SVIWG NEWSLETTER JUNE 2026
 
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, AGM, Sight simulation videos and training videos, Web site manager contact for photos and contact for sending newsletter entries.

WALKS 

For all enquiries only contact the walk leader for their particular walk.

Wednesday 10th June.  Meet Sheffield railway station 9.40 to catch the Sheffield to Leeds train to Elsecar which leaves 10.02 arriving Elsecar 10.19. Barnsley train leaves 10.00 arriving at Elsecar 10.09. Route; from the train station we head to Elsecar park around the reservoir then head towards Broadcar Road. Skier spring woods. Exit the woods at Harley then along to Wentworth. There is a bus from There for those who want a shorter walk. From Wentworth we head back to Elsecar Heritage Centre. Distance; 7 miles or 5 miles if finishing at Wentworth. Terrain; Woodland and fields mixture of road, paths fields and woodland. Free parking at Elsecar.
Leader; Matt Gulty for all walk enquiries 07738005412. Please contact Martin by Friday 5th June making sure enough guides to meet Vi's at station 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com 

Thursday 25th June.  Meet Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.45 to catch 10.04 218 bus to Edensor arrives 10.50.  Route; Chatsworth House, Hunting Tower, Swiss Lake, Beeley, Carlton Lees return to Edensor. Distance; approx 8 miles. Terrain; Good paths through woodland and across moorland and pastures, the uphill section from Chatsworth House to the Hunting Tower is fairly steep, the descent to Beeley is on a disused road with a couple of stiles. Leader; Mike Wilson 0753 8001933 for all walk enquiries. Buses back from Edensor, 14.51, 15.51 and 16.31.
Car parking at Edensor may be limited. 
Contact Martin by Friday 19th June so he knows for sure if he has enough guides for this walk letting him know where you will meet the group.

Sunday 28th June.  Meet Cathedral Tram Stop 9.25 to catch the 9.59 no 88 bus Arundel Gate opposite Crucible to Hunters Bar arriving 10.03 Linear walk.  Route; Endcliffe Park, corner Ecclesall road and Brockobank Road, crossing Rustlings Road, Trippet Wood, passing Ibbertson wheel pond to reach the historic Sheppard Wheel, open on Sundays which is interesting to look around. Continue to Forge Dam continue to Crimicar Lane to catch the 120 bus to town. Distance; 4 miles. Terrain; Easy pathways with short inclines. Leader; Nigel Robb 07538460680 for all walk enquiries.
Please contact Martin by Wednesday 24th June making sure enough guides for this walk also where you will meet the group.
Tuesday 30th June. Meet Cathedral tram stop 9.40 to catch 10.06 no 81 bus from Arundel Gate to Dore Village  where the walk starts 10.35.  Circular walk.  Route; A short walk to celebrate Judith and Sue Hill's 70th birthday stopping at the wonderful Dore cafe for lunch. Distance; approx 3 miles. Terrain; short walk with one steep ascent.
Car parking nearby side roads in the village.
Leader; David Cadet 07554143262 
Please contact Martin by Friday 27th June making sure enough guides for this walk also where you will meet group to assist VI's in town.  07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com 

AGM  

Wednesday 24th June SRSB Mappin Street. Please join us for a buffet supper arrival 6 to 6.30 meeting starts 6.30 prompt and buffet 7pm. 
Join us for a social evening meeting your fellow VI's and guides some that you have not already met and enjoy food tea coffee and soft drinks also great raffle prizes.  Find out what the group has done and what they intend to do over the next year.  
If you wish to have an alcoholic drink, please bring your own.  Contact Hilary by no later than 14th June for catering purposes.
0114 2306604 or hilarymyers16@gmail.com
Cost £7 per person pay at the door.

TRAINING AND SIGHT SIMULATING 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