Walks are organised to suit all levels of difficulty and are divided into
WALKING HOLIDAY 2011
Newfield Hall, Malhamdale, Yorkshire - from 11th April 2011 for four nights. Details below
Over 70 guests have expressed an interest in participating in this walking holiday.
A short meeting will be held on Monday 6 December (venue Scout Hut - small room) at 12.15pm to ensure that all prospective leaders - either walking or other social activities - can be nominated or volunteer to assist in the planning of this event
A WALKING SHORT BREAK
Aughton & Ormskirk U3A in conjunction with HF Holidays Ltd have organised a short break at
Newfield Hall, Malhamdale,
South Yorkshire Dales. Newfield Hall stands at the end of tree-lined drive in two acres of mature grounds and has spectacular views across the fells. Built in 1856 by William Alcock, the country house retains its 19th century ambience with its pillared entrance, baronialhall and courtyard.
Newfield Hall has 4 star Visit Britain rating and an indoor heated swimming pool.
Fully inclusive - all rooms ensuite £240.50
If you are interested please contact Walter & Hefina Yates - details in newsletter.
A non-refundable deposit of £50.00 per person is due to be paid by the
01 July 2010.
Please make all cheques payable to HF Holidays Ltd and pass to Walter or Hefina Yates (details in Newsletter)
Discounts on HF Holidays
We have now negotiated a 30% discount for any UK holiday departing before 31 October 2010. This offer is only available for U3A members on new individual bookings that must be made before 31 July 2010. Any member of Aughton & Ormskirk U3A can take advantage of this offer by telephoning the reservation team on 08454707558 and by quoting offer code ZGO The 30% offer will only be offered if the ZGO code is quoted at the time of booking For additional information please visit the website www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 08454708558 to request a brochure.
MONDAY AFTERNOON SHORT WALKS
Co-ordinator: Margaret Wiechers 573744
 This group walks on the 4th Monday of the month starting at 1.30pm. Walks are local, leisurely and over easy terrain and around 4 or 5 miles. Just turn up at the starting place for any Monday walk. But please contact the coordinator if you need more details. Please wear good footwear for all walks.
Monday 27th September: Lydiate. Leader: Sue Watkinson. Meet in Hall Lane, Lydiate, (next to Our Lady's RC Church) Grid Ref: 364 052 at 1.30 for a walk past Lydiate Hall, along the Cheshire Lines and the Leeds Liverpool canal. Refreshments available after this walk
Monday 25th October: Westhead. Leader:Ann Robinson. Meet in the car park of the Prince Albert pub, Wigan Road, Westhead at 1.30 for a walk around Lathom area.
Monday 29th November. Haskayne. Leader: Elizabeth Beeston. Meet in the car park at the Ship Inn, Haskayne (by canal) at 1.30 (Grid ref: 364 082).
December: No Monday walk
N.B. Some walks start in pub car parks at which you could get lunch beforehand and/or a drink afterwards.
Remember - you can just turn up at the starting place for any Monday walk.
Would anyone like to volunteer to lead a Monday afternoon walk? If so please ring Margaret on 01695 573744
LONGER WALKS (Thursdays)
This group walks at a leisurely pace on not too difficult terrain with a pub lunch stop where possible. The distance is usually between 7 and 11 miles. Please wear good footwear and carry waterproofs for all walks Coordinator: Tom Hodson 421 676 .
28 October: Andrew Beeston 574 928. Formby and Freshfield to Southport. 8m. Return by train. Packed lunch.
25 November: Dermot and Elaine Glennon 575 893. Tackler’s Trail, Darwen. 9.5m. Lunch TBA.
Details of all walks are included in the newsletter. You must contact leaders if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
MEDIUM AND SLOWER WALKS
This group meet at 1000 for 1015 start and aims to keep healthy by a 5-7 mile walk at an easy pace with a good social interaction over lunch at the end of the walk.
THURSDAY MEDIUM WALKS : Coordinators: Les and Yvonne Thomas 573 230
9 September: John Spurr 575 391, John Christian 421 687. Roddlesworth Valley, 6.5m, pub lunch.
14 October: Kay Nixon 0151 474 9991. Anthony Gormley’s Coastline, Crosby. 7m. Park at Hightown and get train to Waterloo, walking back. Pub lunch.
11 November: Barry Carr 729 114. Bridgewater Canal from Dunham. 7m. Pub lunch.
16 December: Les and Yvonne Thomas 573 230. Christmas walk ~ details TBA.
WEDNESDAY MEDIUM WALKS : Coordinator : Linda Griffiths 423 451.
15 September: Garstang, Lancs, 7m pub lunch.
20 October: Sawley, Lancs, 5m pub lunch.
17 November: Gt Budworth, Cheshire, 6m pub lunch.
December: Joining other groups for walk and Xmas Lunch
Details of all walks are included in the newsletter. You must contact leaders if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
THURSDAY LEISURELY WALKS : This group is for those who wish to amble, with walks up to 5m. followed by a pub lunch.The maximum number of walkers is 25. Coordinator: Gwen Parry 578 804
9 September: Leader: Joyce Taylor, 573 077.
14 October: Leader: Jenny Jobe, 421 574.
11 November: Leader: Ted Morrell, 01704 574 669.
9 December: Leader: Gwen Parry, 578 804.
Details of all walks are included in the newsletter. You must contact leaders if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
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