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.
  • For questions regarding specific walks, please only contact the walk leader(s), whose details are given below.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please see the notice about guide availability below
Annual Programme

UPCOMING SVIWG EVENTS

IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WALKS MAY BE MUDDY IN PLACES DEPENDING ON THE RECENT WEATHER
Date Description Notify By
WED 9 JUL COACH RAMBLE TO NEWSTEAD ABBEY N/A
TUE 24 JUL WALK FROM FAIRHOLMES (ROUTE TO BE DECIDED ON THE DAY) 18 JUL
SUN 27 JUL BURNCROSS ROAD, ECCLESFIELD CHURCH, HORBURY PATH, CROWN AND CUSHION 23 JUL
TUE 5 AUG DUNGWORTH, STORRS AND LOXLEY VALLEY 1 AUG
MON 15 SEP
GROUP HOLIDAY - RIPON INN
N/A

OTHER UPCOMING WALKS

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

SVIWG EVENT DETAILS

- COACH RAMBLE TO NEWSTEAD ABBEY

The Coach ramble to Newstead Abbey will leave the Penny Black Pond Hill 9.30 to 9.45.
We have a full coach with a waiting list.

Sandra Brumby will lead the walk around Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire. Newstead Abbey is the former home of Lord Byron.

There is a five mile walk through the estate and two conservation villages. The walk is classed as easy and there is a lunch stop at Papplewick Church where there is seating.

In the past Sandra has led a group around this walk and also walked regularly with friends. If people do not want to do the walk the Abbey is in beautiful grounds with gardens, lakes and cascades and the flowers will be in full bloom. There is also a cafe and toilet facilities.
Dogs can be off the lead for part of the walk.
Unfortunately the Abbey is not open on weekdays.

If your name is down please let Hilary or Eileen know if you no longer wish to come along.
(hilarymyers16@gmail.com or 0114 2306604)

Thank you.

- WALK FROM FAIRHOLMES (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 Fairholmes where walk starts 10am.
  • The Route: Always to be decided on the day due to weather conditions.
  • Distance: Around 8 miles.
  • Terrain: Some climbs, uneven paths, moorland and wooded areas, always recommended to wear walking boots on this walk.
  • The Leaders: Peak park rangers (07502 547221 for all walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Friday 18th July making sure we have enough guides to cover, also letting him know where you will meet the group.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- BURNCROSS ROAD, ECCLESFIELD CHURCH, HORBURY PATH, CROWN AND CUSHION

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 10am to catch the no 86 bus at 10.25am on Angel Street to the Crown and Cushion on Burncross Road Chapletown where walk starts 11am.
  • The Route: We will go through a small wood and fields onto the A61 briefly then through a small wood and more fields towards Whitley. Making our way to behind Ecclesfield church before heading back up the farmers field and past his pea crops and free samples! Reaching the Horbury path leading to the Crown and Cushion.
  • Distance: Around 5 miles.
  • Terrain: A little bit overgrown in some parts by the lush undisturbed flora and fauna! There are about 6 reasonably easy small stiles.
  • The Leaders: Anne Batty (07989 053534 for any walk enquiries).
As always please contact Martin by Wednesday 23rd July for him to make sure enough guides to assist VI's at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- DUNGWORTH, STORRS AND LOXLEY VALLEY

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.20 to catch the 9.40 tram to Hillsborough Interchange then the 10.10 no 62 bus to Dungworth where walk starts 10.35.
  • The Route: Linear walk finishing at the Admiral Rodney on Loxley Road via Dungworth, Storrs and Loxley Valley.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Easy walking through fields and tracks around Dungworth.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 or davidcadet81@gmail.com for all walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Friday 1st August for him to make sure enough guides to meet group at the start.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- GROUP HOLIDAY - RIPON INN

We will stay at the Ripon Inn, Nr Yorkshire.

Here is a travel article about Ripon which sounds very interesting - take a look to whet your appetite!

OTHER WALKS

SHORT WALK WITH RSS AND SRSB

The first Thursday each month there is a walk supported by the Rotherham Ramblers, usually around 3 miles finishing at the lovely Winthrop Gardens Wickersley at their cafe for lunch.

A minibus leaves SRSB Mappin Street at 9.30, with Rotherham Sight and Sound taking members to the start of the walk from 10am, and the walk itself starting half an hour later at 10:30am.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Sometimes we have to turn down VI's if there are not enough guides for that particular walk. This is never personal - we are working hard to recruit new guides so our VI's are never turned down for a walk.

Judith has set up a Facebook page for our group to send her any photos, videos, etc, hopefully to recruit new guides. Contact details are judemorton56@gmail.com or mobile 07896 596413.
Also not forgetting our web site managed by James Percival.

Also it is most important to contact Martin by the date specified for that particular walk. This gives Martin time to try to find more guides to come along, sometimes forgetting to put their names down.

Ideally we would like to have 2 guides for each VI but this is not possible so we always have 2 to 3 spare guides to give other guides who find themselves guiding most of the day a rest.

Thank you for your cooperation.

- Gail

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.