THIS MONTH'S WALKS AND EVENTS

JULY 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 2ND JULY - DRONFIELD TO FORD (BRIDGE IN) WITH DAVID CADET
MEET: Sheffield Interchange at 10.00 to catch the 10.25 no 43 bus to Dronfield, where the walk will start at 11.00.
ROUTE: Dronfield, Coal Aston, Troway, finishing in Ford at the Bridge Inn.
DISTANCE: 5 miles.
TERRAIN: Easy walking on mainly good tracks some stiles no steep ascents.
LEADER: Leader's David (07554143262 on the day) and Paul. Please contact Norman 0114 2686339 or normannvq@gmail.com if you wish to join this walk

FRIDAY 5TH JULY - AGM held at SRSB Mappin Steet
The doors will open at 6.30pm and the meeting will start at 7pm prompt. The cost is Ł5 for a buffet supper payable at the door. All members of the walking group (VI's and guides) are most welcome. The AGM business will take about 30 minutes and the Buffet will be served at 7.45pm. There will be a bar a usual. CONTACT Hilary on 01142306604 or email hilarymyers16@gmail.com as soon as possible.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
David Cadet (Chairman), Sue Hill (Vice Chairman), Stan Wainwright (Treasurer), Chris Hewitt (Membership Secretary), Pauline Bullivant (Minutes Secretary), Hilary Myers, (Social Secretary), John Bater, (Walks Coordinator), Gail Fagan (Newsletter Editor), Brian Hirst (Committee Member), Carol Adams (Committee Member), Co-opted Members, Eileen Ingham and Martin Wing.
Carol is standing down from the committee, and John Bater is handing over the walks coordinator to Eileen Ingham. John is staying on the committee as walks adviser and also responsible for Thursday walks.

WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY - EDALE CIRCULAR
MEET: Sheffield Railway Station 8.40 to catch the 9.14 train to Edale where the walk will start at 9.55.
ROUTE: Edale, Ollerbrook Booth, Back Tor Farm, Hollins Cross, Greenlands, Hardenclough, Edale.
DISTANCE: 5+ miles.
TERRAIN: Field paths, farm roads and hill tracks, one steady climb up to Hollins Cross.
LEADER: Steve Brown (07801906126 on the day only). Return trains 32 minutes past each hour. Please contact Chris if you wish to join this walk by Friday 5th July tel 0114 2366685 or email hewitt.c4@sky.com

THURSDAY 18TH JULY - PEAK PARK RANGERS WALK
MEET: Queens Head Pub Pond Hill at 9.15 to travel at 9.30 with Beewise mini bus tel:(07778691641) to Fairhomes where the walk will start 10.00.
DISTANCE: 8 miles.
TERRAIN: Moderate walking with some uneven paths with some steady climbs.
LEADER: Peak Park Rangers (07502547221 on the day). Return bus 4.13. Please all VIP's and Guides contact Martin Wing 07747443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com if you wish to join this walk.

SUNDAY 28TH JULY - FOX HOUSE CIRCULAR WITH MIKE BURGIN
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: Longshaw Lodge, Walk by a ha-ha, the remains of a black house, a millstone dump, (break off point), an ancient fort and a packhorse bridge, back to Fox House.
DISTANCE: 5 miles (but could seem to be more!).
TERRAIN: Undulating with some tracks through vegetation and some mud. It is suitable for the adventurous but not suitable for those who only want to walk on good tracks,.
LEADER: Mike Burgin, (Phone number on the day only 07879228600). Please contact Carol 07786546004 or 0114 2753922 or caz25adams17@gmail.com if you wish to join this walk

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.

Walking Holiday September 9th-14th September in Llandudno...
Firstly thanks to those who have sent their Ł50 deposits in. Those members who still need to pay please can you let Stan Wainwright have your Ł50 by 30th Jan, either by a cheque payable to SVIWG, cash or directly through the bank.
We have had a couple of cancellations for the walking break so if you were thinking you might like to join us but thought it was too late, then please get in touch & we can see what accommodation will be available. Further information please contact Hilary on 0114 2306604 hilarymyers16@gmail.com or speak to Sue Hill or Christine Hewitt.

TABLES WANTED
A member has asked me if anyone has a nest of tables they no longer need, if so please let Gail know who will pass your details on to the person making the enquiry. email gail.fagan@guidemail.co.uk 0114 2667764.

NEW 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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