SVIWG NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2024 

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 
CONTENTS; Photos for web site. Walks. Money to be returned re Coach ramble. Training videos. 

PHOTOS FOR WEB SITE...

James Percival has asked for members to send their photos taken on our walks as he has not received any recent ones.  It would be particularly nice to see some of the Coach ramble to Bridlington so any grants we have received can see where their money is being spent. All photos on the web site are quite old and this needs updating to keep the web site fresh. Also a description of where the photo has been taken. The address always appears at the bottom of our newsletter of where to send.  Thank you.  

Tuesday 6th August.  Please note the shop where David said you could buy pork sandwiches for lunch have now closed.  Please bring packed lunch as usual.
Wednesday 14th August.  Meet Poundland High Street 9.50 to catch the 10.10 no 120 bus to Fulwood Barncliffe Road Terminus where walk starts 10.43.  Route; Lanes and paths around Fulwood up to Lady Cannings Plantation, to Ringinglow to Porter Valley  Forge Dam, return to Fulwood Shops,  for the bus, Distance; 6.1/2 miles possible break off points, Terrain; Lanes paths and woods,  Leader; Judy Gathercole (07557272559 any walk enquiries). 
Anyone joining this walk please contact Martin letting him know where you will be meeting the group making sure we have enough guides for this walk  by  Friday 9th August 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Thursday 22nd August.  Meet Sheffield Interchange 9.15 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Bamford bus terminus where walk starts 10.30.  Route; The walk is over Abney Moor via Shatton, Offerton Hall and returning to Bamford. Distance; 8 miles, Terrain; A couple of long steep climbs to Offerton Hall and Abney Moor, some rough paths also some decent paths, a few stiles, (similar to a Rangers walk). Leader; Joe Fagan who will meet the group at Bamford, (07791634319 any walk enquiries).
bus return 272 2.11, 4.11pm also there is a  257 bus which goes back via the A57 at 44minutes past each hour. 
Please contact Martin if joining this walk letting him know where you will be meeting the group no later than Friday 16th August  making sure we have enough guides at the start of the walk 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com.

Sunday 25th August.  Meet Poundland High Street 9.25 to catch the 10.17 no 88 bus from Snig Hill to Bents Green Terminus where walk starts 10.45.  Linear walk.  Route; We walk across to Whirlow Hall Farm (toilets available), continuing downhill into the Limb Valley to Whirlow Brook Hall. We walk through Ecclesall Woods to Abbey Lane before crossing Abbeydale Road. Through Hutcliffe Woods, we return to Abbeydale Road to catch the return bus to Sheffield at Millhouses, Distance; 5.1/2 miles, Terrain; Mostly downhill with good woodland paths, Leader's; Steve and Chris, (07960119903 any walk enquiries)
Please contact Martin no later than Wednesday 21st August making sure enough guides for this walk 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com 

Tuesday 3rd September.  Meet Poundland High Street 9.45 to catch the 10.07 no 1a bus to Chapeltown where walk starts 10.55, circular walk.  Route; Walking around Parkin woods and country tracks around Chapeltown and Ecclesfield, Distance; approx 4 miles, Terrain; two short ascents with no stiles, Leader; David (07554143262 any walk enquiries).
After the walk we can have our lunch outside the Wagon and Horses pub where there are tables and chairs.   
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday 30th August to make sure we have enough guides also letting him know where you will be meeting the group 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

ATTENTION ALL THOSE WHO WENT ON THE COACH RAMBLE...

We have received a grant from South Yorkshire Association Committee for Coach Ramble.  All members are entitled to claim back their £10 paid towards the coach.  Please contact Eileen.  Thank you 

TRAINING VIDEOS...

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.fagan@guidemail.co.uk