Newsletter

	Wee Binnian Walkers
	*"The Newsletter"*
	To Inform & Educate

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, Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs Email: weebinnians@eircom.net Weather Forecast BBC Weather , RTE Weather

Friday 7th - Sunday 9th September 2007 - The Walking Festival 2007

Meet at Shamrock Football Grounds. Click here for Directions

Click Here for full details of times of walks


		The Walking Festival '07
Unit 3, Exchange Buildings, The Long Walk, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: +353 (0) 42 9320789		Well folks, *OUR* festival is upon us. Hopefully we will get the good weather and that you, the members and visitors, will enjoy our festival. The Festival registration and the Blister Ball will take place in The Shamrock Football Grounds, on the Warrenpoint Road. (Take the 3rd exit of the first roundabout on Warrenpoint Road ). Click HERE for directions. Due to matches on Sat & Sat there will be specified car parking area. It will be starting on Friday at 1.00pm with the opening of the festival. So hopefully we will see a lot of our members and festival goers there. There is an excellent program of walks (Just click HERE for a copy of the festival programme of walks) and social activities. So here's to a successful festival.
CLEARANCE SALE
Down Filled Jackets WERE €150 - NOW €45 LESS 70%	Body Warmers WERE €35 - NOW €10 LESS 70%
		The Social Venue: The Blister Ball promises to be excellent and the highlight of the weekend, as the Smooth will provide the music. The £15 ticket costs also include a meal. Tickets are on sale at registration. When you are buying a ticket, let them know if you are a vegetarian, as you will get a different colour ticket. On the Friday night there will be a gathering in the Bridge Bar to meet any visitors to the Festival after 9.00
			Urgent: Volunteers required to be car parking attendants from 8.30am on Sat and Sunday Morning. Please ring Anita at 028 90669718 or David at 042 9334116.
			Our Sponsors: This festival is being sponsored by Outdoor Xchange, along with *Han Wag* and *Berghaus.* Jock McArdle will be setting up shop, so give him your support as we are always grateful for his sponsorship of your Festival Click Here for more deals in Outdoor Xchange
All Short Sleeve Shirts NOW LESS 30%	Footwear up to 50% off


Last call for the President’s Dingle peninsula Bank Holiday Weekend 26^th- 29^th Oct. The Dingle Gate Hostel (CLICK HERE to inspect) has been booked exclusively for this Wee Binnians 20^th anniversary event and I want all of the 46 beds occupied. If you haven’t already put your name down I’d advise you to get cracking as there are very few left. If the thought of having to spend a weekend with that number of Binnians scares the life out of you let me tell you that the craic will be mighty and the social experience is quite likely to change your life forever!! And after all being 20 yrs old merits a lot of celebration. The walking programme looks great as well and if you haven’t done Brandon yet this Walking Festival is your opportunity to do so in good company. If you need any more convincing give me a ring on 028 3026 7556 or email me on veronica.mccann@btinternet.com Their website is http://www.annascaulwalks.org/

New Year's Trip: We have a hold on Sleepzone Hostel in Lisdoonvarna. Ring Kyle Lowry at 94428950 (ROI 048 94428950) or email him at kyle.lowry@btopenworld.com ASAP to confirm. Also Mary McClean is taking names and deposits. Those who have their names down for the trip, could you sent your deposit of €75.00 to Mary McClean at 45 Knockbreda Road, Rosetta, Belfast, BT6 0JD as soon as possible. Having your name on the list and paying your deposit secures your place in this trip. Click Here for more info on the Sleepzone Hostel

Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs (UFRC) News: For full UFRC News Click Here

Training being offered by UFRC:

OPEN DAY : SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2007:

TRAINING FOR WEE BINNIAN & UFRC MEMBERS AT TOLLYMORE
Following the very successful day in 2006, the Federation is promoting a similar event in 2007.
Members will have the opportunity to join sessions covering topics of interest to hill walkers and ramblers—How to manage and

lead a group, navigation , route planning, GPS, first aid, equipment etc. So keep this date free. This year there are 14 places being kept for the Wee Binnians, so it is first come, first served bases. So if your are interested ring Thomas McKenna at 30861759 (from ROI 048 30561759)

Action Cancer: Mourne Challenge 22 & 23 September 2007 Email: info@actioncanver.org or use the website www.actioncancer.org

Autumn Salsa Classes: Learn to Salsa this Autumn with Salsafresca. All classes during September will be free to members of the Wee Binnian Walkers on production of their membership card. For details of classes in your area please visit www.salsafresca.co.uk. Everyone welcome - no need to book.

Lost and found on the Wicklow Trip: One set of poles, one hat and one knife were found on the buses used in the Wicklow trip. Contact David Also on the Belfast bus a Columbia Titanium tee-shirt colour is dark green and the size is medium. Paddy Brady will bring it out on the walk. Click on the photos to view the various groups.

Portugal Report: What a prize, a week of sun and rambling in the Alenteja region of Portugal. Eight of us from the Wee Binnians were the lucky winners last June of a week at Quinta Azenha Do Ramalho located in Portugal's Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede . If you are looking for rambles through unspoilt countryside, a lovely climate, and a fantastically equipped and beautifully located house, then a stay at Quinta Azenha Do Ramalho is the perfect choice for you. You can chose to follow the trails recommended by Catherine and Chris our hosts, relax on the sun terrace, or swing on the hammock. As a group we did four of the recommended trails, which meandered through olive groves, vineyards, local farms and picturesque hill top towns. The evening invariably found us sitting on the sun terrace sampling the regions wine and cooking the local produce. By weeks end we all agreed we would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a break away from the hassle of modern day life, to an area with an authentic charm all of its own. Do yourself a favour go explore this enchanting part of Portugal. For more information look up the web site www.azenhadoramalho.com. For any Binnians who would like more info on this trip the eight people who went were Mary McCLean, Mary Harte, Ann McArdle, John McCauley, Deirdre McCrory, Jackie McGeown, Arthur McGuinness, and Anita MacNabb. Click on photo to enlarge

Introduction to Navigation: Want to learn to navigate on the hills or even curious about how it's done? The club is again running An Introduction to Navigation (Training) which will be given in two parts. Firstly an evening 'classroom' session to cover theory, takes place in Southern ITeC, Newry on Friday 14th September at 7.00pm - 10pm and than an outdoor session on Sunday 16th Sep at Leitrim Lodge 11am, where beginners will be assisted by leaders in small groups on the hills. The training is open to all paid up members and no previous experience is necessary.

Please let Thomas McKenna ( thomas_mckenna@btinternet.com) +44 (0)28 30861759 ) or Eoghan Bailey ( eoghanbailey@gmail.com / +353(0)87 2844230) know in advance, so we can manage numbers. You will need a compass (Silva 4) and map of the Mournes (1:25:000), a notebook and pen for Friday session. The address of the Friday venue is: ITEC Business Park, 52 Armagh Rd, Newry, Co. Down BT35 8NN. (Beside St Colmans college entrance on the Armagh Rd.)

Photos of Yesteryear - Festival 2005 (Click on photo to enlarge). As it is our Festival, here are yesteryear photos of our Festival in 2005. These photos were taken by various members. Click on the Logo to see more photos.

The last Newsletter: If you missed out on the last newsletter click Here

Weather Forecast: The BBC Weather offers a 5 day forecast and RTE Weather

Our Next walk: Sunday 23rd September 2007 - Chimney Rock. (Click Here For Map)

The Leaders for the next walk are: Grade I: Roger Connelly, Grade II: Paul Fegan, Eoghan Bailey, John McCauley, Eileen mcKeever Grade III: Noeleen Mone, Veronica McCann. Angela Sloane

Leaders Meeting: for Monday 3rd September at 8pm in Southern ITEC Business Park, 52 Armagh Road, Newry (Beside St Colman's College entrance on Armagh Road).

Next Committee Meeting: Monday 17th September 2007 at 8.00pm in Southern ITEC Business Park, 52 Armagh Road, Newry (Beside St Colman's College entrance on Armagh Road). Please note the change of Venue.

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.

	Anita MacNabb 028 90669718 (From ROI 048 90669718)	David Sloan, 042 9334116 (from NI 00353 42 9334116)
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