SVIWG NEWSLETTER APRIL 2025 

www.sviwg.co.uk

CHAIR; Sue Hill; Susanmaryhill56@icloud.com mobile;07970311329 
 
Walk coordinator; EILEEN INGHAM; 07952241775; 01142814414  

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.   

Please note there are no pet dogs allowed on our walks only Guide Dogs 

Please keep sending any photos to James Percival to keep our web site updated email address at the end of this newsletter.      

CONTENTS; Walks, Garden Party, Group Holiday, Committee vacancy, Training videos, Web site address and where to send articles for newsletter.

Any queries about any of our walks please only ask the walk leader for that particular walk as they are the only ones to answer your questions. 

WALKS

Tuesday 1st April See previous newsletter for details

Wednesday 9th April.  Meet Poundland Arundel Gate 9.15 to catch the 9.37 Stagecoach no 52 bus to Woodhouse Station walk starts 10.10.  Route; Circular walk One of the best inner city countryside walks in Sheffield, visiting parkland, ancient woodland and a few Nature Reserves in the Woodhouse area. Distance; 6 miles, Terrain; Woodland paths parkland. Leader; Rob Haslam who will meet the group at Woodhouse station 07761922047 for any walk enquiries.
Free car parking at the station. 
Please contact Martin by Friday 4th April making sure we have enough guides to cover letting him know where you will meet the group to ensure there are sighted guides to meet VI's at the start. 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Thursday 17th April.  Meet Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.25 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Hathersage walk starts 10.22 from the bus stop just passed the petrol station. Route; Parish church, Moorseats, Kimber Court Farm, Leveret Croft, Mitchell Field, Scraperlow, Hathersage Booths, Padley Chapel and back by the riverside to Hathersage, Distance; approx 7 1/2 miles, Terrain; Mostly on good lanes though there are a few paths over fields and through woodland which may be muddy. There are some stiles and there is a steep uphill section at the beginning of the walk, Leader; Mike Wilson 0753 8001933 for all walk enquiries. 
Buses back from Hathersage are the 257 at 1406 and 1636 and the 272 at 1415, 1524 and 1616. There are also trains. 
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday 11th April for him to make sure enough guides also to meet group at the start. 

Sunday 27th April.  Meet Poundland High Street 9.30 to catch the blue route tram10.00  to Malin Bridge Terminus where walk starts 10.16  Route; Loxley valley, Loxley Chase & Wadsley Common finishing Middlewood terminus, Distance; 6.1/2 miles, Terrain; Good footpaths two moderately steep hills & few stiles on the route. Leader; Sam Butler 07867 381581 any walk enquiries. Car drivers can park at Malin Bridge returning from Middlewood back to Malin Bridge  
Please contact Martin by Wednesday 23rd April if joining this walk letting him know where you will be meeting  
 
Tuesday 6th May.  Meet Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.20 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Hathersage Road just before Fox House, this is  a Tuesday walk we have not done before, Linear walk.  Walk will start 10.25.  Route; After alighting the bus we will walk across and down Blacka Moor, leading to Shorts Lane, then walking through open fields which will lead us Into Dore Village, where we can enjoy a nice lunch at the Cafe. Distance; 4 miles, Terrain; There are no stiles but one mild ascent on this walk.  Leader; David Cadet 07554143262 davidcadet81@gmail.com 
 for all enquiries 
As always contact Martin Wing if coming on this walk also letting him know where you intend to start the walk 

GARDEN PARTY

Saturday 31st May 2 to 5 pm.  For those of you who don't know him, Mike Jackson has been involved with our group since the beginning and for many years regularly led us on some glorious Thursday walks. Mike has very kindly offered to host a garden party to celebrate our 25th anniversary and his own 90th birthday.  It will be an open event generously supported by Abbeydale Rotary club. Everyone is welcome, please feel free to invite family and friends. Location is 9 Newfield Crescent Dore Sheffield. 

WALKING HOLIDAY 15th SEPTEMBER FOR FIVE NIGHTS

We will stay at the Ripon Inn, Nr Yorkshire.  We have 2 Single rooms left costing £645, Plus 3 Twin rooms costing £432, each includes, B&B plus Evening meal (£26 allowance). Please let me know if you wish to come on this walking holiday or if you need any more information.  A fifty pound deposit is needed to secure your booking. contact hilarymyers16@gmail.com 07443899564 

Below is a link to Rippon which sounds very interesting take a look to whet your appetite.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/ripon-yorkshire-forgotten-city/
     
COMMITTEE VACANCY

We have a vacancy on our Committee for a Minutes secretary.  Pauline who has served on our committee for around 15 years for whom we are very grateful would like to hand it over to someone else now.  She would be on hand to advise if anyone is not familiar with this role so please contact Sue Hill details at the top of this newsletter if interested.

TRAINING VIDEOS - How to guide a blind person

https://youtu.be/-jqepQ8yASM 
https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/sighted-guiding-instructional-videos/ 
 
Please send any photos to James Percival email to;-   sviwg_webmaster@proton.me who will put them on our web site. 

Please send articles for Newsletter to Gail Fagan 0114 2667764 email gail.fagan@guidemail.co.uk