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 3rd SEP PARKIN WOODS AND COUNTRY TRACKS AROUND CHAPELTOWN AND ECCLESFIELD FRI 30th AUG
MON 9th SEP
GROUP HOLIDAY - AMBLE INN
N/A
THUR 19th SEP FAIRHOLMES (ROUTE DECIDED ON THE DAY) FRI 13th SEP
SUN 22nd SEP ELSECAR PARK, WESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK, TRANS PENNINE TRAIL TO CHAPELTOWN WED 18th SEP
TUE 1st OCT CIRCULAR WALK TO REMEMBER PAUL FOXTON WED 25th SEP

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

- PARKIN WOODS AND COUNTRY TRACKS AROUND CHAPELTOWN AND ECCLESFIELD

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.45 to catch the 10.07 no 1a bus to Chapeltown where this circular walk starts at 10.55.
  • The Route: Walking around Parkin woods and country tracks around Chapeltown and Ecclesfield.
  • Distance: Approx 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Two short ascents with no stiles.
  • The Leaders: David (07554 143262 any walk enquiries).
After the walk we can have our lunch outside the Wagon and Horses pub where there are tables and chairs.
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday 30th August to make sure we have enough guides also letting him know where you will be meeting the group.
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.

- FAIRHOLMES (ROUTE DECIDED ON THE DAY)

  • Meet at: Queen's Head Pub Pond Hill 9.15 to travel by mini bus leaving 9.30 to Fairholmes where walk starts 10am.
  • The Route: Decided on the day due to weather conditions.
  • Distance: Around 8 miles.
  • Terrain: Varied - some climbs, good paths, some rough terrain.
  • The Leaders: Peak Park Rangers who will meet the group at Fairholmes (07502 547221 any walk enquiries).
Please note it is essential to wear good walking boots on this walk.
Please contact Martin by Friday 13th September if going on this walk letting him know where you will be meeting the group for him to make sure enough guides are at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- ELSECAR PARK, WESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK, TRANS PENNINE TRAIL TO CHAPELTOWN

  • Meet at: Sheffield train station 9.15 to catch the 9.38 train to Elsecar, where we will wait at the station for the 9.58 train from Barnsley due 10.09.
  • The Route: Linear walk to Chapeltown for buses and trains to Barnsley and Sheffield.
    We pick up the Barnsley Boundary Walk at Elsecar Park, and follow it to Westwood Country Park, then Trans Pennine Trail to Chapeltown.
  • Distance: 7 miles.
  • Terrain: Mainly good paths, fields, some stiles, no steep ascents.
  • The Leaders: David Kayley (07840 133768 any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Wednesday 18th September letting him know where you will meet the group to ensure VIP's have enough guides for the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- CIRCULAR WALK TO REMEMBER PAUL FOXTON

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 10.05 to catch 10.24 no 43 bus on Arundel Gate (opposite Poundland) to Graves Park, Meadowhead entrance, where walk starts 10.55.
  • The Route: From the park gates we will make our way to St James Church, Norton where we are going to have a short service in memory of Paul Foxton.
    Then we will make our way to the Rose Garden Cafe in the park for lunch (It was a favourite of Paul's).
    After lunch we will continue walking around the park and wooded areas before making our way back to the start.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Easy walking on good paths, no stiles.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Wednesday 25th September if going on this walk letting him know where you will be meeting the group.
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 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

ATTENTION ALL THOSE WHO WENT ON THE COACH RAMBLE

We have received a grant from South Yorkshire Association Committee for Coach Ramble.
All members are entitled to claim back their £10 paid towards the coach.
Please contact Eileen. Thank you.

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.