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 28^th June 2009 – Doan Meet at Bridge Street Car Park, Newry: 10.00am. Ott Car Park (J280 279) The Leaders who will be leading this walk are: Grade A: Paddy Brady, Peadar McDonald, Grade B: Tom O’Rourke, Neil Lockington, Eithne McNulty and Pat Gaskin Grade C: Frank McAteer, Roger Connolly and Deirdre MacBride Après Walk: Betty Doran’s
Car Pooling: We are appealing to members to pool as many cars as possible as Ott car park is very small to cater for our numbers. The Newry, Dundalk and further south can meet in Newry at 10.00am
Summer BBQ: As I said in the last Newsletter, this event replaces our “away day”. A lot of work has gone into this so we hope it will be well supported. The tickets will be out on this walk. Those going to the Mourne International, we will have some there as well. The Details are as follows: Date: 9^th August 2009. After our usual walk. Starting eating time: 5.00pm Finishing up time: 8.00pm to 8.30pm Location: Converted cottage/marquee on Kinahalla Rd near Spelga (beautiful setting). Food – Barbecued meats, salmon, etc. Salads/buffet style. Bring own wine – licensed bar available. There will be Music, dancing and a sing along. Cost: £15.00 - This covers all of the above. Tickets will be available on 28^th June from committee members, Frank McAteer, Roger Connolly and Jock McArdle. At the Mourne International, Angela Sloane and David Sloan will have tickets.
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. Leaders Required for The Mourne International Walking Festival: As always the leaders are asked to help out at this festival. If you are interested, email Anita at weebinnians@eircom.net. You have the choice of doing the two days or just the one so please let Anita know. Thanks to all the leaders who responded.
Special Summer Prices Quinta Azenha do Ramalho: A couple of years ago, some of our members won a prize through the UFRC, a wonderful prize to this wonderful area in Portugal. Why not check out their Special Summer prices. Click on the web link http://azenhadoramalho.com/our_rates.htm . Lugnaquilla: This is the highest mountain in Leinster and we have been invited by Glenwalk group from Dublin to join them. Date: 19^th July 2009 Time: 12.00pm. Starting Point: Glen of Imaal from Fentons Pub. Grid Ref: OSI Sheet No. 56. S973935. Anyone interest, make your own way down (or stay the night before) preferably sharing cars, if possible, but contact me at daithi2004@yahoo.com to let me know for numbers.
MountainViews "The Scavenger Walk – Slieve Donard": Date: Saturday 22^nd August 2009 Time: 9.30am. Meet Donard Car Park Newcastle Co Down - Park towards the front of the car park - ie on the hills side of the car park. Donard Car Park can fill up very quickly, so sharp is good. Read More..... Interested parties contact by email douglasreid@utvinternet.com. (This is NOT A Wee Binnians Event)
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COURSE--Rescue First Aid.   This will be held at the Mary Peters Track, Malone, Belfast. Dates—Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th September ‘09.Starting at 9.30  each day, classroom on Sat. am and then entirely outside. Cost £75pp (approx half that of similar courses elsewhere)  UFRC will subsidise -£15 for each person . To reserve a place, please forward cheque £30 ,payable to UFRC , to Thomas McKenna 71 Cullaville Road, Crossmaglen, Newry BT 35 9 AQ,  Balance of £30 payable two weeks before course commences.  For further information, contact Thomas at 30861759 or   thomas_mckenna@btinternet.com A navigation & GPS course are in process of being planned and this will be posted on website, in due time. Walking in Woodland? Bothered by mosquitoes during breaks?  Try this tip -keep a bottle of Listerine mouthwash in your backpack and spray around your sitting area. Well worth a try-from Chairman Reg Magowan 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 Calendar: When you log on to our website (www.weebinnians.com) you will notice a new feature called “Events Calendar”. This will show events, both Wee Binnian and Non Wee Binnian events. It has mountain related events like walking Festivals, charity event etc. So when you are finished reading this Newsletter, why look up our web site. www.weebinnians.com Below are some upcoming events
The Border Experience: Date: Sat, 27^th June at 11:30. Description: Make your way along the roads, fields and pathways of this unspoilt border landscape. Meet: Derrynoose Community Centre, Co. Armagh. Registration in advance is essential. Details are available from Blackwater Regional Partnership Offices, Tel: +44 (0) 28 3756 9000/9102. Mourne Rambler bus service: From 1st July to 30th Aug there will be a bus service around the Mournes, to the different car parks (or near them). Could be used to do walks from some of the car parks by getting the bus at Newcastle Bus Station. Tel: 028 9074 9415. Website: http://www.translink.co.uk/present/ULB_405_O.asp The Monaghan Way Walk: Date: Sun 26^th July. Description: A Fun Day Out - 14.5 miles or 6 mile trek – A scenic hike through the fields and drumlins of Kavannagh Country. Refreshments, Lunch & Evening BBQ Meet: Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen at 9.30am Sharp. Cost: €30 per person or €50 per couple. Contact: Peter at +353 87 6024101 or John +353 87 6332748 Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer: Date: Thursday 9th to Saturday 11^th July at 8.00pm. Location: An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Description: If you happen to be in Co. Donegal for your holidays. For more details Click Here. If you can’t make the Donegal, It is also on in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Mon Aug 31^st to Sat Sept 5^th. Ring 01 6793323 for details. ....For more details of upcoming events click here Walking Festival: Our Festival Webpage NOW on our website. Our Festival Website is now available on the Wee Binnian’s website so why not have a browse around and have a look at all the walks, entertainment, list of accommodation, cost and direction to the registration centre. As you may know it is all happening on Friday 11^th – Sunday 13^th September so keep you diary free for that weekend. It is full of information. Tell your hillwalking friends about our festival and if you are going to other walking Festivals, which we are glad to support, encourage fellow walkers there to come to our festival. So click here and browse through the different links. Castlebar International 4 Days' Walks Date: 2^nd – 5^th July 2009, Description: Ireland's oldest walking festival. Explore the beauty of the west of Ireland with its spectacular bogs, rivers and mountains, Contact: Castlebar International 4 Days' Walks Office, Tel/Fax: 094 9024102 (From NI +353 94 90214102) Email: 4dayswalks@eircom.net Web: www.castlebar4dayswalks.com
The last Newsletter: If you missed out on the last newsletter Click Here Next Committee Meeting: Monday 10^th August 2009 at 7.30pm in Southern ITEC Business Park, 52 Armagh Road, Newry (Beside St Colman's College entrance on Armagh Road).
Our Next walk: Sunday 12^th July 2009 – Slieve Foye – Meet at Bridge Street Car Park, Newry: 10.00am. Carlingford Car Park (J188 117), Click for Google Map The Leaders who will be leading the next walk are: Grade A: Mick O'Driscoll, Sean Mickell, Grade B: Charlie Lenfestey , Geraldine Craig, Peadar Mc Donald and Robert Thompson Grade C: Angela Sloane , Pat McMahon and Eoghan Bailey
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.