SHEFFIELD VISUALLY IMPAIRED WALKING GROUP

Lady running in a park

Walk coordinator: EILEEN INGHAM
07952 241775 or 0114 2814414

DOGS MUST BE ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BY THE WALK LEADER.
Please note there are to be no pet dogs on walks, only guide dogs.
For our full list of rules and guidance, please check out our documents page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • From time to time we take photos to update our web site and also SRSB's web site.
    If anyone does not wish to appear on group photos please make it clear at the beginning of the walk.
  • Whilst every effort is taken by walk leaders, members attending do so at their own risk.
    All members are required to wear good walking boots and bring their own rucksack food and drink as well as waterproofs where appropriate.
  • Any members leaving walks early please let the leader or back marker know.

UPCOMING SVIWG EVENTS

IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WALKS MAY BE MUDDY IN PLACES DEPENDING ON THE RECENT WEATHER
Date Description Notify By
WED 8th MAY FOX HOUSE, LODGE, POND, YARNCLIFFE, HAY WOOD, GRINDLEFORD, RIVERSIDE, HATHERSAGE FRI 3rd MAY
THU 16th MAY FAIRHOLMES (ROUTE TO BE DECIDED ON THE DAY) FRI 10th MAY
SUN 26th MAY ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE, NEEDLES EYE, WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE, ELESCAR PARK WED 22nd MAY
TUE 4th JUN COMMUNITY CAFE BEIGHTON, AROUND BEIGHTON AND KILLAMARSH, FINISHING HALFWAY FRI 31st MAY
WED 12th JUN COACH RAMBLE TO FLAMBOROUGH N/A
WED 26th JUN AGM N/A
MON 9th SEP
GROUP HOLIDAY - AMBLE INN
N/A

OTHER UPCOMING WALKS

Date Description Notify By
1st THUR SHORT WALK WITH RSS AND SRSB EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN ROTHERHAM (see below)

SVIWG EVENT DETAILS

- FOX HOUSE, LODGE, POND, YARNCLIFFE, HAY WOOD, GRINDLEFORD, RIVERSIDE, HATHERSAGE

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.20 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Fox House where the walk will start 10.14.
  • The Route: Linear walk.
    Lodge (toilets) to Pond, Yarncliffe, Hay Wood, Grindleford (4 miles to here and break off point - 65 bus at 14.01), Riverside to Hathersage.
  • Distance: 6 miles.
  • Terrain: Nearly all downhill or flat, expect mud.
  • The Leaders: Mike Burgin who will join the group at Fox House (07879 228600 any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Friday 3rd May to make sure we have enough guides for this walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- FAIRHOLMES (ROUTE TO BE DECIDED ON THE DAY)

  • Meet at: Queen's Head Pub, Pond Hill 9.15 to travel to Fairholmes 9.30 by minibus, reaching Fairholmes 10am.
  • The Route: To be decided on the day due to weather conditions.
  • Distance: 7-8 miles.
  • Terrain: Some climbs, moderate walking.
  • The Leaders: Peak park rangers who will meet us at Fairholmes.
Please contact Martin if joining this walk for him to make sure enough guides for VI's no later than Friday 10th May.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE, NEEDLES EYE, WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE, ELESCAR PARK

  • Meet at: Sheffield Railway station 9.15. The Sheffield to Elsecar train leaves platform 1A at 9.38am and arrives at Elsecar at 9.55am. The closest Barnsley train leaves Barnsley at 10am and arrives at Elsecar at 10.09.
  • The Route: Elsecar heritage centre. Toilets are available to use here.
    (There is also a traditional sweet shop if you want to stock up with some treats).
    From the heritage centre we walk to the needles eye (one of Wentworth Woodhouse's follies) where we could stop for coffee.
    From there walk on Street Lane up to Hoober stand.
    Walk down the woods back on to the lane and head back towards Wentworth Woodhouse where we could have lunch on the steps of the house. There is also a cafe, toilets and gift shop.
    Back up to the village and go down the church path opposite the garden centre. Through the old churchyard and back onto the main street.
    Here we can go back on the fields all the way back to Elsecar park.
    There are several pubs, cafes and an antique centre. It is then a 10 minute walk back up to the train station.
  • Distance: 7 miles.
  • Terrain: Woods, fields, mixed terrain with several stiles.
  • The Leaders: Matt Gulty (07738 005412) any walk enquiries.
For car drivers there is a free car park at the station. Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Wednesday 22nd May making sure we have enough guides to cover and assist VI's at the station.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- COMMUNITY CAFE BEIGHTON, AROUND BEIGHTON AND KILLAMARSH, FINISHING HALFWAY

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 10.00 to catch the 10.25 no 30 bus to the Community Cafe Beighton, arrives 10.55, where Phillip Timms would like to treat members to bacon sandwiches.
  • The Route: Around Beighton and Killamarsh, finishing Halfway Tram Stop. Trams are every 12 minutes.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Easy walking on good flat tracks, there are no stiles or inclines.
  • The Leaders: David (07554 143262) and Paul (07468 776290) any walk enquiries.
Please contact Martin by Friday 31st May if joining this walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- COACH RAMBLE TO FLAMBOROUGH

  • Meet at: Penny Black PH Pond Hill 9.15 coach leaving 9.30. Time departing Bridlington 6pm.
  • The Route: Parking at Flamborough Head Lighthouse taking the coastal path to Bridlington.
    After two and a half miles you go down 70 steps with handrails towards the Flamborough lifeboat station (south landing) where we could stop for a coffee.
    Another mile you come across a 2nd world war bunker with nice views towards Danes dyke.
    Sewerby cricket ground and Sewerby hall, Limekiln Lane coach park.
  • Distance: 5 to 6 miles.
  • Terrain: Coastal paths with some steps, and woodland areas.
  • The Leaders: Matt Gulty (07738 005412) any walk enquiries.
Please contact Eileen if going on this trip.
Cost £10 payable in advance of booking.
(07952 241775 or 0114 2814414)

- AGM

  • To be held at SRSB Mappin Street 6 until 8pm.
Please contact Meg Patrick if you wish to attend.
The cost will be in the next newsletter depending on attendees.
megdpatrick@gmail.com or 07946 382896

GROUP HOLIDAY - - AMBLE INN

Staying at the Amble Inn, Amble.
Prices quoted include bed, breakfast, and an allowance of £26 for the evening meal.
A single occupancy room will be £715 for 5 nights. A double occupancy room will be £470 for 5 nights.
The costs cover tips for the coach driver and coach parking. All transport costs will be covered by the walking group.
Please contact Margaret Patrick on 07946 382896 or email megdpatrick@gmail.com.
A £50 deposit will be required on booking.
Please make cheques payable to SVIWG and send to Stan Wainwright, 129 Mount View Road, Norton Lees, S8 8PJ.
To pay direct to the SVIWG bank account please contact Stan for information at stan.wainwright@uwclub.net.

OTHER WALKS

SHORT WALK WITH RSS AND SRSB

The first Thursday each month Rotherham Sight and Sound and Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind have a short walk around the Wickersley area Rotherham. This is a steady 3 mile walk with a visit to the beautiful Winthrop Gardens then lunch in their cafe. Transport and Guides are provided.
Please contact Ben Gilder for more information on 0114 2722757 or email info@srsb.org.uk

CURRENT WALK NEWS

SIZE 6 LADIES NORTH FACE WALKING SHOES

Ann Batty has a pair of good condition size 6 ladies North Face walking shoes.
If anyone would like these please contact Ann on 07989 053534

SPARE WALKING EQUIPMENT

If anyone has any items in good order - Rucksacks, Walking Poles, Waterproof Jackets and Trousers - that they no longer require, please inform Judith as we are compiling a list of items to circulate amongst any new members or anyone who requires these items. Thank You.
Cheers, Judith (Email: judemorton56@gmail.com / Mobile: 07896596413)

SIGHTED GUIDE TRAINING VIDEOS - HOW TO GUIDE A BLIND PERSON

Here is a video showing how to guide a V I person - it will help our new guides, also well practiced members and also VIP's. It is by Amar Latif who founded the company Traveleyes which specialises in holidays for VIP's. I think it is extremely good, so perhaps members would like to take a look.

We regularly organise training days for new members and anyone who has already had training but would like a refresher.

Please contact Gail if you are interested.