SVIWG NEWSLETTER March 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.                      

CONTENTS; Walks, Group Holiday, Sighted guide training, training videos, Festival of the outdoors.

Tuesday 5th March see previous newsletter for details

Wednesday 13th March.  Meet Sheffield Railway Station 9.15 to catch the 9.35 train to Penistone where the walk starts 10.20.  Route; Trans Pennine Trail, Catshaw, Flash House Farm, Royd Moor Hill, Thurlstone, and return to Penistone. Distance; 7.1/2 miles. Terrain; Mostly good tracks and fields, may be muddy in places. Leader; David Kayley 0784 0133768 any walk enquiries. 
Please contact Martin if joining this walk letting him know where you will meet group no later than Friday 8th March to make sure we have enough guides 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Sunday 24th March.  Meet Poundland High Street 10.30 to catch the 10.51 no 88 Bents Green bus, near Odeon Cinema, alight at Hunters Bar / Neil Road on Ecclesall Road where walk starts 11.05.  Route; Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam, return via Common Lane, Highcliffe allotments, Bingham Park back to Hunters Bar. Distance; 4 miles. Terrain; Good paths uphill on Common Lane and mostly flat through the woods.  Leader; Les Seaman who will meet the group entrance to Endcliffe park mobile 07547115946 any walk enquiries. 
Please contact Martin if joining this walk telling him where you will meet group to make sure enough guides at the start by Wednesday 20th March 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Thursday 28th March.  Meet Queen's Head Pond Hill 9.15 to travel by mini bus leaving 9.30 to Fairhomes where walk starts 10.00.  Route; To be decided on the day, Distance; around 8 miles, Terrain; Moderate walking with hills but some steady sections, Leaders'; Peak Park Rangers tel; 07502547221 any walk enquiries. 
Please note is it essential to wear walking boots for this walk.
Please contact Martin letting him know where you will be meeting the group no later than Friday 22nd March to make sure we have enough guides at the start of the walk 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Tuesday 2nd April.  Meet Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 10am to catch the 10.24 no 43 bus from Flat Street to The Barn at Dronfield where we have booked a private room  to have bacon sandwiches Scones/ cakes, time 11am.  Route; Circular walk.  After our treats  we shall have a steady walk around the paths at Dronfield, Distance; 4 miles, Terrain; Easy walking around fields which may be muddy good tracks and a couple of stiles, Leader's; David (07554143262) and Paul (07468776290 any walk enquiries)  
Please contact Martin if joining this walk telling him where you will meet group to make sure enough guides at the start by Friday 29th March 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com   

GROUP HOLIDAY SEPTEMBER 9th to 14th ....

Staying at the Amble Inn, Amble.
Prices quoted include bed, breakfast 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 mobile, 07946382896.  Email; megdpatrick@gmail.com 
A £50 deposit will be required on booking Please make cheque's payable to SVIWG and send to Stan Wainwright, 129 Mount View Road,Norton Lees, S8 8PJ 

to pay direct to SVIWG bank account please contact Stan for information stan.wainwright@uwclub.net  

SIGHTED GUIDE TRAINING...
We are holding a training session date not known yet for any new guides wishing to come along.  This is also open to any guides who have received training in the past but would like a refresher.  This is a great opportunity as Alison Anthony who works as a Re-hab officer at Howden House who is extremely qualified to give this training.  Please put your name down with Sue it would be good to see our new guides there.
susanmaryhill56@icloud.com    

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/ 

FESTIVAL OF THE OUTDOORS...
A month long celebration of the outdoor city.  Every March as the days get longer and brighter we celebrate the outdoor city by hosting the festival of the outdoors.
see link https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/headline-events/festival-of-the-outdoors/ 

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