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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 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 (The Leader can refuse to allow you on the walk if you do not have the basics)
Sun 12^th Feb 2012 – Eagle Mountain Meet at Bridge Street Car Park, Newry at 10.00 OR – Attical Football Ground (J267 188). Click here for Google Map Directions. at 10.30am Please Note: There will be a charge of £2 for parking. We ask everyone NOT to park on the road.
The Leaders who will be leading this walk are: Grade A: Mick O’Driscoll. Michéal Elmore Grade B: Robert Thompson, Frank McCrory, Peter Kirke, Liam Quinn. Grade C: Eoghan Bailey, Cyril O’Sullivan and Roger Connolly. Après Walk: Kilbronney Inn, Rostrevor
Wee Binnian Walkers Celebrating 25 years 1987 - 2012
The first big event of the Wee Binnians 25^th Anniversary Celebrations will the special ‘Reeling in the Years’ night on Saturday 25th February – 7.30pm. It will take place in Killeavey Football Club, Newry Co Down. The good news is that it is free of charge. There will be an opportunity to donate to the Mourne Path Restoration Fund. This event is open to all Wee Binnian members – both past and present and their accompanying guests. We promise an evening of fun and fond memories of ‘Times Gone Bye’ lead by our President - Veronica McCann and an impressive list of other speakers who will lift the lid on the memorable and humorous events of the past 25 years.
The evening will be interspersed with contributions of song and music and finger food will be provided. The bar will be open. Because we are catering, we need to know as soon as possible if you intend coming. Please email Eoghan at eoghanbailey@gmail.com or ring/text 00353 (0)86 843 4440 or Eileen at 0044 (0) 75 9239 3801 – today!
Join the committee? The club is seeking nominations for the committee for 2012 - 2013. The Wee Binnians have nearly 300 members and is the largest club in Ireland outside the Dublin area. To continue its success the club needs an active committee. If you are interested yourself, or you know someone who may be willing to serve, then please contact or Secretary Eoghan Bailey or any committee member. This year’s AGM will be held in Carlingford Sailing Club rooms after the walk on Sunday 25^th March 2012 at 4.15pm.
New Logo: Here is the new official Wee Binnian Walkers club logo designed by Darragh McConville who wins two years membership. Many Congratulations to Darragh and a big thanks you to the other entrants.
Samoens France Trip: All monies for this trip must be paid in full by Sunday 26^th February. If you have not done so in the fast few weeks, please contact Des McConville to confirm your baggage requirements. Des@southernitec.co.uk
New Website and Newsletter: The club are in the process of launching a new website which will be presented at our AGM in March 2012. To coincide with the launch the Newsletter will be issued on a monthly basis only. This means for example; the March Newsletter will contain information for the two walks in March as well as other information as usual. The new website will allow us the facility of sending a message to all members for urgent updates.
St Patrick Weekend 2012 – Westport. It is that time of year again folks ! Date: Fri 16^th to Sun 18^th 2012. Staying at the Clew Bay Hotel, Westport. The Cost is €130.00 and it includes: 2 B & B and 1 dinner and 1 packed lunch. Also there will be a bus to and from the walks.
There will be two days of walking: Sat 17^th March: The A Group will walk the full Mweelrea Circuit. The B group will also walk up to Mweelrea where as the C Group will walk up onto Ben Gorm. Sunday 18^th March all groups will be going up Croagh Patrick starting at different and ending in different locations If you are interested in this trip, Names and full money will be collected by Des McConville or Mick O’Driscoll. In order to make it easier for the organisers, could you have the exact money in the envelope with your name and a contact number.
Other News: (Non Wee Binnians Events)
			Mountain Views/ Walkers Association of Ireland - "An Irish Mountain Gathering”: The Annual Mountain Views/ Walkers Association of Ireland Talks and Award Night" Date: Fri 17^th Feb 2012 at 7.30pm, Location: Taking place in the The Raglan Room, the Landsdowne Hotel on. Other info:, The annual MV / WAI flagship event promises to both enthral and entertain as hard earned awards are bestowed and speakers from Mountain Views grace us with the lighter stories from the Hillwalking world. Registration will be from 7.30pm (€5 charge) with the evening beginning in earnest at 8pm SHARP. Read more...
Walking in Tenerife: "Interested in a week's walking in the sun? 2/3 places available for guided walking in Tenerife between 2^nd - 9^th March. Villa accommodation, transfers, guided walking, pre dinner drinks + more, included in price of E 350 .Further information from Venora O'Brien on 00353-876479715.
Walking Festivals:
The Táin Walking Festival (Carlingford/Omeath): Date: 3^rd – 4^th March. Information: Based in the medieval village of Carlingford, the Táin Festival uses many of the historical trails used by CúChulainn as the backdrop for this variety of themed walks. Catering for all fitness levels, the range of walks are inspired by the beautiful location of Carlingford - some walks are along the peaks of the Cooley Mountains while others hug the rugged shores of Carlingford Lough. Historical walks explore the myths and legends of the famous Irish epic the Tain Bó Cuailgne (Brown Bull of Cooley) as well as exploring the geology of the Cooley mountains. For those staying in Carlingford, take time to book one of Carlingford's Good Food Circle restaurants where local oysters and seafood are a speciality. Contact Details: info@carlingford.ie.
The Ardara Walking Festival: Date: 17^th – 19^th March. Venue: Registration in Ardara. Other Information: The full brochure and booking form can be printed off by Clicking Here. Contact Donal Hauighey at +353 74 95 41518 or email him at dhaughey@eircom.net Dingle Walking Festival 2012 Date: 18th & 19th February 2012. Three walks will take place each day to suit all levels of fitness. For more details clikck on their website: http://dinglewalkingfestival.com/walk-hq/
Interesting Website: The Big Walk Map: As any experienced walker knows, the easiest way to find your way around is using a map – so this website has a selection of walking routes around Scotland, England and Wales to a handy Google Map for you to browse. Unfortunately they don’t cover Ireland. This is uselful if you are going to the UK for walking holidays. Click on this website link: http://www.walkmag.co.uk/big-walk-map/
Governing body for Rambling and Hill-Walking Clubs in the North of Ireland.
	A recently released book on fitness for hill-walking by Chris Highcock was reviewed by Outdoors Magic. Useful info for walkers. Special UFRC DISCOUNT. . Click Here Apply for 50% Discount : Click Here Discount Code is: UFRC - use when checking out.
Access issue hits a stone wall again, or is it a barbed wire fence?: Despite all efforts UFRC has again hit a governmental brick wall regarding access. Despite much effort, the Federation has again had difficulty in persuading Government that our current access legislation is not fit for purpose. The Assembly Environment Committee has recently rejected an approach from the UFRC Executive Committee for another opportunity to discuss legislative amendment. Background: Three members of the Executive met with the Legislation sub Committee of the Ulster Farmers’ Union in 2008,seeking support for an approach to Government on access matters. Whilst agreeing that current legislation was less than satisfactory, the sub committee was unprepared, at that time, to recommend that the Union should support the UFRC position. However, having met with a number of MLA’s, the Federation was invited to present its case before the Assembly Environment Committee in 2009. Despite substantial support from Committee members, the Minister for the Environment refused to countenance change, adhering to the view that current access legislation was satisfactory but admitting that it was, at the same time, very widely misunderstood.
Our Next walk is: Sunday 26^th February 2012 – Knockshee – Kilbronney Hight Car Park. The Leaders who will be leading the next walk are: Grade A: Peter McGowan, Des McConville Grade B: Tom Kehoe, Angela Sloane, Catherine McEnroe, Stephen Kerr. Grade C: Anita MacNabb, Frances Wilson and Noeleen Mone. Après Walk: Kilbronney Inn, Rostrevor
Other Information: Did you miss the last Newsletter?. Click here for the last Newsletter Safety Gear List: We ask members, particularly new members or people who are thinking of joining us, to read this information. Click Here Weather Forecast BBC Weather , RTE Weather, Our Website: Wee Binnian Walkers Website, Other: Walks Programme. Our Email address: weebinnians@eircom.net
Contacting Our Club Secretary: Secretary Eoghan Bailey - ROI 00353 (0)86 843 4440 or Assistant Secretary Eileen McKeever.- 0044(0) 759 239 3801. (You may wish to take note of these numbers for future reference and we ask members to store these numbers into your mobile and store them as “Wee Binnians”) Newsletter compiled by: David Sloan. Articles submitted by: Eoghan Bailey, Eileen McKeever
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