.
You'll hear stories about plants that you can astound your friends with on your next walk, and other snippets that might make your mother blush.
For members of Sheffield 40's Walking Group. If you're interested Email: sheffield40swg@gmail.com quoting "Spring Talk" in the subject so we can send you the link to join

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New Year's Eve Quiz - VIA ZOOM

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Date: 31st December 2020
Time: 8pm

Details: Get your glass of fizz at the ready for a New Year's Eve quiz with Sara.

Check your email for the link.

Hope to see you there.

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Edinburgh Walking Weekend

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Date: 9-11 Oct 2020
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Details: ** Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus Crisis, this event is cancelled until further notice **

We are planning a member organised weekend to Edinburgh travelling by train on the Friday (or your preferred form of transport). For those getting the train the best time to buy is 12 weeks before and split tickets are usually cheaper.

Book your own accommodation there are plenty of hotels and B&B’s in the new town.

ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN
If time permits a short walk to Arthurs Seat (a short walk from Holyrood Park) time to be arranged nearer the time.

FRIDAY NIGHT
We will meet at Wetherspoons (Standing Order) on George Street (or back entrance off Rose Street).at 7.30pm and then move on to other pubs on Rose Street.

SATURDAY MORNING
A walk in the Pentland Hills. We will get the bus from Princess Street to Flotterstone Inn where the walk will start. (Be equipped with your lunch/drink and normal walking attire including waterproofs). From Flotterstone we will head to Scald Law (one of the highest of the Pentlands) – this popular approach reaches it via a switchback ridge, taking in the shapely Carnethy Hill along the way. The return runs along the side of Loganlea Reservoir and Glencorse reservoir. This is a 7½ mile walk with 609m. (Start time/bus to be confirmed nearer the time).

An alternative if you don’t want to do this walk is to visit Calton Hill, Botanical Gardens, Art Galleries, Royal Mile or shopping on Princess Street.

https://ewh.org.uk/world-heritage-sites/calton-hill/
https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/attractions/free/edinburgh/
https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/
https://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse

SATURDAY EVENING
We will be eating at Bar Napoli, 75 Hanover Street, Edinburgh (Italian restaurant) which serves splendid food. (Let us know if you want to join us for this by 1st September as it is very popular and gets booked up) and we can book a table(s) for around 7.30 - 8pm. Drinks beforehand at All Bar One, on the corner of George Street and Hanover Street (2 mins away) from around 7pm – 7.30pm. (times to be confirmed nearer the time). https://barnapoli.co.uk/

SUNDAY MORNING
Spend the morning visiting the various tourist spots, Castle, or anything else you want to do. Most accommodation will store your suitcase for a few hours if you ask.

Suggest a tea time train back home.

Text Dave on: 07734225446 or Jillian on: 07771960531 if you are coming and we’ll keep you updated via text or whatsapp (let us know if you don’t want whatsapp please).

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Pitlochry Walking Week

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Date: 21-28 August 2020
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Details: ** Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus Crisis, this event is cancelled until further notice **

We are planning a member organised week away in Pitlochry, Perthshire (the heart of Scotland) on 21 August 2020. Pitlochry is a town with a number of interesting shops, cafes and hostelries and is on the edge of The Cairngorms National Park, which offers some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. We are going for seven days so there will be plenty of time to do lots of walking and sightseeing.

There is a What’s App group for anyone considering going to Pitlochry that can help people to find room shares or other shared accommodation. A number of people have already booked.
Please text Mandy 07586842361 or Jillian 07771960531 to join.

Book accommodation for Friday 21-28 August 2020. There are various hotels, guest houses, YHA and a camp site https://www.fonab.co.uk/caravans-motor-homes-tents.

You don’t have to stay for the full week to join any of the walks. More info on group walks and evening meet ups will be added at a later date. If you would like to lead a walk please text Mandy or Jillian.

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An Evening of Ballet

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Date: Thu 28th May, 6pm for tea, 7:15pm for ballet
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Details: ** Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus Crisis, this event is cancelled until further notice **

An Evening of Ballet with The Royal Opera House

Live Cinema Screening on Thursday 28th May 2020 starts 7.15pm – 9.40pm

The Dante Project

https://www.roh.org.uk/showings/the-dante-project-live-2020

We will be taking advantage of the free parking at The Vue, Meadowhall Shopping Centre and good transport links i.e. train, tram, bus or car.

Seats are priced at £17.95 per person.

If you are interested in this and would like to attend contact Jillian Gilbert on 0771960531 before the end of March if you want to sit as a group.

If you are interested in a meal beforehand let Jillian know and we can meet for tea at 6.00pm.

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Keswick Mountain Festival

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Date: 15-17 May 2020
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Details: ** Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus Crisis, this event is cancelled until further notice **

We are having a member organised weekend away in Keswick during May.
The Mountain festival is on 15 to 17 May

If you would like to go to the festival and see the bands and events book your tickets here
https://www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk/event-category/weekend-live-music/
the festival is free to wander around in the day time only.

The festival has had publicity recently so accommodation may get booked up. Please organise your own accommodation if you would to join S40WG members for walking and the weekend in Keswick.

Text Jillian on 07771 960531 for more info.

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[Fully booked] Introduction to Madeira - 6 days away in the sun

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Date: 14-19 March 2020
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Details: *** This trip is now fully booked ***

Member organised Madeira trip - by our very own Madeiran, Ze Nobrega.

Full details here.

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New Members Night

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Date: 6th March 2020, 8pm
Time: XXTIMENOTEZZ

Details: We will meet at the Grapes pub, 92 Trippet Lane, Sheffield, S1 4EN, in the back room which is called the Kennedy Room from 8.00 pm.

A good way to get to know us better, come and chat to other new members as well as some of the committee and existing members, we will chat about walks and any weekends away, socials we have been on, as well as get to know each other better.

Maybe move on to the Dove and Rainbow pub (2 Hartshead Square) later on, if we feel up for a dance we can go to the Church house (4 St James Street)to see a Blues band.

All welcome, for enquiries ring or text Tracey on 07903 440 314

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Rotherham Real ale and music festival

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Date: 27-29 Feb 2020
Time: XXTIMENOTEZZ

Details: On the 27th to 29th February the Real ale and music festival will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Magna, Magna Way, Templebourgh, S60 1FD

On Thursday open from 6.00PM to 11.00PM (cost £8.00)
Friday open from 6.00 PM till 11.00PM (entrance cost £10.00)
Saturday 12.00 Noon till 11.00 PM (entrance cost £10.00)

Tickets can be bought on the website or on the door. https://www.magnarealale.uk/

Music on Friday night starts at 7.00 PM from Ruinetti, then 9.00PM from Handsome Dan and the Mavericks. Saturday will be from 2.00 till 10.00, with various bands throughout the day.

Lots of Real ales to sample, this will be a new festival for us to try. See the website for more details

Any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or email the group.

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Meal at Persian QashQai

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Date: 15th Feb 2020, 7pm
Time: XXTIMENOTEZZ

Details: Persian Meal

Colin has made a booking at QashQai on the Sat 15th Feb at 7pm - they offer a really good quality but reasonable priced Iranian cuisine.

There's no website but the reviews on TripAdvisor are all good to excellent, I can concur through personal experience.

Cost per head dependant on what's ordered, but usually 3 course approx £16/18, QashQai caters for vegetarians, and people with allergies.

The booking is initially for 16 places, so early booking essential to get in.

The restaurant is non licensed but can bring your own wine, it is also cash only.

They are currently situated at 110 John St, Off Bramall Lane opposite the petrol station, Sheffield S2 4QU, though presently are in the process of moving to 74 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FD a bigger premises, expecting to be in early February. I will be informed well in advance to ensure we go to the right place.

Please book your places : text Colin on 07505936025 by 9th Feb, to confirm please send a £5 deposit to a/c no: 33905063 sort code 11-81-75

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Walk Leaders Meeting/Social

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Date: Monday 3 February 2020
Time: 7.30pm

Details: Walk Leaders Meeting, 7:30pm The Fat Cat pub in Sheffield (room upstairs). Curry and Beer downstairs at 8:00pm.
Email invite sent to all existing Walk Leaders, the meeting is open to all members especially if interested in leading walks for the group.

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New Year in Whitby

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Date: 29th Dec - 2nd Jan
Time: XXTIMENOTEZZ

Details: New Year in Whitby 29th Dec - 2nd Jan - £120 for 4 nights.

We are going to Whitby for New Year!

Hanover Cottage is an impressive 5-bedroom house. The accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests and provides everything needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Rather unusually for Whitby, the property has private driveway parking for 4 cars, a conservatory and beautiful enclosed gardens. Located on Prospect Hill, you can reach the town centre and harbour by foot in 5 minutes and public transport is easily accessed nearby.

There is unlimited Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels. Access is available from 3pm on a Sunday. The owners provide a lot of items to ensure guests have a hassle-free and home from home experience. Good quality bed linen is provided along with mattress protectors, anti-allergy duvets, pillows, and bath / hand towels. There is a garage storage for bikes if required, just ask for a garage key when you arrive.
www.hanovercottagewhitby.com

We will put various walks on, info to be added at a later time (maybe a linear walk from Staines to Whitby (long walk) or Runswick bay to Whitby (shorter walk), catch the bus there and walk back. Then the other coastal walk is, to Robin hoods bay and back to Whitby via the bus and walking back. (To be decided later) as well as other walks taking us inland.

We will provide dinner in house for 3 out of the 4 nights, probably dinning out for one night. Breakfast and lunches to be provided for by yourselves.

If you would like to go please email the gmail to secure your place and send in a deposit (once your place has been confirmed) of £45, to the Account: 20198167, Sort Code: 60-83-01, reference: Whitby.

We will look at other properties if there is enough interest to fill another house or people can book their own accommodation, just let me know you are coming. If you would like to ask me any questions you can email me at the gmail or text me, Tracey 07903 440 314

Walks during this holiday are as follows:
Monday - Sandsend to Staithes - 10 miles B2 leader Wayne meet 10am Sandsend car park.
Tuesday - Grosmont to Whitby - 8 miles A1 leader Wayne meet 9am Train Station Whitby.
Wednesday - Mulgrave woods - 7 miles A1 leader Wayne meet 11am Sandsend car park.
Thursday - Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay - 7 miles A2 leader Wayne meet 11am Abbey car park.

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Xmas Boogie

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Date: Friday 20th Dec
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Details: Boogie time!

We are having an event on the 20th December 7.30 pm to celebrate Christmas, at the Showroom Café Bar, Showroom Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX. At the rear of the main bar is a private room with its own bar with plenty of space for dancing or for people to sit and talk.

We are having a DJ (Roy) who will do the disco for us, he uses CD’s from the 60’s to the present day, but if you have a particular band you would like to hear, you can fetch your own CD’S and he will play them.

There is one hand pulled beer in our room, with another two in the main bar, and there is also Thatcher’s cider and lager on the tap, various gins, as well as other spirits, wines.

Food will be served at 8.00 pm and will be a mix of hot turkey, pork, chicken and vegetarian sausage (for vegetarian’s this needs to be requested on booking) with new potatoes and gravy. We can supply Gluten free bread but this needs to be requested on booking.

The price is £16 per person. Payments by bank transfer to Sheffield 40s walking group, Account 20198167 Sort Code 60-83-01, using the reference "Showroom". Please then send an email to sheffield40swg@gmail.com to tell me you are coming and if you need any Dietary requirements (veg or Gluten free), by the 6th December.

Any questions please text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or email the group.

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(fully booked) Christmas Dinner

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Date: Sun 15th Dec
Time: 4:30pm

Details: Fully booked!

We are having our annual Christmas Dinner at the White Lion pub in Great Longstone. For those that don’t know this is a laid-back, cosy, bar-restaurant serving cask ales and good food.

The Christmas Dinner is £19.95 per person for a 3-course dinner extra £1.95 for coffee/tea with mini mince pie. There is an excellent menu choice including gluten free and vegetarian. If you have an intolerance or allergy to any food, please add this info when you book.

There are limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment. All orders must be paid for in full and placed by SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER as the pub needs final numbers.
Payments by bank transfer to Sheffield 40s walking group, Account 20198167 Sort Code 60-83-01, using the reference "White Lion".

Christmas Menu: https://www.whiteliongreatlongstone.co.uk/christmas---nye

Please pay your £19.95 into the group account and email your menu choices with the subject title ‘White lion’ to sheffield40swg@gmail.com - payments are due on booking.

The White Lion is on Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TA. There is a large car park behind the pub or on street parking.

Short and long walks will be organised to coincide with the Christmas Dinner.

Any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or email the above email.

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Annual General Meeting

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Date: Thursday 14th Nov
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Dear SWG40s member,

Our AGM will be held on Thursday, 14th November 7:30pm at The Fat Cat, 23 Alma Street, Sheffield. S3 8SA.

All members are invited to attend.

At the AGM a new committee will be elected. There are six roles that make up our committee. If you are interested in any of the roles please put your name forward with the name of your proposer and seconder, via email, to the committee by 18th October 2019.

Currently there are two positions with no candidate - Treasurer and Walks Coordinator. As there are no candidates for these vacancies, nominations will be taken right up to the AGM, though it would be helpful to know in advance if possible.

Positions and candidates:

Chair – Wayne Grounsell and Martin Wistow
Secretary – Bev Kenyon
Treasurer –
Socials and Weekends Away Co-ordinator– Tracey Lyne and Anne Bradford
Walks Co-ordinator –
Web Editor – Jez Kenyon

There is a brief description of what each role entails on our website. If you would like any more information please ask the relevant current committee member, via email or on a walk.

Many thanks,

The Committee

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Fireworks Fireworks!!

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Date: Tuesday 5th Nov 2019
Time: 6pm

Details: FIREWORKS FIREWORKS Tuesday 5th November 2019 Dam House, Crookes Valley Park Sheffield

Meeting first at the Nottingham House 164 Whitham Road Broomhill Sheffield S10 2SR.

For those who would like to eat before the fireworks, please join Jean at the Nottingham House at 6.00 p.m. where Pie & Peas can be purchased over the bar. Please text Jean to let her know you will be dining so she can book a table 07795 203867.

For those not wishing to dine, meet 7.15 p.m. at Nottingham House.

At 7.30 p.m. we will set off to walk to Dam House Pub Mushroom Lane Sheffield S3 7NZ. Dam House is in Crookes Valley Park (next to Weston Park & across the road from Ponderosa Park).

Fireworks are due to start at 8.00 p.m.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crookes_Valley_Park

Contact Tracey Lyne for further information 07903 440314

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Path Warden Volunteer Meeting

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Date: Monday 28th October
Time: 7pm

Details: Hi Folks,

We are holding a meeting on Monday 28th October, 7pm, to get all the path wardens together, meeting at The Florentine, Tapton Park Rd, Sheffield S10 3FG (big free car park). We are meeting in one of their meeting rooms (ask at the bar for Jeremy, or the Ramblers meeting).

The meeting is to do two things - divide up the paths between the various volunteers, and to run through how to report problems.

If you can't make the meeting, but still want to help the project, please let me know (email: jez@jez.cc), and also approximately where you live, so we can allocate you some paths to check.

Essentially to report a problem you just need to email to me the details, exact location and a photo, but to make that process easier (for me and you), I have created a web utility, that you can access via the web browser on your phone.

This utility can be used to directly email in a report, or you can just use it to get the exact grid reference, then make a note, take a photo, and email them all to me later.

It would be good if you could try it out in advance, to see if it works, but if you have problems with it, we can run through it at the meeting.

The link to the web utility is https://www.jez.cc/path

When you first use the utility, it will ask for permission to access your location, and to take photos. It may need reloading after giving it permission - if it doesn't work, just try it again.

The utility shows you a form, with the location at the top (including how accurately it has found the position), and the following to fill in:
- Dropdown of categories
- Box to type a note into
- Button to take a photo
- Name and email fields (these are remembered the first time you enter them)
- Submit button

When you submit a report it will shrink down the photo (to save you on data charges) and then email you and me the report.

I am hoping that it will work out at about 15 miles per person - two mornings or afternoons a year.

We are only going to cover paths in Sheffield. If you go to http://www.rowmaps.com/showmap.php?place=Sheffield&map=BingOS&lat=53.3825&lon=1.46852&lonew=W it will show you all the paths in the area. You can click on a path to see if it is in Sheffield or elsewhere.

Any queries, please email me at jez@jez.cc

Thanks,
Jez

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The Clarion Call - Folk Dancing evening

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Date: Fri 25th Oct
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Come and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment celebrating our rambling heritage!

Songs are drawn from old Clarion Ramblers’ handbooks as well as being inspired by the events of the times.

Key figures such as Edward Carpenter, G.H.B. (Bert) Ward, Ethel Gallimore and, later, Alfred Wainwright are centre stage in this “folk opera” of the rambling movement.

Stunning archive and contemporary photographs give a wonderful visual context to catchy songs and choruses that will play in your head long after the evening ends.

Please come along, sing along and have a really enjoyable evening.

Don’t delay - Tickets will be in demand for this event. just £5 on the door Or you can also book online via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarion-call-singers-gig-tickets-61378559925

Folk Evening with Clarion Call,
Shakespeares Pub, Gibraltar St. Sheffield
Friday Oct 25th from 7:30pm

Promoted by the Sheffield Ramblers Group - tickets can also be obtained from their Secretary
secretary@sheffieldramblers.org or 0784-253-0128

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Return to the Dales – Walking Weekend based in Leyburn

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Date: 11-13 Oct.
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Details: We’re travelling to Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales, 11-13 October 2019.

Staying at Eastfield Lodge, we will enjoy B&B accommodation and our first evening’s meal (Friday, 11 October 2019).

https://www.eastfieldlodge.co.uk/ where we will enjoy B&B accommodation and our first evening’s meal (Friday, 11 October 2019)

Please note: Eastfield Lodge is now fully booked; however, six additional people can be accommodated for the evening meal. Please see details below about the meals planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings.

You will find details about alternative accommodation in Leyburn by clicking on the links below. Eastfield Lodge works closely with Oak Lodge, which is less than a five minute walk away:

http://www.oaklodgeleyburn.co.uk/
https://www.welcometoleyburn.co.uk/
http://www.crakenhousecaravansite.co.uk/
http://www.cowclosecaravanandcamping.co.uk/
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk

Walks

Currently, the planned walks are:

Friday, 11 October 2019

Gillian and Dave are leading a 9.5 mile walk (B1) from the centre of Leyburn on Friday, incorporating Leyburn Shawl, Preston-under-Scar and Redmire Village, returning along the River Ure via Bolton Hall and Wensley Village. Start time: 11:00. Length of walk and route may change depending on weather conditions. Please contact Gillian nearer the time on 07771 960531.

Saturday, 12 October 2019

10.5 miles from Gunnerside, incorporating woodland, open moor and the interesting remains of a once thriving and vibrant lead-mining industry

Sunday, 13 October 2019

7 miles, Aysgarth Falls from Castle Bolton.

https://www.yorkshire.com/view/attractions/leyburn/aysgarth-falls-tourist-information-centre-1164903
https://www.boltoncastle.co.uk/

Meals

Friday, 11 October 2019

We’re eating at Eastfield Lodge at 19:45. Prices are: £16.00 for one course; £20.00 for two courses; and £25.00 for three courses. Please bring your own alcoholic or soft drinks. For those staying at Eastfield Lodge, there are fridges, ice buckets, glasses and bowls available if you want to bring pre-dinner snacks, e.g. peanuts, crisps, etc. Complimentary teas and coffees are also available, both on arrival and throughout your stay, as well as home-made cake on your arrival and, where possible, on return from walks.

Please contact Anne if you aren’t staying at Eastfield Lodge, but would like to eat at Eastfield Lodge on the Friday evening. Similarly, please let Anne know if you are staying at Eastfield Lodge, but would prefer to eat elsewhere. Menu choices will be emailed nearer the date.

Saturday, 12 October 2019

We’re eating at the Saffron Indian restaurant, table booked for 20:00:
http://www.saffronleyburn.co.uk/

The Saffron serves a small selection of English dishes for those who don’t like Indian food. Please contact Anne if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements, or if you plan to eat somewhere other than the planned venues. Please also contact her if you are travelling to Leyburn for the walking weekend and have booked your own accommodation.

Additional information about Eastfield Lodge

 Packed lunches are available for £5.00 per person. They include bottled water, fruit, a cereal bar or
home-made cake, crisps and a sandwich.
 Parking is available for a maximum of 10 cars.
 There’s an outside boot cleaning area and drying room.
 There is reference material for residents to use, including laminated route cards, OS maps and
reference books about the area.
 Sweets are available on the dresser – please help yourselves, but please leave a donation for the local
hospice.

Anne B’s contact details are 0778 936 4149.

See you in The Dales!

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Walk leaders Meeting/Social

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Date: Monday 23 September 2019
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Walk Leaders Meeting, 7:30pm The Fat Cat pub in Sheffield (room upstairs). Curry and Beer downstairs at 8:00pm.
Email invite sent to all existing Walk Leaders, the meeting is open to all members especially if interested in leading walks for the group.

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JANE TOMLINSON, SHEFFIELD 10K - Please Check Road Closures

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Date: Sunday 22 September 2019
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Details: For information - Road closures in City Centre and Ecclesall Road area, 8:30am onwards

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Ceilidh Dance @ Crookes Social Club

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Date: Friday 20th Sep, 8pm
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Details: We are organising a Ceilidh - traditionally it is a gathering or social event, and it didn't necessarily involve any dancing. These days a Ceilidh is a sociable way to bring people together involving Scottish music and dance, with a caller shouting out the steps to the lively dance.

Location: Crookes social club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD in the large room.

There is plenty of space to dance) from 8.00 pm with a buffet. If you have any dietary requirements please state what type i.e. Vegetarian, wheat intolerant, etc. when booking.

Members and Friends £10.00 (all welcome the more the merrier)
Walk leaders £5.00 (you must have led a walk in the last 12 months to qualify)

[Our walk leaders do a fantastic job of organising wonderful and varied walks, so as a thank you we are subsidising this event, to make it cheaper for walk leaders.]

Music from ‘Pigs Ears’ and Mike Tissington is the caller. Mike brings his own speakers and amp and is completely self-contained, so you don’t have to provide anything for him, other than lots of willing and fun-loving dancers! He’s a great chap and gets everyone involved in the dancing in a fun, informal way.

You also don’t have to have any previous dancing experience and the emphasis is most definitely on having a laugh rather than getting it right. Mike will walk you through all the dances before the music is let loose on you, so rest assured, you won’t be expected to know what you’re doing as Mike manages a crowd in a light-hearted manner.

To book your place, please email the group on sheffield40swg@gmail.com. Then do a bank transfer of your money to the Account: 20198167, Sort Code: 60-83-01, reference: Ceilidh

If you have any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314

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5th Annual Rail, Ale & Blues Festival, Cleethorpes

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Date: 13-15 Sep 2019
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Details: 5th Annual Rail, Ale & Blues Festival, Cleethorpes. Lakeside station, Kings Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AG

We are attending the 4th Blues festival in Cleethorpes, Free Entry.

Friday 13th September from 7pm, finishing Sunday 15th September band finish at 3pm, see program for the great bands.

Over 50 Real Ale and Ciders, food available and the Miniature Steam trains will be running for short trips all weekend.

The Campsite (Cleethorpes Showground Caravan Park, Meridian Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AR, 07522 551 877) is right next door, book yourselves in. There are also various B&B and Hotels in Cleethorpes.
Any questions, text Tracey on 07903 440 314

LINE UP

Friday 13th Sept

Steve French Band
David Broad & the Meanwood Valley Stompers

Saturday 14th Sept

Highway Child
The 88s
Tombstone Buzzards
Nick Bennett Trio

Sunday 15th September

The Tom Killner Band
James Taplin Band

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Llandudno weekend

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Date: 6-9 Sep 2019
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Details: Llandudno weekend

Friday 6th to Monday 9th September £120 for 3 nights (Deposit £40).

We have booked a spacious cottage in Llandudno, Conwy. Seven bedrooms over three floors, 3x king size (one can be converted to a twin room if necessary) 1x double room, 3x twin rooms, the cottage has 3 bathrooms plus small toilet downstairs. Kitchen/Diner with breakfast bar. Sitting room, games room (with pool table) Garden and Patio.

This stylish semi-detached cottage lies between the two beautiful beaches of Llandudno, a wonderful base to uncover the true medieval gems and vibrant attractions of this precious destination.

An excellent variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés are nearby, as well as Venue Cymru, which is North Wales' premier theatrical stage for opera, boasting a programme that is second to none, all this is just a stone's throw from the promenade.

Sorry no pets.

Llandudno lies between two headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme and it is these headlands, and the town's two waterfronts, that give this tourist resort its special appeal. The town offers two superb beaches - the North Shore, with its wide promenade backed by an imposing crescent of Victorian hotels and the quieter West Shore with miles of sandy shoreline backed by sand dunes and superb views towards Anglesey.

For the best views, however, you can reach the summit of the 679ft Great Orme using either the Great Orme Tramway or by taking an exciting cable car ride of over a mile. Just 4 miles away is the town of Conwy - a designated World Heritage Site. A true medieval gem, Conwy is dominated by a splendid castle and completely enclosed by its well-preserved town walls. Discover miles of sandy beaches along the North Wales coast and excellent walking and climbing in the Snowdonia National Park just 20 minutes' drive away.

Walk details:

7 Sep - 10am - Great Orme to Conway - Start: 12 St Davids Rd, Llandudno - 10.5 miles, 1637ft scent - Leader: Wayne

8 Sep - 10am - Carnedd LLewelyn and Foel Grach - start: Eigiau Parking (SH731 662) - 10 miles, 2477ft ascent - Leader: Wayne

8 Sep - 10am - Colwyn Bay to LLandudno - start: Llandudno Railway Station - 6.7 miles, 547ft ascent - Leader: TBD

9 Sep - 10am - Melynllyn and Dulyn Reservoir - start: Eigiau Parking (SH731 662) - 6 miles, 938ft ascent - Leader: Mandy

If you would like to join us please email sheffield40swg@gmail.com or text Tracey on 07903 440 314 once your place is confirmed please pay a deposit of £40 to Account: 20198167, Sort Code: 60-83-01, reference: Llandudno.

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2 reservoirs walk and a pub / meal

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Date: 24th Aug 2019
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Details: Saturday 24th August - 2 reservoirs walk and a pub / meal

From The Pebley Inn, Rotherham Road, S43 4TH (Rural Pub in 18th-century coaching inn, offering cosy rooms, plus restaurant) we will begin our ramble of 11.5 Miles starting at 10.00 AM, see Walks page for sign up and information on the walk.

After a beautiful walk round Barlbourgh we will end with the meal at the Pebley Inn, where we will have an early dinner and stay for a few drinks. The main menu is served from 5pm, prior to this there are bar snacks available. Please see Pebley Inn website for details:
https://www.thepebleyinn.com

Please park in the car park to the left of the pub to allow regulars the use of the right hand side car park - Grid Reference: SK 4809 7920 - nearest postcode: S43 4TH

Please sign up by the 21st if you will be eating, or you can text the night before if you’re just going for the walk to Nicola on 07397 882809 by 6pm, state if you are staying for the meal, If you wish to just join us for the meal and a few drinks this is ok but can you let us know by the 21st so we can give numbers to the pub.

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Pub crawl in Chesterfield

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Date: 16th Aug
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Pub crawl in Chesterfield 16th August 7.30 PM

Trains from Sheffield are pretty frequent, if you get your ticket early and pay in advance the 6.05pm or 7.05pm only costs £2.

We will meet anyone interested in a night in Chesterfield at the Weatherspoon’s - Spa Lane Vaults, 34 St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TH, from 7.30pm for drinks for the first hour. At 8.30pm we will head off to the variety of pubs, music and real ale bars available (with no set agenda so any recommendations on the night would be greatly appreciated) then our feet can lead the way.

Late trains depart from Chesterfield at 22.52pm, 23.03pm and the last train from Chesterfield is 23.54 and arrives in Sheffield at 00.15.

Jillian and Dave are getting the 6.05pm train from Sheffield and eating at Spa Lane Vaults - let us know if you are joining us for food and/or drinks.

Contact Jillian on: 07771 960 531

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Hurry hurry hurry come and get your curry

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Date: Friday 26th July, 7pm
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Details: Hurry hurry hurry come and get your curry'

Indian meal at the Everest Indian Balti restaurant, Chesterfield rd, Sheffield.

Followed, by those who wish to continue the evening, by visits to local pubs, hopefully catching some live music!

Please text Lyn on 07989670540 by Tuesday July 23rd . £5 deposit paid into the group account . Account number 20198167 Sort Code 60-83-01 with the subject 'curry'

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Tramlines Music Festival Blues & Ale Stage, Sheffield

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Date: 19-20 July
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Details: We will be attending the Blues stage for Tramlines again.
Blues & Ale Stage, Tramlines @ CADS, 7 Smithfield, Shalesmoor, S3 7AR.

‘Another Waltz in the Courtyard’, this is Free Entry. The Bands Line-up will be:

Friday 19th: Slim Wilson + the Swamp Brothers at 7.00 pm and Dosch at 9.00 pm.

Saturday 20st July: Andy P Davison at 2.00 pm, The Bearcats at 4.00 pm, The 88’s at 6.00 pm, 32-20’s at 8.00 pm and The Chris Wragg blues band at 10.00 pm.

There will be Real Ale, Cider, Wines and Food Available.

Tramlines itself is running Fri, Sat and Sun, some events you will need tickets for (Hillsborough Park, Leadmill, T’Other Stage, Library Stage), Other events are free, a great way to see live music in the city, with various venues offering Fringe events all over the city. Peace Gardens, Barkers Pool, Green Room, Shakespear’s, Devonshire Green, The Washington, The Fat Cat, Yellow Arch, The Folk Fest@ Endcliffe Park to name but a few, there will be a free magazine with all the available info called ‘The Fringe at Tramlines, available at most pubs in the centre as well as the city hall, closer to the time.

Tramlines website: https://tramlines.org.uk/lineup/

For any more information contact Tracey on 07903 440 314.

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HSBC UK LET'S RIDE, SHEFFIELD - Please Check Road Closures

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Date: Sunday 14th July
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Details: Information only - Road closures in city centre all day.

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Sun Fest Beer Festival

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Date: 11-14 July 2019
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Details: The festival runs from Thursday 11th July to Sunday 14th July.

We are intending meeting up from 5.00 pm in the Car Park on Saturday 14th July, though some of us will be there on Sunday if you would like to meet up then as well.

Location: The Rising Sun, 471 Fulwood Road, S10 3QA
More details: SunFest

Sunfest is now a well-established and much anticipated annual event which draws in lovers of real ale & cider from across the country. Over 100 real ales and ciders can be found in our outdoor beer tent, with Abbeydale Brewery regulars available on the bar. The weekend also features a selection of live music and entertainment.

Opening times midday-11pm Thursday & Sunday and midday-11:30pm Friday & Saturday. Both the pub bar and festival will shut simultaneously.

If you have any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314

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Flamborough Head to Filey including Bempton Cliffs

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Date: Sunday 7th July
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Details: We are walking from Flamborough Head to Filey, stopping off at Bempton Cliffs, an RSPB Reserve.

Peter is doing a walk that is starting at 10.30am; we are putting a bus on from Sheffield Bus Station leaving at 8.00am. This will be a linear walk to Filey, were we will have Fish and Chips and a pub visit before getting on the bus back to Sheffield to be back for about 10.00pm.

The cost for this is £5.00, if you wish to get on the bus, please send a text to Peter by WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY on 07484 884 089, to give us time to book in numbers and pay the £5.00 into the group Account: 20198167, Sort Code: 60-83-01 with the subject ‘Birds’

If you are not getting on the bus but you are taking your car, you will need to go to the visitors Centre with everyone else but after lunch; you will then need to return back the way we came so you can get to your car.

There will be time to view the seabirds at the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs. Binoculars are recommended. The seabirds will be nesting and fledglings should have hatched. The seabirds should include Puffin, Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Gannet, Guillemot, Razorbill, Fulmar and Shag.

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Dent Music & Beer Festival

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Date: 28-30 June
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Details: The 10th year of this fantastic festival of music with approx 25 Acoustic Acts covering Folk, Blues, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz over three days in June - all free.

Accompanied by a tent offering a range of over 30+ real ales from all over the country, ciders and prosecco or pimms cocktails. Purchase a wristband to get discount on all drinks throughout the festival.

There's various street food and country fayre to be had to eat. Two pubs in the village offering further entertainment and to extend the evenings on to a reasonable hour.

Camping is the prime accommodation, there are currently 12 pitches booked for the occasion (first come first served). Costing :- £22.50 per night (car, tent, 2 persons) less for single occupancy, motor homes & caravans please book independently for location purposes, costs approx same or less.

Dentdale is set in tremendous walking country, excellent to try the Yorkshire three peaks for those who want more, hopefully we'll be able to arrange and lead a couple of walks over the weekend too enjoy the whole experience.

Weather permitting, it usually doesn't bother me, a barbecue will be put on by myself, all welcome.

To book please text me on 07505936025, or email on colina1957@gmail.com
Colin Percival organiser

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Rother Valley Walk and fun day

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Date: Sat 22nd June, 12:30pm
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Details: A short walk with Lyn and Jillian around the lakes of Rother Valley (4-5 Miles A1) followed by games (cricket, rounder’s, 3 legged race, boules, egg and spoon etc., and Jean’s tug of war) followed by a barbecue with Colin.

There will be a charge for the barbecue (burgers/hot-dogs) of about £3 - £4 so let us know if you are staying for this. For people who want veggie or other option – please bring your own food (this can be put on a separate barbecue). Bring your own drink.

Rother Valley Country Park (meet by the mini train station for the walk). We will have a gazebo.
From M1 Junction 31 take the A57 towards Sheffield. At the roundabout take the A618 towards Mansfield, Wales Bar and Clowne. At the traffic lights go straight on. The park entrance is at the bottom of the hill on the right.

Parking costs £5 per car (cash only) so please car share where possible.

Toilets are at the park. The fun day is weather dependant i.e. games and barbecue so we will be keeping our eye on the weather.

Please text by 6pm Thursday 20 June: 07771960531

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Walk Leaders Meeting / Social

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Date: Monday 3rd June
Time: XXTIMENOTEZZ

Details: Walk Leaders Meeting, 7:30pm, the Fat Cat pub in Sheffield (room upstairs). Curry and Beer downstairs at 8:00pm.
Email invite sent to all existing Walk Leaders, the meeting is open to all members especially if interested in leading walks for the group

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Rail Ale Festival

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Date: 17-18 May 2019
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Details: Join us for Rail Ale 2019, the most atmospheric beer and music festival of the year, held in the surroundings of the unique Barrow Hill Roundhouse, an event enjoyed by thousands every year.

If you would like to let us know you are going, please let either Tracey 07903 440 314 or Paul Thorneycroft 07801 442 818.

Featuring music from jazz and brass in the Marquee Bar through to acoustic, country and rock on the Roundhouse Main Stage.

And that's not all - there's the Roundhouse Gin Palace, the Cider Bar, a range of wines and prosecco and the Rail Ale Food Court with a great selection of food and snacks to suit all appetites and tastes from pork pies to pancakes and hog roast to pizza; not forgetting the chocolate, the cheese and even coffee!
The Rail Ale steam train will also be running from 12 noon to 5pm on Friday and Saturday.

Tickets include:
• entry to the event
• commemorative glass
• programme

Over 350 Real Ales, Ciders, Craft & World Beers, Prosecco Bar and Gin Palace!!

Plus Train rides and Live music.

Barrow Hill is located in the centre of the country just off junction 29A or 30 of the M1 motorway.
Friday 17th May 12 noon to 11.00 pm (Tickets £8.50 in advance, £11.00 on the door)
Saturday 18th May 12noon to 11.00 pm (Tickets £8.50 in advance, £11.00 on the door)

See the website for paying in advance www.railalefestival.com this outlet accepts all major credit / debit cards. Also pay with PayPal or Master Pass.

You will be able to collect your tickets from the Barrow Hill Roundhouse Box Office on the day of the event.

Entry to the Festival also includes entry to the museum and the new exhibitions and interactive displays provided courtesy of the Heritage Lottery Fund project that was completed in September 2017. The dedicated FREE bus service will also be running from Chesterfield railway station into the Festival on all three days. There really is something for everyone at Rail Ale!

Location: Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 2PR.

The nearest main line railway station is at Chesterfield

• East Midlands Trains provides a direct service to Chesterfield from Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough Leicester and London St. Pancras
• Newcastle - York - Doncaster - Sheffield - Chesterfield (Cross Country Trains)
• Manchester - Stockport - Sheffield - Chesterfield (East Midlands Trains)
• Lincoln - Sheffield (Northern for connections to Chesterfield)
• Leeds via Barnsley to Chesterfield (Northern)
• Bristol - Birmingham - Burton - Derby - Chesterfield (Cross Country Trains)
• Leeds - Wakefield Westgate - Doncaster - Chesterfield (Cross Country Trains)
• From the railway station there is a FREE bus service to Barrow Hill Roundhouse

Bus Routes:

Stagecoach service 90, buses run from Chesterfield (New Beetwell Street) to Barrow Hill every 30 minutes from Friday and 0710 - 1740 on Saturday

From the railway station there is a FREE bus service to Barrow Hill Roundhouse

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Jersey Walking Weekend, May Day Bank Holiday

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Date: 4-6 May 2019
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Details: *** Limited places remaining, please call Mark to check availability before booking flights and accommodation ***

I joined S40 in May 18, having relocated from Jersey, and I have been made truly welcome, thank you all. I would love for you to join me on a walking weekend in Jersey, an island I have enjoyed calling home for the past 12 years.

We are heading off to Jersey, to enjoy the coastal paths, and some Jersey Hospitality. We will plan at least two walks over the three days – on the very rugged coastal paths of the island. We will arrange walks – distances, etc when we have a clear idea of the interests and abilities of the group.

There will be opportunities for a little sight-seeing for those who don’t want to walk on all three days.
Flights are available daily from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with Flybe (Flybe.com). You are welcome to fly out to Jersey Friday 3rd and back on Tuesday 7th, or if you can only spend a shorter period on the island, you will still be most welcome.

You will need to arrange your own accommodation.

I will probably BBQ every evening either on the beach or somewhere convenient.

We will look at our transport needs on the island once we know who is joining us, where people are staying and where we will walk from and to. In general the island is serviced by excellent bus services.

For more information, help and advice about accommodation, the weekend in general and the likely walks contact Jersey Mark 07850 335588; mark@cedarcottage.je

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EASTER SUNDAY - For Info

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Date: Sunday 21st April
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Details: Information only.

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SHEFFIELD HALF MARATHON - Please Check Road Closures

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Date: Sunday 14th April
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Details:

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Pub & Food Hall Crawl Around Neepsend

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Date: Friday 5 April 2019
Time: 8pm

Details: Pub & Food Hall Crawl Around Neepsend - 8.00 pm Friday 5th April 2019

Starting at the The Gardeners Rest 105 Neepsend Lane Neepsend Sheffield S3 8AT

Moving onto Cutlery Works Food Hall 73 - 101 Neepsend Lane Sheffield S3 8AT https://cutleryworks.co.uk/vendors
https://yorkshirefoodguide.co.uk/blog/cutlery-works-sheffield (card payments only)

Afterwards taking in The Church Temple of Fun (Vegan Bar) 4A Rutland Way Kelham Island Sheffield S3 8DG and The Old Workshop 10 Hicks Street Neepsend Sheffield S3 8BL

we could just go back and sit in front of the fire in the Gardeners yard.

For further information contact Tracey 07903 440314 or Jean 07795 203867

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BRITISH SUMMER TIME STARTS - Clocks Move Forwards 1 Hour Sat. Night

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Date: Sunday 31st March
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Details: Information only.

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Walk 'n' Cheese

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Date: Sat. 9th March
Time: 1pm (walk), 6pm (meal)

Details: Please join us for a meal at 6pm at The Travellers Rest, High St, Apperknowle, Dronfield S18 4BD

The cheese boards and pork pies are their specialities however there are also pies and mash, stews, goulash and other hot food available. Food is ordered at the table - no need to order in advance. Good beer and cider! Menu page 1     Winter Warmers They also have lovely ice cream.

There is an optional walk starting at 1pm from Apperknowle - approx 8.5 miles and only 1200 ft of climb, with great views over the Drone and Moss valleys. More details in the walk programme.

If you would like to join us for food - £5 deposit - please pay into group bank account - Account: 20198167, Sort Code: 60-83-01, reference: Cheese.

Please text Bev on 07737 739 183 if you would like to join us for the meal as we need to book a table.

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5 Weirs, 5 Pubs and a Curry

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Date: Sunday 17th February
Time: 10am

Details: On the Sunday 17th February 10.00am, we are doing a Flat walk of 9 miles around Sheffield calling in at 5 Pubs along the way. There may be music at the last pub (The Dorothy Pax) and we will end with a curry at Mangla.

From town we will be walking along the 5 Weirs heading to Meadowhall. Our first pub stop will be at the Wentworth (near the Arena, where we had the awards night) then onto the Crown just before Meadowhall, then The Steel Foundry (Weatherspoon’s at Meadowhall). Then we will head back along the canal calling at Noose & Gibbet before ending at the Dorothy Pax at Victoria Keys, with an option to mop up the beers/ coffees with a curry at the Mangla at Spital Hill.

Meeting point is the corner of Exchange Street, Castle Street and Waingate (where the old Castle Markets used to be.)

Please let Jillian and Linda know if you are going, and staying for the Curry or not, on 07771 960 531

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Walk Leaders Meeting at The Fat Cat

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Date: Monday, 28th January
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Walk Leaders Meeting, 7:30pm, the Fat Cat pub in Sheffield (room upstairs).
Email invite sent to all existing Walk Leaders, the meeting is open to all members especially if interested in leading walks for the group.

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South Yorkshire and NE Derbyshire Ramblers AGM

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Date: Saturday 26 January 2019
Time: 10:30am for walk, 2pm for AGM

Details: Our Area Ramblers are holding the AGM on Saturday 26th January. There we shall be meeting our new President, Lord David Blunkett, electing officials for the upcoming year, and discussing a Motion asking for improved public transport, especially in the evenings and on Sundays, for the many walkers who depend on public transport.

The 5.5 mile walk will start at 10:30am from the venue at West Bretton Village Hall, WF4 4LB, and includes walking through the beautiful Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Coffees/teas will be provided by the Barnsley and Penistone Group.

Agenda
Minutes
Accounts
Treasurers Report
Annual Report

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New Year Weekend Away in York

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Date: Sun 30 Dec 2018 - Wed 2 Jan 2019
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Details: New Year Weekend Away in York

The weekend will be for 3 nights, with the possibility of staying an extra night for an extra £20. We are booking a large old townhouse (circa 1870) in the city centre, with 2 or 3 people sharing rooms.

The cost will be £180 for the weekend per member, or £200 if you stay the extra night.

There is a B&B, Bowen House next door for anyone wanting to book their own accommodation. This B&B allows dogs.

Everyone is welcome, including non-members.

We intend to put on a variety of walks in the local area such as the scenic Howardian Hills / Castle Howard country, Pocklington Canal and nearby villages/abbeys (all weather dependant). Needless to say there are lots of options for restaurants and pubs as well as other things to do.

We need to know as soon as possible if you are interested - there are two places left in the house.

The house is a large spacious townhouse within easy walking distance of central York and all the main tourist attractions.

Totally refurbished in 2017, this period townhouse can comfortably host up to 12 people with a large kitchen, connected living and dining room, 3 bathrooms and a downstairs toilet. There is a private outdoor patio garden with seating and a brick BBQ. Not suitable for pets.

To ask questions or to book please ring Tracey on 07903 440 314 or email at Tracey.Lyne@sheffield.gov.uk ASAP

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[Fully Booked] Christmas Party Buffet and Disco

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Date: Fri 14th Dec, 7:30pm
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Details: ** Fully Booked **

Xmas is here!!! Come help us to Party.

We are having a Christmas party on the 14th December from 7.30 pm at Crookes Social Club. We will be in the small concert room, just off the main bar area.

Come and help us celebrate with a buffet and a Disco. The bar will have two hand-pulled real ales, as well as all the usual lagers, Cask Ales, Ciders, Wines, soft drinks and Spirits, for the more adventurous Gin and Tonic drinkers.

The cold buffet will have both meat and vegetarian food, but if you have any intolerance to any food, please let me know. The cost will be £12.00 per person and all members and their family and friends are all welcome.

To book, please email sheffield40swg@gmail.com (if you are a vegetarian or have any intolerance to any food, please add this info when you book)

Any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or email the address above. Please book as soon as possible so I know how many to cater the buffet for, last bookings by the 10th December.

Payments by bank transfer to Sheffield 40s walking group, Account 20198167 Sort Code 60-83-01, using the reference ‘Xmas Party’. If you prefer to pay by cheque please tell Tracey when you email to book on - payments are due on booking. NO CASH WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY.

To get here:- By Bus: Take a 52 or 52a bus from Church Street or West Street (every 5-10 mins outward and every 15 mins back to the city centre after the gig) to Crookes (Brick Street or Duncan Road stops) and walk up Mulehouse Road.

By Car: From Sheffield City Centre take the A57 toward Glossop and Manchester. After about a half mile after passing Sheffield University and Weston Park Museum (on the right) take a right turn onto Crookes Road. After a further half mile take a left turn soon after The Ball pub and opposite Pizza Hut onto Mulehouse Road.

The venue is at the junction of Mulehouse Road with Suthard Cross Road - postcode: S10 1TD.

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[Fully Booked] Christmas Dinner - White Lion, Great Longstone

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Date: Sun 9th Dec, 4:30pm for 5:00pm
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Details: ** Fully Booked **

We are having our annual Christmas Dinner at the White Lion pub in Great Longstone. For those that don’t know this is a laid-back, cosy, stone bar-restaurant serving cask ales and good food.

The Christmas Dinner is £19.95 per person for a 3-course dinner including coffee/tea with mini mince pie. There is an excellent menu choice including gluten free and vegetarian. If you have an intolerance or allergy to any food, please add this info when you book.

There are limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment. This pub gets booked up quickly. All orders must be paid for in full and placed by SUNDAY 18th NOVEMBER as the pub needs final numbers.

Payments by bank transfer to Sheffield 40s walking group, Account 20198167 Sort Code 60-83-01, using the reference "White Lion".

Christmas Menu: http://www.whiteliongreatlongstone.co.uk/christmas---nye

Please pay your £19.95 into the group account and email your menu choices with the subject title ‘White lion’ to sheffield40swg@gmail.com - payments are due on booking.

Any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or Mandy on 07586 842 361 or email the above email.

The White Lion is on Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TA. Large
car park behind the pub or on street parking.

Short and long walks will be organised to coincide with the Christmas Dinner.

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Castleton Pub Crawl

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Date: Fri 16th Nov, 7.00 pm
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Details: Castleton Pub Crawl

There are 6 pubs to choose from, The Castle, The George, Bulls Head, Ye Olde Nags head, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Peak Hotel. It’s a very nice village, with great pubs, well worth a trip. Where we will sample the delights of any or all 6 pubs wonderful real ales, Ciders, Wines or for the hardy few, Spirits that they have on offer.

Note: Unfortunately The Peak Hotel will not have a band on, but am sure we can make up for this with some singing of our own.

You can catch the bus, Leaving Sheffield Interchange (meeting point is the 272 bus stop in the Interchange) at 6.20 pm on 272 this is a ‘Hulleys of Baslow’ bus getting into Castleton at 7.16 pm, you can then stagger back to the bus stop to catch the last bus back at 11.20 pm this will get us into Sheffield Interchange for 00.16, Please note this will be a First Mainline bus (there is another bus that leaves at 9.20, getting you to Sheffield Interchange at 10.16, if you wish to go back earlier)

The YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, Squires Lane, Hope valley, S33 8WB (0345 3719628 to book or the website www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-castleton-losehill-hall to book) is very reasonable from £26. This is less than a mile from first pub.

Castleton Caravan + Motorhome Club Site, Castleton Road, S33 8WB (01433 620 636) or website to book www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/peak-district/derbyshire/castleton-caravan-club-site/ this is ½ mile from first pub. From £16.45.

We will meet in ‘The Castle pub’, Castle road at 7.00 pm

Any queries you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314. Would be nice to know who is going, so please text Tracey, but you can just turn up on the night if you wish.

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AGM at the Fat Cat

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Date: Thu 15th Nov, 7:30pm
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Details: Our AGM will be held on Thursday, 15th November 7:30pm at The Fat Cat, 23 Alma Street, Sheffield. S3 8SA.

All members are invited to attend.

At the AGM a new committee will be elected. There are six roles that make up our committee. If you are interested in any of the roles please put your name forward with the name of your proposer and seconder, via email, to the committee by 18th October 2018.

Vacancies – Secretary (General and Membership combined under one role) and Treasurer. Emma Myers and Jill Brogden respectively are no longer able to continue in their roles so now is your chance to join the team that runs the group.

I am pleased to announce that the rest of the committee members are standing for re-election.

Chair – Wayne Grounsell
Secretary –
Treasurer -
Socials and Weekends Away Co-ordinator– Tracey Lyne
Walks Co-ordinator – Julie Sweeting
Web Editor – Jez Kenyon

There is a brief description of what each role entails on our website. If you would like any more information please ask the relevant current committee member, via email or on a walk.

Many thanks,

The Committee

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FIREWORK FIREWORKS, Crookes Valley Park

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Date: Monday 5th November, 7:15pm
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Details: FIREWORKS FIREWORKS - Dam House, Crookes Valley Park Sheffield

Meeting 7.15pm at the Nottingham House 164 Whitham Road Broomhill Sheffield S10 2SR.

At 7.30pm we will set off to walk to Dam House Pub Mushroom Lane Sheffield S3 7NZ. Dam House is in Crookes Valley Park (next to Weston Park & across the road from Ponderosa Park).

Fireworks are due to start at 8pm.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crookes_Valley_Park

Contact Tracey Lyne for further information on 07903 440314

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Hawes Walking Weekend (member organised)

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Date: 26-28 October
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Details: ** Note - there is a FRIDAY walk on the way up to Hawes - details on the walk calendar - it starts at 11:15, from West Burton, which is just before you get to Hawes. **

We’re heading to Hawes for a hiking weekend, 26-28 October 2018.

Friday meet-up is in The Chippie at 8.00pm. Please note, The Chippie isn’t licensed and you can’t BYO, but there are a number of pubs in Hawes where we can go after we’ve eaten to discuss the following day’s walk(s).

http://www.thechippiehawes.co.uk/

Our Saturday evening meal is at the Wensleydale Pantry. The table is booked for 7.30pm

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g504001-d2413205-Reviews-Wensleydale_Pantry-Hawes_Yorkshire_Dales_National_Park_North_Yorkshire_England.html

There are a number of places to stay in Hawes - you’ll find a selection below:

https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-hawes?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=google-places
http://www.honeycott.co.uk/
http://bainbridge-ings-countrypark.co.uk/
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/hawes-caravan-club-site/
http://www.laburnumhouse.org.uk/ (dog friendly + tea rooms)
http://www.springbankhousehawes.co.uk/index.html
http://www.bedandbreakfasthawes.co.uk/
http://www.crosbyhousehawes.co.uk/
http://www.eborhouse.co.uk/ebor_house_rooms.html
https://bullsheadhotelhawe.wixsite.com/mysite

Please contact Anne B on 0778 936 4149 if you are going to Hawes. Please let her have the following information:

- Where you are staying;
- If you would like to eat at The Chippie on Friday evening;
- If you would like to eat at Wensleydale Creamery on Saturdav evening;
- If you would like to lead a walk and, if so, length and grade of walk. Two walk leaders are already signed up for the weekend, with walks planned (details to be confirmed).

Please note, if you are thinking of going to Hawes, 26-28 October is the half-term weekend (the end for some counties, the beginning for others) and it’s the weekend the clocks go back, so book early!

Walk details so far:

Saturday, 27 October 2018
Lovely Seat and Great Shunner Fell

Grade C3:ascent 1411 feet
From Hawes, we follow paths initially, followed by rough walking with likely bogs and groughs, to Lovely Seat (2213 feet). Down to Buttertubs Pass. Up to Great Shunner Fell (2340 Feet) and the Pennine Way back to Hawes via Hardrow
Distance 13 miles
Notes: bring head torch given time of year. The route is weather dependent given there's a lot of off-path walking.
Grade B2: ascent 1030 feet
From Hawes we follow The Pennine Way, Herriot Way, Haylands Bridge, The River Ure, Hardraw, Hardraw Force, Shaw Gill Wood, Simonstone Hotel, High Shaw, Shivery Gill, Pike Hill, Abbotside Common, Low Clint, High Pasture Gate, Shutt Lane, Sedbusk and back to Hawes
Distance: 8.5 miles

Sunday, 28 October 2018
Dodd Fell Hill and Cam High Road

Grade C3: ascent 1411 feet
From Hawes to the side of Dodd Fell Hill to Cam High Road. Wether Fell, onto Burtersett and back to Hawes.
Distance 13.5 miles
Notes: will be done at a reasonable pace.

Grade A1/2: ascent 750 feet
The walk begins in Askrigg, a short drive from Hawes and in the right direction for the drive home! The walk incorporates Nappa Hall and Whitfield Gill Force.
Distance: 6 miles

See you in October!

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Annual Steel City Beer and Cider Festival

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Date: 10-13 October
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Details: This is the 44th Annual Beer and Cider festival taking place at Kelham Island Museum from 10 -13 October 2018.

They have over 250 Real ales and around 50 Ciders, as well as Keg craft Beers. There are various food stalls and there will be live music (Thursday Steve French Band, Friday Fancy Dress, James Taplin + Mick Holmes, Highway Child, Saturday Kelham Island Rappers, Loxley Silver Band, James Taplin + Mick Holmes, Gamsu- Rhythm +Blues Revue)

There is a small charge for entry each night (For CAMRA members: Thursday is free, Friday is £2 and Saturday £1).

More info here: https://sheffield.camra.org.uk/festival/

The event is usually busy and it has a good atmosphere. Tracey and Wayne are going on Friday and Saturday. If you would like to let me know you are going or to ask questions you can ring me or text me on 07903 440 314.

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Greek Meal at Parthenonas

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Date: Friday 21 September 2018
Time: 8pm

Details: Greek Meal at Parthenonas for 21st September

Colin is organising a meal at the Greek restaurant Parthenonas on 21st September Friday at 8.00 pm.

*** Anyone interested in joining the evening out at Parthenonas please confirm by the 10th Sept with a text to Colin and a deposit to the account below to secure. ***

A table is booked for 20, so please early to avoid disappointment (this is recently opened Greek restaurant on London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NA. With a lively ambience and the option to eat-in or take food away, this licensed restaurant playing traditional music ensures a fun night for all. Parthenonas caters for vegetarians, vegans and people with allergies)

Cost per head dependant on what's ordered, but if you have a 3 course meal this will be approx. £16/18, I believe there are offers that could be used via Groupon.co.uk but I can't guarantee, easier for individuals to check.

You need to pay £5.00 deposit to secure your place - please to do a bank transfer to Colin Percival Account no: is 28009368, Sort code: 11-81-75. Please text me on 07505 936 025 to say you are coming.

Their website to see is http://www.parthenonas.co.uk to see the menu.

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4th Annual Rail, Ale & Blues Festival, Cleethorpes.

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Date: 14-16 September
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Details: 4th Annual Rail, Ale & Blues Festival, Cleethorpes. Lakeside station, Kings Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AG

We are attending the 4th Blues festival in Cleethorpes, Free Entry.

Friday 14th September from 7pm, finishing Sunday 16th September band finish at 3pm, see program for the great bands.

Over 50 Real Ale and Ciders, food available and the Miniature Steam trains will be running for short trips all weekend.

The Campsite (Cleethorpes Showground Caravan Park, Meridian Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AR, 07522 551 877) is right next door, book yourselves in. There are also various B&B and Hotels in Cleethorpes.

Any questions, text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or Jean on 07795 203 867

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Walk Leaders Meeting at The Fat Cat

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Date: Monday 10 September 2018
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Walk Leaders Meeting, 7:30pm, The Fat Cat pub in Sheffield (room upstairs).

Email invite sent to all existing Walk Leaders, however the meeting is open to all members especially if interested in leading walks for the group.

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Friday is Gin Night

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Date: Fri 27th July
Time: 7:30pm

Details: We are having a social at ‘The Gin Bar at Vintedge’ 444 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FR starting at 7.30 pm, in the quaint ex-bank. This venue has only been open a couple of months but it is already getting a good reputation for good service and a fine selection of local and premier gins with Fever tree tonic’s to match (this info is placed on the menu already next to different gins, so you don’t have to decide which tonic will suit which gin, they have done this for you)

We will end the night (if you can face, another drink) at the Broadfield, Abbeydale road (two doors down) which is also an interesting , rustic style Victorian pub with mismatched tables and chairs, train station memorabilia and stripped floors.

Any questions - please text or ring Tracey on 07903 440 314

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NB: FLAMBOROUGH HEAD TO BEMPTON CLIFFS WALK - DATE CHANGED TO 12 AUGUST

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Date: 22 July 2018
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Tramlines Music Festival Blues & Ale Stage, Sheffield

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Date: 20-21 July
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Details: We will be attending the Blues stage for Tramlines again.

Blues & Ale Stage, Tramlines @ CADS

C.A.D.S, 7 Smithfield, Shalesmoor, S3 7AR.

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st July 2018

One more Waltz in The Courtyard, Free Entry.

Real Ale, Cider, Wines and Food Available.

Music available from 7.30 PM on Friday 20th July till Midnight and from 13.00 PM on Saturday 21st July till Midnight.

For more information contact either Jean 07795 203 867 or Tracey on 07903 440 314.

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Sun Fest Beer Festival

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Date: 5-8 July 2018
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Details: The festival runs from Thursday 5th July to Sunday 8th July.

We are intending meeting up from 5.00 pm in the Car Park on Saturday 8th July, though some of us will be there on Sunday if you would like to meet up then as well.

Location: The Rising Sun, 471 Fulwood Road,S10 3QA

More details: SunFest

Our famous annual beer festival featuring over 100 Real Ales & Ciders

Sunfest is now a well established and much anticipated annual event which draws in lovers of real ale & cider from across the country. Over 100 real ales and ciders can be found in our outdoor beer tent, with Abbeydale Brewery regulars available on the bar. The weekend also features a selection of live music and entertainment.

Opening times 12pm-11pm Thursday & Sunday and 12pm-11:30pm Friday & Saturday. Both the pub bar and festival will shut simultaneously.

If you have any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314

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Music in the Gardens (Botanical) - Michael Jackson and David Bowie tributes

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Date: Friday 29th June, 7:30pm
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Details: Michael The Legacy - A jaw dropping tribute to Michael Jackson celebrating his life and music.

Ultimate David Bowie Tribute Show - Prepare to be transported across 40 years of Bowie - from Spaceboy to Superstar.

Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 2LN

£22 (incl booking fee) http://sivtickets.com/event/musicinthegardens2018

Come & join in the party. After you have purchased your ticket, please text Tracey on 07903 440314 to find out the inside meet up details.

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Dentdale Music and Beer Festival

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Date: 22-24 June 2018
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Details: Hi All,

This is Colin, I've found out that the Dent festival sorry to say is cancelled for this year due to I believe an unfortunate death of a well known organiser.

Although this has happened I'm willing and still going to go to support the village plus there will be some musicians doing small gigs. I feel this is only right as we've been going there for so many years and feel sorry again that such a great occasion and venue is not happening and I'll convey all our thoughts to those concerned.

For more information, please contact Colin Percival on 07505 936025 by text or email colina1957@gmail.com

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Keswick Mountain Festival, Cumbria

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Date: 8-10 June 2018
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Details: We will be heading off for a group weekend away to Keswick in the Lake District.

The mountain festival is held every year and we thought it would be good to combine it with a group weekend away.

Keswick, according to your man Alfred Wainwright “is…the best single base of operations.” It is indeed a great location for all kinds of walks along with many options for accommodation including B&Bs, Hostels, Self-catering and Campsites.

Group walks will be arranged for during the day but the festival also offers many activities that you may like to try. On both Friday and Saturday evening there is live music at the festival park where the stage, overlooking Derwent Water and surrounding fells, must have the best backdrop of any venue in the country!

For further details and costs for the festival, please see www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk

Please text Jill Brogden 07940 415 695 to book on for the weekend and we will keep you up to date with any group activities. Please book your own accommodation.

Full details of walks will be posted on to the website nearer the time.
If you are interested in leading a walk please let Jill know. (All grades - A1 to C3 welcome)

Suggested websites for accommodation -

Hostels –
www.yha.org.uk/places-to-stay/region/north-west/keswick
www.dentonhouse-keswick.co.uk/pages/accommodation.html

Camp sites –
www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/cumbria/keswick/keswick
www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/cumbria/keswick/derwentwater

B&Bs, Self Catering –
www.keswick.org/where-to-stay

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3 Valleys Beer Festival

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Date: Sat. 2nd June
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Details: This is back for another year, with 13 pubs taking part, providing a great choice of beers, ciders, foods, atmosphere and music, all linked by a special free bus service running from Dronfield station in three continuous loops (running from midday to 9.00pm) hop on and off at whichever pub you want to visit next and new this year there will also be festival buses from Halfway Park & Ride site where the 120 bus and Blue route tram terminate

3 Valleys sees a whole raft of pubs, clubs and breweries putting on small beer festivals on the same day and fund a free bus service linking all the venues with Dronfield rail station. Entry to all the venues is also free of charge so it is a great value day out featuring beer, cider, food, live music and scenery.

New venues confirmed for this year include Fuggle Bunny Brewhouse and the Butchers Arms at Marsh Lane with returning favourites including the Miners Arms at Hundall, Hyde Park Inn at Hill Top, the Jolly Farmer and Miners Arms in Dronfield Woodhouse whilst in Dronfield itself the Dronfield Arms, Green Dragon, Manor House Hotel, Blue Stoops and Pioneer Club are all back again for 2018. It is expected there will be a few more venues still to be announced.

One cluster of venues that have proved very busy in the last few years are those on Dronfield High Street – Blue Stoops, Manor House and Green Dragon – all offering outside bars, music and street food stalls – so new this year will be a road closure to make it easier and safer to walk between these venues and provide more space to eat and drink outside! As a result the festival buses will serve these venues using the stop in the Civic Centre.

There are trains coming from Sheffield station to Dronfield on the Northern Trains (the train is the Leeds to Nottingham) from 11.05 am till late, but if you would like to meet up for the 15 minute journey, get in touch with Tracey, cost is £4.60 single or if you wish to book the return trip it’s £4.50 for an off-peak day return ticket which you can pay for at the station on the day or online beforehand. (Last return train is 22.02)

If you have any questions please text Tracey on 07903 440 314

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Awards Night

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Date: Friday 1st June 2018
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Details: Friday 1st June 2018 at the Wentworth Pub, 32 Milford Street, Sheffield, S9 2LD, Time: 7.30 pm for Pie and Peas at 8.00 pm, dancing later on.

We are organising an Awards night to celebrate all the good work our walk leaders do, we have awards and certificates for various things: Leader who has led the Most walks, Longest walk, Most people on a walk, the wettest walk, the Muddiest walk, Most Memorable / best costume, Person who went above and beyond on a walk.

We also have a photo competition which will be voted for on the night: Best Landscape Photo, Best Photo, and Best Quirky/Unusual Photo.

Vegetarian option and Gluten free option, please mention any other food allergies at the time of booking.

We will present the awards after the meal, we have a laptop that will provide music, so we can dance, or the beer garden is a lovely place to relax and catch up with other walkers.

The cost of the Pie and Peas meal, which includes the hire of the room will cost £9.50, all welcome. Please pay into the group bank by electric transfer, reference Awards to Sheffield 40s Walking Group sort code 60-83-01 account no 20198167. Please send us an email to tell us you are coming (and if you are a Vegetarian or have any other Dietary requirements). Any queries you can email the gmail account (sheffield40swg@gmail.com or text Tracey on 07903 440 314)

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Rail Ale Festival

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Date: 17-19 May 2018
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Details: The Barrow Hill, the most atmospheric beer Festival of the year, opens Thursday 12.00 to 5.00 pm, Friday 12.00 to 11.00pm and Saturday 12.00 to 11.00pm. This is held at the Roundhouse, Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PR.

They will serve over 350 Real Ales, Ciders, Craft and World Beers, also available will be a Prosecco bar, Plus Train Rides and Live music. Tickets will be £5 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be £7 in Advance and £9 on the gate from www.seetickets.com

New for 2018 we are delighted to introduce the "Gin Palace Bar" serving a range of artisan gins from across the country.

For music lovers there will be fantastic live music in the marquee and on the main stage from jazz and brass through acoustic, funk and soul to rock and roll.

The Food Court will be on hand to provide visitors with a tasty range of food to suit every appetite from pork pies to pancakes and hog roast to pizza; not forgetting the chocolate, the cheese and even coffee!

Entry to the Festival also includes entry to the museum and the new exhibitions and interactive displays provided courtesy of the Heritage Lottery Fund project that was completed in September 2017.

The dedicated FREE bus service will also be running from Chesterfield railway station into the Festival on all three days. There really is something for everyone at Rail Ale!

New for 2018: Rail Ale presents the first ever Grand Thursday Evening Concert starring Pink Floyd tribute band Floyd in the Flesh. This is a separately ticketed event to Rail Ale 2018. Please click here to buy tickets for the Floyd in the Flesh concert.

For more information on the event, please visit www.railalefestival.com.

Tickets include:
• entry to the event
• commemorative glass
• programme

For enquiries about this event Paul and Karen on 07813 600 991 and Tracey on 07903 440 314 (Wayne and Tracey will be going on Saturday only due to the Social for New Members on Friday)

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New Members Night / Pub Meet

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Date: Friday 18th May, 8pm
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Details: New members night at the Grapes pub, 92 Trippet Lane, Sheffield, S1 4EN. Meeting in the Kennedy Room from 8.00 pm. Just a general get together for new members to meet existing members and some of the committee. Maybe going to either Maggie Mays or The Bessemer for a boogie later. All welcome, for enquiries ring or text Tracey on 07903 440 314.

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Skye Walking Week

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Date: 28th April – 5th May 2018
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Details: The Isle of Skye is a walkers' paradise. From easy going walks on the spectacular coastline to dramatic scrambles in the Cuillin mountains, the most challenging in Britain, the island provides fantastic walking for everyone.

We will be based for a week at the village of Carbost which is ideally placed for all our activities. The village has a shop, pub and café and is home to the Talisker distillery and visitor’s centre.

We have rented two cottages in the village sleeping 10 in total. Cost for the 7 nights is £120 per person for a shared room sleeping 2. It may be possible to book a single room – please ask for a price.
www.cuillincottage.scot
www.torgormcottage.co.uk

[* Group accommodation now fully booked *] If you would like to book into the group accommodation please text Jill Brogden 07940 415 695
On confirmation of your booking, a deposit of £20 will be required and the balance payable by 31st January 2018.

Payments by bank transfer please, payable to Sheffield 40s Walking Group, Sort code: 60-83-01, Account no: 20198167. If you prefer to pay by cheque please let Jill know.

Other accommodation available includes –

Bunkhouse and B&B available at the Old Inn.
www.theoldinnskye.co.uk

Camp site for Motorhomes (no tents) is also available on the outskirts of Carbost, near to the cottages.
www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/scotland/highlands/carbost

The accommodation in Carbost (and on Skye in general) is very much in short supply and quickly gets booked up, so if you would like to join us please get booking!

If you would like any further information please contact Jill by text or by email sheffield40swg@gmail.com

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Spirit of Kinder Celebration

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Date: Sat. 21st April, 1:15 - 4 pm
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Details: COME AND JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF KINDER

When: Saturday April 21 st , 1.15 - 4 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester

Hear speakers tell us about walking in the past and what the future holds:

Jim Perrin: one of Britain's finest outdoor essayist" according to Robert Macfarlane. He is Manchester-born, radically left-wing, a prolific author, the Guardian country diarist for Wales, and a TGO columnist. In earlier years he was one of Britain's leading rock-climbers. A close friend of Benny Rothman, he has had a passion for the Peakland moors since his early teens.

Keith Warrender: a leading expert on the Trespass and has been giving talks on the Kinder Trespass for nearly forty years. He writes and publishes books about the local history of Manchester, Cheshire and the Peak District, and published Benny Rothman's account of the Trespass.

Kate Ashbrook is a vice-president of the Ramblers, general secretary of the Open Spaces Society, vice-chair of the Campaign for National Parks and patron of the Walkers Are Welcome Towns Network.  She was in the vanguard of the campaign for greater access to open country in England and Wales, and she continues to champion people’s rights to enjoy paths and open spaces in town and country

- Join us in a rendition of… yes you guessed it – THE MANCHESTER RAMBLER and hear a local choir

- Come and see some displays about the history of the trespass and what local groups are doing now about the problems of access

- Have some refreshments

- Meet other walkers and campaigners and learn how you could get involved

- Tell you friends and colleagues and get them to come along

For further information: salle_e_dare@yahoo.co.uk

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Curry Night, Aagrah Indian Restaurant

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Date: Friday 20th April
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Details: Curry Night. 20th April 7.30 PM

We are organizing a curry night at Aagrah Indian Restaurant, Unit 1, Leopold Square, Leopold Street, Sheffield, S1 2JG. We have booked a table for 20, bookings open for this event on the 6th April (organizer away, so don't text before this date) We may go on to some of the local pubs after, music and dancing may be involved if anyone is interested after a big meal.

www.aagrah.com/find-a-restaurant/sheffield to look at the lovely food.

To book a place (after the 6th April) text Mave on 07792 575 698

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Walk Leaders Meeting at The Fat Cat

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Date: Monday 16th April
Time: 7.30pm

Details: Walk Leaders Meeting, 7.30pm, The Fat Cat pub in Sheffield (room upstairs)

NB: The planned talk by Sarah Slowther from the Peak Park Authority has been Cancelled, the meeting will therefore start at 7.30pm.

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Comedy Club, Sheffield City Hall

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Date: Friday 23rd March, 7pm
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Details: Comedy Club Friday 23rd March 2018, at the Sheffield City Hall.

Doors open at 7pm - Show starts at 8.15pm with dancing after if you wish.

Price is £18.00 per person with 12% telephone/online booking fee - total: £20.16 (a 5% fee if you go to the Sheffield City Hall Box Office) see link below.

www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/lastlaugh/

We will be meeting in Wetherspoons (Benjamin Huntsman, 12 - 18 Cambridge Street, Sheffield, S1) from 7pm and heading to the City Hall at 7.30pm.

Contact Jillian Gilbert (07771960531) if you are coming along.

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff Pantomime, Bradwell War Memorial Hall

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Date: Friday 23rd February, 7:30pm
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Details: We are going to the Bradwell Pantomime!

"A Norwegian story"

Once upon a time there were three Billy Goats Gruff; Little Billy Goat, Middle Sized Billy Goat and Great Big Billy Goat, who lived in a field in a green valley. They loved to eat sweet grass, but sadly their field was now brown and barren because they were greedy goats and they’d eaten every last blade of grass. But they were still hungry. In the distance they could see a field that was full of lush sweet scrummy grass, but alas there was only one way to get to it - over a rickety bridge over a stream. But under the bridge lived a terrifically terrifying terrible troll called Trevor - he was always hungry too. And there was nothing he liked better than to eat a nice juicy Billy Goat. (Includes a surprise celebrity!)

Location: Bradwell War Memorial Hall Netherside, Bradwell, S33 9JL, Derbyshire

Tickets (not numbered) available from Bradwell Post Office 01433 620309
Adult £6.00 Concessions £5.00. (Don’t delay)

Bus Service 272 from Sheffield Interchange 18.20 arrives Bradwell 19.04.
Return 272 from Bradwell 21.29 arrives 22.16 & later 23.29 arrives 00.16

For those unable to attend Friday the Pantomime is running from Wednesday 21st - Saturday 24th February, each performance starts at 7.30 pm Matinee 2.00 pm Saturday 24th.

Further information from Jean 07795 203867

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Walk Leaders Meeting at The Fat Cat

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Date: Monday 12th Feb, 7.30pm
Time: XXTIMENOTEZZ

Details: Walk Leaders Meeting, 7.30pm, The Fat Cat pub in Sheffield (room upstairs).

All Leaders welcome plus any other member who is interested in becoming a Leader.

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SYNED AGM - Rotherham - Come and meet walkers from other groups in our Area and help decide our future!

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Date: Saturday 27th Jan - Walk 10:30am, AGM 2pm
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Details: Our Area (SYNED) AGM is on Saturday 27th January, 2018 at 2:00pm.

There will be a morning walk starting at 10:30am from the same location as the AGM.

Rotherham Metro Rambles are hosting the AGM this year.

Venue: United Reform Church, Wickersley Road, Rotherham, S60 4JN

The church is on Wickersley Road near the ‘Stag’ roundabout on the A630 (A6123). It is 2.5 miles from J33 of the M1 and 3 miles from J1 of the M18 (via the A631/A6021). The church is approximately 2 miles from Rotherham town centre where both bus and railway stations are located. Bus numbers X1, 19 and 19A all stop close to the church.

Facilities available from 10 am to 10.30 am prior to 5.5 mile rural walk around Whiston and Wickersley.

The meeting room will be available from 12 am to 5 pm

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Pub Crawl around Kelham Island

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Date: Friday 26th Jan, 8pm
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Details: One of the best places to sample Real Ales is in Sheffield’s very own Valley of Beer, Kelham Island.

We are organising a pub meet on Friday 26th January starting at The Ship Inn, 312 Shalesmoor, S3 8UL.

The Ship Inn will be offering a host of craft beers, specialist spirits, gourmet coffee in a newly revived urban bar setting.

Then we will move on on to The Kelham Island - carved wooden bar, tiled floors, leafy beer garden and renowned range of real ales, national CAMRA pub of the year twice in a row.

Just around the corner is the Fat Cat, the tap for the Kelham Island Brewery. Another beautiful old pub, real ale and real cider, it is the epitome of a proper British pub, with a proper British beer garden.

We end night at the Riverside in Mowbray Street, nestled on the banks of the river Don. The Riverside is one of the most eclectic and best loved Sheffield Venues. Since being taken over by True North Brew CO in 2015, it has been given a mini-makeover, has been unveiled focusing on Quality.

If you have any queries or would like to let me know you are coming, please text Tracey on 07903 440 314.

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Christmas Party

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Date: Sat 16th December
Time: 8pm

Details: We are holding our Christmas Party at The Riverside, 80 Catch Bar Lane, S6 1TA (near Sheffield Wednesday ground) on Saturday from 8.00pm.

We will have Pork Sandwiches and Roast Potatoes, with a vegetarian option. There is a proper bar with two hand pumps of real ale, as well as wines and cocktails, etc.

We will be having a DJ for some wonderful Boogie music as there is a dance floor.

There is a small room which leads to the patio terrace, which overlooks the river and the football ground, which is a nice place to get away from the dancers for a quiet chat.

The cost is £12.00 and all Members, and their Family and Friends are welcome.

To book, email the committee on sheffield40swg@gmail.com to say you are coming and if you need the vegetarian option.

Any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or email the group. sheffield40swg@gmail.com

Please book by 10th December.

Payments by bank transfer to Sheffield 40s walking group, Account 20198167 Sort Code 60-83-01, using the reference ‘Xmas Party’. If you prefer to pay by cheque please tell Tracey when you email to book on - payments are due on booking. NO CASH WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY.

Come along and help us celebrate the festive season!!

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Christmas meal and walks (this is a different event to the Christmas Party)

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Date: Sunday 3rd December
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Details: Member only event (you are welcome to book on either walk but not go for the meal, if you wish, or just book the meal)

Christmas Dinner will be from 5.00 pm, Price for a three course meal with coffee and mince pies is £22.95. Menu attached.

We are planning to do two walks on Sunday from the car park, one short (with a later start,) and the longer walk, details will be on the walks program once organised, planning to meet up in Grindleford and go for a Meal at The Sir William Hotel, Grindleford, Hope Valley, S32 2HS we have booked the function room but there is only 45 spaces, so you need to book early to avoid disappointment.

Christmas menu - please state your preference when you email the group to book your place.

To book the meal members should send their money (£22.95) by electronic transfer by Friday 24th November to account no: 20198167 sort code 60-83-01 using the reference ‘Xmas meal’ or email sheffield40swg@gmail.com and we will send you an address to send a cheque (we cannot take cash on the day)

As we will be eating at 5.00 pm there will be a mince pie and drink stop on the walks. The hotel has asked if we don’t take in boots and rucksacks.

Is there any member who could bring a musical instrument and play a couple of carols whilst we are in the pub?

For further information you can text either Tracey on 07903 440 314 or Jean on 07795 203 867

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New Members Night / Pub Meet

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Date: Friday 17th November
Time: 8pm

Details: Starting off at the newly refurbished Devonshire Cat, 49 Wellington Street, S1 4HG (a Laid-back pub with wood-panelling, chalkboard menus, eclectic food plus draught and bottled beers.)

After trying some of their wonderful tipples, we will head up the road to the Frog and Parrot, Common Room, and end up at the Green Room, where they normally have a DJ till late. All new members and existing members welcome, this is a good opportunity to mingle and chat to other members as well as members of the committee and the social committee.

If you have any queries before the night, you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314. If you are coming it is always a good idea to text the organiser, so we have an idea of numbers.

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FIREWORKS FIREWORKS - Dam House, Crookes Valley Park Sheffield

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Date: Sunday 5th November
Time: 7:15pm

Details: Meeting 7.15 p.m. at the Nottingham House 164 Whitham Road Broomhill Sheffield S10 2SR.

At 7.30 p.m. we will set off to walk to Dam House Pub Mushroom Lane Sheffield S3 7NZ. Dam House is in Crookes Valley Park (next to Weston Park & across the road from Ponderosa Park).

Fireworks are due to start at 8.00 p.m.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crookes_Valley_Park

Contact Tracey Lyne for further information 07903 440314

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10th Year Anniversary

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Date: Sun 22nd October
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Details: To help us celebrate this milestone, we are arranging two walks on Sunday 22nd October both from Hope, Long walk organised by Wayne and the short walk organised by Emma (Details will be on the website soon, on the walking page) both to finish about 5.00 pm.

We will be meeting for drinks in The Woodroffe Arms, 1 Castleton Road, Hope, having a Chinese style buffet in the restaurant inside the pub called The New Golden Dragon from 5.30pm for 6.00pm.

There will be limited numbers (45 only), so please book early to avoid disappointment, the cost will be £14.00. To book the Meal members should send their money by electronic transfer before 14th October to account number: 20198167 Sort code 60-83-01 (using the subject heading Anniversary Meal) or email swg40s@hotmail.co.uk and we will send you an address where you can send a cheque to. We cannot take money on the day, sorry. Please email swg40s@hotmail.co.uk when you have done this to secure your place and let us know if you are a vegetarian.

For anyone staying or catching the train or have the pleasure of a designated driver there are 2 other pubs close if you wish to carry on after the meal, The Old Hall hotel and The Cheshire Cheese.

There is a public car park, Castleton Road, S33 6RD next door to the pub or various parking near the school on Eccles Close just off Edale Road. The pub has limited parking. There is also a train you can catch from Sheffield at 9.14 am arriving in Hope at 9.40 am(S33 6RR, 0.8 miles from pub) you can book this yourself by going on WWW.thetrainline.com. One way is £5.60.

Or if you prefer there are various places offering accommodation:

The Cheshire cheese, Edale Road, 01433 620 381 or www.thecheshirecheeseinn.co.uk

The Old Hall Hotel, Castleton Road, 01433 620 160 or www.theoldhallhotel.co.uk

Laneside Caravan Park, Station Road, 01433 620 215 or www.lanesidecaravanpark.co.uk

YHA Castleton losehill hall, S33 8WB www.yha.org.uk or 0345 371 9628

Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre, Pindale Road, 01433 620 111 or www.pindalefarm.co.uk

Hope to see you there, if you have any old photos or stories about the beginning of the group, please can you send them to swg40s@hotmail.co.uk will be nice for new members to see what the group got up to back in the day.

Any queries you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314.

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Annual General Meeting

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Date: Wednesday 18th October
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 18th October 7:30pm at The Fat Cat, 23 Alma Street, Sheffield. S3 8SA.

All members are welcome to attend.

At the AGM a new committee will be elected. There are six roles that make up our committee. If you are interested in any of the roles please put your name forward with the name of your proposer and seconder, via email, to the committee by 14th September 2017.

Vacancy – Walks Co-ordinator. Martin is no longer able to continue in the role, so now is your chance to join the team that runs the group. Note you only have to co-ordinate the walks not lead them!

I am pleased to announce that the rest of the committee members are standing for re-election.

Chair – Wayne Grounsell
Group and Membership Secretary – Emma Myers
Treasurer – Jill Brogden
Social and Weekend Away Co-ordinator– Tracey Lyne
Walks Co-ordinator –
Web Editor – Jez Kenyon

There is a brief description of what each role entails on our website. If you would like any more information please ask the relevant current committee member, via email or on a walk.

Many thanks,

The Committee

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Rotherham Walking Festival

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Date: 11-15th October
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Details: Rotherham Metro and Dearne Valley Ramblers are holding a walking festival from Weds 11th Oct. to Sun 15th Oct. There are 8 walks, covering sites such as Wentworth Woodhouse, Thrybergh reservoir, Manvers Lake and the River Dearne.

Walks range from 5 to 10 miles.

If you fancy a bit of variety, in places we don't usually walk, then check out the festival - Click here for walk details

Walks are free and open to anyone.

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Mr Fox, Night of the Hunters Moon 8.30pm at Wortley Men’s Club

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Date: Saturday 7th October
Time: 8pm

Details: Mr Fox, Night of the Hunters Moon 8.30pm at Wortley Men’s Club

Reading Room Lane, Wortley, Sheffield S35 7DB

Fire dance group extraordinaire Mr Fox commence their dance nearest the full moon before the fifth of November, called the Hunters Moon. Hosted at Wortley Men’s club, entertainment and cask ales served at Camra club of the year 2017.

If you fancy something different on an Autumn Evening come and see Hunters moon. Beating drums, music and dancing with fire flames. It is an outdoor event so wrap up warm. Parking may be difficult so arrive in good time. Wortley Men’s club is behind the Wortley Arms pub

This is a free event
www.wortleymensclub.co.uk

If you have any questions please text Mandy 07586842361

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Hagglers Corner - Cocktails, Craft Ales and Music

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Date: Friday 22nd Sep, 8pm
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Details: HAGGLERS CORNER - 8.00 p.m. onwards Friday 22nd September 2017

Cocktails, Craft Ales and Music. A vibrant venue with a lively array of entertainment. Introductory Special Offer on cocktails two for £10. (No food after 5.00 p.m.)

As this place gets mentioned in all the Sheffield What's On brochures, we thought we would give it a try. If it turns out to be unsuitable we will move on after 9.30 p.m. to the nearby Sheaf House/Brothers Arms or down London Road towards town.

Hagglers Corner 586 Queens Road, Sheffield S2 4DU

hagglerscorner.co.uk

Text Jean 07795 203 867 for further information or if you plan to arrive after 9.30 p.m.

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Dent Walking Weekend

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Date: 15 - 17 September
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Details: Anne Bradford is organising a walking weekend in Dent in the Yorkshire Dales, Friday to Sunday, 15-17 September 2017.

Please organise your own accommodation. There are a number of options available:

Campsite:
www.highlaning.com/

B&B accommodation:
www.suninndent.co.uk/
www.thegeorgeanddragondent.co.uk/
www.stoneclose.co.uk/ (currently changing ownership)
Garda View (no website)
Garda View B&B has three rooms. They all have zip-lock beds, so can be booked as twins or doubles. Anne has reserved all three rooms, two of which are still available. If you wish to book one of the remaining two rooms, please call 015396 25209 and speak to either Sue or Les Howes, explaining you’re from the Sheffield 40s walking group. A £20 deposit is required to secure each room.
The B&B owners also run the well-stocked village store.

Self-catering:
www.meadowsidecafe.co.uk/the-old-sunday-school

Meals:
A fish and chip supper has been organised on the Friday evening at 7:30pm at the Meadowside Café. We have sole use of the premises – minimum number 15, maximum number 40. The cost is £8.50 per person, payable in advance (no money, no meal!). The café is licensed, with a selection of wines, lagers, ales and ciders, as well as non-alcoholic drinks and teas and coffees. They also serve cakes and desserts if you’re still hungry after the fish and chips! £8.50 is the cost of the fish and chip supper only. You will need to settle your own bill for any additional food and drink you purchase. Deadline for confirmation and payment is 4th September 2017.
www.meadowsidecafe.co.uk/

A BBQ is being organised for the Saturday evening. Please bring with you the food you would like to eat on the evening – no chicken please, as this takes longer to cook – but sausages, burgers, ribs, or vegetarian option – bread buns, salads, etc (the usual BBQ fayre).
Walks:

We potentially have 2/3 walk leaders, and walks will be advised on Friday evening; however, if you are familiar with the area and would like to lead a walk, please let Anne know.

Please contact Anne on 0778 936 4149 to let her know that you are going, where you are staying and if you would like to lead a walk. Most importantly, you will need to pay for the fish and chip supper in advance, so please contact her for her bank details. She’ll settle the bill with Meadowside café for the fish and chip supper only.

Look forward to seeing you there.

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Cleethorpes Walk & Rail Ale Blues Festival

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Date: 15 - 17 September
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Details: There is a free Rail Ale Blues Festival that some members are planning to attend.

Jean has arranged a walk for the Saturday - details in the walk calendar.

Food & drink are available for purchase at the venue.

http://www.visitcleethorpes.co/cleethorpes-rail-ale-and-blues-festival/

Walkers are welcome to book their own accommodation if they want to join in with the full weekend festival.

Please text to let Jean know you are coming, or if you have any questions - 07795 203 867

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Keswick Walking Weekend

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Date: 25th - 28th August 2017
Time: XXTIMENOTEZZ

Details: Keswick, Cumbria - Member organised weekend

Jillian Gilbert is organising a weekend away to Keswick in the Lake District. This will take place over the August Bank Holiday and you will need to book your own accommodation.

Saturday Jillian will be leading a B2 walk and Godfrey will be leading a C3 walk.

Sunday Jillian will be leading a A2 walk and Mick will be leading a C3 walk.

A comedy hypnotist with pie & pea supper has been arranged for Sunday evening at the Skiddaw hotel, anyone not booked on speak with Jillian or book direct on: 01768772071 cost is £18.00 per person.

No confirmed arrangements for Monday, options of walks, or the Keswick Agricultural show at Braithwaite - Adults £8 Senior Citizens £5. Free parking adjacent to the show ground or a free shuttle bus from Keswick to the showground.

Meet in the Oddfellows Arms pub from 8.00pm on the Friday night.

For further details and information on walks available please contact Jillian.

Please text Jillian if you would like to go. 07771 960 531

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Castleton Pub Crawl

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Date: Friday 11th August, 6:20pm
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Details: There are 6 pubs to choose from, The Castle, The George, Bulls Head, Ye Olde Nags head, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Peak Hotel. Very nice village, great pubs, worth a trip.

Leaving Sheffield Interchange (meeting point is the 272 bus stop in the Interchange) at 6.20 pm on 272 this is a ‘Hulleys of Baslow’ bus (have included the schedule if you want to get earlier or later bus) getting us into Castleton at 7.16 pm, where we will sample the delights of any or all 6 pubs wonderful real ales, Ciders, Wines or for the hardy few Spirits that they have on offer.

We will then stagger back to the bus stop to catch the last bus back at 11.20 pm this will get us into Sheffield Interchange for 00.16, Please note this will be a First Mainline bus (there is another bus that leaves at 9.20, getting you to Sheffield Interchange at 10.16, if you wish to go back earlier)

Any queries you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314. Would be nice to know who is going, so please text Tracey, but you can just turn up on the night if you wish.

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Tramlines Festival Weekend - Blues and Booze

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Date: 21-22 July
Time: Friday 6pm - 11:30pm, Saturday 1pm - 11:30pm

Details: Tramlines Festival - Blues and Booze

As we like Blues music and this event is Free to get in, the local venue that has this kind of music is at C.A.D.S, 7 Smithfield, Shalesmoor, S3 7AR.

There is a bar in the courtyard (this serves Real ale, Cider, Wines and some Spirits). There will also be a BBQ and Veg Food.

There are various bands on. More details

There will be various Social committee members on both days, but if you wish to ask any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or Jean on 07795 203 867

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Barn Farm Camping, Birchover, Matlock, Derbyshire – member organised weekend

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Date: 14-16 Jul 2017
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Details: Bit of a late entry social weekend!

The Birchover Carnival & Music Festival (Bananallama Festival) is taking place on Saturday 15th July 2017.

On the Saturday afternoon there will be a carnival in the village with stalls, entertainment, food/drink and lots of summer bunting. Then in the evening there is a music festival held at Barn Farm campsite.
Tickets are £33 per person for two nights camping (Friday 14th and Saturday 15th), and the price includes the music festival and a £3 booking fee.

There are no walks planned at the moment, but there are plenty of routes out of Birchover if anyone fancies a walk.

Click this link for further details and to book your tickets: https://www.bananallama.co.uk/

Please text Linda on 0755 779 0861 if you are going.

See you in the field!

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SunFest Beer Festival - meet 5pm in the car park. Live music and food.

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Date: Sat. 8th July
Time: 5pm

Details: The Rising Sun annual SunFest Beer Festival

The festival runs from Thursday 6th July to Sunday 9th July.

We are intending meeting up from 5.00 pm in the Car Park on Saturday 8th July, though some of us will be there on Sunday if you would like to meet up then as well.

Location: The Rising Sun, 471 Fulwood Road,S10 3QA
Opening times midday: Midday - 11pm Thursday & Sunday and Midday -11:30pm Friday & Saturday

If you have any questions you can text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or Jean on 07795 203 867.

More details: SunFest

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Flamborough Head Day Out and Walk

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Date: 1st July
Time: All day

Details: We are making a day off this walk, hopefully ending up on the beach for games (rounder’s or cricket) ending the day with Fish and Chips (either in paper the old fashioned way or in a restaurant) If you are interested in the wildlife, the sea birds are spectacular at this time of year.

Flamborough Head to Bampton Cliffs and back (about 8 miles if returning the same way or 11 miles if returning via Flamborough and South Landing - it should take about 4 - 5 hours.

I will also allow for time at Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve for viewing the seabirds (about 40 mins - 1 hour). Binoculars are recommended.

After the walk - I’m guessing we should be back around 3:30 pm - there should be time to visit the beach at either Filey or Bridlington. There is parking at Filey near a golf course and at Bridlington north beach.

There are also a number of Fish n’ Chip restaurants in Filey just a short walk along the promenade and at North Beach in Bridlington.

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Dentdale Music and Beer Festival

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Date: 23rd - 25th June 2017
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Details: We are off to the beautiful village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales for their annual free festival.

More than 25 artists will perform on our main stage marquee, and new to this year will be the open mic stage located in our undercover seating area.

In Dent village you'll find two lovely pubs, the Sun Inn and the George & Dragon, within very close walking/staggering distance in Dent, where music of all varieties will ring out throughout the day and (probably long) into the night.

Add to that the street performers in the cobbled streets - clog and traditional dancing and other individual and group musicians (sometimes impromptu) - and you'll have a totally unforgettable experience.

And... if you haven't had enough after all of the organised activities have finished, potter along to one of the two nearby campsites - more than likely you'll come across a group of musicians who just can't bear to quit and go to bed and you'll be treated to some mellow, acoustic tunes to prepare you for slumber.

We have booked to stay at High Laning Campsite. www.highlaning.com

The cost is £22.50 per night for the 2 nights camping - two people and a car. Wristbands usually £5 for cheaper beer, and the music is free.

Please email Colin Percival to book: colina1957@gmail.com or call him on 07505 936025.

If you like your accommodation to be a little more luxurious you are welcome to go ahead and book yourselves in and join us for the fun.

For further information regarding the festival weekend, including how to purchase wrist bands for discounted drinks, please see www.dentmusicandbeer.com

As the focus for this SWG40s weekend away is the festival. There are no planned walks being led by the group.

If you would like more information about walks, accommodation or general information for the area please go to www.dentdale.com

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Three Valleys Beer Festival

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Date: 3rd June 2017
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Details: THE THREE VALLEYS FESTIVAL ON 3RD JUNE IN DRONFIELD.

This is back for another year, with 13 pubs taking part, providing a great choice of beers, ciders, foods, atmosphere and music, all linked by a special free bus service running from Dronfield station in three continuous loops (running from midday to 9.00pm) hop on and off at whichever pub you want to visit next.

There are trains coming from Sheffield station to Dronfield on the Northern Trains (the train is the Leeds to Nottingham) from 11.37 am till late, but if you would like to meet up for the 15 minute journey, we will meet on the platform for the 13.37 (if you would like to arrive at least 20 minutes early as it may be busy) cost is £4.40 single or if you wish to book the return trip it’s £4.50 for an off-peak day return ticket which you can pay for at the station on the day or online beforehand. (Last return train is 22.02)

If you have any questions please text Tracey on 07903 440 314

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Awards Night, buffet, then to a pub for a dance

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Date: Fri. 12th May 2017
Time: 8pm for 8:30pm buffet

Details: Awards night Friday May 12th at Regather in Sheffield.

We are having a celebration to thank our walk leaders and hand out Awards for various types of walks including, Most led walks, Wettest walk, Longest walk,etc.

On the night we will vote for the best photo competition. We will be supplying a buffet style food, there is a bar inside as it is the site for the regather Brewery, 57-59 Club Garden Road, Sheffield, S11 8BU, just off London Road. The parking here is a bit limited (street parking) we will have music from a laptop, so we can have a dance after the Awards. Then we will go to 'The Cremorne' pub after as this is a late night pub with a disco.

Buffet cost is £9.00. Tickets are limited, please pay into the group bank by electric transfer, reference Awards Sheffield 40s Walking Group sort code 60-83-01 account no 20198167. Please send us an email to tell us you are coming (and if you are a vegetarian). Any queries you can email the gmail account (sheffield40swg@gmail.com or text Tracey on 07903 440 314)

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May Day Bank Holiday Weekend Ambleside

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Date: 28th Apr - 1st May 2017
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Details: Mave and some friends have decided to book a weekend break in Ambleside, April 28th to May 1st

If you would like to come and join in please book your own accommodation, there’s plenty of accommodation to choose from - hotels, b&b’s, self catering and hostels. It’s an informal weekend but if you let me know after you have booked, Ill try to organise a group meal for Saturday night.

Any volunteers to lead walks would be much appreciated.

Please contact Mave (07792 575698) if you are coming.

Ambleside is set in the centre of the Lake District at the head of Lake Windermere this market town provides everything a visitor could want from the numerous shops, to the many drinking and eating establishments.

An ideal base for walking Ambleside has easy access to the surrounding fells and mountain, the beautiful Stock Ghyll Force is also nearby.

Boat trips on the lake, shops, galleries and craft shops means there are plenty of alternatives if you don’t want to walk.

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Spirit of Kinder - Edale Village Hall (SYNED event)

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Date: Sat. 22nd April 2017
Time: 2pm

Details: This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Mass Trespass and the theme of the conference will the work being done by the National Trust and others in the re-wetting and re-wilding of Kinder Scout.

It is also hoped that the launch of a book ‘Clarion Call’, which consists of some wonderful old photos of Clarion Ramblers’ members, and items on the early development of walking in our area, will be launched at this event.

The event is organised by SYNED - the Area organisation representing our local Ramblers groups.

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Ramblers Training Day - Buxton - Free

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Date: Sun. 19th March 2017
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Details: Ramblers are holding a training day on Sunday 19th March - attendance is free. Full details and booking form here

Example courses include:

First aid for walkers and basic navigation - This workshop split into two sessions. The first aid section is run by the British Red Cross and aimed at anyone who goes out walking. It will help you build your knowledge so that you feel confident if something ever goes wrong. The navigation session is for new walkers, or current walkers who would like to brush up on their navigation skills.

Introduction to walk leading - This workshop is for anybody who leads group walks. It goes through the process of preparing for walks and leading them. There's lots of opportunity to share ideas.

Getting more people walking - This is for any volunteer who is involved in the development or promotion of a walking programme. It focuses on using the web, Ramblers Routes and Group Walks and Events Manager to make group activities engaging and attractive.

Using social media to promote your group - This workshop is aimed at volunteers who want to do more social media promotion. It will help you to identify and reach your target audience, create engaging messages and build an online community using social media.

Basics of Rights of Way - This workshop is aimed at anyone who is involved in our Rights of Way work or would like to know more. It is an overview of the law relating to Rights of Way and access it covers some of the most common questions we get asked about by members of the public and volunteers.

How to run successful short walks - Short walks are a great way to diversify your group walks programme and to attract new walkers and leaders. We'll look at what makes a successful short walk, ideas to get other volunteers and walkers interested, and how to integrate short walks into your programme.

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Peddlers Market

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Date: Fri. 3rd March 2017, 7:45 pm
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Details: Meeting 7.45 pm at the Riverside Pub, 1 Mowbray Street Sheffield S3 8EN. Moving on approx. 8.15 pm to Peddlers Market 92 Burton Road Neepsend S3 8BX (bus route 7/8 or short walk from Shalesmoor tram stop to the market).

Peddlers Market - featuring a variety of street food traders, craft stalls, art, music and a number of bars with a range of real ales and craft beers available. The featured breweries change each month. Sheffield Brewery which is just across the road also open on the same evenings for their Beer Club tap session. (free entry to both). 92 Burton Road is a large indoor warehouse, warm coats recommended.

After the market the plan is to move onto The Bhaji shop/Thali Café 2A-2B Ball Street S3 8DB.

Please text Jean to let her know you are coming so she can look out for you. 07795203867

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SYNED Area AGM and walk, organised by Sheffield 40s - Bradfield Village Hall

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Date: Sat. 28th Jan 2017
Time: 10:30am / 2:00pm

Details: This year, WE, Sheffield 40s, are organising our Area AGM, so please come along and help!

There is a walk in the morning (10:30am to 1pm), starting from Bradfield Village Hall. Teas and coffees will be served in the hall, bring your own lunch. The AGM will start at 2pm and last about two hours. We will have short talks covering Clarion Ramblers, re-wetting moorlands, and an update on Ramblers work nationally.

Please come along and find out what we are up to in our Area of Ramblers. Also we elect the new Area Council, and our Area delegates to the national Ramblers General Council.

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New members night at the Grapes pub

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Date: Fri. 27 Jan 2017
Time: 8pm

Details: New members night at the Grapes pub, 92 Trippet Lane, Sheffield, S1 4EN. Meeting in the Kennedy Room from 8.00 pm, Just a general get together for new members to meet existing members and some of the committee. Maybe going to either Maggie Mays or The Bessemer for a boogie later. All welcome, for enquiries ring or text Tracey on 07903 440 314.

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Allendale, Northumberland & Tar Barle Festival

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Date: 30 Dec 2016 to 2 Jan 2017
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Details: Join us to bring in a Happy New Year at Allendale in Northumberland.

Allendale is situated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of the most remote and unspoilt places in England. The landscape here is ‘of tumbling waterfalls and vast heather moors, where peatlands meld with ancient hay meadows’ so we should be in for some excellent winter walking!

Allendale’s vibrant community is also renowned for throwing a party. Most famous is the Tar Barle, a unique New Year celebration. Revellers called ‘guisers’ carry whisky barrels filled with blazing tar on their heads.
This festival of fire dates back to 1858 and attracts onlookers from far and wide.

Staying at Allendale Bunkhouse in the centre of the village, we will be perfectly located to enjoy all that the area has to offer. The bunkhouse is available for 24 people sleeping 2 – 4 per room. The total cost for the 3 nights accommodation is £115 per person.

To reserve a place please text Jill Brogden on 07940 415 695

Payments by bank transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group, Sort Code 60-83-01, Account No 20198167. If you would prefer to pay by cheque please tell Jill when you text to book on.
Payments are due upon booking.

For further information regarding the accommodation please go to allendalebunkhouse.co.uk

You are also welcome to book your own accommodation and join us for the walks and festivities. Please text Jill to let us know you are coming.

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Christmas Party at The Shakespeare

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Date: Fri. 23 Dec 2016
Time: 8pm

Details: Christmas Party at the Shakespeare’s Pub, 146-148 Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, S3 8UB, from 8.00 pm.

Come and party the night away - we have a great DJ (DJ Gandhi) and gorgeous curry (by Mangla), and the pub has won CAMRA pub of the year.

We have the two upstairs rooms (the Bards Bar) - one for the buffet and chatting, one for the dancing.

The cost is £15.00 per person, partners and friends welcome. To book, please email the committee at sheffield40swg@gmail.com to say you are coming, and if you need the vegetarian option. Any questions, please either text Tracey on 07903 440 314 or email sheffield40swg@gmail.com

Please book by 16th December.

Payments by bank transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group, Sort Code 60-83-01, Account No 20198167. If you would prefer to pay by cheque please tell Tracey when you email to book on. Payments are due upon booking.

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Bonfire Night Social

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Date: Sat. 5 Nov 2016
Time: 6pm

Details: There will be a bonfire and fireworks in Chelsea Park on Saturday 5th November. It is organised by the local scouts and is always really good. There will be a collection for the scouts on the night to contribute to the cost. I will confirm the start time when it's announced and we will be meeting from 6 pm in the Byron House Pub on Nether Edge road.

So If you would like to join us to celebrate bonfire night at this great venue text me, Sue, on 07952148619 to let us know.

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Group AGM, at the Fat Cat pub

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Date: Weds. 19th Oct 2016
Time: 7:30pm

Details: Please come along and find out what we have been up to, and how you can get involved.

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Back to an old favourite - BB's Italian Restaurant

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Date: Friday 7th October
Time: 8:30pm

Details: Back to an old favourite - BBs Italian Restaurant - 8.30 pm Friday 7th Oct 2016

Upstairs room booked for maximum number of 34. Food to be ordered from the menu on the night. No deposit necessary.

Please text Jean on 07795 203867 to confirm booking. Please also let Jean know if you have a change of plan and have to cancel, there may be a waiting list. BBs need to know exact numbers.

Take your own wine (no corkage) or purchase at the restaurant.

Pre dine meet up 8.00 p.m. BrewDog 108-110 Devonshire Street S3 7SF

BB’s Italian Restaurant 119 Devonshire St, Sheffield, S3 7SB

www.bbsrestaurant.co.uk/bbs-italian-sheffield

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Chesterfield pub meet

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Date: Friday 16th Sep
Time: 8pm

Details: Come to Chesterfield for a great night out visiting the best pubs on the Brampton Mile.

www.pubsgalore.co.uk/crawl/viewcrawl.php?crawl=1002.

Trains run regularly between Sheffield and Chesterfield and the last train listed from Chesterfield on Fridays is at 00.55 so there is plenty of time to enjoy the pubs and music! There is also an earlier train at 22.45 .

The best way to reach the first pub we will visit ,The Rose and Crown , is by sharing a taxi from the station.
I will be at the Rose and Crown from 8 p.m. and we will visit some of the best other pubs along the mile finishing at the Royal Oak where there is live music from 9 p.m. onwards.

Having reccied this great pub crawl, I know we will have a brilliant time.

If you need any more details please call me, Sue, on 07952148619 and please also text me on this number to let me know if you are coming.

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North Yorks Weekend

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Date: 9-12 Sep 2016
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Details: A great weekend away in the North Yorks Moors organised by Gill Green, a SWG40s member and a walk leader for our group. Walks are being led on Friday, Saturday and Sunday but please organise your own accommodation.

Meeting place each day would be the White Swan pub and campsite at Newton upon Rawcliffe. Tel no: 01751 472505 for campsite bookings. Cost is £8 per night for a tent or campervan + £4 per night for electric hook-up. The campsite is directly behind the White Swan which does excellent pub grub. Book early!

An alternative campsite if the White Swan is full is Bank Top Farm 01751 473385 (more expensive at £17 per night, and about a mile away from the White Swan). Details at banktopcamping.co.uk

Other possible accommodation is B&B at Elm House Farm 01751 473 223 or Swan Cottage (next door to the White Swan pub) 01751 472 502.

There are numerous holiday cottages in the village too - take a look on sykescottages.co.uk - if people wanted to organise sharing and self-catering.

Places on the weekend will be limited to 20 people so please contact Gill to ensure the weekend is not already fully booked before arranging accommodation. You're welcome to join this event for a long weekend or just a day walk, but please let Gill know if you want to join the group for a meal at the White Swan on the Saturday evening.

To book on and for any further information please contact Gill on gmg1303@hotmail.com

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Buttermere, Cumbria

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Date: 2-4 September 2016
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Details: Join us for a late summer weekend in and around the beautiful village of Buttermere, the Lake District.
Our walks programme for the weekend has walks led by James both Saturday and Sunday. They will be high level, ‘B3’ walks of around 10 miles and 3,000 feet ascent. If you prefer something less strenuous, there is a great choice of more tranquil, lower level walks around Buttermere which can be self-guided. All walks, as always, will be weather dependent.

We have booked rooms to stay Friday and Saturday nights at the YHA Buttermere or you are welcome to book your own accommodation.
Our rooms at the hostel sleep 4 per room.

The cost for the 2 nights accommodation is £60 per person.
Bookings will open on Monday 18th July from 6pm. To reserve your place, please text Jill Brogden 07940 415 695. Payment is due upon confirmation of booking.

Payments by Bank Transfer please to –
Account Name: Sheffield 40s Walking Group
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Account No: 20198167

If you have arranged your own accommodation and would like to book on for the walks, please text Jill.

For further information on the group accommodation -
www.yha.org.uk/hostel/buttermere

For Camping -
www.coolcamping.co.uk/campsites/uk/england/lake-district/cumbria/222-syke-farm-camping-ground

For more information on Buttermere and surrounding area and other accommodation please see -
www.buttermereweb.co.uk

For any further info regarding the weekend please do not hesitate, ask Jill – by text 07940 415 695 or by email sheffield40swg@gmail.com

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Caribbean evening at Baldwin’s Omega

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Date: Saturday 9th July
Time: 7:30pm

Details: This should be good fun folks! A Caribbean band, themed buffet, limbo competition, and resident DJ at Baldwin’s Omega on Saturday 9 July. Dress code is ‘ colourful with style’ and arrival is 7.30 for 8pm buffet. The bar is open until 1am, and tickets cost £26.

If you would like to join us, please phone Baldwins (255 3263) and check if there are any tickets left. If you are in luck ask for a ticket to join the party booked under Debby Clark. You have to put down a £10 deposit and the balance can either be paid in advance or on the night. Please text Debby on 07791 143494 as well to let her know you are going.

For more details, including the delicious looking menu please see ‘party nights’ on baldwin’s omega website: Caribbean Evening Details

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Sunfest Beer Festival

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Date: Thursday 7th July
Time: midday onwards

Details: Sunfest Beer Festival 2016 at the Rising Sun, 471 Fulwood Road,S10 3QA on 7th July starting at 12.00 pm till 10th July finishes at 23.00 pm, with 100 real ale and ciders, as well as music and events throughout the weekend. Any questions us the link to look at the web site Sunfest Beer Festival Details or ring Tracey on 07903 440 314.

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Music in the Botanical Gardens - UB40 and others

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Date: Saturday 2nd July
Time: 7pm

Details: Saturday 2nd July 2016 (7:00pm onwards) Music in the Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield.

Main Group UB40 (formed in the late 70's with many classic hits)

Tickets : £35 in advance £40 on the gate selling fast.

Advance booking via S.I.V. or at the cafe inside the park entrance.

Meet just inside main gate at 7:00pm.

Drinks @ food available but can bring own. Bring a seat @ possibly an umbrella.

Organiser Gerry Lee. Text 07514 526450

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Dent Music & Beer Festival, Dent, Cumbria

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Date: 24 - 26 June 2016
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Details: We are off to the beautiful village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales for their annual free festival.

We have booked to stay at High Laning Campsite. www.highlaning.com

The cost is £22.50 per person for the 2 nights camping - two people and a car. Wristbands usually £5 for cheaper beer, and the music is free.

Pitches are limited so please email us at swg40s@hotmail.co.uk to secure your place. Payments by Bank Transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group; Sort Code 08-60-01 Account number 20198167 to be received when you book on to reserve your place. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please let us know.

If you like your accommodation to be a little more luxurious you are welcome to go ahead and book yourselves in and join us for the fun.

For further information regarding the festival weekend, including how to purchase wrist bands for discounted drinks, please see www.dentmusicandbeer.com

As the focus for this SWG40s weekend away is the festival. There are no planned walks being led by the group.

If you would like more information about walks, accommodation or general information for the area please go to www.dentdale.com

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New Members night

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Date: Friday 10th June
Time: 8pm

Details: New Members night social, a chance to get together with other new members as well as some existing members as well as people on the committee and social committee on the 10th June at 'The Grapes pub, 80 Trippet Lane, S1 4EZ' in the Kennedy Room from 8.00 pm, All welcome. May go to the 'Dog and Partridge' or 'Maggie may's' later for a boogie. Call Tracey on 07903 440 314 for any more information.

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Queen Tribute Night

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Date: Friday 27th May
Time: 7pm

Details: If you would like to join us at this event please purchase your own ticket from the City Hall box office - 0114 2 789 789 or on line at www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk £21.45 including booking fee. Front right stalls.

Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty.

Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow, Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.

Please text when you have your ticket and we can all meet in the bar, Mave. 07792 575698

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Keswick Mountain Festival, Cumbria

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Date: 20-23 May 2016
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Details: *** Group accommodation is now fully booked. You are welcome to book your own accommodation, text Jill on 07940 415 695 to let us know you'll be joining us ***

We are heading for the walkers paradise, Keswick. The mountain festival is held every year and we thought it would be good to combine it with a group weekend away.

Keswick, according to your man Alfred Wainwright “is…the best single base of operations.” It is indeed a great location for all kinds of walks along with many options for accommodation including B&Bs, Hotels and Campsites.

Long and shorter group walks will be arranged for during the day but the festival also offers many activities that you may like to try. On both Friday and Saturday evening there is live music at the festival park where the stage, overlooking Derwent Water and surrounding fells, must have the best backdrop of any venue in the country!

For further details and costs for the festival, please see www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk

We will be arranging a pub meal for the group on Sunday evening.

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Sheffield Big Soul Night

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Date: 7th May
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Details: Sheffield Big Soul Night - a night not to be missed. Three rooms of incredible northern soul, Motown hits and modern soul anthems! All for only £10.

The event is at Sheffield City Hall Ballroom.

We will meet in the Benjamin Huntsman pub at 8 15.

More info at www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/events/Sheffields-Big-Soul-Night-August-2016
Please either get your own tickets via the above link, Sheffield City hall Box office, or text Lyn on 07989670540

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Sheffield 40s Golden Oscars Awards Evening - Pie Peas & Awards then Highway Child at The Old Crown

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Date: Fri. 8th April
Time: 8pm

Details: A gala evening to recognise, celebrate and award the best (and worst) of the Sheffield 40's during 2015/2016. Chicken Leek & Mushroom pie with vegetarian option £9.50. Drinks to be paid for at the bar, some dancing. Harland Cafe, 68 John Street, Sheffield S2 4QU

After party at The Old Crown 137 London Road S2 4LE where the excellent Highway Child, will be playing.

There will be an award for the best pretty photo, best scenic photo and best quirky photo if you could send in your entrees

Payment in advance before Monday 3rd April 2016 by electronic transfer to Sheffield 40s Walking Group sort code 60-83-01 account no 20198167. Please send us an email to swg40s@hotmail.co.uk to let us know your pie preference and to tell us you have sent the money. Those wanting to pay by cheque please text Jean 07795 203867 who will give you an address.

Organiser - Jean 07795 203867

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Middleham, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

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Date: 25-28 March 2016. Easter Weekend
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Details: *** Group accommodation is now fully booked. You are welcome to book your own accommodation, text Jill to let us know you'll be joining us ***

We will be spending this year’s Easter Weekend in and around Middleham, North Yorkshire.

This picturesque village near to Leyburn offers great walking along with pubs, shops and cafés plus a ruined castle. A variety of group walks will be available over the weekend, ranging from short and easy to long and hard. Middleham is also home to several racing stables. The stables hold an annual open day on Good Friday which hopefully they will doing so again for 2016. This is a great opportunity to see these beautiful horses if you fancy it. A meal at the pub will be arranged for Saturday evening.

Staying at ‘School House’, the property will accommodate 16 people sleeping 2 – 4 per room and is perfectly located in the centre of town.

We will be staying at ‘School House’, which is described as a landmark holiday home. Situated just across from the castle ruins, the property will accommodate up to 16 people sleeping 2 – 4 per room with shared bathroom facilities. For more information on this interesting property please see www.yorkshiredaleshouse.co.uk
The total cost for the 3 nights accommodation is £102 per person.

Bookings will open on Tuesday 1st December 2015. Please text Jill Brogden on 07940 415 695 to book a place.

Payments by Bank Transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group; Sort Code 60-83-01 (note new sort code), Account number 20198167. Payment to be received no later than 25th January 2016. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please let us know when texting to book on.

You are welcome to book your own accommodation and join us. As always, please remember to bear in mind if we do not fully book the house SWG40s have hired, this group weekend away may not run.

For more information on Middleham please go to www.middlehamonline.com

For further info on the stables open day www.middlehamstablesopenday.co.uk

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Otto's Moroccan Restaurant - Meal then Pub

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Date: Friday 26 February 7:30pm (book by 12th)
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Details: We have booked places at Otto's Moroccan Restaurant on Sharrow Vale Road from 7.30 p.m on Friday 26th February . We have been here before and it is always a really good night. Please contact either Sue or Lyn ( phone numbers below) if you want any further details.

If you would like to join us, please order by FRIDAY 12th FEBRUARY from either of the set party menus on Ottos website below and text the details to either Sue on 07952148619 or Lyn on 07989670540
(please note Sue is away from 15th to 30th Jan)

For menus both party and Moroccan party go to Otto’s website :

www.ottosrestaurant.co.uk and scroll down to the bottom to select party menus.

All orders will also need to be confirmed by paying IN FULL please at the time of booking. Please send money by bank transfer to Jill at the walking group account :

Sheffield 40's Walking Group, sort code 60-83-01 account no 20198167.

Please can you state on the payment that it is for Ottos to help Jill (and us). Please text us if you would prefer to pay by cheque and we will let you know how.

We do hope you can join us and people are also meeting up in the Porter Brook afterwards from 8.30 p.m. onwards if you can't make the meal.

Many thanks,
Sue and Lyn.

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Pub crawl starting at the Benjamin Huntsman

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Date: Friday 5 February, 8pm
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Details: Pub crawl starting at the Benjamin Huntsman 8.00 pm. See Jean 07795 203867 or Jillian 07771 960531 for more details.

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Brunch at the Milestone

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Date: Saturday 23 January 2016
Time: 11am

Details: The third week of January is said to be the most miserable week of the year so I thought we might cheer it up with Brunch at the Milestone pub, Kelham Island, on Saturday 23rd at 11am. They do a very good deal - two people get a brunch dish, glass of fizz and hoot drink for £14 ie 7 quid each. Am hoping we have an even number of bookings to make this work!

If you would like to come along please let me know by Wed 20th January so I can confirm numbers.

Please text Debby on 07791 143494.

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Fun Games night at the Fat Cat

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Date: Friday 15 January, 8pm
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Details: Fun Games night (please bring any games, Monopoly, cludo etc.) at The Fat Cat from 8.00 pm in the upstairs room.

See Tracey 07903 440314 or Mave 07792 575698 for more details.

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Christmas Dinner, with preceding Silly Hat Walks

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Date: Sunday 13th December
Time: 10:15am for walks, 5pm for dinner

Details: We plan to have two lead walks from Over Haddon car park (grid reference white peak east SK202665) starting at 10.15 a.m. on Sunday 13th December. The leaders will be Sue who will guide an 8/9 mile walk and Jean who will guide an 11 mile walk. Details to be announced in the walks calendar.

After the walks we will judge the silly hats and then retire for evening dinner to:

The Lathkil Hotel School Lane Over Haddon Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1JE

The menu is here: www.s40wg.org/pdf/TheLathkilHotelXmas2015menu.pdf

Members are welcome to both events, but may just book the walk or just book the meal.

There are spaces for 50 people in the restaurant. To book the meal members should send their money by electronic transfer before Friday 4th December to account no: 20198167 sort code 60-83-01 (note new sort code) or email swg40s@hotmail.co.uk and we will send you an address where to send a cheque. Please let us know your food order by emailing swg40s@hotmail.co.uk Alternatively, the money may be given to a committee member on a walk (remembering to tell them what you want to eat).

As we will be eating at 5.00 p.m. there will be a mince pie and drink only stop on the walks. The hotel has asked that we do not take in boots or rucksacks.

Is there any member who could bring a musical instrument and play a couple of carols whilst we are in the pub?

For further information contact Jean 07795203867

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Wherever the evening takes us!

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Date: Friday 4 December 2015
Time: 8pm

Details: Meet at Fat Cat 8pm and lets see where the evening takes us. Be prepared to walk uphill. For further information contact Jean: 07795 203867.

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Pub Social and the Castleton Christmas Lights Switch-on

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Date: Saturday 14 November 2015
Time: Starts when walk ends - maybe 4pm - lights switch-on is 4:30pm. Note parking will be very difficult.

Details: Pub crawl around six pubs in Castleton, watch the Castleton Christmas lights switch-on at 4:30 pm, and catch one of the buses back to Hathersage / Sheffield.

There is an optional walk beforehand - see walks page for details.

www.visitcastleton.co.uk/castleton-christmas-lights-swtch-on-i160.html

Public transport to the social is advised as it will be very busy due to the Castleton Lights switch-on.

The No. 272 bus will leave Sheffield Interchange at 10:45, travel along Ecclesall Rd. / Ecclesall Rd. South and arrive in Hathersage at 11:26.

The return No. 272 buses travel through Hathersage and onto Sheffield; they leave Castleton every hour, on the hour, until 19:00 then later departures are at 21:20 and 23:20. The timetable is here:

If you prefer to drive there is a pay & display car park in Hathersage on Oddfellows Road opposite the swimming pool (c£5.50 per day) or you may be fortunate and find free street-parking.

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Night Swim - Hathersage Heated Open Air Pool

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Date: Friday 16th October
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm (and after)

Details: Hathersage Open Air Swimming Pool

A fun evening leisurely swimming in a heated pool whilst listening to music and / or enjoying a nice warm (non alcoholic) drink on the veranda. (We will retire to a hostelry afterwards).

Musicians:

19:30 - 20:30 Blue Rooster
20:30 - 21:30 The Bear Cats

Tickets £6.00 (pre booking recommended). Please book your own tickets by contacting Hathersage Swimming Pool phone 01433 650843

See the link for more information: www.hathersageswimmingpool.co.uk/event/october-night-swim/

Jean 07795203867

Location: Oddfellows Road, Hathersage S32 1DU

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*** FULLY BOOKED *** Walking weekend - Chamois Centre, Near Llanberis, Snowdonia

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Date: 2-4 October 2015
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Details: The centre is located at Ceunant, 10 minutes from Llanberis by car. Its situation on the north westerly slopes of the Snowdon massif gives fine panoramas of Anglesey and the Llyn peninsula.

For more information please go to www.chamois.org.uk

Accommodation at the centre is hostel / bunkhouse style. There are around 20 places available, sleeping 2 – 3 per room for 2 nights costing £45 each. We are planning to have a group meal at the centre on the Saturday night.

Please note – Due to location and limited number of places available on walks, it is unlikely booking alternative accommodation is suitable for this weekend.

The choice of either a hard or a medium grade walk will be available on both Saturday and Sunday.

Only 2 places left. Please text Jill Brogden 07940 415 695 to book a place.

Payments by Bank Transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group; Sort Code 08-60-01 Account number 20198167. Payment to be received no later than 31st July. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please say when you book on.

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Night Out on the Town with Derrick and Sandra

*** MOVED TO BREW PUB NEXT DOOR TO HENRYS ***

Date: 22nd August, 8pm
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Details: Night Out on the Town to be Led by our hosts Derrick & Sandra

8.00 p.m. Saturday 22nd August 2015 AT BREW PUB NEXT DOOR TO Henry's Bar, 38 Cambridge Street

Sheffield, S1 4HP ending with a dance at the Dog & Partridge, Trippet Lane.

For further details contact Sandra 07709609864

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Seaside Picnic and Walk at Spurn Point

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Date: 15th August Day Trip
Time: Leaving Sheffield around 9am

Details: *** See full details on Walks Page ***
A sociable walk to the end of Spurn point & back, along track, sand dunes and beach. The road has been washed away in one point and surfaces can be bumpy. There will not be many migrating birds in August but lots to see with views up the estuary and out to the North Sea. Lots of shipping to watch. The shipping lane is very close to the end of the point which means the big container ships come close in. The only place where the RNLI has a full time paid life boat pilot. Also the coast guard station is at the end of the point. If we are lucky we will see seals.

Kilnsea Car Park is in a pleasant location, therefore, it would be good to spend some casual social time there at the end of the walk before going to the Crown & Anchor. Bring camping chairs & sun tan lotion.

See the associated walk for more details and how to sign up and to arrange car sharing etc.

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Tramlines 2015 - Blues and Ale Stage Line Up at CADs

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Date: 24th and 25th July 2015
Time: Evening

Details: Saxbob presents "Tramlines Blues and Ale Stage". Real ale, BBQ, vegetarian food, great music. Free entry.

Location: C.A.D.S. 7 Smithfield, Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 7AR.

More info: www.cads-online.co.uk

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Dentdale Music & Beer Festival, Dent, Cumbria

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Date: 26 - 28 June 2015
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Details: We are off to the beautiful village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales for their annual free festival.

We have booked to stay at High Laning Campsite. www.highlaning.com

The cost is £19 per person for the 2 nights camping.

Pitches are limited so please email us at swg40s@hotmail.co.uk to secure your place. Payments by Bank Transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group; Sort Code 08-60-01 Account number 20198167 to be received when you book on to reserve your place. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please let us know.

If you like your accommodation to be a little more luxurious you are welcome to go ahead and book yourselves in and join us for the fun.

For further information regarding the festival weekend, including how to purchase wrist bands for discounted drinks, please see www.dentmusicandbeer.com

As the focus for this SWG40s weekend away is the festival. There are no planned walks being led by the group.

If you would like more information about walks, accommodation or general information for the area please go to www.dentdale.com

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Pub Crawl and a Dance - 8.00 p.m. Friday 5th June 2015

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Date: Friday 5th June 2015
Time: 8.00 p.m.

Details: Meet Shakespeare Pub 146-148 Gibraltar Street, West Bar, Sheffield, S3 8UB, moving onto Brooklyn Bar, Ball Street S3 8BR, then Fat Cat and afterwards The Riverside for a dance. Contact Jean 07795 203 867 for further information.

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Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Seahouses, Nothumberland

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Date: 22 - 25 May 2015
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Details: Surrounded by countryside with a sweep of incredible sea views towards the Farne Islands, Bamburgh Castle and with the Cheviot Hills as a backdrop, the bunkhouse is situated on a working farm on the superb Northumberland heritage coastline of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 1 mile from Seahouses and 3 miles from Bamburgh. For more information please go to www.springhill-farm.co.uk

There are 20 places available in the bunkhouse sleeping 2 - 3 people per room. All rooms are ensuite but you must take your own duvet pillow & towel. Arrival after 4.00 pm Departure 10.00 am, Drying room, Cycle store, Laundry, No dogs.

The cost of 3 nights accommodation and local transport for a linear coastal walk on Sunday is £70 each. A meal has been booked at the Links Hotel for 8.00 pm on Saturday Night. www.linkshotel-seahouses.co.uk

Booking opens Monday 23rd February 2015 from 6.00 pm

To book a place, please text Jean Billingham 07795 203867. Payments by Bank Transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group; Sort Code 08-60-01 Account number 20198167 to be received by 31st March. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please let us know when texting to book on.

Please Note: For Members Planning to Book into Other Accommodation

The meal and local transport for the walk has only been booked for the 20 places available at the bunkhouse.

Please book your reservation for the Saturday meal direct with Links Hotel and ask to be seated with Sheffield 40s walking group. There are a few extra places available for the transport taking us for Sunday’s walk. Arrangements for this can be made once we are in Seahouses.

Please text Jean to let her know you are joining us so we can include you in any further information we send out.

If you would like any further information regarding the weekend, please email Jean: swg40s@hotmail.co.uk

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Philadelphia Beer & Blues Festival - 1-2 May 2015

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Date: Fri/Sat 1-2 May 2015
Time: 3pm to midnight

Details: Philadelphia beer & Blues Festival - Presented by Sax Bob at C.A.D.S., Snowlane Entrance, Shalesmoor, S3 7AL.

Some of us will be attending the festival on the Friday and Saturday.
- Friday - please text Jean on 07795 203 867 to let us know you are coming.
- Saturday - please text Wayne on 07793 241 798 to let us know you are coming.

More info: Philadelphia Beer and Blues Festival.jpg

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Kettlewell long weekend, Yorkshire Dales - now fully booked, sorry.

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Date: 3rd – 6th April 2015
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Details: *** Sorry, now fully booked ***

Join us for Easter in the Dales, at Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale.
We are staying at Dale House and have self- catering accommodation available for 20 people, sleeping 2 – 3 per room.

Dale House is situated within the picturesque village and has pubs, tearooms, shops and, of course, fabulous walking available right on the doorstep.

Total cost for 3 nights accommodation is £76 per person.
Tables are booked for a meal at The Bluebell Inn on Saturday Night.

Booking opens Monday 19th January. To book a place, please text Jill Brogden 07940 415 695.
Payments by Bank Transfer please to Sheffield 40s Walking Group; Sort Code 08-60-01 Account number 20198167 to be received by 31st January. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please let us know when texting to book on.

For more information on accommodation, meal and Kettlewell please see:

www.dale-house.co.uk
www.bluebellkettlewell.co.uk
www.kettlewellvillage.co.uk

If you would like any further info please email Jill - swg40s@hotmail.co.uk

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Peddler Market then pub - Friday 6th March 2015

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Date: 6th March 2015
Time: 8:15pm to late

Details: As advertised in Exposed Magazine - Peddler Market in Sheffield offers an evening of good food and drink, live music, unconventional market stalls, pop up art gallery showcasing some of Sheffield’s best artists, craft beer. The market also features an ever changing roster of fantastic street food vendors alongside a mountain of local and independent businesses peddling their wares.

Happening twice a month the market is spread over two ex-industrial buildings. Live acts and DJs to tap your feet to as you chew. www.peddlermarket.co.uk The market runs 5.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. Friday and 2.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. Saturday

Meet 8.15 p.m. outside main entrance to Decathlon, Eyre Street S1 3HU

We shall move on when everyone has had enough of the market.

After the market there is a great Soul Band called Highway Child playing at the Old Crown London Road at 9.30pm.

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Chesterfield Beer Festival

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Date: Friday 6 February 2015
Time: evening

Details: Chesterfield & District CAMRA 2015 Beer Festival.

Friday 6th Feb, at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield.

Entertainment: Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican

For tickets, please contact Clair by end January on 07817000406 or gobbyduck@hotmail.com and she will get them for you and you can pay by bank transfer and can collect them on the door.

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January Pub Social - Dust off Those Coughs - Go Where the Night Takes Us

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Date: 8pm, Friday 30th January 2015
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Details: Meet at 8pm at the Devonshire Cat Wellington Street, Devonshire Green, S1 4HG moving on via The Tap and Tankard, 24 Cambridge Street, Sheffield, S1 4HP towards dancing into the small hours at Dada Trippet Lane Sheffield S1 4EL. Any enquiries to Jean 07795203867.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY Bar Phoenix, The Hubs December 12th

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Date: Friday 12 December 2014
Time: 8 p.m.

Details: December 12th, 8pm until 1am. Come and join the party, with buffet and DJ, at Bar Phoenix, in the iconic building The Hubs, 6 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2QQ.

Only £15 per person, including food and disco. Members and their guests welcome too. How to book:

1. Get tickets from a committee member on a walk - you can pay by cash, or cheque payable to "Sheffield 40s Walking Group"

2. Pay by bank transfer to "Sheffield 40s Walking Group", Sort code: 08-60-01, Account: 20198167, . Please include your name in the payment reference, and email the Social Secretary at swg40s@hotmail.co.uk to confirm you have sent the payment.

3. Email the Social Secretary at swg40s@hotmail.co.uk for information if you want to post in your payment.

Last date for purchase of Christmas Party Tickets Monday 1st December 2014.

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November Social - Chinese Meal

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Date: Saturday 29th Nov
Time: 8:00 pm

Details: November Social - Chinese Meal

Meeting at Henry's Bar, 28 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP (back door John Lewis) at 8.00 p.m. Moving on at 8.20 p.m. to Wong Ting Chinese Restaurant, 6 - 8 Matilda Street, S1 4QD.

Derek organised the last visit to Wong Ting it proved to be a very successful evening.

A deposit for the meal is not needed but please text Jean on 07795 203867 so she can confirm numbers.

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Autumn Weekend at Eskdale in the Lake District

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Date: 7-9 Nov
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Details: 7th – 9th November 2014

Autumn Weekend at Eskdale in the Lake District

Join us for a fabulous weekend staying at Stanley House, Eskdale, in the Western Lake District.

The area offers something for everyone – from a relaxed stroll along the gentle lanes to a rigorous assault of Scafell and Pike.
Stanley House sits amongst a host of local attractions and some of the area’s most stunning vistas. There are two fine Inns within a 10-minute walk.

The weekend is available for 20 people and includes -
•2 nights bed & full English breakfast
•Pizza or Pie on 1st night of stay
•2 courses from the Bar Menu on 2nd night of stay at the Woolpack Inn

8 En-suite Bedrooms that can be either double or twin
4 Bedrooms available for single occupancy which share 2 Large Bathrooms
Packed Lunches can be ordered from £5. There is also a large self-catering kitchen.
Price per person £105. Single occupancy room £125.

Bookings open Monday 14th July.
To book a place please text Jill Brogden 07940 415695

For further info - www.stanleyghyll-eskdale.co.uk and eskdale website.
Please note: Ratty Railway will not be running on this weekend – Sorry James…!

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Pub meet, White Lion then The Brothers Arms

SO MUCH FOR TEN PIN BOWLING ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

Date: Friday 31 October 2014
Time: 8:30pm

Details: SO MUCH FOR TEN PIN BOWLING ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

As Ten Pin Bowling never got organised, it is now proposed to hold a pub meet starting at 8.30 p.m. on Friday 31st October 2014 at The White Lion Pub, 615 London Road, S2 4HT. Moving on later to The Brothers Arms, Well Road S8 9TZ. As this is short notice and Halloween please text Jean to let her know you are coming 077952 03867.

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FISH CHIPS & NORTHERN SOUL - Friday 26th September 2014 at the Hillsborough Hotel

FISH CHIPS & NORTHERN SOUL - Friday 26th September 2014

Date: Friday 26th September
Time: 8:00 p.m.

Details: 8.00 p.m. Friday 26th September 2014 at the Hillsborough Hotel (54-58 Langsett Road Sheffield S6 2UB) for Fish and Chips £5.00 (they stop serving at 9.00 p.m.). Then when everyone has dined & wined moving onto The New Barrack Tavern (601 Penistone Road S6 2GA) to the 601 Club for some free Northern Soul.

The Hillsborough Hotel is half way between Infirmary Road & Langsett Road/Primrose View Tram stops.

Please can you let Jean know by texting 07795203867 before Wednesday 25th September 2014 if you want food ordering. The pub offers Fish/Sausage/Fishcake and chips & mushy peas.

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Clun, Shropshire

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Date: 22-25 August
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Details: Come and explore the beautiful valley of Clun in Shropshire which is near the market town of Ludlow. A rural gem in the South Shropshire Hills. It lies in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty close to the border with Wales in what is termed the Middle Welsh Marches. Discover the Shropshire hills area of outstanding natural beauty. The countryside in south Shropshire has valleys, ancient woods, meadows and of course, hills to conquer! There's Offa's Dyke, the Shropshire Way, the Jack Mytton Way and numerous local short walks. The Long Mynd in Church Stretton has more than 30 miles of footpaths.
The plan is to camp at Hurst Mill Farm ( pitches have been reserved under Sheffield 40's )(www.clunholidays.co.uk) It is a designated camping and caravan site and only a mile from the village of Clun where there is a real ale pub, shops and even a ruined castle! Or there is the Youth Hostel (www.yha.org.uk/hostel/clun) only afew minutes drive away which is a restored watermill. For those of you who want a B+B there is the Crown Inn ,White Horse or the Farmhouse in Clun.
We intend to offer two walks on the Saturday and Sunday -if you would like to lead a walk please let Jude know asap.
A meal has been booked on the Saturday night at the White Horse,Clun .(www.whi-clun.co.uk)

So go ahead and book the accomodation that you require either camping/hostel/ B+B/or.......... and then text Jude 07788413274 that you are coming and if you would like to come for the meal on the Saturday night. If the weather is good a BBQ might be possible!

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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August Social Night Out

August Social Night Out

Date: Friday 8 August 2014
Time: 8 p.m.

Details: Please join us at 8.00 p.m. on Friday 8th August at the Harrison Bar, 15/29 Regent Terrace, Sheffield S3 7QA (just off West Street behind Sinclair’s shop). We will move on at approx 8.45 p.m. to go on a pub crawl, followed by a dance at either Cubana’s or Dada bar. Any further information required please contact Sandra or Jean on the group email.

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Roy Bridge Munro week (MEMBER ORGANISED HOLIDAY)

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Date: 2nd - 9th August 2014
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Details: Mike & Jane are hosting a Munro walking week based at Roy Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, and tackling some of the harder peaks in the area. To find out more please phone 01433 639368 or email mike@mountainhouseholidays.co.uk

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Chatsworth House - Friday 1st August and Saturday 2nd August

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Date: 01-02 Aug
Time: 8 p.m.

Details: TIckets can be booked online via this link:http://www.chatsworth.org/.../events/event/proms-spectacular Should be a great evening in fantastic surrondings.

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Heaven 17 Friday 18th July 2014

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Date: Friday 18 July 2014
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Details: Music in the Gardens are proud to welcome the mighty Heaven 17 to the Botanical Gardens for one night only! The brainchild of Martyn Ware and born from the collapse of the original Human League, Heaven 17 is a musical project that has stood the test of time to influence the future of modern music for over thirty years. Their first album, Penthouse And Pavement, is and remains, a modern classic. Glenn Gregory and Martyn will perform hits from their overwhelming back catalogue of funky, electronic hits including Temptation and (We Don’t need This) Fascist Groove Thang. Don’t miss your chance to catch these electro pioneers in their hometown.

Buy your tickets online : www.musicinthegardens.co.uk Let Maria Hardy know if you're joining us for this fun open air event. mhardy65@live.co.uk 07950600683.

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Tour De France Stage 2 Sheffield Sunday 6th July

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Date: Sunday 6 July 2014
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Details: There will be an event at Wincobank Common with big screens, refreshments and food. It is adjacent to a very steep hill at Jenkin Road, which will be a good place to watch the riders go by. If anyone is interested then please add to the thread on the message board.

http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/grand-depart-sheffield/spectator-hubs-hospitality

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Dent Beer and Music Festival

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Date: 27-29 June
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Details: Back to Dent for fun and dancing. Pitches available £10 a night per person. Book with Sandra 07709 609864 and pay Jill Brogden. Wrist bands can be bought at Dent to get a discount off beer. This is a charity event so if you want to donate there are donation buckets around the bar areas.

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Llanberis Weekend

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Date: 6-8 June
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Details: We are returning to the Chamois MC Centre for another weekend of fun filled activities!

The Centre is about 10 minutes drive from LLanberis and enjoys extensive views of Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula from its position approx 750 ft above sea level.

It is planned to offer short and long walks on both the Saturday and the Sunday, with a buffet style evening meal on the Saturday evening. Details of requests for contributions to follow.

Accommodation is available for approx 20 people in dormitory style accommodation. More info on the centre can be seen at www.chamois.org.uk.

2 nights accommodation at the centre is £35 per person.

Bookings will open 6pm Monday 17th March. Please text Monica Brinkman to reserve a place. 075844 21580.

Payment must be made in full by 25th April. If you would like any further info please email swg40s@hotmail.com

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Pub Social at The Fat Cat, Kelham Island - Friday 30th May

Pub Social

Date: Friday 30 May 2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Details: Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at The Fat Cat, 23 Alma St, Kelham Island, Sheffield . ALL welcome. Come and share a drink or two with us from 7:30 p.m. moving on to wherever takes our fancy later on.

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Meal at Otto's

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Date: Friday 2nd May
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Details: Meal Friday 2nd May 2014 7.30pm at Otto's Turkish Restaurant, 344 Sharrow Vale Road, Hunter's Bar, Sheffield. S11 8ZP.
You need to book by 29th April and a £10 deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Please contact Maria: Mhardy65@live.co.uk or 07950600683 to book a place

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One Step Walkers New Forest Weekend, Easter, 18-21 April 2014

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Date: 18-21 April
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Details: One Step Walkers New Forest Weekend, Easter, 18-21 April 2014

Join One Step Walkers for this long Easter weekend in the superb Burley YHA, used last year by NDWG, at a cost of £72 for 3 nights bed and breakfast. There will be heathland and forest walks available from the doorstep, plus coastal walks on the Solent Way and on the Isle of Wight. The area is also a mecca for cycling, horse riding and all manner of boating things. You’ll be spoilt for choice with so many beautiful places to visit.

To book your place, contact the weekend leader Phil Bridden by e-mail on philbridden@gmail.com and also Dave Croft on dave.croft@rolls-royce.com. Payment can be made by cheque or bank transfer – please send a cheque made payable to The Ramblers to Dave Croft at 51 Mear Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3QW, or make a bank transfer to the One Step Walkers account 20249993, bank sort code 08-60-01.

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Magnificent Walk

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Date: Saturday 12th April
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Details: Magnificent Walk – Saturday 12th April 2014

Plans are well underway for 2014’s Magnificent Walk. This is a great day out which is fun and suitable for all levels and ages of walkers, including toddlers… so everyone can enjoy themselves and you will be giving valuable support to Friends of the Peak District too.

We are just finalising the routes but the latest is that we’ll have three routes on offer this year and they will all start at the University of Derby’s outdoor education centre in Buxton: Oaklands Manor (on the A5004, old Manchester Road):

4 mile walk with wildlife activities - registration 9.30-10.30am
8 mile walk – registration 9-10am
20 mile challenge walk – registration 8.30-9.30am

There's a £10 charge for adults to join a walk (£12 on the day). Children (under 16s) free. The booking form is on our website so use this link to book your place now.

http://www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk/What%27s_on/Magnificent_Walk_2014_Booking_Form/

Coffee/tea and breakfast butties will be available at the beginning of the walk, and coffee/tea and cakes at the end.

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Kelham Island Tavern

Kelham Island Tavern - Meeting at 8pm, ALL welcome, new members, existing members and those of thinking of joining our group

Date: Friday 28th March
Time: 8 pm

Details: Kelham Island Tavern, 62 Russell street , Kelham Island, S3 8RW Sheffield
Meeting at 8pm, ALL welcome, new members, existing members and those of thinking of joining our group

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Howgill Fells

BUNKBARN AND MEAL ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED There is a reserve list in case of cancellations or if you would like to find alternative accommodation and join us for the walks you are very welcome. Please text Jill. PS there is a walk on Friday 21st - see details

Date: 21 - 23 March
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Details: HOWGILL FELLS 21st - 23rd MARCH 2014. We are heading off for an early spring weekend of walking, socialising and other such pleasures! Situated between the Lakes and the Dales, the Howgill Fells are a real gem.

Short and long walks will be available on both Saturday and Sunday and a meal at the Dalesman Inn has been arranged for Saturday night. www.thedalesman.co.uk.

Staying at the Howgills Bunk Barn, Sedbergh, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, accommodation is available for approx. 20 people. www.howgillsbunkbarn.co.uk.

2 Nights accommodation in the Bunkhouse is £60 per person. Rooms sleep 2 - 4 people.

Bookings will open 6pm Monday 9th December 2013. Text Jill Brogden 07940 415 695 to reserve a place. Please note: Payment must be made in full by 24th January 2014. If you would like any further info please email Jill - swg40s@hotmail.com

PS - there is a walk on Friday 21st March

Day Friday
Date 21st March 2014
Time 10.00 a.m.
Walk Name Middleham & Lower Wensleydale
Description From Middleham, up to Leyburn, Leyburn Shawl to Preston Under Scar, Redmire, Bolton Hall, Lords Bridge, West Witton, Middleham Moor.
Walk Leader Jean
Mobile Number 07795203867 Please text by 12.00 noon Thursday 20.3.2014
Start Point Outside The White Swan Hotel, Market Place, Middleham,
North Yorkshire, DL8 4PE
Grid Reference SE127887
Grade C2
Ascent (optional) Some sharp inclines
Distance 13 miles
Additional Information For those onroute to Sedbergh/Howgills or anyone who fancies a Friday day out.

Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at 10.00 a.m.

The route from the M1/A1 goes via Bedale.

Please text earlier rather than later to ensure optimum planning.

Dog Friendly Yes but will need to be on lead going across fields

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Talk on WALKING, TREKKING AND SCRAMBLING IN THE SIERRA NEVADA by Mike and Jane

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Date: Wednesday 5 March 2014
Time: 8:00 pm

Details: The Sierra Nevada is Spain's largest national park; at its centre is Mulhacen, the highest mountain in mainland Spain. There are great opportunities for walking and mountaineering - from short strolls through terraced valleys to multi-day treks traversing much of the 3000m peaks. The area has interesting wildlife, archaeology and architecture having been influenced by Berbers from North Africa for hundreds of years.

The talk will touch on all of these whilst describing some of Mike and Jane's walking and mountaineering adventures. Mike and Jane run Mountain House Holidays, Peak Navigation Courses and Sierra Nevada Guides. The talk wil be held at Rutland Arms Pub (Upstairs), 86 Brown Street, SHEFFIELD S1 2BS. Admission Free of Charge, please text 0779 5203867 to confirm attendance and avoid disappointment. (30 seats only)

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Thai Meal

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Date: Friday 28 Feb
Time: 7:30 pm

Details: Join us for Thai meal at 7.30pm on Friday 28th February at The Orchid, 217 -219 London Road, Sheffield. S2 4LJ. £15 per person for three course meal, full payment required at time of booking please.
To book please contact Maria Hardy on 07950600683 or email mhardy65@live.co.uk.

Thai meal is now fully booked, but taking names in case of cancellations

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Alstonfield

CANCELLED

Date: 14 - 15 February
Time: 10:00 am

Details: Alstonfield event cancelled

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Pub meet: Meeting at 8pm Friday 31st January at The Fat Cat

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Date: Friday 31 January 2014
Time: 8:00 pm

Details: Meeting at 8pm at The Fat Cat. ALL welcome. Come and share a drink or two with us from 8pm

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More details and full booking information will be available nearer the time.

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