FUTURE EVENTS |
The Club welcomes non-members on walks and events but requests an additional payment of £3. This does not apply to partners of members attending social events.
This will take place at Jim’s Bistro in Peterborough which is near the Broadway Theatre. This event replaces our formal Christmas meal and we hope everyone one will make a special effort to attend so that we get as many members of the club together as possible at least once a year. Please let Judith know by 12th January so that we can confirm the booking. Meet up in O’Neills by 7:30pm for a meal at 8:15pm.
Stay in a Grade II listed 17th Century town house in the centre of the historic market town of Stow–on–the–Wold. The accommodation has been recently refurbished providing smaller rooms, many en–suite, thanks to Heritage Lottery funding. Enjoy freshly prepared meals overlooking the town square, including a famous Cotswold Country Breakfast.
We have booked into Stow–on–the–Wold Youth Hostel which has 1x1, 2x4, 4x6, 1x7 and 1x8–bedded rooms.
We will travel over on Friday at times to suit car loads with a view to walking on Saturday and Sunday. Distances to suit whoever comes, splitting into groups as necessary.
The cost will be £64.95 (see booking form for options) for members which covers accommodation on Friday and Saturday nights, breakfast and a large packed lunch on Saturday and Sunday and evening meal on Saturday. See booking form for other prices. There is a self–catering kitchen if you want to self cater. Non-members are subject to an additional payment of £3. Mileage costs will be in the order of £16.
If you don’t fancy the Youth Hostel why not look into booking your own accommodation locally.
The booking deadline for this weekend has passed. The organiser is Andy.
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We have not tried this for a while and it is usually a fun evening. We start by splitting into two teams – picking names out of a hat. For the second game, the Chairman may alter the sides if we find that we actually have people who can knock some pins down and they are all on the same side. |
It will be at the Bretton Bowl in the early evening and will cost about £11. We’ll contact you nearer the time by e–mail as we need to book and pay in advance so need to know numbers. Chris is the organiser.
We have booked into Thorney How Youth Hostel which was the first property bought by the YHA in 1931 and, while the original farmhouse retains its character, it has been extended and modernised. It’s a 15–minute walk to Grasmere’s town centre, making this a secluded spot for walkers with virtually no passing traffic. There are routes to suit all levels of abilities – hikers will want to head into the hills but there are nine lakes and tarns within reach for those wanting shorter expeditions. Wainwright’s Coast–to–Coast long–distance path also passes the front door.
Facilities include lounge, self–catering kitchen, common room, drying room, showers and toilets. There are 49 beds – 2x2, 3x4, 1x5, 2x6 and 2x10+ bed rooms.
We will travel up on Friday leaving at approx. 9am and travel back Monday afternoon. The cost will be £115.05 (see booking form for options) which covers accommodation and evening meal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and breakfast and large packed lunch on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. If you wish to self cater the cost will be £53.85. Mileage costs will be in the order of £40. Non–members are subject to an additional payment of £3.
You need to send a completed booking form (to be found at the end of the Newsletter) together with your payment to Angela by Sunday 31st January to book your place.
Places may be limited. First come first served; members before non–members. If you don’t fancy the Youth Hostel why not look into booking your own accommodation locally.
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will take place on Wednesday 14th April 2010 at the Hayloft, The Ramblewood Inn, Orton Longueville, Peterborough starting at 7:30pm. This is an important event in the running of the Club and we hope you will make every effort to attend.
AGENDA
- Apologies for absence
- Minutes of AGM 2009
- Matters arising
- Chairman’s report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Election of Officers
- Any Other Business
We intend to issue copies of the minutes of last years AGM at the meeting. If you would like a copy in advance of this then please let Alan know.
If you wish to submit a motion for discussion at the AGM, then please write it down together with the names of the proposer and seconder and hand it to one of the committee.
The following posts are up for re–election:
- Chairman
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- PR Representative
- Transport Co–ordinator
- Route Planner
- Special Events Co–ordinator
- Editor
- Membership Secretary
After the formal business which should take about half an hour, we normally linger in the Hayloft where there will be a free drink for each member attending. So why not come along?
The duties of the two roles on the committee being vacated this year are:
PR Representative
- Act as the Club’s representative in any dealings with other organisations in respect to the promotion of the Club.
- Lead on any advertising or promotional activities organised by the Club.
Membership Secretary
- Respond to membership enquiries.
- Process membership applications and acknowledge receipt.
- Issue membership cards.
- Keep a membership record
- Send renewal reminders to members.
- Update the committee on a monthly basis of membership status.
- Submit the annual renewal and quarterly membership updates for the Public Liability insurance to the BMC and deal with any other correspondence from the BMC.
In addition to the roles defined, committee members usually assist in delivering the Club’s event programme by organising trips away from time to time.
Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday in each month.
If you are interested in taking on a role on the committee, then please talk to one of the committee. The success of the club relies on an active membership.
We have set this day aside for some navigation training. We are planning to do the long orienteering course in Ferry Meadows. Start time 10am and finish time when the “Three Barbies” get back! Meet by the visitor’s centre at 10am or the car park opposite the Woodman at 9:40am to walk in.
To be held at Jenas Tandoori Restaurant, 35 Brook Street, Peterborough, PE1 1TU. Meet in the Brewery Tap between 6:30 and 7:00pm for a couple of drinks before a meal at 8:00pm. Let Graham know by 19th May that you will be coming so that we can confirm numbers.
This weekend away is to the wilds of Northumberland staying at the Wooler Youth Hostel. Wooler makes an ideal base from which to explore the foothills of the Cheviots, Dunstanburgh Castle and Holy Island. Keen walkers will want to sample St Cuthbert’s Way and the Ravenber long–distance walks that pass through the town. Weather permitting, a boat trip to the Farne Islands will keep birdwatchers smiling.
We will travel up on Thursday and walk on Friday, Saturday and maybe a short walk on Sunday before we travel back. Walks will be chosen to suit the capabilities of those attending but are likely to include some rugged hill walking.
The cost will be £96.30 (see booking form for options) which covers accommodation and evening meal on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and breakfast and large packed lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you wish to self cater the cost will be £43.50. Mileage costs will be in the order of £40. Non-members are subject to an additional payment of £3.
You need to send a completed booking form (to be found at the end of the Newsletter) together with your payment to Nigel by Monday 5th April to book your place.
Places may be limited. First come first served; members before non–members. If you don’t fancy the Youth Hostel why not look into booking your own accommodation locally.
This event involves taking a train to Oakham for some drinks and lunch at the Grainstore brewery and then returning by train to Stamford for more drinks in some of Stamford’s many hostelries. The train is then taken to return to Peterborough where what happens depends on how people feel. Usually we have a meal. A good day if you like beer. There’s also some walking between the pubs.
The proposed programme is as last year (train times to be confirmed nearer the time):
| 12:00 to 12:15 | Meet in bar of the Great Northern Hotel for first drink | |
| 12:56 | Train P’Boro to Oakham | |
| 13:24 | Arrive Oakham for lunch and a drink at the Grainstore brewery | |
| 15:41 | Train Oakham to Stamford | |
| 15:57 | Arrive Stamford for more drinks at one or two pubs – possibilities Green Man, Otter’s Pocket , Lord Burghley, Dolphin, Kings Head and Periwig | |
| 19:58 | Train Stamford to P’Boro | |
| 20:15 | Arrive P’Boro for a meal and a final drink in the Brewery Tap (if it's still open) or the Draper’s Arms if you’re still up for it. |
Taxis home are probably the order of the day. The train fare is approximately £7.70. Food and beer money is extra!
If you live in Stamford you can meet up with us either on the Oakham train or when we get back to Stamford.
Please give Graham a ring to let him know you are coming.
Venue yet to be decided. Further details to follow.
Join us at the Peterborough Beer Festival – about the biggest in the country with over 350 different beers. If you don’t like beer, there are plenty of wines and ciders plus plenty of taxis home.
If you are coming, give Alan a ring to arrange meet up arrangements. It’s very noisy in the tents and it is difficult to hear mobile phones to make contact on the night. The entry fee is £5.00.For more details see www.beer-fest.org.uk
We have set this day aside for some more navigation training. Details not yet available.
Our trip ”abroad” this year is to Scotland. Details not yet available.
Details not yet available.
Likely to be something like last year.
