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Saturday 28 February 2015

March News Letter


DUNGARVAN HILL WALKING CLUB 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS,

On the 3rd February 2015, a special Club meeting was held in the Tudor House as part of the celebrations to mark the formation of the Club in 1995. The present Committee sent out invitations to both the founders and past club members to attend the meeting. Almost 40 people turned up on the night, past and present members coming together to reminisce about the past 20 years. Richard Dykes, the present Chairman had organised a slide show of past walks, meetings,and holidays, to entertain those present. What about those hairdos!!
 FIRST WALK. February 1995
 The first walkers met outside Lawlors Hotel at 2.30 pm sharp, and Colligan woods was the location for a walk of 6 miles in length. Leaflets of several pages were produced for individual walks.
Back in 1995, the Club offered Fitness, Friendship Fun and that has not changed in this year of 2015. Following the presentation by Richard, a delicious celebratory cake was cut and along with tea, coffee and mouth-watering buns made by the Club Secretary, Catherine Hayes, a great time was had by all.
 UPCOMING EVENTS. 2015 
7th April Club night has a wildlife and mountain photographic presentation with Mario Mac Rory from Muddy Boots Trekking.

KILLARNEY WEEKEND.
The annual April weekend trip is to be held in Killarney from the 17th-19th April, staying at the Castlerosse Hotel. For those interested please contact Richard Dykes or Peter Mangan. Payment must be made in full by the 6th March. 
SEMRA QUIZ.
Please come along to the Tudor House on the 6th March at 8pm and support this fantastic organisation, by taking part in this fun quiz. Norman Graham will be our Quiz Master. More Information at www.semra.ie
 LAKE DISTRICT HOLIDAY.2015
The dates for the September Holiday to the Lake District have yet to be finalised. It will be either the 6-13th or 13th -20th Waiting for flight information to appear. The flights will be from Cork to Manchester. We will keep you posted,

MARCH 17th. SAINT PATRICKS DAY WALK. SLIABH NA MAN
Meeting at 1pm by the Park Hotel, Du ngarvan and in Supervalue Car Park, CARRICK-ON-SUIR at 1.40pm. Following the walk, we will gather at Kilcash castle for a picnic (weather permitting) and later to the pub for further refreshments!!. 
Dungarvan Hill Walking Club promises FITNESS, FRIENDSHIP and FUN.
Visit www.dungarvanhillwalking.org for more info.
If you wish to submit a walk report or a piece of news you think the club should be aware of, please send it to PRO. Marie Jennings at bishopsnest33129@gmail.com. Thanks also to all who send reports and photographs. Keep them coming


Tuesday 3 February 2015

February News Letter

KILLARNEY WEEKEND.

The Club have chosen Killarney as the venue for this year’s April walking weekend. The dates are from 17th -19th at the Castlerosse Hotel. You can choose to stay for 3 nights with 2 evening meals for Euro 169 or 2 nights plus 1 evening meal for Euro 115. Money to be paid in full by March 6th.The original date was changed as the Dungarvan Food Festival is being held the weekend before. A Festival not to be missed. See Richard or Peter to book.

LAKE DISTRICT HOLIDAY.

The dates for the Lake District holiday have yet to be confirmed as we wait for flight information to be confirmed. The dates will be either SEPTEMBER 6-13th or 13th-20th. The flights will be from Cork to Manchester. Tony Fitzgerald is organising the holiday.

20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS BBQ.

A BBQ is being held in Marie Jennings house on SATURDAY 18th July as part of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the foundation of the Club. Please bring your own food and drink.

SEMRA QUIZ.

A quiz night to raise fund for SEMRA will be held on the 6th March at 8pm in the Tudor House Dungarvan. Norman Graham will be the Quiz Master for the night. More info on Mountain Rescue at  www.semra.ie

At the recent committee meeting, Richard read a letter from the Dungarvan Lions Club thanking everyone for all their hard work fund raising for the Club.

REMINDER.

All leaders to return sign-in sheets to Richard Dykes for archiving. If a member decides to leave a walk, they must sign out with initials. If you want a particular activity, type of walk or have ideas for a club night, let us know. REMEMBER. NO BOOTS NO WALK.

COMERAGH CROSSING.

The Club are looking for people to play an organising role in the Comeragh Crossing. Ideas on a possible restructuring are also welcome. Contact Richard Dykes. 0862411287.

BASIC NAVIGATION COURSE.
It is hoped to hold a basic navigation course this year. We will keep you informed when the arrangements are finalised.


If you wish to submit a walk report or a piece of news you think the club should be aware of, please send it to PRO. Marie Jennings at bishopsnest33129@gmail.com. Thanks also to all who send reports and photographs. Keep them coming,