SVIWG NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 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, Volunteering opportunities, training videos.
WALKS

The Committee would like to know if there is any interest in a group holiday this year?  Please respond if you would like the group to arrange a holiday by contacting Sue Hill details at the top of this newsletter.

Tuesday 4th February.  See previous newsletter for details.

Wednesday 12th February.  Meet at Poundland High Street 9.30 to catch the no 43 bus across Arundel Gate (opposite Poundland) 9.54 to Unstone Junior School where walk starts 10.40.  Route; a round walk Unstone woods, Apperknowle, Middle Handley returning back to Unstone, Distance; around 7 miles, Terrain; couple of steep inclines, can be muddy at this time of year, Leader; Joe Fagan who will meet the group at Unstone (07791634319 any walk enquiries)  
Car parking in nearby Community free Car Park. S18 4AL 

Please contact Martin by Friday 7th February letting him know where you will be meeting the group to ensure enough guides for VI's  07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Thursday 20th February.  Meet Poundland 9.10 to catch the 9.34 no 51 bus Church Street (opposite Cathedral) to Sandygate/Coldwell Lane arrives 9.55. Route; Down Coldwell Lane footpath to walk past allotment gardens on Den Bank and then pathways alongside River Rivelin to Malin Bridge. Continue on path alongside River Loxley to Acorn Hill and climb steep path to go across Stannington to path descending to Rivelin pub. Proceed alongside river to Rails Road and then uphill path / track to Sandygate for No 51 bus back to Sheffield, Distance; approx 8 miles, Terrain; Some stiles, Leader; David Guile 07553 944116 any walk enquiries 
Please all members remember to contact Martin by Friday 14th February making sure we have enough guides to meet VI's at the start of the walk  

Sunday 23rd February.  Meet Sheffield Railway station 9.10 to catch the 9.37 platform 1a train to Elsecar, The train from Barnsley  leaves 9.58 and arrives Elsecar 10.07 where the walk will start.  Route; Walk from the train station to Elsecar heritage centre, from the heritage centre we walk to the needles eye (one of Wentworth Woodhouse's follies) where we could stop for a 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 antique centre. It is then a 10 minute walk back up to the train station, Distance; 7 miles, Terrain; Mixed terrain, several stiles. Leader; Matt Gulty (07738005412 any walk enquiries)
Car drivers can park at the station free of charge. 

Please remember to contact Martin by Wednesday 19th February if joining this walk for him to make sure enough guides at Sheffield train station to meet VI's 

Tuesday 4th March.  Meet Poundland High Street 9.55 to catch the no 97 10.23 bus (opposite Crucible) walk starts 10.45 from the Dore and Totley station bus stop. Linear walk. Route; Easy walking one short ascent at the start with no stiles, Leader; David Cadet 07554143262 for any walk enquiries. 

Please remember to contact Martin by Friday 28th February for him to know for sure if he has enough guides for this walk and enough guides to meet VI's at the start of the walk. 

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 

The Friends of Whirlow Brook Park are looking for volunteers for two upcoming work days.  On Saturday 15 February they will be hedge-laying, and on Saturday 15 March Orchard-planting.  If anyone is free on either of those days and fancies a bit of exercise, please contact Nicola Gilbert nicolaanngilbert@gmail.com.

They have offered to do a guided tour of the park for our group in spring, it would be nice to be able to reciprocate 
 
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We have three vacancies for our SVIWG Committee one as Treasurer and another for a Minute secretary, please contact Sue if interested. Contact details at the top of this newsletter.

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