Gelligaer Ramblers

No Hill Too High

Nevis becoming a slippery slope

Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak, is being blighted by discarded banana skins, conservationists said. Fruit peel accounts for more than half the rubbish collected from the Highland mountain, with up to 1000 skins on the summit at any time according to the John Muir Trust.  Hill walkers have been urged to take the rubbish away with them as in cold temperatures the peel can take up to two years to biodegrade.

Pub Walks

If anyone has any suggestions for pub walks for the summer, please contact Dave Holder on 01443 814579

Events /Weekends Away

Members Meeting at Fleur de lys Methodist Chapel,
7.00pm on 16th April 2010

Isle of Wight - Walking Festival 7th May 2010

The final number travelling is now 52 and the list is now closed. A waiting list is in operation. Total cost is £210 per person. Full payment is required by 28th February 2010.
Contact Gareth Thomas on 01443 812530, email grthomas05@btinternet.com.

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

For our usual bank holiday weekend away trip we are, this year, going to Worcester and walking in the Malvern hills. We will be staying at the University of Worcester. Accommodation will be on a bed, breakfast and evening meal basis, in single rooms with en suite facilities.

The dates are Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August. The total cost will be £84 for the two nights.

For those wishing to go, a £10 deposit should be paid by 31st March with full payment by the 31st July. There will be short and longer walks on both days. To secure a place please pay the £10 deposit either to Gareth or Jackie.



Port Eynon - Weekend commencing 4th December

December 2010 -The 12th successive year at Port Eynon Youth Hostel, a very popular weekend which is already fully booked. Members who are interested in attending can place their names on the ‘reserve’ list by contacting Alison Prasowski. In previous years all persons on this list have eventually been accommodated.

Free Service to R. A. Groups

Any group wishing to walk the Eastern Valleys of  South Wales, then Gelligaer would be pleased to provide leaders. Contact Keith Donovan.

Contacts:

Group Chairman        Keithdonovan@hotmail.co.uk
Group Secretary      Gareth Thomas:-
                             grthomas05@btinternet.com         
Webmaster             Robertpurdy@tiscali.co.uk