During the last meeting, the E mail distribution list was discussed. It was observed the list of people is a personal list that has been developed over the years South Pennine LDWA has been active. The list contains E mails that are either current members, members that have left and in one or two cases deceased. There are also gaps whereby we have new members that are not on the distribution list. So, it was decided the monthly report/’what’s new’/ my humourless rhetoric would be best delivered via the bulk mailing list to all the South Pennine members and its associate members.. Here goes.

Early in April, we held a general meeting and the SP24 de-brief. It was decided that as a result of this year’s successful event, we will run this again. The date we have decided on for the ‘SP24’ 2018 is 24^th February 2018. Several areas were discussed as to where we could improve. The main one being making the CP personnel a little more comfortable. With this in mind, if anyone has any large tent flysheet and poles going spare can they give me a shout..It doesn’t have to be 100% waterproof but this could be used as a shelter in the more exposed CP’s providing a bit of comfort to the volunteers and entrants.

The good news is, this year we made a profit therefore a donation was made to the respective MRT’s that cover the area and the Air ambulance. I have since received a letter of thanks from Oldham MRT.

We also discussed whether we could help out on the 2019 Hadrians wall ‘100’ . We decided that we do not have the resource to commit to this at this moment in time. However, we may be able to help out on the marshalls event nearer the time.

The date of the AGM was decided. We have yet to source a venue but it will more than likely be a local Saddleworth pub  The date will be the 12th September 2017 at 7.30 – all welcome.

So, what’s coming up in May? I’ve heard that this time of year the LDWA hold a bit of a stroll in our glorious countryside. Apparently it’s a bit tough and you might get the odd blister?..Yep, it’s the Annual ‘100’ ..Held in Gods own country this year..The North Yorkshire Moors 100’.

Good luck to all that enter and have a great event!

Finally, as always, have a think about walks you may wish to lead and see on the next quarters program. 

Now, what’s happening before that?

We have the following walks led by our own group:- 

Thu 4th May 2017  Childers Green -

Group Walk - 22ml. 08.30 Meet at Childers Green c.p., off A56 nr Hapton, nr Burnley. Map: Exp 21 (GR SD787308). Via Helm Clough, Clowbridge Res and Thieveley Pike. No dogs. Moderate to Brisk pace. C: Ron Wallwork Telephone number in Strider

Sat 6th May 2017  Spring To The Churn

Group Walk - 21ml. 08.30 Meet at Brabyn Brow c.p. Marple. (GR SJ964893). A springtime walk along the Goyt valley,by field and moor to Chinley Churn and back by Birch Vale and Broadhurst Edge. Included in the Greater Manchester Walking Festival.To be confirmed. C: Andrew Underdown T: 07549 181607.

Thu 11th May 2017  Digley Donkey

Group Walk - 20ml. 08.30 Meet at c.p. off Digley Royd Lane, Digley. (GR SE110073). O.S. Map O/S288 Brisk Pace. C: Norman Johnson T: number in Strider

Sat 13th May 2017  Clapham Revisited

Group Walk - 25ml. 08.30 Meet Clapham P&D. c.p. (GR SD745692). Moderate Pace. C: Dave Gordon T: number in Strider

Sat 20th May 2017  Trail Runner

Group Walk - 23ml. 08.30 Meet at layby on B6001 Hathersage. (GR SK232810). Maps OL1 OL24. Brisk pace. C: Norman Johnson T: 07742 721965

With regard to local challenge events, I’m sure there is only one most are thinking about. However, there are a couple before the ‘Big one’.

Sat 6th May 2017 The Wolds 20 Challenge  20 or 13ml. (Non LDWA)

Sun 7th May 2017 Stanage Stumble Challenge  23, 17 or 12ml. (Non LDWA)

Sat 20th May 2017 CRO Ingleton Marathon & Clapham Circuit Challenge  26 or 12ml. (Non LDWA)

Sat 20th May 2017 Friends of the Peak District Magnificent Walk Challenge  20, 12 or 5ml. (Non LDWA)

Sat 27th - Mon 29th May 2017 North York Moors 100 Challenge  100ml. North Yorkshire

Sun 28th May 2017 35th Todmorden Boundary Walk & 10th Todmorden Pike Hike Challenge  22 or 12ml. (Non LDWA).

Cheers,
Glenn