THIS MONTH'S WALKS AND EVENTS

AUGUST 2019

DOGS MUST BE ON LEADS AT ALL TIME UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BY THE WALK LEADER

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.

FROM THE CHAIR... Can I ask that anyone going on the walks particularly Thursdays and Sundays, to please let Carol know, to ensure that sighted guides are available to help V.I.P.S. at Sheffield Interchange, if required. Thanking everyone. David.

TUESDAY 6TH AUGUST - HOPE TO CASTLETON
MEET: Meet Sheffield Interchange at 9.15 to catch the 9.40 no 271 bus to Hope, where the walk will start 10.30. .
ROUTE: We will be walking beside the river from Hope into Castleton where we will have our lunch break, then returning back to Hope.
DISTANCE: 5 miles.
TERRAIN: Good tracks and trails, mostly through fields and country paths, some stiles, but no steep ascents.
LEADER: David (07554143262 on the day) and Norman. Please contact Norman if you wish to join this walk tel; 0114 2686339. Car drivers can park in Hope car park where we get off the bus and where there are toilets.

WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST - BAKEWELL CIRCULAR
MEET: Sheffield Interchange at 9.15 to catch the 9.32 no 218 bus to Bakewell where the walk will start at 10.35.
ROUTE: Intake Lane, Haddon Fields, Lathkill Dale, Over Haddon and return to Bakewell.
DISTANCE: 6 miles.
TERRAIN: On good field paths and tracks, some steady climbing but not too demanding.
LEADER: Chris Hewitt (07730472606 on the day). Please contact Chris if you wish to join this walk by Friday 5th July tel 0114 2366685 or email hewitt.c4@sky.com

THURSDAY 22nd August - ALONG THE EREWASH CANAL AND DISUSED NOTTINNG CANAL - PASSING THE SPECTACULAR BENERLY VIADUCT
MEET: Sheffield Railway station 8.30 to catch the 9.06 Nottingham Train to Ilkeston, where the walk will start at 9.45.
DISTANCE: 6 miles.
TERRAIN: On good towpaths and footpaths throughout, no stiles, We will have lunch at the Great Northern Pub at Langley Mill before catching the return train at Langley Mill Station (about 15 minutes from the pub) at 40 minutes past the hour. N.B. There's no need to pre-order meals but the pub will require an estimate of the number having lunch.
LEADER: Mike Jackson who will join the group at Dronfield Station. Please all VIP's and Guides contact Martin Wing 07747443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com if you wish to join this walk.

SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST - DEEPAR - WORTLEY HALL CIRCULAR
MEET: Meet Sheffield Interchange at 9.15 to catch the 9.35 no 65 bus to Fox House, where the walk will start 10.00. .
ROUTE: Cathedral Tram Stop 9.20 to catch the 9.32 Tram to Middlewood P&Ride then SL1 Bus (9.40) to arrive at Deepcar Manchester Road/Wortley Road Junction at 10.22.
TERRAIN: Mostly woodland tracks and reasonably gentle hills.
LEADER: Christine Whittaker and Stephen Hughes (Phone number on the day only 07879228600). Please all VIP's and Guides contact Martin Wing 07747443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com if you wish to join this walk.

TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER- FOX HOUSE, RINGINGLOW, DORE CAFE FOR LUNCH
MEET: Sheffield Interchange at 9.10 to catch the 9.35 no 65 bus to Fox House, where the walk will start at 10.20.
ROUTE: We will walk back across the moor to the Round House at Ringinglow then drop down into Dore Village for lunch at Dore Cafe, (please note this is a linear walk).
DISTANCE: 4 miles.
TERRAIN: On good tracks no stiles and no steep ascents.
LEADER: David (07554143262 on the day) and Paul. Please contact Norman 0114 2686339 or normannvq@gmail.com if you wish to join this walk

HOW TO GUIDE A BLIND PERSON....
Below is a link showing how to guide a VI person it will help our new guides, also well practiced members and also VI's. It is by Amar Latif who founded the company Traveleyes which specialises in holidays for VI's. I think it is extremely good, so perhaps members would like to take a look.
We are currently sorting a training day for new members and anyone who has already had training but would like a refresher. Thanks Gail
https://youtu.be/-jqepQ8yASM

CPR LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING...
Would you like to know how to possibly save someone's life? We have not had a training CPR day for some time and there are only 12 places on the course. If anyone wishes to go on this please contact David Cadet by text 07554143262 or email davidcadet81@gmail.com

HOLIDAY REMINDER...
To all those going to Llandudno you should have all received a final information letter by now, if not please let me know. Stan Wainwright needs your final payment within the next two weeks. Sue Hill needs to know if you are part of the group going to Portmeirion on the non-walking day.

A big thank you to Wendy Hudson and her helpers who provided a wonderful buffet at the AGM. 46 members attended, also a big thank you to everyone who helped with the tidying up at the end. Hilary.

APP FOR I PHONE... APRIL 2019
Details below. Contact David if you have any problems. davidcadet81@gmail.com

CLEW: navigation app for the blind and low vision

https://youtu.be/llznhGUxpPk

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/clew/id1268077870?mt=8

NEW UPDATE FOR IPHONE...Earlier this year

The GPS satalight navigation Lazarillo have invested quite a bit recently and improved it. You can now actually get turn by turn instructions whilst navigating towards the destination. You need to use the search function or try going to your list of favourite locations.
Select somewhere by double tapping with one finger
then swipe to find start tracking,
double tap to turn that toggle
then at the bottom left double tap on walking mode
a menu will pop-up on which you need to double tap on Google maps or just Lazarillo because it has now built in navigation and this is better because you do not get two voices talking at the same time!
You then make sure you have your ear pods in your ear- well, one of them anyhow - and pop your phone in your pocket and set off!
With BlindSquare it is much easier to cut out unwanted announcements of shops, pubs, small restaurants. Lazarillo is completely free and as I said, it now enables you to get turn by turn directions. None of the GPS apps are absolutely accurate but they really do help quite a bit. So, I would encourage you to download this app and experiment!

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MEMBERS LEAVING ANY WALKS EARLY PLEASE LET THE LEADER OR BACK MARKER KNOW

HOLIDAYS FOR VIP's AND SIGHTED GUIDES... Traveleyes is a holiday company who specialise in holidays for Blind people and Sighted guides. They do short City breaks and World Wide Travel. Sighted guides can get a discount of up to 50 percent. For further information call 0113 8874275 or visit their web site traveleyes-international.com

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MAIN WALKS CONTACTS: Christine Hewitt (Chair) - 0114 2366685 hewitt.c4@sky.com and John Bater (Walks Organiser) - 0114 233 4080 or 07816089059

Please note that anyone intends to come on any off the walks, you must contact John Bater above (except for Wednesday walks when you should contact Christine Hewitt on 0114 2366685 or

hewitt.c4@sky.com

. Walks are suitable for dogs (on leads) unless otherwise stated.

IMPORTANT!! It is advisable to bring a waterproof jacket and wear walking boots (if you have them) when you come out with the group.

DOGS ON WALKS...
This is by way of a reminder to everyone about how we should be taking care of dogs on walks. There was an incident on a walk recently where a Guide dog went missing and it took some time and a lot of retracing of steps to find her again. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO BE LOSING GUIDE DOGS!!!! So - let us just remind ourselves of the rules governing dogs on walks. Firstly, it is up to the leader to say when dogs can be let off the lead. In making their decision leaders will be bearing in mind that dogs should not be off the lead near roads, anywhere where there are livestock, either in the field we are in or adjacent fields. Nor should dogs be off the lead if we are walking on a narrow path where dogs running up and down the line of walkers runs the risk of knocking people over, especially if they pick up a stick in their mouths as some of them are prone to do. Once the leader has said that dogs may be let off the lead it is up to the guide dog owner to release their own dog but they must make sure that a sighted guide takes responsibility for keeping an eye on the dog. If the sighted guide is you - then YOU DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE DOG. Ask the guide dog owner to call the dog back the minute you spot a possible problem and let's be sensible about playing with the dogs. This can just get them over excited and distracts their attention from their owner as well as the potential danger of dogs chasing up and down the line of walkers. Please do not throw sticks, dogs get splinters in their mouths which can be quite dangerous. Finally - remember that dogs must be on leads for coffee and lunch stops. Christine

Please send articles for Newsletter to gail.fagan@guidemail.co.uk Tel; 0114 2667764.

!!! REMINDER!!! PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL WEDNESDAY WALKS

VIPs and Guides need to Contact Christine Hewitt 0114 236 6685 or

hewitt.c4@sky.com

by tea time on the Friday before the walk AT THE LATEST if they intend to walk. This gives her time to ensure that there are enough guides available for the VIPs. Leave a message if she isn’t in. For ALL other walks you need to contact John Bater.

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OTHER EVENTS

CALVERT TRUST Activity Centre in the Lake District - for people with disabilities have contacted me to enquire if any of our members would be interested. They offer a wide range of activities and include training i.e. canoeing, sailing, cycling, climbing plus indoor activities. Accommodation provided with full board or self-catering. Anyone interested to please contact me for further information. Thanks, Eric. CONTACT - Eric Andrews: Tel. 0114 229 9504 or email:ericandrews2009@guidemail.co.uk

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