Walks are organised to suit all levels of difficulty and are divided into
WALKING HOLIDAY 2011
Newfield Hall, Malhamdale, Yorkshire - from 11th April 2011 for four nights. Details below
Over 70 guests have expressed an interest in participating in this walking holiday.
A short meeting will be held on Monday 6 December (venue Scout Hut - small room) at 12.15pm to ensure that all prospective leaders - either walking or other social activities - can be nominated or volunteer to assist in the planning of this event
A WALKING SHORT BREAK
Aughton & Ormskirk U3A in conjunction with HF Holidays Ltd have organised a short break at
Newfield Hall, Malhamdale,
South Yorkshire Dales. Newfield Hall stands at the end of tree-lined drive in two acres of mature grounds and has spectacular views across the fells. Built in 1856 by William Alcock, the country house retains its 19th century ambience with its pillared entrance, baronialhall and courtyard.
Newfield Hall has 4 star Visit Britain rating and an indoor heated swimming pool.
Fully inclusive - all rooms ensuite £240.50
If you are interested please contact Walter & Hefina Yates - details in newsletter.
A non-refundable deposit of £50.00 per person is due to be paid by the
01 July 2010.
Please make all cheques payable to HF Holidays Ltd and pass to Walter or Hefina Yates (details in Newsletter)
Discounts on HF Holidays
We have now negotiated a 30% discount for any UK holiday departing before 31 October 2010. This offer is only available for U3A members on new individual bookings that must be made before 31 July 2010. Any member of Aughton & Ormskirk U3A can take advantage of this offer by telephoning the reservation team on 08454707558 and by quoting offer code ZGO The 30% offer will only be offered if the ZGO code is quoted at the time of booking For additional information please visit the website www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 08454708558 to request a brochure.
MONDAY AFTERNOON SHORT WALKS
Co-ordinator: Margaret Wiechers 573744
 This group walks on the 4th Monday of the month starting at 1.30pm. Walks are local, leisurely and over easy terrain and around 4 or 5 miles. Please wear good footwear. .Just turn up at the starting place for any Monday walk. You do not need to contact the leader or coordinator of the Monday walks unless you want more details about the walk or the starting place
Monday May 24th: Freshfield. Leader: Eric Morris. Meet at 1.30 at Freshfield Railway Station for woodland, beach and dune walk. Parking at Freshfield Station is limited so share cars if possible. Even better, take the Green option and go by train. The 12.20 from Ormskirk changing to the Southport line at Sandhills will get you to Freshfield by 13.23. The walk goes via the National Trust Red Squirrel Reserve on to the beach (it is low tide), returning via Fisherman's path and the Dune Heath area. There is a little walking over soft sand but otherwise conditions underfoot are good.
See map of walk
Monday June 28th: Rainford. Leader Alan Starkie. Meet at 1.30 in the car park at the Ranger station in Sidings Lane, Rainford. Coming down the A570 (Rainford Bypass) from Ormskirk, take the first right after the Wheatsheaf Island (just before the overhead Iron railway bridge) The satnav ref is WA11 7SR. See map of walk
Monday July 26th: Clieves Hill. Leader: Willem Wiechers. Meet at St Anne's Parish Centre, St Anne's Road at 1.30 for a walk by Devill's wall and over Clieves Hill. See map of walk
Monday August 23rd: Ashurst Beacon. Leader: Margaret Wiechers. Meet at Prince William by Ashurst Beacon at 1.30 for a 4 mile walk through Beacon Park and around the Beacon
Just turn up at the starting place for any Monday walk.
Would anyone like to volunteer to lead a Monday afternoon walk? If so please ring Margaret on 01695 573744
LONGER WALKS (Thursdays)
This group walks at a leisurely pace on not too difficult terrain with a pub lunch stop where possible. The distance is usually between 7 and 11 miles. Please wear good footwear and carry waterproofs for all walks Coordinator: Tom Hodson 421 676 .
29 July: Bryan and Judy Pready 574 717. Sandstone Trail, 10m, packed lunch.
26 August: Kay Nixon 0151 474 9991. Haworth, 8.5m, packed lunch.
23 September: Paul and Sheila Davies 731 278. Little Bowland, 8m, packed lunch.
Full details of all walks are included in the newsletter. You must contact leaders if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
MEDIUM AND SLOWER WALKS
This group meet at 1000 for 1015 start and aims to keep healthy by a 5-7 mile walk at an easy pace with a good social interaction over lunch at the end of the walk.
THURSDAY MEDIUM WALKS : Coordinators: Les and Yvonne Thomas 573 230
8 July: Walter Yates 0151 526 0059. Whitewell, 6m, pub lunch.
12 August: Kay Nixon 0151 474 9991. Nelson, 6.5m, pub lunch.
9 September: John Spurr 575 391, John Christian 421 687. Roddlesworth Valley, 6.5m, pub lunch.
WEDNESDAY MEDIUM WALKS : Coordinator : Linda Griffiths 423 451.
16 June: Abbeystead, Lancashire.
6m. Pub lunch.
21 July: Cheedale.(note changed from Ellesmere).Meet at Topley Pike car park on the left hand side of the A6 out of Buxton going towards Bakewell. Charge for parking is £3.50 for the day. Pub lunch
18 August: Cheedale, Derbyshire.
7m, packed lunch (cancelled).
I am the organiser of the Wednesday Walking group
and would be obliged if you could put this message on the web-site, "The walk on 18th August is cancelled, and the July 21st walk will be to Cheedale instead of Ellesmere. It will include a pub lunch and meet at Topley Pike car park on the left hand side of the A6 out of Buxton going towards Bakewell. Charge for parking is £3.50 for the day."
Full details of all walks are included in the newsletter. You must contact leaders if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
THURSDAY LEISURELY WALKS : This group is for those who wish to amble, with walks up to 5m. followed by a pub lunch.The maximum number of walkers is 25. Coordinator: Gwen Parry 578 804
10 June: Leader: Gwen Parry, 578 804.
8 July: Leaders: Irene Jackson and Kath McMinn, 571 085.
12 August: Leaders: Ann and Jeff Roberts, 575 708.
9 September: Leader: Joyce Taylor, 573 077.
Full details of all walks are included in the newsletter. You must contact leaders if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
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