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 DEC WISEWOOD INN, THEN AROUND THE LOXLEY AREA FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE INN WED 13th NOV
WED 11th DEC WHEATA WOODS, WHARNCLIFFE WOODS, GRENOSIDE WOODS FRI 6th DEC
WED 8th JAN CATHEDRAL, KELHAM ISLAND, BURNGREAVE CEMETERY, WINCOBANK, MEADOWHALL FRI 3rd JAN
TUE 14th JAN WALK AROUND DORE AND TOTLEY FRI 10th 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

- WISEWOOD INN, THEN AROUND THE LOXLEY AREA FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE INN

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.40 to catch the 10.03 no 52a from Church Street to the Wisewood Inn where walk starts 10.55.
  • The Route: Around the Loxley area.
  • Distance: 2 1/2 miles.
  • Terrain: Good tracks, wooded areas could be muddy.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 any walk enquiries).
Afterwards Christmas lunch at the Wisewood Inn.

Please contact Martin for the walk only, making sure we have enough guides to cover at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

Eileen requires a £10 deposit to book your place for the Christmas lunch.
Please contact her for menu choices by Wednesday November 13th.
The menu is available here.
0114 2814414 or supanan48@hotmail.com

- WHEATA WOODS, WHARNCLIFFE WOODS, GRENOSIDE WOODS

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.30 to catch the 10.00 no 86 bus to The Angel PH Grenoside where walk starts 10.30.
  • The Route: Circular walk.
    Wheata Woods, Wharncliffe Woods and Grenoside woods, possible breaking off before going through Grenoside woods. Those finishing there can follow the path to Main Street Grenoside.
  • Distance: 6 miles.
  • Terrain: Good woodland paths, fields, no stiles.
  • The Leaders: Norman Pearson (07803 437931) any walk enquiries.
Free car parking in the Community Centre Grenoside.

Please contact Martin by Friday 6th December for him to make sure enough guides to assist VI's at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- CATHEDRAL, KELHAM ISLAND, BURNGREAVE CEMETERY, WINCOBANK, MEADOWHALL

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.45 to start walking 10.15.
  • The Route: Cathedral, Kelham Island, Burngreave Cemetery, and Wincobank, Meadowhall.
    Should anyone want to shorten the walk, the route crosses various bus routes.
  • Distance: 5 1/2 miles.
  • Terrain: Mixture of urban pavements and paths through park and woodland with some uphill sections.
    Paths may be muddy.
  • The Leaders: Mike Wilson (07538 001933) any walk enquiries.
Please contact Martin if joining this walk letting him know where you will meet the group to make sure enough guides at the start of the walk by Friday 3rd January.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- 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

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.