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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 August 2008 – Knockshee Kilbroney Meet at Bridge Street
Car Park, Newry: 10.00am, Kilbroney
Car Park (J184 183) Leaders:
Grade I: Roger Connolly. Grade II:
Pat Gaskin, Stephan McKenna,
Frank McAteer and Charlie Lenfestey
Grade III: Pat McMahon, Neil Lockington and
Grainne O’Donnell. Apres Walk:
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Walking Festival 2008. YOUR Festival
is nearly here. The launch: of this festival will take place at the start of this walk
(24/08/08). Last year was a successful festival mainly because
it was so well supported by our members. It is hoped that this support will
continue and we will see you all at the festival walks and social events. So tell all your hillwalking friends about the Wee Binnian Walker’s
Festival which is on the 12th -14th
September 2008. This event takes place in The
Killeavy Football Grounds. We will have entertainment on Saturday
night with our usual Blister Ball. So please keep this weekend free. Click
on to our website for more information. Volunteers: The club wishes to thank those who have
volunteered to help out with festival registration. Email Anita at weebinnians@eircom.net
Our Sponsors: This festival is being sponsored by Outdoor Xchange, along with Han Wag and Berghaus. |
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October Weekend: The trip this year is Donegal and we will be staying
in Gartan Outdoor Education Centre. The price will include Accomadation,
meals and lunches. Names and money will be taken after the festival. More
details in the Newsletter after the Festival. |
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The Sperrins: The Buses left Newry and Belfast on time and we got to the Sperrin
Heritage Centre at 10.00am. There were 68 walkers from the Wee Binnians. We
were led Ronnie Irvine, Eamonn Flanagan and David Jewson who are members of
the Mid Ulster Walking Group. Considering that the weather forecast was to be
rain all day, we still had reasonably good weather. We did, however got an
unusual heavy rain during our lunch on top of Dart. After lunch it cleared up
and we had a very pleasant walk over to Sawel. After that we went to The
Shepherd’s Rest for a lovely meal. Thanks to everyone who come on the trip and also
for the good time keeping. A big thank you to Eamonn Flanagan, Ronnie Irvine and
David Jewson for the leading. Mick O’Driscoll, Ann McArdle and Anita MacNabb
for organising the Trip. Hopefully we will have another trip next year so any
ideas email Anita at weebinnians@eircom.net.
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Cultural Heritage Hillwalking: They invite you
to join them at Ionad Siuil and enjoy one of their cultural heritage hill walking
weekends which they have prepared for September 2008. Click Here for more
details |
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Membership
Pack: Continuing with
the Membership Pack. We ask you to read it.
Leader’s
Role On the subject of leaders, members are reminded
that leaders are volunteers who pay the same membership fee and who give of
their expertise and time for the benefit, enjoyment and safety of all in the
club. Leaders take this role seriously
and members are encouraged to discuss with the leader, any concerns they have
which effect their enjoyment of the walk.
Walkers too, have a responsibility to look after themselves,
especially as they gain experience.
Walkers are asked to cooperate with the leaders and to accept their
advice and instruction during walks.
Support Your Leaders. The full version is on our
website CLICK
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The last Newsletter: If you missed out on
the last newsletter Click Here Our Next walk: 12th- 14th September 2008 – Walking Festival – Registration is at The
Killeavy Football Grounds Next Committee Meeting: Monday 8th September 2008 at 7.30pm in Southern ITEC Business Park, 52 Armagh Road,
Newry (Beside St Colman's College entrance on Armagh Road). Leaders Notices: Meeting: Monday 8th
September 2008 at 7.30pm in Southern
ITEC Business Park, 52 Armagh Road, Newry (Beside St Colman's College
entrance on Armagh Road) Festival Leader Roster: Would all leaders please inform Anita as soon as
possible if you are not available on the 12th, 13th
or 14th September
or if you would prefer certain walks as the leader schedule will soon be
prepared. Normal Walks Leader
Roster: Would leaders also inform Anita about any dates on
which they will not be available during the next 6 months (starting from Oct
08). Please also state which grades of walk you would prefer to lead.
The schedule for this will be ready at the end of August. |
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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. |
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