SVIWG NEWSLETTER MAY 2024 

www.sviwg.co.uk

CHAIR; Sue Hill; Susanmaryhill56@icloud.com mobile;07970311329 
 
Walk coordinator; EILEEN INGHAM; 07952241775; 0114 2814414  

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 including coach ramble, AGM notice, Member news, Training videos.

Wednesday 8th MAY.  Meet Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.20 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Fox House where the walk will start 10.14, Linear walk.  Route; lodge (toilets) to pond, Yarncliffe, Hay Wood, Grindleford (4 miles to here and break off point - 65 bus at 14.01), Riverside to Hathersage. Distance; 6 miles, Terrain; Nearly all downhill or flat, expect mud, Leader; Mike Burgin who will join the group at Fox House, (07879228600 any walk enquiries)
Return bus no 272 back from Hathersage 16.16. 
Please contact Martin by Friday 3rd May to make sure we have enough guides for this walk 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com

Thursday 16th May.  Meet Queen's Head pub Pond Hill 9.15 to travel to Fairholmes 9.30 by minibus, reaching Fairholmes 10am.  Route; to be decided on the day due to weather conditions, Distance; 7-8 miles, Terrain; Some climbs, moderate walking, Leader's Peak park rangers who will meet us at Fairholmes Please contact Martin if joining this walk for him to make sure enough guides for VI's no later than Friday 10th May 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Sunday 26th May.  Meet Sheffield Railway station 9.15. The Sheffield to Elsecar train leaves platform 1A at 9.38am and arrives at Elsecar at 9.55am.  The closest Barnsley train leaves Barnsley at 10am and arrives at Elsecar at 10.09.  Route; Elsecar heritage centre. Toilets are available to use here. (There is also a traditional sweet shop if you want to stock up with some treats), from the heritage centre we walk to the needles eye (one of Wentworth Woodhouse's follies) where we could stop for 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; Woods fields mixed terrain with several stiles, Leader; Matt Gulty (07738005412 any walk enquiries) Car drivers there is a free car park at the station. 
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Wednesday 22nd April making sure we have enough guides to cover and assist VI's at the station 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com

Tuesday 4th June.  Meet Poundland High Street 10.00 to catch the 10.25 no 30 bus to the Community Cafe Beighton, arrives 10.55, where Phillip Timms would like to treat members to bacon sandwiches. Linear walk.  Route; around Beighton and Killamarsh, finishing Halfway Tram Stop. Trams are every 12 minutes, Distance; 4 miles, Terrain; easy walking on good flat tracks, there are no stiles or inclines, Leader's (07554143262 for David; (07468776290 for Paul any walk enquiries) Please contact Martin by Friday 31st May if joining this walk 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com  

Wednesday 12th June.  Coach Ramble see previous newsletter for details

AGM...
Wednesday 26th June.  AGM to be held at SRSB Mappin Street 6 until 8pm.  Please contact Meg Patrick if you wish to attend.  The cost will be in the next newsletter depending on attendees.
megdpatrick@gmail.com 07946382896

MEMBERS CORNER...

Ann Batty has a pair of good condition size 6 ladies North Face walking shoes if anyone would like these please contact Ann on 07989053534 
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Below is part of a message from a potential new guide who has asked for our help. Please send any comments or suggestions to Sue, who will forward them on.

The Catholic Church is preparing for Jubilee 2025 with the theme of Pilgrims of Hope and here in Hallam we are keen that everyone should have the opportunity to take part in local pilgrimages being planned. Please can you suggest what people with visual impairments would need to know in order to decide whether to take part? This planning is at a very early stage so all ideas welcome. One pilgrimage site might be Padley Chapel at Grindleford. Do you think this is something some group members might be interested in?  

Apologies to all members who have put their names down to receive VI Training.  At present we have 6 names but would like a few more to allow for holidays and to make it worthwhile for Alison Anthony to teach.  As soon as we have enough names we will arrange, so if you would like training or extra training please contact Sue Hill; Susanmaryhill56@icloud.com mobile;07970311329 

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Congratulations to Robert Nolan and sighted guide Tim who completed the London Marathon time 4 hours 35 minutes.  Robert has run the Marathon some years ago when he had more eyesight, this time attached to Tim a brilliant achievement. Robert is Chair of Deaf Blind UK and all funds raised go to this charity. See link to the page if anyone wants to sponsor him. https://www.justgiving.com/page/robert-nolan  

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