Newsletter Spring 2006
This newsletter has been put together in 2007. It was never published on paper because of a lack of articles items available for inclusion. However what was submitted has been brought together here for completeness of the Hiking Club records.
It comprises Roles of the Committee, Social Calendar and a Walks Calendar.
Roles of the Committee
Chairman – Basically is in charge of the meetings, assigns people their tasks, argues with the AU and takes the blame for anything that goes wrong. This person does need committee experience.
Vice Chairman – Doesn’t really do that, much helps out the chair whenever they need it, looks after club kit, sorts out the transport and generally has a good life
Secretary – Takes the minutes at every meeting, good hand writing will generally help. Should phone the pub for the weekend to ensure that it is open and pays for accommodation on club trips
Treasurer – Looks after all the clubs money, signs some forms now and then and looks after the Chairs retirement fund
Social Secretary – The title says it all organises the social activities for the club and leads by example on social trips. Also has to organise Christmas Dinner
Press and Publicity – Sends out the weekly email to tell you what’s happening in the club and gets to update the club notice board every week with walk information
Webmaster – Looks after the website, jobs include adding photos, doing computer stuff but a little knowledge of computers is all that is needed due to the wonderful site designed by Chris. This person can choose what they want to go on the website.
Spring and Summer Term Social Calendar 2006
- 2nd February 2006 – Shropshire Sign-up
- 7th February 2006 – A-Z of Wind Street
- 21st February 2006 – AGM
- 7th March 2006 – Rhinogs Sign-up and Laserquest
- 24th March 2006 – End of Term drinks in JCs
- 3rd May 2006 - Orientbeering
- 9th May 2006 – Barbecue on the Beach
Walks program Spring 2006
Spring Term
January
Sunday 22nd – Gower (walk route TBC) (Grade A)
Work off all those mince pies and get back into shape after Christmas
Sunday 29th – Pembrokeshire Coast (Grade B)
This is one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in Wales
February
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th – Shropshire Weekend Away (Grade B)
Shropshire, home of the Long Mynd, mist and mountain boards
Sunday 12th – Black Mountains (Grade C)
The Black Mountains are one of the beautiful parts of the Brecon Beacons, with long ridges and deep glacial valleys
Tuesday 14th – Rhossili Downs Nighthike (Grade A)
See the stars, a few lighthouses in Devon and go dune surfing on this great night hike.
Sunday 19th – Three Cliffs Bay with Pub Lunch (Grade A)
This is the first walk of the new committee after the AGM. It’s a gentle stroll along the Gower coast with a great pub lunch at the end
Sunday 26th – Bannau sir Gaer (part of the Black Mountain) (Grade B/C)
This spectacular ridge takes you past two mountain lakes and hopefully some snow!
March
Sunday 5th – Red Kite Walk (Grade B)
Hike to a feeding station on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and hopefully see these rare birds of prey in action
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th – Rhinogs (Snowdonia) Weekend Away (Grade C)
If you went last year, you’ll know this is not to be missed! This is one of the best and most beautiful parts of Snowdonia, away from the crowds climbing Snowdon.
Sunday 19th – St David’s and the Pembrokeshire Coast (Grade A/B)
This is a great area for spotting whales, dolphins and seabirds, and has some spectacular coastal scenery
Date TBC – Dartmoor Camping Trip (Grade B/C)
Nowhere beats Dartmoor for vast areas of empty hills with their striking rock tors. But don’t go near any bogs or you may never be seen again!
Summer Term
April
Sunday 30th – Glamorgan Heritage Coast (Grade A)
Sheer cliffs, long beaches, if you’re a bit crazy you could even have a swim!
May
Sunday 7th - Lord Hereford’s Knob (Grade C)
Stop laughing! This is the longest walk of the year, along a ridge in the Black Mountains.
Tuesday 9th – Three Cliffs Bay Night Hike (Grade A)
This is a great night hike, ending with a BBQ on Caswell Beach.
Sunday 14th – Ystradfellte Waterfall Walk (Grade B)
There are at least 6 spectacular waterfalls here, in 2 beautiful bluebell wooded valleys, at the top of the Neath Valley.
June
Monday 5th – Thursday 8th – Lake District Summer Trip (Grade C)
The Lake District is undoubtedly the best area for hiking in England. Full of mountains, lakes, and of course sheep.
Collated by Martin Lilley, Webmaster 2007-8
