SVIWG NEWSLETTER MAY 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, COACH RAMBLE, OPEN GARDEN, SIGHT SIMULATION AND TRAINING VIDEOS, Obituary.
WALKS 

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

Wednesday 13th May.  Meet Cathedral Tram Stop 9.25 to catch 9.47 no 81 bus to Whirlow Brook Park arriving 10.20.  Route; After a walk through Winfell Quarry Gardens crossing to Ecclesall Woods finishing Millhouses linear walk. Distance; 4 to 5 miles Terrain; Woodland paths. Leader; Judy Gathercole  07557272559 for all walk enquiries
It is important to contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday  8th May making sure enough guides to cover VI's  letting him know where you will meet group 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com

Sunday 24th May.  Meet 9.15 at Sheffield railway station to catch the 9.34 train to Penistone where the  walk  starts 10.15.  Circular walk.  Route; Along TPT through the cemetery to Thurlstone, then a steady walk uphill to Royd Moor viewing point. Down over fields to Scout Dyke reservoir return to Penistone. Distance; 6.1/2 miles. Terrain; mainly decent paths and fields with 3 stiles. Leader; David Kayley07840133768 if you have any walk enquiries.
Always contact Martin if joining this walk by Wednesday 20th May to make sure enough guides to meet VI's 

Thursday 28th May.  Meet Sheffield interchange (main foyer) 9.40 to catch the 10am no 257 bus to Bamford bus turnaround. Arrives 10.42 where the walk will start.  Rout; to be decided on the day. Distance; around 8 miles. Terrain; moderate walking some climbs open moorland. Leader's; Peak park rangers. 07502547221 for all walk enquiries.
Return buses 272 14.46 and 16.25. 257 44 minutes pas the  the  hour.
Contact Martin by Friday 22nd May if joining this walk letting him know where you will meet group to ensure enough guides for VI's at the start of the walk

Tuesday 2nd June.  Meet Sheffield interchange (main foyer) 9.40 to catch the  10.03 X3 bus to Thrybergh country park where walk starts 10.55 circular walk.  Route; short but a beautiful walk around the country park Distance; 3 miles David is looking to extend the walk. Terrain; totally flat easy walking with no stiles. Leader; David Cadet 07554143262 davidcadet81@gmail.com 
Car driver can park at the country park cafe and toilets there with buses every 15 minutes
Contact Martin by Wednesday 27th May if joining this walk letting him know where you will be meeting the group.

OPEN garden   

Mike Jackson is once again opening his garden on Saturday 30th May 2 to 5pm.  9 Newfield Crescent Dore Sheffield.  Many of you will remember the fantastic day we had last year celebrating our 25th anniversary of the SVIWG.
Free entrance refreshments provided donations gratefully received going to Children's Air Ambulance a very worthwhile cause.
It is a wonderful opportunity for our members to visit again if they did not feel they had a good look around last year.
Members must arrange their own transport.

COACH RAMBLE TO CLEETHORPES

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.

OBITUARY 

I am sorry to tell you about the death of Eric Andrews.  Eric was a former Chair of our group and really pushed boundaries  within our group with regards to fundraising.
He arranged a trip to Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Tandem cycling around the Manchester Velodrome. Also Gliding as a fun day out for our group.
When he no longer was able to partake in our walks Eric and Marcia always attended our social events.  His working life was spent in the Merchant navy and later as a draughtsman designing rooms at the Hallamshire hospital.
We send our condolences to his family also his friends from our group. 

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  

SVIWG NEWSLETTER MAY 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, COACH RAMBLE, OPEN GARDEN, SIGHT SIMULATION AND TRAINING VIDEOS, Obituary.
WALKS 

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

Wednesday 13th May.  Meet Cathedral Tram Stop 9.25 to catch 9.47 no 81 bus to Whirlow Brook Park arriving 10.20.  Route; After a walk through Winfell Quarry Gardens crossing to Ecclesall Woods finishing Millhouses linear walk. Distance; 4 to 5 miles Terrain; Woodland paths. Leader; Judy Gathercole  07557272559 for all walk enquiries
It is important to contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday  8th May making sure enough guides to cover VI's  letting him know where you will meet group 07747443812 mrmartinwing@gmail.com

Sunday 24th May.  Meet 9.15 at Sheffield railway station to catch the 9.34 train to Penistone where the  walk  starts 10.15.  Circular walk.  Route; Along TPT through the cemetery to Thurlstone, then a steady walk uphill to Royd Moor viewing point. Down over fields to Scout Dyke reservoir return to Penistone. Distance; 6.1/2 miles. Terrain; mainly decent paths and fields with 3 stiles. Leader; David Kayley07840133768 if you have any walk enquiries.
Always contact Martin if joining this walk by Wednesday 20th May to make sure enough guides to meet VI's 

Thursday 28th May.  Meet Sheffield interchange (main foyer) 9.40 to catch the 10am no 257 bus to Bamford bus turnaround. Arrives 10.42 where the walk will start.  Rout; to be decided on the day. Distance; around 8 miles. Terrain; moderate walking some climbs open moorland. Leader's; Peak park rangers. 07502547221 for all walk enquiries.
Return buses 272 14.46 and 16.25. 257 44 minutes pas the  the  hour.
Contact Martin by Friday 22nd May if joining this walk letting him know where you will meet group to ensure enough guides for VI's at the start of the walk

Tuesday 2nd June.  Meet Sheffield interchange (main foyer) 9.40 to catch the  10.03 X3 bus to Thrybergh country park where walk starts 10.55 circular walk.  Route; short but a beautiful walk around the country park Distance; 3 miles David is looking to extend the walk. Terrain; totally flat easy walking with no stiles. Leader; David Cadet 07554143262 davidcadet81@gmail.com 
Car driver can park at the country park cafe and toilets there with buses every 15 minutes
Contact Martin by Wednesday 27th May if joining this walk letting him know where you will be meeting the group.

OPEN garden   

Mike Jackson is once again opening his garden on Saturday 30th May 2 to 5pm.  9 Newfield Crescent Dore Sheffield.  Many of you will remember the fantastic day we had last year celebrating our 25th anniversary of the SVIWG.
Free entrance refreshments provided donations gratefully received going to Children's Air Ambulance a very worthwhile cause.
It is a wonderful opportunity for our members to visit again if they did not feel they had a good look around last year.
Members must arrange their own transport.

COACH RAMBLE TO CLEETHORPES

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.

OBITUARY 

I am sorry to tell you about the death of Eric Andrews.  Eric was a former Chair of our group and really pushed boundaries  within our group with regards to fundraising.
He arranged a trip to Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Tandem cycling around the Manchester Velodrome. Also Gliding as a fun day out for our group.
When he no longer was able to partake in our walks Eric and Marcia always attended our social events.  His working life was spent in the Merchant navy and later as a draughtsman designing rooms at the Hallamshire hospital.
We send our condolences to his family also his friends from our group. 

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