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Walking week in Europe June/July 2019
Alps trip 2019. The trip to the Alps is planned to depart on the 28/06/2019 and return on the 5/07/2019. Flying from Birmingham to Geneva the group will stay in Samoens a village in the Vallée du Haut-Giffre part of the Haute-Savoie region of the French alps. Walks from Samoens will mainly cover the Grand Massif.
More details from Roger Pobjoy
Sunday 19th January 6:30am The Clee Hills
..................Explorer 203 Ludlow
Sunday 15th March 6:30am Offa’s Dyke, Kington Area
Offa’s Dyke is a 285km National Trail that roughly follows the border from the Severn Estuary to the Irish Sea. Our walks will include stretches of this trail, plus footpaths and bridleways on the Herefordshire/Radnorshire border, before descending Hergest Ridge, immortalised by Mike Oldfield. All walks will finish in Kington.
Map ……………………………………………… Explorer 201 Knighton & Presteigne
Walk Details ……………………………………………..……………..…..Carol Gosling
Sunday 15th December 7:00am Derbyshire
Cost of this months walk + a 3 course meal is £20 + next years subs of £20
Walk Organiser John Collins
We will stop in Ashbourne to boot up and use the toilets: It’s all at the back of the Co-op
A Walk – 23kms and 850 metres ascent GR 010 725.
Leaders : Dave Arnot& Paul Green
The A party follows the Wye valley Eastwardsbefore turning North along Monk’s Dale and Peters dale to Dale Head. Through Wheston and Tideswell to Wardlow and then head South through Ravensdale to Cressbrook to rejoin the Monsal Trail and traverse the viaduct. We ascend to the hotel.
B 1 Walk– 18.3kms and 600 metres ascent GR 010 725.
Leaders : Ian Broughton and Paul Burns
The B1 party heads North East from Wye Dale, and climbs to Wormhill before dropping down to Monk’s Dale, Millers Dale and across to Tideswell Dale. We skirt South of Litton to join Tansley Dale and then head South to regain the Monsal Trail, cross the viaduct and reach the hotel.
B 2 Walk*– 18.8kms and 630 metres ascent GR 010 725.
Leaders : Bob Price and John Collins
The B2, circular, starts by descending to the trail across the viaduct. From Cresswell, we head North through Ravensdale. Out of the valley, we follow tracks across country to Eyam. Through the village, we head South up through the quarries, over Longstone Edge to Great Longstone and then onto the trail. We head West, through the tunnel and then up the path to the hotel.
C Walk – 15.3 km and 500 metres ascent GR 185 715
Leaders : Sue Howles & Wendy Price
A circular walk from the Monsal Head Hotel. We descend from the car park into Monsal Dale and follow the river as it bends South. We climb up Deep Dale to Sheldon. We reach Magpie Mine and have a scout around the workings. We head North East to Ashford and through the village to get to Great Longstone via the trail, and then back to the Hotel.
*The B2 walk visits Eyam: It is recommended that you keep your medical protections up to date.
Menu2019
Starters
Homemade soup of the day, bread and butter (V)
Chicken liver pate, spiced fruit chutney& toast
Smoked salmon & Prawn roulade , brown bread, dill mayonnaise
Mains
Roast Turkey, seasoning, roast potatoes,
seasonal vegetables & gravy
Roast Beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes,
seasonal vegetables and roasted gravy.
Mixed bean cassoulet , tomato and basil sauce
with cheesy garlic bread
Grilled fillet of Salmon topped with a lemon and dill butter
served with new potatoes and season vegetables
Desserts
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Warm chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream
Fruit Crumble and custard
Mixed Ice cream
Tea or Coffee
Sunday 14th June 6:00am Snowdon
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in The Snowdonia National Park and is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna. The cliff faces on Snowdon, including Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, are significant for rock climbing and the mountain was used by Edmund Hillary in training for the 1953 ascent of Mount Everest. Snowdon offers some of the best views in Britain. The summit can be reached by a number of well-known paths, and by the Snowdon Mountain Railway, a rack and pinion railway opened in 1896 which carries passengers from Llanberis to the summit station. The summit also houses a visitor centre called Hafod Eryri, built in 2006 to replace one built in the 1930s. The A and B walks will include the ascent of Snowdon whilst the C walk will include the summit of Yr Aran. The A walk climbs Snowdon by completing part of the Snowdon Horse Shoe, the B walks will ascend by way of the Pyg track or Snowdon Horse Shoe. The C walk starts from near Bethania. All walks will finish at Rhyd
Map…………………………………………......Explorer OL17 Snowdon/Conwy Valley
Walk Details………………………..................Wendy Price
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Sunday 19th July 6:00am Wild Boar Fell
Map………………….......................Explorer OL19 Howgill Fells & Upper Eden Valley
Walk details………...……...………Howard Hill
Sunday 16th August 6:00am Lower Wharfedale and Ilkley Moor
Maps…………………………..…Explorer 297 Lower Wharfedale Explorer 288 Bradford
Walk details…….……..……..…Ian Broughton
Eastern Carneddau - The Carneddau Mountain range is the largest continuous area of high ground south of Scotland. Famed for its grand ridges this quieter side of the range will see us exploring the likes of Pen Y Castell, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Foel Fras, Drum and the mighty Carnedd Llewelyn (1064M) named after the 13th century Prince of Wales “Llewelyn the Great”. Should we be lucky, we may even see the only true wild population of horses in the UK
Friday 2nd - Monday 5th October Club Weekend Sidmouth South Devon
Walks from Sidmouth along this part of the 630 mile long Southwest Coast Path. Original-ly created by the Coast Guards patrolling the cliff tops and inlets on the lookout for smug-glers and by fishermen checking on the sea conditions or on the search for shoals of fish. We will take the opportunity to walk on these spectacular paths and others in the countryside nearby. Our base will be in Sidmouth at the Sidholme Hotel, with plenty of parking on site.
Map………………………………………………Explorer 115 Exmouth and Sidmouth
Details…….…………………………………….Rob Maule
Sunday 18th October 6:00am Lake District North of Windermere
This area in the Eastern Fells, includes the Kent-mere Round one of the best high-level routes in the Lake District, parts of which are included in our walks. The C walk will commence in Troutbeck and include Stoney Cove Pike. A and B walks will start on the A591 and A592 respectively, the finishing point being The Kirkstone Inn.
Map..…………………………………......Explorer OL 7 the English Lakes South Eastern
Walk details ………...…….......……… Arthur Drinkwater
Sunday 28th October 2018
Cars meet at 10.00am at Breidden , Middletown
For the car walk this year, we have chosen the magnificent hills between Shrewsbury and Welshpool. No more than 400 metres high but they offer wide views from the Pen-nines to the Arans, steep ascents, the gypsy kings monument and Rodney’s Pillar. If that is not enough, then take a pint and a stir-fry in the Breidden Hotel afterwards.
Map ……… …………………………………………………………Explorer 240: Oswestry
Walk details from ………………………………………………………………..John Collins
Sunday 15th November 6:30am Stanage Edge
Stanage Edge is hard to ignore, towering above an expanse of bracken and sheep tracks like a massive rampart on the horizon. It’s an impressive landmark, sitting proud within the undulating landscape of the Peak District. The Edge, a long gritstone escarpment, rises some 100 metres above the moorland and stretches for more than 4 miles. It is famous as a location for climbing and walking and promises stunning views of the Dark Peak moorlands and the Hope Valley. The northern part of the edge forms the border between the High Peak of Derbyshire and Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Its highest point is High Neb.
Map……………………………………..……………….……Explorer OL1 The Dark Peak
Walk details…………………………………………………………Petra Knowles
Sunday 13th December 7:00am Llangollen, North Wales
This will be the first visit for our Christmas meal to The Wild Pheasant Hotel in Llangollen, giving us ac-cess to the Berwyn Mountains and the nearby hills surrounding the Dee Valley. There are also the following long distance paths: Dee Valley Way, Berwyn Way, Offa’s Dyke Path and Clwydian Way which we may use parts of.
Map.…………………………………………………. Explorer 255 Llangollen and Berwyn
Walk details…………………………………………Bob Price
Sunday 16th February 6:00am The Chilterns
Maps..…… …..….Explorer 171 Chiltern Hills West
............................. Explorer 181 Chiltern Hills North
Walk details….....Howard Hill
Friday 28th February – Monday 2nd March Club Weekend Lake District
Set in some of the best walking country in the Northern Lakes, Braithwaite is an ideal location for our winter weekend, giving possibilities for the Coledale Round and many peaks in the vicinity. Buttermere only a short drive away, will additionally give us access to the high fells including Red Pike, the High Stile ridge, and Wainwrights resting place and favourite summit, Haystacks. Accommodation will be provided at the Coledale Inn in Braithwaite.
Map..……………………………...………...OL 4 English Lakes, North Western Area
Walk details …………………..…………..Wendy Price
Map……………………………………….... Explorer OL 23 Cadair Idris & Llyn Tegid
Walk details………….……………………..........Rob Maule
Sunday 17th May 6:00am Red Screes/Fairfield Area
Maps…...............Explorer OL5. The English Lakes NE Area
............................Explorer OL7.The English Lakes SE Area
Walk details……………………………………………....................................Bob Price
Thursday 26th May 7.15pm Canwell Church
A walk through the woods and over the hills to Weeford and back. Convene in The Plough and Harrow afterwards.
Map ………………………….……….….Explorer 232: Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk details......………………………………………………………….………..John Collins
Thursday 20th June 7:15pm Sandwell Valley
Meet at the Malt Shovel on the Newton Road, Great Barr (B43 6HN) for a walk in the Sandwell Valley Country Park. This country park is perfect for a short walk where you will find a fully restored working Victorian farm with grazing meadows, walled kitchen gardens, Grade II listed buildings, a small museum and tea rooms. The park is also an RSPB nature reserve with several small lakes and bird hides.
Map…………………………………………............................Explorer 220 Birmingham
Walk Details…………………………………............................................Roger Needle
Thursday 25th July 7:15pm Kingsbury Water Park
Kingsbury Water Park is comprised of 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of stunning Country Park. Meet at the Dog and Doublet pub at Bodymoor Heath (B76 9JD) for a walk which will explore the hidden corners and wildlife of the Park. The walk may include the Birmingham and Fazeley canal,
Map…………………………………………….....Explorer 232 Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk Details…………………………………...............................Catherine Frankenburg
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14TH - FESTIVE DRINKS -7.00PM ONWARDS
A chance for members and friends to meet for an informal get together for Xmas drinks at Mere Pool, Mere Green. Come along from 7pm onwards to raise a glass together.
Tuesday 25th February 7:45pm AGM and Club Night
The AGM is the yearly opportunity for members to discuss any matters with the committee in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The years accounts will be distributed in advance, and our treasurer will explain them and answer any questions. After the formalities, Tom Somervell will talk to us about his grandfather, Howard Somervell – not only an acclaimed mountaineer, who was a member of two expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1920’s, but a surgeon, painter and missionary. Tom has personal memories of his grandfather, so this promises to be a fascinating evening.
Details…………………………………………………………Colin Little/Carol Gosling
Saturday 25th April 7:00 for7:45pm Aston Wood Golf Club
The anniversary dinner to celebrate 40 years of the Hill Walking Club. Join us for an evening of fine dining, good conversation and a chance to meet up with current and former members. Pre-booking is essential so contact us to reserve your place.
Details .............................................................................Carol Gosling
MENU
STARTERS
Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish Pate, Beetroot Chutney & Toast
Country Vegetable Soup
Honeydew Melon with Parma Ham & Raspberry Vinaigrette / Berry Compote
MAINS
Supreme of Chicken with Creamy Wild Mushroom, White Wine & Tarragon Sauce
Slow Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Smoked Bacon, Red Wine & Baby Onions
Roast Fillet of Salmon with a Creamy White Wine & Dill Sauce
Vegetable Wellington-Aubergine, Potato, Onion , Red & Yellow Peppers, Parsnip & Tomato wrapped in pastry.
DESSERTS
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Fresh Fruits
Pear & Frangipane Tart
Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce
Cheese and Biscuits
Thursday 23th May 7:15pm Hurley
Meet at The Holly Bush pub in Hurley (CV9 2HX) for a walk that will take us on footpaths acros
Map………………………………………….......Explorer 232 Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk Details………………………...............................................................Paul Burns
The cold, 20 - seater coach for the first club walk, left the Great King Street factory on 17th February 1974, bound for Lathkill Dale. In this first year. members' subs were deducted from their monthly wages. Finding this arrangement less than satisfactory, the club was dissolved at its first AGM in February 1975, and reopened to all-comers as the Hill Walking Club - a double entendre reflecting the Hill Village area of its origin as well as our intention of being much more than a rambling club.
>Ray Siddell was the first chairman, and Stan Patchett designed the first club badge which is still seen on a few rucksacks, and now on the website. Little remains in the club archive from that very early period, but an entry from May 1975 details two walks interestingly described as a 'Ramble' and a 'Fell Walk'. The Ramble led by Joy and Ken Madeley took walkers from Patterdale, along Grisedale to finish at Grasmere. The Fell Walk led by Stan Bellaby and (of course!) Ken Smithem, was over St Sunday Crag, offering walkers a chance to watch fell runners on the Fairfield Horseshoe.
Many friendships, marriages, subgroups for weekly walks and backpacking have been generated from the contacts through the Club – we all have that common interest at heart.
May it long continue.
Ken
How do I contact the club for more information? | Use the contact email link at the top of this page, and we will get back to you. It would be useful if you leave a phone number. |
Can I come on the next walk?
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Use the email link at the top of this page and we will get back to you about coach availability, please leave a phone number |
Where do you meet? | The coach picks us up from the car park in Mere Green. |
How do I become a member? | The Club Rules require that a prospective member would normally have to complete 2 "B" walks succesfully to be eligible for club membership. |
What fitness level is required?
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A good level of fitness is required as all walks are in mountainous and sometimes remote areas.An average "B" walk is 18 kilometres in length and 900 metres of ascent, depending on the terrain,to be completed in about 6 hrs |
What equipment is needed?
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Please refer to the "Safety & Kit" link |
What do I wear?
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Please refer to the "Safety & Kit" link |
How much does it cost? | The annual membership at present is £20. The coach costs vary, depending on the distance travelled, but is generally between £12 and £17. |
Is there an age limit? | We don't have an upper age limit, -as long as you are fit enough to do the walks, thats fine. We do have a lower age limit of 18. |
Can I take my dog on the walks? | No, we don't have dogs on our Sunday walks. |
PRIVACY POLICY FOR HILL WALKING CLUB
Hill Walking Club takes your privacy seriously and is committed to ensuring that all personal information handled by the club is processed according to the legally compliant standards of the General Data Protection Regulations which came into force on 25thMay 2018. As a “controller” of the personal information that you provide to us, this privacy notice sets out how, why and for how long we will use your personal data, as well as whom it is shared with. It also explains your legal rights as a data subject and how to exercise them.
What we need from you
When you join as a member of Hill Walking Club or renew your membership, we may ask you the following personal information:
Contact details – name, address, email address, phone number and emergency contact details.
If you do not provide us with the personal information that we need this may affect our ability to offer you our membership services.
When we collect your data, we will ask your consent to use it in different ways e.g. preferred means of contact. We will only use your personal data in ways you have given us permission to do so.
Why we need your personal information
Administration
We collect and use personal data solely for administrative purposes in order to help us carry out our services to members.
This includes:
Legitimate purposes
We may also share personal information with professional and legal advisors for the purpose of obtaining advice.
We respect your privacy and will not sell or disclose your personal information to any third party, including other walking groups locally or nationally.
How we protect your personal information
Your personal information is accessed by our committee, only for the purposes set out above. It is stored by our club in a password protected computer database and paper based filing systems which are securely stored.
How long we keep your personal information
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with membership services. Unless you ask us not to, we will review and delete your personal information where you have not renewed your membership with us for one year.
You have a right to:
You can contact us by e-mail at: walking@hwcsc.co.uk
Complaints
If you are unhappy about how we have used your data, you can complain to the Honorary Secretary of the club
If you are not happy with our response, or you believe that your data protection or privacy rights have been infringed, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office which regulates and enforces data protection law in the UK. Details of how to do this can be found at www.ico.org.uk
Notification of change of Privacy Policy
Hill Walking Club reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Notice of any change will be posted on our website and will be deemed effective on publication.
Honorary Secretary
Hill Walking Club
August 2018
The following list of clothing and equipment is agreed by the Club Committee, and links directly with the club rules.If committee members are unhappy about your clothing you may be restricted in the walks you can do, or even excluded from the days walk.
Considered to be essential;
Advisory;
General;
Carol the "Chair" (Likes to be addressed as Sir) |
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John our treasurer (and the owner of the fattest wallet you're ever likely to see) |
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Wendy, keeps everybody in order |
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Arthur, our man in the Lakes |
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Howard, not the youngest on the committee |
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Tony, Our co-opted committee member and another member of the small group of extreme walkers |
Weather Forecasts |
SUMMER 2019 NEWSLETTER
We haven’t had the wonderful summer we enjoyed last year, with above average rainfall and below average temperatures in June. However, we have been very lucky with the weather for our Sunday walks, with perfect conditions in the Lakes, in May, for the Rhinogs in June and again in the Black Mountains in July. Let’s hope our luck continues.
Last evening walk of the year is Thursday 25th July. Meet at 7.15pm at the Dog and Doublet pub at Bodymoor Heath (B76 9JD)
CLUB BUSINESS
Reminders
1. Re parking at St James Church.
We are asked to fill the spaces against the fence first (on the right hand side as you enter), making sure we leave access at the scout hut for the disabled ramp. It doesn’t matter about the red markings on the ground. Please drive into the space rather than reversing in, so exhaust fumes do not fill the gardens of adjoining properties (as requested by church!)
2.Members have priority booking up to 2 weeks before the day of the walk. After that any remaining seats will be made available to non-members. The fare for the day becomes due in full at the time of booking, and we ask for it to be paid on line please. If the seat is cancelled later than 7pm on the Thursday prior to the walk, the fare will still be payable unless the seat is sold.
If you do need to cancel a seat, it is helpful if you let Colin know if you wish to go on the waiting list for the next walk.
If you are on the waiting list for a walk, then it is YOUR responsibility to confirm (or reject) that place with Colin, as soon as possible after the preceding walk.
4th EUROPEAN ALPINE TRIP JUNE 28th –JULY 5th 2019
Eighteen members set out from Birmingham airport on Friday 28th July for a week walking in the French Alps. Problems with delayed flight and with the car rental pickups meant we did not arrive at our base for the week, the HOTEL GAI SOLEIL in Samoëns in the valley of Haut-Giffre till 1:30am. A late start was therefore called for the following morning. Two groups walked around and up to the top at “Tête de pre des Saix” (14KM 743m ascent) in temperatures into the mid 30’s. The top offered good views across the Mont Blanc range.
Temperatures were similar for the next few days. Sunday offered various walks around the Chalet de Bostan with the lead group reaching the Col de Bostan and the top at the “Tête de Bostan” (16.km 1300m ascent). Monday consisted of a leisurely walk to the Lac de Gers (12.8km 777m ascent) for most, although some members took the day to ascend the Aiguille du Midi via the Chamonix cable car. Sunday and Monday evening saw some spectacular sheet lighting displays. Monday’s storm was also accompanied by very strong gusts of wind which send the hotel’s pagoda, patio table, chairs and umbrellas across the outside seating areas and into one of the car parks. Many thanks to those members who helped the staff to recover the items.
The temperatures for Tuesday to Thursday were slightly cooler being in the high 20’s in the valley and not much lower on the hills. Three walks on Wednesday centered around reaching the Alfred Wills refuge (Alfred a founder member of the Alpine club originated from Birmingham). Walks varied in distance from 13km to 20km and up to 1100m ascent. Three walks on Thursday provided a varied choice in the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval nature park. Two walks included a sharp ascent via the pas du boret which was aided by the metal ropes on the exposed rock and narrow path areas. The main group reached the Lac de la Vogealle 17km 1251m ascent. All walks reached the Chalet du Boret for refreshments and returned via Bout du Monde (end of the world). The final walks on Thursday were the nearest to Samoëns. Initially walking up through forest to meadows and the Chalets du Trot for a good view of Mount Blanc and refreshments. The B group continued up to the edge of the ridge at Barme whilst the A group continued up to the Cross at Aouille de Griou (16km 1500m ascent). All groups retraced their steps back to the Chalets du Trot before taking an alternate route through the forest back to the cars. Several members excelled themselves with Dave Arnot’s leadership of the lead group and should now be ready to join the A walks on the club’s monthly outings.
Evening meals were taken al-fresco and provided a varied and interesting selection of offerings that were well received. Thursday evening saw the start of an American festival in Samoëns which prompted a few members to demonstrate their line dancing skills, the locals were not impressed!
On Friday 5th July eighteen members returned via Birmingham airport, (i.e. no losses) to then make their way home.
AUTUMN WEEKEND: Bideford 4th-7th October 2019
As usual, Colin Little the weekend organiser, has arrangements for the weekend well under control. Latest information from Colin below.
'We have returned from a few days in Bideford recce'ing the Club's coastal walking weekend in October and I believe, for the quality of the walking and the accommodation, you're in for an enjoyable weekend.
I've sent emails to everyone indicating balances required. Many thanks to all those who have paid already, but to those who have yet to pay could you please send your final payments by bank transfer to the Club's account at your convenience.
I'll issue a 'welcome pack' in due course. This will give information on the hotel, meal and bus times and details of the walks planned.
I have arranged for a carvery on the Sunday evening. We sampled this for our Sunday evening meal on the recce and it was superb.'
BEER AND SKITTLES NIGHT -FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th 2019
We have booked Lee Marston Hotel for a fun evening of Beer and Skittles and a supper on Friday October 18th. We have enough deposits to make the evening viable, so we will shortly be circulating menu choices and asking for the balances.
We are still able to accommodate more, so if you haven’t already signed up, and you are free on October 18th, then why not come along for a friendly social event. Just pay £5 deposit per person, on line and we will add your name to the list.
Spouses/partners/friends/family are all welcome. The total cost of the evening is £15.95 which includes a two- course supper.
LAKES WEEKEND: February 28th -March 2nd 2020
The club weekend at the Coledale Inn is fully subscribed, but there is the possibility of B& B accommodation in Braithwaite for any latecomers. Please contact Wendy Price for any queries.
FIRST AID COURSES
We have been made aware of some basic first aid courses that are being offered in the Sutton Coldfield area. CPR Counts run training courses in first aid for Heart Attacks, Cardiac Arrests and Choking, and how to use a defibrillator. The courses are FREE and on various dates/venues in our area – the first autumn dates are now available. You need to register and then you can book onto a course to suit. Have a look at their website https://cprcounts.com/
THE WALKING PARTNERSHIP
Don’t forget, if you do book a Ramblers holiday, please nominate the Hill Walking Club through the Walking Partnership we have with Ramblers Holidays. They then provide a financial contribution to the club.
Take a look at their website on www.ramblersholidays.co.uk
NEW PROGRAMME 2020-DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
The committee have been discussing the suggestions put forward by the members for the Sunday walks and club nights for the 2020 programme. Although destinations have not yet been finalised, the following dates are confirmed for your diaries.
Sunday, January 19
Sunday, February 16
Tuesday, February 25 - AGM
Friday, February 28th- Monday March 2nd- Club Weekend
Sunday, March 15
Sunday, April 19
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, June14
Sunday, July 19
Sunday, August 16
Sunday, September 13
Autumn Club Weekend – dates to be confirmed
Sunday, October 18
Sunday, November 15
Sunday, December 13
QUOTE OF THE QUARTER
You never climb the same mountain twice, not even in memory. Memory rebuilds the mountain, changes the weather, retells the jokes, remakes all the moves.
Lito Tejada-Flores - Mountain climber and author
The Hill Walking Club, based in Royal Sutton Coldfield, offers a warm welcome to people who enjoy challenging and adventurous walks in the hills and mountains of England and Wales. We are a convivial group and look forward to welcoming new enthusiasts to our club.
Once a month on a Sunday, our walking programme takes us to the best high places in England and Wales. Starting from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, we travel there and back by coach, replacing the stress of driving with a comfortable journey, -and maybe even a nap and a drink!
We usually offer three walks of varying length and difficulty, and because we take the safety of our members seriously all routes are thoroughly researched and led by the Club’s most experienced walkers. We also have occasional club nights in winter, and weekends away at least twice a year.
The Hill Walking Club has been visiting Britains hills and mountains for over 40 years and many life-long frienships have started on our outings. Our walks are a wonderful way to stay fit and active and a chance to experience the joys of hill walking in the British countryside.
So, explore our website further. If you like what you see and would like to join us, then please use the contact at the top of this page.
Discount O/S maps and more
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http://www.stanfords.co.uk/ | Maps and books for far away places
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http://www.blacks.co.uk/ | Outdoor stuff (dont forget its a 10% discount in store for club members) |
http://www.mountain.rescue.org.uk/ | Mountain Rescue council |
http://www.walkingenglishman.com/lakes.htm | Walking ideas in the Lakes
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http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ | Walks in the Highlands
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http://www.munromagic.com/ | A site if you are doing the Munros
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http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/ | Discuss anything to do with walking
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http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/ | Mountain Bothie association
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http://www.wasdaleweb.co.uk/wasdalewebcam.html | Wasdale webcam |
http://www.elh.co.uk/watersports/web_cam.aspx | A set of wecams at the watersports centerWindermere
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http://visit-fortwilliam.co.uk/webcam/ | Ben Nevis webcam
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http://www.brecon-beacons.com/mountain-safety-advice.htm | Good safety advice for all mountain areas
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http://www.sgurramblers.org.uk/ | A walking club specialising on walks in Scotland |
http://www.bada-uk.org | Advice on ticks, & tick removal tool |
http://www.lockwoods.com/ | Outdoor shop in Leamington Spa ( 10% discount for club members) |
www.walkinginengland.co.uk | Walking ideas |
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ | 15% discount with our club membership card |
http://www.kahtoola.com/microspikes.php | This is the link for the Spkes some of us were using on the Long Mynd ( they are on the Amazon site) |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPZv_8dA ... r_embedded | Using a mobile phone in an emergency /accident |
https://www.rwhtravel.com/the-walking-partnership/ | Booking a holiday through this company will benefit the club financially. |
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/bigpathwatch | Ramblers footpath survey |
https://walkingholidays.social/ramblers-private-group-holidays | Ramblers Private Group Holidays |
Hill Walking Club
Constitution
1 The Club shall be called the Hill Walking Club, hereafter to be referred to as ‘the Club’ and shall be affiliated to the Ramblers’ Association.
2 Objects: To foster and promote challenging walks in hill country, providing opportunities for recreation and leisure.
3 Membership: The following are eligible for membership:
3.1 Membership of the Club shall be open to any person of 18yrs or above, completing a membership application form and paying the relevant subscription as determined by the Annual General Meeting, and who has completed two walks with the Club, to the satisfaction of the Committee.
3.2 There shall be 2 classes of membership available. These are:
3.2.1 Full Member
3.2.2 Honorary Member
4. Expulsion of Members: Members of the Club whose conduct is inappropriate or who decline to abide by any of the Club Rules may be expelled or suspended by a resolution passed at a meeting of the Committee where their subscription may be forfeited. Members shall have a right to appeal in person to the Committee with regard to any decision affecting them, provided that notice of such appeal is submitted to the Secretary, in writing, within seven days of the notification of the decision.
5. Officers and Committee Members: There will be nine members of the Club committee, three of which shall hold the offices of Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
6. Election of Officers and Committee:
6.1 All Committee members shall be elected for a period of three years. The elections shall be staggered in order to maintain continuity within the Committee.
6.2 Each year, any member of the Club may offer him/herself for election to the Committee, provided that a proposed and seconded application form is received by the Committee 60 days prior to the AGM.
Elections shall take place at the Annual General Meeting.
6.3 The officers shall be decided by the Committee.
7. Duties of the Committee:
7.1 The affairs of the Club shall be controlled by the Committee. The Committee shall meet at agreed intervals, and not less than twelve times per year.
7.2 The duties of the Committee shall be:
7.2.1 To control the affairs of the Club on behalf of the members.
7.2.2 To keep accurate records of the finances of the Club through the Treasurer. These shall be available for reasonable inspection by members, and should be externally reviewed before every Annual General Meeting. The Club shall maintain a bank account and the following officers shall be authorised to sign Club cheques: two from the Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary.
7.2.3 To co-opt additional members to the Committee if the Committee feels this is necessary. Co-opted members shall not be entitled to a vote on the Committee.
7.2.4 To make decisions on the basis of a simple majority vote.
8. General Meetings:
8.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Club shall be held not later than the end of February each year. At least 60 days written notice of the AGM shall be given to members. Members must advise the Secretary in
writing of any business to be moved at the AGM at least 30 days before the meeting. A copy of the Agenda shall be sent to members not less than 7 days before the meeting.
8.2 The business of the AGM shall be to:
8.2.1 Receive and confirm the minutes of the previous AGM and any Special General Meetings held since the last AGM from the Secretary.
8.2.2 Receive the externally reviewed accounts for the year from the Treasurer.
8.2.3 Receive the annual report of the Club’s activities from theChairperson.
8.2.4 Elect Committee members as necessary.
8.2.5 Transact such business received in writing by the Secretary from members 30 days prior to the meeting and included on the agenda.
8.2.6 Accept, from members, items of Any Other Business which do not require a vote.
8.3 Special General Meetings may be convened by the Committee or on receipt by the Secretary of a request in writing, from not less than 5 Full Members of the Club. At least 30 days notice of the meeting shall be given.
8.4 At all General Meetings, the chair will be taken by the Chairperson or, in their absence, by a deputy appointed by the Committee.
8.5 Decisions taken at a General Meeting shall be by a single majority vote.
8.6 A quorum for a General Meeting shall be 16 members.
8.7 Each Full Member of the Club shall be entitled to one vote at
General Meetings.
9. Alterations to the Constitution: Any proposed alterations to the Club Constitution may only be considered at the Annual or a Special General Meeting, convened with the required notice of the proposal. Any alteration or amendment must be proposed by a Full Member of the Club, and seconded by another Full Member. Such alterations may be passed subject to conditions 8.5 and 8.6.
10. Dissolution:
10.1 If at any General Meeting of the Club, a resolution be passed calling for dissolution of the Club, the Secretary shall immediately convene a Special General Meeting to be held not less than 30 days
thereafter to discuss and vote on the resolution.
10.2 If at that Special General Meeting, the resolution is carried by a simple majority, the General Committee shall thereupon, or at such date as shall have been specified in the resolution, proceed to realize the assets of the Club and discharge all debts and liabilities of the Club.
10.3 After discharging all debts and liabilities of the Club, the remaining
assets shall not be paid or distributed amongst the members of the Club,
but shall be given or transferred to some other organisation or organizations having objectives similar to those of the Club.
Hill Walking Club
Rules
1 The annual subscription is set by the Committee and will run from 1st January to 31st December.
2 The Club requires that all members participating in full day walks are equipped according to the requirements outlined in the document which they receive when accepted for membership. Failure to do this could result in being excluded from the walk, and possible expulsion from the Club.
3 Members will have priority booking up to 2 weeks before the day of the walk. After that, any remaining seats will be made available to non-members. The fare for the day becomes due in full at the time of booking and should be paid into the Club bank account by the Thursday before the walk. If the seat is cancelled later than 7pm on the Thursday prior to the walk, the fare will still be payable unless the seat is resold and the coach is full.
4 The coach will leave Mere Green at the time stated in the programme. Refunds will not be available for those who miss it.
5 In the event of the coach being oversubscribed, members who sign on waiting lists for a walk must accept the Committee’s decisions re priority. It is the member’s responsibility to contact the Secretary before the walk to confirm or reject their place on the coach.
6 Visitors and guests are welcome on full day walks at the discretion of the Committee, having given prior notice. They will be charged a visitor’s fare and be expected to adopt the rules regarding walking and equipment.
7 During the walk, it is the responsibility of all walkers to accept the guidance of the leaders, respect the countryside codes and maintain a corporate responsibility which ensures a safe and successful day for all participants.
8 Members on walks must inform the leaders if they are aware of any medical condition or other reasons which might affect the successful completion of the walk.
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