SVIWG NEWSLETTER JULY 2026

www.sviwg.co.uk

CHAIR; Sue Hill; Susanmaryhill56@icloud.com mobile;07970311329 
 
Walk coordinator; Maryline Tergella;email maryline.tergella@gmail.com; mobile 07979786171

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, Walking in Rotherham, Sight Simulation and training videos.

Any walk enquiries only contact the walk leader for their particular walk.

COACH RAMBLE

Wednesday 8th July.  Meet Penny Black pub Pond Hill leaving 9.30 Route; approx a 5 mile walk with shorter option cost £7 per person booking essential.  Please contact Eileen 07952241775 or 0114 2814414 Places only reserved when money has been paid either to Eileen or bank transfer details to SVIWG.  Sort code 40 41 07.  Account number 71852566.

Thursday 16th July.  Meet Queens Head Pond Hill 9.15 leaving by mini bus 9.30 to Fairholmes walk starts 10am. Route; To be decided on the day due to weather conditions. Distance; approx 8 miles. Terrain; Some climbs moderate walking some steep ascents some good paths woodland and moorland.  Leaders; Peak Park Rangers 07502547221 for all walk enquiries.
Walking boots are advised on this walk.
It is essential to book your place with Martin by Friday 10th July also where you plan to meet the group 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com 

Sunday 26th July.  Meet Sheffield Train station 10.15 to catch the 10.38 train to Chapeltown train station walks starts 11am, (if the Huddersfield train does not turn up then the Leeds train is shortly after). Route; walking through the park crossing white Lane Parkin wood Spring wood country park returning to Chapeltown by Lane end duck pond through the little path to Asda/Wetherspoons for anyone requiring a little refreshment. Distance; approx 4.1/2 - 5 miles. Terrain; little inclines but mainly flat with good paths. Leader; Ann Batty 07989053534 for any walk enquiries.
All members contact Martin by Wednesday 22nd July making sure enough guides for this walk also where you plan to meet the group.

Tuesday 4th August.  Meet Cathedral tram stop 10.10 to catch the blue route tram leaves 10.29, Hillsborough 10.44, reaches Malin Bridge 10.47 where the walk starts, members can leave the car in Morrison's car park and catch the tram at Hillsborough.  Route; Loxley valley to the Naggs Head pub if required walking around the short side of the Dam. Distance; 3 miles. Terrain; no stiles a couple of short inclines. Leader; Norman Pearson 07803437931 for any walk enquiries.
We will return on the 61/62 bus.

Please contact Martin by Friday 31st July letting him know where you intend to start the walk.

WALKING IN ROTHERHAM

The first Thursday each month a mini bus leaves SRSB Mappin Street 9.30am and RSS in Rotherham 10am to meet Ramblers at Rotherham. Usually a 3 mile walk finishing at the beautiful Winthrop Gardens for lunch in their cafe. Booking is essential call SRSB 0114 2722757 to book your place. There is a small charge for transport.

TRAINING AND SIGHT SIMULATION VIDEO

SIGHT SIMULATION VIDEO

https://youtu.be/JfMUOv8wjbo?si=Nq3Y2894FxhqkHQD
  
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.fagan106@gmail.com