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We enjoy a variety of activities which cater for all members of our group, from those who are still active walkers to those who now enjoy life at a more relaxed pace. Below are details of the activities we have planned for this year. In our 'Archives' section you will find photographs of some of the activities.

Click here to go to a list of activities with links to the individual pages.

 

Cheese and wine evening: "Down Under" with Norman and friends

Friday, 14th March 2008, 7.30pm  at Kirkham Cricket Club

Early last year Norman, Brenda, Dorothy and Joan visited Australia. We will have slides, costumes, music, anecdotes and a moving account of their struggle with the culture and language. Tickets include a selection of cheese and biscuits and glasses will be available for the wine you choose to bring.

Click here to read a report and view pictures of this event.

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May Weekend in the Lakes

2nd to 5th May 2008 at the Bower House

A selection of rooms have been provisionally booked. Doubles and twins about £96pp. Single rooms about £135pp. Phone Chris on 01946 723244 - deposit £20 per person. A chance to walk the more inaccessible western area of the Lake District. There are no pre-organised walks but it usually works out well.

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Fort William and Ben Nevis

16th to 20th June 2008 at the Clan MacDuff Hotel

About 12 people have booked into the hotel so far. Ring me if you are interested in coming, on 01772 456974, but book yourself in very soon with Mrs Fyffe on 01397 702341. Ben Nevis and/or the steam train to Mallaig are the jewels. You can even travel on 'The Jacobite' which was featured on the route to Mallaig in the Harry Potter films.

 

Click here to find out if the group made it to the top of The Ben

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Coach Trip to Church Stretton

Sunday, 6th July 2008

David and I will probably lead 2 walks, both featuring Long Mynd. Church Stretton itself is charming and will provide an interesting day for anyone who doesn't want to walk very far. Tickets are about £10 and all ramblers, friends and neighbours are very welcome.

Click here find out what happened on the trip

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Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, 3rd December 2008

The meeting will be held at 7.30pm at Kirkham Cricket Club and will be followed by a slide shoe given by our Chairman, Garry Alderson.
This year we are looking for new people to join the committee, either to fulfil a specific role or just to broaden the expertise within the club. The specific positions are as follows:

Vice Chairman - cover for the chairman in his/her absence.
Secretary - issues the agenda and minutes for our committee meetings, deals with the mostly trivial correspondence from the RA, and is the public contact with the club.
Social Secretary - a couple of Christmas lunches to organise, and perhaps a slide show and social. Anything else is a bonus.
Mailing Secretary - folds 350 programmes and stuffs envelopes three times a year.

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Wednesday Walkers' Christmas Lunch

Wednesday, 10th December 2008

At the Longlands Hotel, Tewitfield, nr Carnforth. Meet at 10.15am for a walk led by Elizabeth or Terry, returning for lunch at 1.00pm for 1.30pm.

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Club Christmas Lunch

Sunday, 14th December 2008

At the Longlands Hotel, Tewitfield, nr Carnforth. Meet at 10.15am for a walk led by David, returning for lunch at about 2.30pm for 3.00pm.

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Two's Christmas Lunch

Sunday, 21st December 2008

This year we are returning to The Royal Station Hotel at Carnforth. Phil Ashmore has kindly agreed to lead the walk, returning about 4.30pm for the 5.00pm meal.

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