Walks are organised to suit all levels of difficulty and are divided into
WALKING SHORT BREAKS 2012
Aughton and Ormskirk U3A have been offered a short break of four nights with HF Holidays Ltd
Whitby 30 04 2012 for four nights
Coniston 15 09 2012 for four nights
WHITBY - 30th April for four nights
This trip is full
CONISTON
The deposit for the Coniston short break (£60.00) should have been paid by 1st December 2011
All guests who registered for this holiday have been accepted for this booking
As with all HF accommodation the accommodation has been improved and modernised. The rooms are a mixture of twin and single. We have exclusive use of the Country House and the holiday price remains the same for all guests regardless of facilities
There are still a few rooms available for this trip
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact either Hefina or I on 01515260059/ 07738055047 - hefinayates@aol.com and walterayates@yahoo.com
CNACELLATION
Would all guests please note HF cancellation charges:
Cancellation more than 42 days before holiday date - deposit
42 - 22 days of holiday date - 50% of holiday price
21 - 15 days of holiday date - 60%
14 - 8 days of holiday date - 80%
7 days or less 100% of holiday price
As always holiday insurance will be available from HF Holidays
More information on HF Holidays on www.hfholidays.co.uk
MALHAM - U3A WALKING SHORT BREAK 2011
Aughton & Ormskirk U3A in conjunction with HF Holidays Ltd organised a short break at
Newfield Hall, Malhamdale,
South Yorkshire Dales. This was enjoyed by over 70 people. Hefina and Walter would like to offer their sincere thanks to all guests and to those who so willingly assumed responsibilities for the activities and who contributed so much to another successful short break
MONDAY AFTERNOON SHORT WALKS
Co-ordinator: Margaret Wiechers 01695 573744
 This group walks on the 4th Monday of the month starting at 1.30pm. Walks are local and leisurely and upto 5 miles in length and over easy terrain. Just turn up at the starting place for any Monday walk. Please contact the coordinator if you need more details or a lift. Wear good footwear for all walks- it can by muddy!.
Monday 28th November: Burscough area. Leader: Margaret Wiechers. Meet at 1.30 at The Warfe by the canal in Burscough. Park in The Warfe car park or in Lord Street car park.
December - No Walk
Monday 23rd January 2012: Leader: Eric Morris. Meet at 1.30 at Fir Tree Farm, Kings Moss, near Rainford, WA11 8RG, for a short walk to Crawford. Lunches and teas are available at Fir Tree Farm. Click here for a map of the starting place or please ring if you need directions.
Monday 27th February: Leader: Ann Robinson. Meet at 1.30 in Tarleton at the Church Road car park opposite Websters for a walk along the river Douglas to Bank Hall to see the snowdrops
Monday 26th March: Leader Willem Wiechers. Meet at 1.30 at Aughton Village Hall for a 5 mile local walk round the footpaths and lanes of Aughton
Remember - you can just turn up at the starting place for any Monday walk - or ring for more details on 01695 573744.
THURSDAY LEISURELY WALKS: This walking group is for those who wisht to amble. Walks are usually held on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Walks are up to 5 miles followed by a pub lunch
Coordinators: Jenny Jobe 421574 and
Liz White 423150
12th January 2012.
We are keeping this date open to see what the weather is like so contact Liz or Jenny to see if a walk has been arranged
9th February.
Joyce Taylor/Bet Shaw
573077
8th March. Jenny Jobe/Liz White
421574/423150
It has been decided to keep the maximun number of walkers to 25 firstly because of booking places to eat and secondly with more than 25 the group tends to spread out too much.
Please contact the leader if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
MEDIUM WALKS
This group meets at 1000 for 1015 start for 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
Thursday 12 January: Les and Yvonne Thomas 573230. Mawdesley and Rufford circular walk 6m. Pub lunch.
Thursday 9 February: Dermot and Elaine Glennon 575893. Parbold circular 6.5m. Pub lunch. More details
Thursday 8 March : Bill and Marie Hale 422472. Garstang, one of Lancashire’s famous ‘Cheese walks’ 6m. Pub lunch.
Thursday 15 December: Kay Nixon 0151 474 9991. Grindleton. 5.5m. Christmas Lunch.
N.B. The walk at Grindleton will be followed by Christmas lunch at ‘The Duke of York’. Bookings for lunch will be taken by Les Thomas 573 230 and not the walk leader.
WEDNESDAY MEDIUM WALKS : Coordinator : Linda Griffiths 423 451.
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.
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. Coordinator: Tom Hodson 421 676
Thursday24 November: Tom Hodson 421 676. Douglas Valley and Ashurst Beacon. 8m.
Packed lunch – pub meal option after walk.
Thursday 26 January 2012: Willem Wiechers 573744. Ribchester 8m. More details
Thursday 23 February: Barry Carr 729114. Longton 7.5m. Pub lunch.
Thursday 22 March: Rod and Jean James 574674. TBA.
You must contact leaders if you intend to join a walk or if you need further details.
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