NB: IN THE INTEREST OF YOUR OWN SAFETY, TAKE STOCK OF YOUR EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE: - Walking Boots-Raincoat and Leggings - Adequate clothing (layers are the best option) - Hat-Gloves - Packed lunch and at least 1 litre water (The Leader can refuse to allow you on the walk if you do not have the basics) SHOULD HAVE: - Torch- Extra Batteries- Whistle - Bivvy Bag- Basic First Aid (at least plasters and bandages) COULD HAVE: - 1:25000 Mourne Country Map (For the Mournes) or Sheet No. 36 OSI 1:50000 (for the Cooley's) - Compass GOOD IDEAS: - Carry some emergency rations - Have a change of clothes in the car . Websites: www.weebinnians.com, www.ufrc-online.co.uk/ Email: weebinnians@eircom.net
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Sunday 24th April 2009 – Carrickrawor (In the Cooleys) Meet at Bridge Street Car Park, Newry: 10.00am. Lumpers Pub (J101 108) - Click Here for Google Map Directions The Leaders who will be leading this walk are: Grade A: Pat Gaskin, Mick O’Driscoll, Grade B: Tom Kehoe, Angela Sloane, Samzie Hale, Grainne O’Donnell. Grade C: Veronica McCann, Noeleen Mone and David Sloan Apres Walk: The Lumpers,
Welcome. The second walk of our new membership season and a welcome to all our new members who have started walking with us. Also you are receiving (hopefully) our newsletter and I hope it will keep you up to date of what is happening in the Wee Binnians and also outside the club.
New Walks programme online: When you look at our walks programme on-line you will notice a few changes. Each walk starting point has a hyper link to Google Map. When you click on one of the starting points, you should get Google Map showing you a green marker “B” on a map which is the starting point of the walk.. On the left of the computer screen, you will see an “A” and “B” boxes with the “B” box filled in with the starting point. All you have to do is put in your address or town and then click on “Get directions” button. This will mark a blue line on the map showing you how to get to the start location from you address or town. You will also get a scripted version on the left of your screen. So why not give it a go by clicking on this walk. Click Here – The new walks programme is online.
	Membership. Many thanks to all those who have paid their membership fee. (The year commences April 1st 2009 to 31st March 2010) Please make new members feel welcome. The Membership form. In order to make Ann’s work a lot easier, could we ask all members, who haven’t paid yet, to fill out the form and put it into an envelope and bring it on the next walk. Click Here for the Membership Form. So if you don't see Ann on the walk, you can post it. There is a postal address on the Form. Closing date for receipt of membership is 30/04/09. The Fees: The price in sterling remain the same but due to the euro exchange lately, we have reduced the price so these are the fees – FULL £20 OR €25 CONCESSION £12 OR €15 STUDENT £6 OR €10.
As you pay your membership, Ann will give you your URFC Affiliation Card and your white membership card which you should attached to your rucksack. For further details email Ann at weebinnians@eircom.net
The Benefits of being a Member: Having membership entitles you to on the walks or, the newsletter being emailed to you (provided you give me your email address), enables you to go on all trips or events organized by the club. Newsletter: I am emailing this newsletter to everyone on my list but after 30/04/09 I will be emailing it to paid-up members only. URFC: Also by being a member of the Wee Binnian Walkers, you are affiliated to the Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs. You will get a UFRC Affiliation card which will gave you discounts in different outdoor shops and even a restaurant in Belfast. Click Here for more details on UFRC Discounts
The New Committee on-line: Get to know who is on the committee by putting pictures to names. Especially to all our new members, click here to see the “who’s who” of the Wee Binnians. As you will notice, we have re-shuffle the committee. So if you have any suggestions or ideas why not email the committee at weebinnians@eircom.net or talk to any of the committee themselves in person. It is important to get new ideas for the club.
Ulster Federation Rambling Club AGM. News Click Here for the Full UFRC News
Blackwater Regional Partnership. A newly formed partnership, made up of representatives from individual UFRC clubs within the Blackwater Region are hosting a series of walking events during 2009 . The clubs are from Dungannon and South Tyrone, Armagh City and District, and Monaghan. The walks will be open to all ; those who are members of walking clubs and those who are not. Each walk will be led by an experienced guide, assisted by trained leaders. Details later. If you are interested in enjoying a relaxing day in the countryside, please logon to www.visitblackwaterregion.com to download the series of walks available. The Office may be contacted on 0044 (0) (283) 7569102. URFC Newsletter – April Issue. Our April Newsletter is out so make sure you get your copy from David Sloan. In this issue read about the type of training courses being organized by UFRC, “ICE (In case of Emergency), Club Celebrations, Walking in Haute Pyrenees and article by a group of Wee Binnian members when they went on a walking trip in Mayo and stayed in The Newport Hotel. So make sure you get your copy. Please note the UFRC is working for you. By being a member of the Wee Binnian Walkers, you are also a member of the Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs along with almost 1700 members from 29 other walking clubs. Why not browse through their website - www.ufrc-online.co.uk/
Events: Ulster Cancer Event: Glens of Antrim Walk: Date: Sunday 26th April 2009. Location: Glens of Antrim. Contact: For further information or to receive an event booking form please contact Sarah on 028 9068 0765 or email sarahatcheson@ulstercancer.org. For full details click here 31st Annual Causeway Coast Walk: Date 3 May 2009. Venue Causeway Coast. This walk, organised by the Bannside Rambling Club, starts from the North Coast offices of the National Trust at Innisfree Farm, which is located a short distance past the Causeway car park on the..... click here for more information. One of our members Ann Annett is interested in going and if you are interested in joining her on this walk, email her at annahie@yahoo.com Ulster Cancer Event: Annalong Horseshoe Trek; Date: Saturday 16^th May 2009. Location: Newcastle, Co. Down Contact: For further information or to receive an event booking form please contact Sarah on 028 9068 0765 or email sarahatcheson@ulstercancer.org. For full details click here Bothar - Walk in the Glens: Date: This challenge trek will take place on Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 24th May 2009, Click here for more details. Visit the Bóthar website www.bothar.org for more information on the charity.
MacGillycuddy's Reeks. Paul Bannon from Belfast is planning to walk MacGillycuddy's Reeks in June and was wondering if any members can recommend to him good accommodation in the area . Is there a walking club that he could team up with ? He will be travelling from the direction of Cork airport. So why not advise him, if you can, by emailing him at paulbelfast@msn.com
OSI wants your feedback on Discovery Series: OSI is currently undertaking a complete review / update on the Discovery Series and are looking for some feedback from people. Below is the e-mail link for their questionnaire. They would welcome responses by mid to end of April (at the latest) The Discovery Series is a hugely important product from a recreation perspective and suggestions for improvement on the current product would be useful. Ordnance Survey online survey
Volunteer Rangers Required: Do you regularly walk in the Mournes? Would you like to help monitor the paths? If so, Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN) are seeking volunteer rangers to regularly provide some simple feedback on and photographs of, the condition of the most popular walking routes in the Mournes. This project is being carried out in partnership with Mourne Heritage Trust. If you are interested please contact Clare Wright by ringing her at 028 9030 3932 (from ROI 048 9030 3932) or email her at clare@countrysiderecreation.com. This is a worthwhile exercise to get involved in this to give back to the country side.
Walking Festival: Leenane Walking Festival 2009: Date: May 2nd and 3rd 2009. Location: Leenane. Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea, as Leenane is situated on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all directions. To book participation in the walking festival contact Linda O'Malley on leenane@killary.com or telephone +353 (0)95 43411 Donegal Bluestacks Walking Festival 2009: Date: May 2nd and 3rd 2009. Location Donegal Town. Contact Details: EMAIL: bluestackramblers@yahoo.co.uk . Website: www.bluestackramblers.com. Click Here for more information. Why not talk to Jock McArdle and Maurice Coyle about this festival as they enjoyed it last year. Slieve Bloom Walking Festivals Ireland: Date: 1st - 4th May 15th Annual Walking Festival May Bank Holiday Weekend 2009. For further information click here Mourne International Walking Festival: Date: 26th - 28th June 2009. Location: The festival is based in Warrenpoint, Co. Down, Northern Ireland and has walks to suit all levels - check out the website www.mournewalking.co.uk. View their brochure click here.
The last Newsletter: If you missed out on the last newsletter Click Here
Our Next walk: Sunday 10^th May 2009 – Donard – Meet at Bridge Street Car Park, Newry: 10.00am. Bloody Bridge (389270), Click here for Google Map Directions The Leaders who will be leading this walk are: Grade A: Paul Fegan, Angela Sloane, Grade B: Eileen McKeever, Thomas McKenna, Eoghan Bailey, Peadar McDonald. Grade C: Tom O'Rourke, John McCauley and Fiona Campbell
Feel free to send in any information that you wish to put into the Newsletter. Email the secretary, Anita MacNabb at weebinnians@eircom.net a week before the next issue. Have an enjoyable day’s walk and remember to be sociable to everyone.