SVIWG NEWSLETTER MARCH 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, Dates for your diary, Holiday 2025, Committee Vacancy, Training Videos, Contact details for newsletter items and for our web site manager.

WALKS

If there are any questions on any of our walks, please only contact the walk leader as they are the only ones to answer any queries you may have.  Contact of all walk leaders are included in their walks.

Tuesday 4th March Details in the previous newsletter.

Wednesday 12th March.  Meet Sheffield train station 9.45 to catch the 10.14 train to Hathersage where walk starts 10.40 from the station.  Route; short ascent through fields to Padley Chapel. The back of the Chapel provides a perfect spot for lunch with stones to sit on. Gradual ascent along good broad path for approx 1.5 miles from Padley Chapel past Greenwood Farm with Scraperlow Farm on the right at the highest point. Approximately 300 yards of road walking at the top of this section. Shorter steeper descent through woodland and field back to Hathersage. Distance; 5.1/2 miles. Terrain: No stiles, some gates and some tree routes and loose stones to be mindful of paths may be muddy alongside the river. Leader; Andy Abbey 07587082473 for any walk enquiries.
Please contact Martin by Friday 7th March to make sure we have enough guides for VI's, particularly at the start to meet at station 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Thursday 20th March.  Meet Queen's Head pub Pond Hill 9.15 to travel by mini bus leaving 9.30 to Fairholmes where walk 
starts 10.00.  Route; To be decided on the day due to weather conditions, Distance; 7 to 8 miles, Terrain; Some hill climbs with rough tracks, some easy paths moderate walking.  It is advised to wear good walking boots on this walk, Leaders; Peak Park Rangers 07502547221 for any walk enquiries.
Please contact Martin to make sure we have enough guides for this walk by Friday 14th March letting him know where you intend to start the walk

Sunday 30th March.  Meet Poundland High Street 10.20 to catch the 10.43 no 88 bus (CS 123) to Hunters Bar, Neill Road. Walk starts from Hunters Bar entrance 11am.  Route; Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam. Return by similar route, back to Park entrance. Terrain; good flat paths. Distance; 4 miles. Leader; Les Seaman 07547115946 for any walk enquiries.
Please remember to contact Martin by Wednesday 26th March if joining this walk letting him know where you will start walk
Tuesday 1st April.  Meet Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.15 to catch the 9.40 no 218 bus to Bakewell, walk starts 10.35 circular walk.  Route; Walking on good paths, fields and Country Tracks around the Bakewell area including a small Section of the Monsal Trail Distance; 5 miles, Terrain; Country tracks and fields with one steep ascent, Leader; David Cadet 07554143262) davidcadet81@gmail.com for all your walk enquiries. 
Please contact Martin by Friday 28th March so he knows he has enough guides also to meet VI's at the start of the walk 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 31 May Garden Party at Mike Jackson's home, Dore, 
2 - 5 p.m. (To celebrate 25 years of the SVIWG)

Wednesday 25 June AGM at Mappin Street, evening

Wednesday 9 July Coach ramble to Newsted Abbey   

HOLIDAY 2025 

Monday 15th to Saturday 20th September 

This year we have booked accommodation for 22 people staying at the Rippon Inn in the borough of Harrogate. Cost for 5 days bed breakfast evening meal (£26) allowance is including coach transport and driver tips £432.50 per person sharing, Twin or double bed single occupancy £645. 
Please contact Hilary asap as we have to pay a 10 percent deposit a £50 per person to secure your place
hilarymyers16@gmail.com or phone 0114 2306604 

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 

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