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
THU 25th JUL QUEEN'S HEAD POND HILL - ROUTE TO BE DECIDED ON THE DAY FRI 19th JUL
SUN 28th JUL ROTHERHAM TO SHEFFIELD VICTORIA QUAYS AND CITY CENTRE FOLLOWING CANAL WED 24th JUL
TUE 6th AUG TONGUE GUTTER, TRANS-PENNINE-TRAIL FROM SHIREGREEN TO ECCLESFIELD FRI 26th JUL
MON 9th SEP
GROUP HOLIDAY - AMBLE INN
N/A

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

- QUEEN'S HEAD POND HILL - ROUTE TO BE DECIDED ON THE DAY

  • Meet at: Queen's Head Pond Hill 9.15 to travel by mini bus leaving 9.30 to Fairhomes. Arrives 10am to start the walk.
  • The Route: To be decided on the day due to weather conditions.
  • Distance: Approx 7 to 8 miles.
  • Terrain: Moderate walking, some steep ascents and descents.
    It is essential to wear good walking boots on this walk.
  • The Leaders: Peak Park Rangers (07502 547221 any walk enquiries).
Please let Martin know if joining this walk by Friday 19th July to make sure we have enough guides and also where you are meeting so we know who will be at the start to meet VI's at the Queen's Head.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- ROTHERHAM TO SHEFFIELD VICTORIA QUAYS AND CITY CENTRE FOLLOWING CANAL

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.40 to catch the 10.05 tram at Sheffield Cathedral to Rotherham Central Station where walk will start 10.30 from the station.
  • The Route: We follow the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal from Rotherham to Sheffield Victoria Quays and into Sheffield City Centre.
  • Distance: 7 miles.
  • Terrain: Good, mainly level paths.
  • The Leaders: Steve and Chris (07960 119903 any walk enquiries)
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Wednesday 24th.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- TONGUE GUTTER, TRANS-PENNINE-TRAIL FROM SHIREGREEN TO ECCLESFIELD

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.50 to catch the 10.16 no 8 bus to Chaucer School Parson Cross where walk starts 10.40.
  • The Route: Linear walk. Easy Walking on good paths through Tongue Gutter, Crossing Barnsley Rd, then taking the Trans-Pennine-Trail through open spaces through Shiregreen to Ecclesfield.
    Walk will finish In Ecclesfield and for those who want to there is a nice chip shop that sells hot roast pork sandwiches and if you buy a sandwich, you get the chips for free.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Easy walking on good paths - there are no stiles or ascents.
  • The Leaders: David and Paul (numbers below for any walk enquiries)
    David: 07554 143262
    Paul: 07468 776290
Please contact Martin if joining this walk letting him know where you will be meeting to make sure enough guides at the start of the walk by Friday 26th July.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

GROUP HOLIDAY - - AMBLE INN

Staying at the Amble Inn, Amble.
Prices quoted include bed, breakfast, and an allowance of £26 for the evening meal.
A single occupancy room will be £715 for 5 nights. A double occupancy room will be £470 for 5 nights.
The costs cover tips for the coach driver and coach parking. All transport costs will be covered by the walking group.
Please contact Margaret Patrick on 07946 382896 or email megdpatrick@gmail.com.
A £50 deposit will be required on booking.
Please make cheques payable to SVIWG and send to Stan Wainwright, 129 Mount View Road, Norton Lees, S8 8PJ.
To pay direct to the SVIWG bank account please contact Stan for information at stan.wainwright@uwclub.net.

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 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 Ben Gilder for more information on 0114 2722757 or email info@srsb.org.uk

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.