SHEFFIELD VISUALLY IMPAIRED WALKING GROUP

Lady running in a park

Walk coordinator: EILEEN INGHAM
07952 241775 or 0114 2814414

DOGS MUST BE ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BY THE WALK LEADER.
Please note there are to be no pet dogs on walks, only guide dogs.
For our full list of rules and guidance, please check out our documents page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • 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 where appropriate.
  • Any members leaving walks early please let the leader or back marker know.

UPCOMING SVIWG EVENTS

IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WALKS MAY BE MUDDY IN PLACES DEPENDING ON THE RECENT WEATHER
Date Description Notify By
TUE 14th JAN WALK AROUND DORE AND TOTLEY FRI 10th JAN
THUR 23rd JAN QUEENS HEAD, POND HILL TO TRAVEL TO FAIRHOMES - ROUTE DECIDED ON THE DAY FRI 17th JAN
SUN 26th JAN EXPLORING THE LONGSHORE ESTATE, EITHER CIRCULAR OR FIGURE OF EIGHT WED 22nd JAN
TUE 4th FEB WESTWOOD, THORNCLIFFE WOOD, PARKIN WOOD, AROUND HIGH GREEN FRI 31st JAN

OTHER UPCOMING WALKS

Date Description Notify By
1st THUR SHORT WALK WITH RSS AND SRSB EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN ROTHERHAM (see below)

SVIWG EVENT DETAILS

- WALK AROUND DORE AND TOTLEY

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.30 to catch the 9.55 no 81 bus to Dore Village where walk starts 10.30.
  • The Route: Walk around Dore and Totley. Finishing in time for lunch at Dore Cafe.
  • Distance: 5 miles.
  • Terrain: Country tracks, couple of stiles, mild ascents. Wooded areas could be muddy at this time of year.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262) and Norman Pearson (07803 437931) any walk enquiries.
As always please contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday 10th January letting him know where you intend to start the walk making sure we have enough guides for VI's.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- QUEENS HEAD, POND HILL TO TRAVEL TO FAIRHOMES - ROUTE DECIDED ON THE DAY

  • Meet at: Queens Head Pub, Pond Hill 9.15 to travel to Fairholmes 9.30 by minibus.
  • The Route: To be decided on the day.
  • Distance: Approx 7-8 miles.
  • Terrain: Some climbs, some good paths with rough terrain, moderate walking.
  • The Leaders: Peak Park Rangers (07502 547221 any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Friday 17th January making sure we have enough guides for VI's, also to let him know where you will be meeting the group to make sure enough guides at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- EXPLORING THE LONGSHORE ESTATE, EITHER CIRCULAR OR FIGURE OF EIGHT

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.15 to catch the 9.35 no 65 bus to Fox House where walk starts 10.00.
  • The Route: Exploring the Longshore estate, either circular or figure of 8.
  • Distance: 5-6 miles.
  • Terrain: Mainly good paths.
  • The Leaders: Judy Gathercole (07468 776290 for any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Wednesday 22nd January.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- WESTWOOD, THORNCLIFFE WOOD, PARKIN WOOD, AROUND HIGH GREEN

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.45 to catch the 10.12 no 1 bus to Wortley Road, High Green where the walk starts and finishes, with the start at 10.55.
  • The Route: Westwood, Thorncliffe Wood, Parkin Wood, Fields and Country Tracks around High Green.
  • Distance: 5 miles.
  • Terrain: Country tracks and fields, a couple of stiles, mild ascents, may be muddy at this time of year.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 for any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday 31st January for him to make sure enough guides at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

OTHER WALKS

SHORT WALK WITH RSS AND SRSB

The first Thursday each month Rotherham Sight and Sound and Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind have a short walk around the Wickersley area in Rotherham. This is a steady 3 mile walk with a visit to the beautiful Winthrop Gardens then lunch in their cafe. Transport and Guides are provided.
Please contact SRSB on 0114 2722757 or send an email to activities@srsb.org.uk to book a place or for more information.
Additional details are available from the event page on SRSB's website.

CURRENT WALK NEWS

SPARE WALKING EQUIPMENT

If anyone has any items in good order - Rucksacks, Walking Poles, Waterproof Jackets and Trousers - that they no longer require, please inform Judith as we are compiling a list of items to circulate amongst any new members or anyone who requires these items. Thank You.
Cheers, Judith (Email: judemorton56@gmail.com / Mobile: 07896596413)

SIGHTED GUIDE TRAINING VIDEOS - HOW TO GUIDE A BLIND PERSON

Here is a video showing how to guide a V I person - it will help our new guides, also well practiced members and also VIP's. It is by Amar Latif who founded the company Traveleyes which specialises in holidays for VIP's. I think it is extremely good, so perhaps members would like to take a look.

We regularly organise training days for new members and anyone who has already had training but would like a refresher.

Please contact Gail if you are interested.