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 Register
WED 13 MAY Whirlow Brook Park, Winfell Quarry Gardens, Ecclesall Woods, Millhouses 8 MAY
SUN 24 MAY Along TPT, through cemetery to Thurlstone, Royd Moor, Scout Dyke reservoir, Penistone 20 MAY
THU 28 MAY Walk from Bamford bus turnaround (route decided on the day) 22 MAY
TUE 2 JUN Short walk around Thrybergh country park 27 MAY
WED 8 JUL Coach Ramble to Cleethorpes N/A

OTHER UPCOMING WALKS

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

SVIWG EVENT DETAILS

- Whirlow Brook Park, Winfell Quarry Gardens, Ecclesall Woods, Millhouses

  • Meet at: Cathedral Tram Stop 9.25 to catch 9.47 no 81 bus to Whirlow Brook Park arriving 10.20.
  • The Route: Linear walk. After a walk through Winfell Quarry Gardens crossing to Ecclesall Woods, and finishing at Millhouses.
  • Distance: 4-5 miles.
  • Terrain: Woodland paths.
  • The Leaders: Judy Gathercole (07557 272559) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Friday 8th May.

Please let Martin know where you will meet the group.

- Along TPT, through cemetery to Thurlstone, Royd Moor, Scout Dyke reservoir, Penistone

  • Meet at: Sheffield railway station at 9.15 to catch the 9.34 train to Penistone where the walk starts 10.15.
  • The Route: Circular walk. Along TPT through the cemetery to Thurlstone, then a steady walk uphill to Royd Moor viewing point. Down over fields to Scout Dyke reservoir, then return to Penistone.
  • Distance: 6.5 miles.
  • Terrain: Mainly decent paths and fields with 3 stiles.
  • The Leaders: David Kayley (07840 133768) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Wednesday 20th May.

- Walk from Bamford bus turnaround (route decided on the day)

  • Meet at: Sheffield interchange (main foyer) 9.40 to catch the 10am no 257 bus to Bamford bus turnaround. Arrives 10.42 where the walk will start.
  • The Route: To be decided on the day.
  • Distance: ~8 miles.
  • Terrain: Moderate walking, some climbs, open moorland.
  • The Leaders: Peak Park Rangers (07502 547221) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Friday 22nd May.

Return buses 272 at 14.46 and 16.25, 257 at 44 minutes past the hour.

Please let Martin know where you will meet the group.

- Short walk around Thrybergh country park

  • Meet at: Sheffield interchange (main foyer) 9.40 to catch the 10.03 X3 bus to Thrybergh country park where walk starts 10.55.
  • The Route: Circular Walk. A short but beautiful walk around the country park.
  • Distance: 3 miles.
  • Terrain: Totally flat easy walking with no stiles.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 or davidcadet81@gmail.com) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Wednesday 27th May.

Note that David is looking to extend this walk.

Car drivers can park at the country park cafe and toilets there with buses every 15 minutes.

Please let Martin know where you will meet the group.

- Coach Ramble to Cleethorpes

  • Meet at: Penny Black Pub, Pond Hill, leaving 9.30.
  • The Route: An approximately 5 mile walk with a shorter option for those who want it.
  • Terrain: TBC

Please contact Eileen (07952 241775 or 0114 2814414).

Places only reserved when money has been paid, either to Eileen, or bank transfer to SVIWG (details below).

Sort code: 40 41 07
Account number: 71852566

CURRENT WALK NEWS

UPDATED HEALTH & SAFETY DOCUMENTATION

Hi everyone,

You may be aware that we have been working on new Health and Safety Documentation. The preparation of the documentation has been completed by David Guile. The aim is to provide a complete and current framework to make our walks safe and to reduce the risks of accidents and the possibility of injury for everyone.

The new Health and Safety Documentation, prepared specifically for SVIWG, will replace the documents that were provided up until now. A copy of the new documentation is available from the documents page, and we will commence implementation in the near future.
It is important that you please read through everything and familiarise yourself with the contents at your convenience.
Any questions or feedback are of course welcome.

It would be extremely helpful if you could please confirm that you have read the documents once you have completed that.
Please inform Sue Hill by email or message.
(susanmaryhill56@icloud.com)

Kind Regards,
Sue Hill
(Webmaster note: Some minor changes made to the above news post for the sake of clarity)

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.