SVIWG NEWSLETTER APRIL 2026
 
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. 

CONTENTS; Walks, AGM, Training and sight simulation videos.

Walks.

For all walk enquiries contact the walk leader for their particular walk   

Wednesday 8th April.  Meet Cathedral Tram stop 10.05 to catch 10.20 no 51 bus to Lodge Moor Terminus where the walk starts approx 11am.  Route;  Across paths to Wymingbrook  Car park then across open land to Redmires Reservoirs going anti clockwise around three reservoirs return to start.  Distance; 5.1/2 miles. Terrain; generally easy gradual gradient with no steep ascents, some rocky sections a few steps. Possibly some muddy sections. Leader; David Guile 07553944116 for all walk enquiries. 
The contact is Martin if you wish to join this walk also letting him know where you intend to meet group making sure enough guides to meet VI's in town. 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com

Thursday 16th April.  Meet Cathedral Church Street 9.15 to catch no 98 Totlay 9.45 bus  (opposite Crucible) to Totley Terminus Totley Brook Road. Arrives 10.15 Route; Totley Brook Road towards Holmsfield, Gillfield Wood, Penny Lane back to the start. Distance; around 7 miles. Terrain; Ranger style walk some stiles and two steep ascents. Leader; Joe Fagan 07502547221 for all walk enquiries. Please contact Martin by Friday 10th April letting him know we have enough guides at the start.  Also where you will meet group.

Sunday 26th April.  Meet Cathedral Tram stop 10am to catch the blue line tram to Malin Bridge tram stop those travelling by car can park Malin Bridge car park free of charge, walk starts 10.30.  Route; Loxley Valley then climbs on to Wadsley Common and finishes at Middlewood Tram terminus Distance; approx 7 miles. Terrain; Steep hill and 3 stiles.  Leader; Sam Butler 07867381581 for all walk enquiries. Contact Martin by Wednesday 22nd April letting know where you will meet group for him to make sure enough guides at the start to meet VI's

Tuesday 5 May.  Meet Cathedral tram stop 9.40 to catch 10.09 X17 bus to  Donkey Derby Chesterfield Tapton Lock, Hollingwood Hub, Staveley catching bus 77 to Cavendish Street Chesterfield. Then X17 to Sheffield.  Route; Linear walk. Distance; 4 1/2 miles. Terrain; On good paths with no break off points. Leader; Susan Ives 0114 2749567 for all walk enquiries.
Contact Martin by Friday 24 April making sure enough guides to cover and where you intend to meet the group.

WALKING IN ROTHERHAM

The first Thursday each month a mini bus leaves Mappin Street and RSS Rotherham 9.30 and 10am to travel to meet with Rotherham ramblers for a short 3 mile walk around Rotherham.  Finishing at the beautiful Winthrop Gardens for lunch in their cafe.  A small charge for transport booking essential tel; 0114 2722757 to book your place.

AGM  

Date for your diary June 24 is when our AGM will be held details to follow.

TRAINING AND SIGHT SIMULATING VIDEO

SIGHT SIMULATION VIDEO

https://youtu.be/JfMUOv8wjbo?si=Nq3Y2894FxhqkHQD
  
So 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.fagan106@gmail.com