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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 10th August 2008 – Away Day – The Sperrins. Please Note: as this is our “Away Day” there will
be no walk in the Mournes Leaders:
We hope
to have at least an B and C grades of walks so we hope those leaders who are
going, could you volunteer yourselves to help out with the Leading. The map
to use is OSNI Sheet no. 13, 1:50000. The Route: Click Here
for Map of Suggested route Apres Walk: Shepherds
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There will be two buses, one leaving from Newry
and the other in Belfast. Both will be leaving at 8.00am and we hope to
arrive at the start of the walk at 10.00am at the Sperrin Heritage Centre. Please
note the Collection points: Belfast bus will be the Boat Club Car Park
in Stranmillis. Newry Bus it will be Bridge Street car park You will need to be there by 7.50. |
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Contacts: Mick
O’Driscoll (See photo above right) will be collecting the money for
the Newry bus and Ann McArdle (See photo above
right) will collect for the Belfast bus. The cost is £20. (Sterling only)
Whilst we are encouraging everyone to use the bus for environmental reasons,
you can make your own way, if you live closer, to the Sperrin Heritage
Centre. The cost is £12. So have your money ready for this Sunday. (Click on
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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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Other
Walking Festivals: If you are going to any of these festivals below, let
them know about ours. Details will be out later. Our festival is 12th
-14th September 2008. So don't be afraid to tell the organisers of these
festival that you heard about their festival in the Wee Binnian Walkers
Newsletter |
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The Mournes Seven Sevens- 9th August 2008. This is organised by the
Sparten Red Sox Walking Club Contact Jim Brown at 028 90854673 or
email him at jimbrown73342@aol.com
or view their website HERE YOUR
Festival: YOUR Festival is nearly here. A month
to go !!! 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. Contact Anita
Our
Sponsors:
This festival is being sponsored by Outdoor
Xchange, along with Han Wag and
Berghaus.
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Membership
Pack: Continuing with
the Membership Pack. We ask you to read it.
Training
and Development of Leaders The club’s policy is to promote the development
of leaders and is renowned for its commitment to safety and emphasis on
leader training. All leaders are fully
trained to recognised standards and have a current Rescue Emergency Care
(first-aid) certificate. The club runs regular renewal courses for leaders in
micro navigation, night navigation and first-aid. The club also runs its own Basic
Navigation courses which are open to all members. Those with an interest in becoming leaders
are encouraged and sponsored to do so, through the internationally recognised
‘Walking Group Leader Award’ and ‘Mountain Leader Award’. The full version is on our
website CLICK
HERE |
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Translink
Ulsterbus Translink is
again providing in walking areas from June until September (varies
depending on walking area).
A special Monday to Sunday Bus Rambler
Ticket offering unlimited Ulsterbus & Metro travel in Northern Ireland
after 9.15am, Most of above are
funded by Rural Transport Fund and give a number of opportunities for
imaginative walks planning. Contact
: Lynsey Hanna lynsey.hanna@translink.co.uk |
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The last Newsletter: If you missed out on
the last newsletter Click Here Our Next walk: 24th
August 2008 – Knockshee Kilbroney – Meet
at Bridge Street Car Park, Newry: 10.00am, Kilbroney
Car Park (J184 183) The Leaders for the next
walk
are:
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. 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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