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Welcome to the Group’s Social Page.

As well as all the walks planned for the months ahead there's a busy programme of socials - from rounders and racing to weekends away.  Everyone is welcome, and I would especially like to see some new faces.  You don't need to be a regular walker or even a member to come along and see what the social side of the Group has to offer.  I try to put on a mix of events, so hopefully there's something for everyone this summer.

Feel free to contact me at jonbates69@hotmail.com or on 07886 708336 if you have any suggestions for future activities or events, or if you come across any special offers that may be useful to the Group.  Keep an eye on the message board, as well as the regular emails.

Everyone is welcome, and we are always keen to see people who are new to the Group.

Jon (Social secretary)

DATE	EVENT DETAILS
Saturday 23^rd Aug	Preston Night Out. Join us on our next leg of the great Preston pub tour. We will meet in the Angels bar on Lune Street at between 8pm and 8.30pm, from where it will be a case of visiting the bars and pubs of our choice. If you are unable to make this night, another Preston night has been planned for Sat 13th Sept. Thanks. Mark 07815 101349
Weekend 29^th – 31^st Aug	Snowdonia Weekend.  A return to the village of Penmachno, surrounded by the breath-taking Welsh mountains.  Contact Ruth for more info ruth.kirk@blueyonder.co.uk
Thurs 4^th Sept	Walks Input Night at the Houghton Arms, J3 M65. Your chance to come along and suggest social events for the Autumn/Winter or volunteer to lead walks.
Weekend 19^th – 21^st Sept	Hikefest – courtesy of Kevin and his colleagues at Hike magazine, this year’s Hikefest, open to all members of all 20s to 30s hike groups, is at Hawkshead YHA. The weekend will see a variety of walks, from 4 to 12 miles in length plus a HUGE party on the Saturday night with buffet, disco and free drinks. For further details see: www.ramblers.org.uk/hike
Friday 26^th – Monday 29^th Sept	Cumbria Coastal Way, Parts 11 & 12 ‘Long Weekend’ Provisional walk plan: Saturday : Nethertown to Harrington (13m) Starts off with some tough walking on the stony beach at Nethertown which eases off as we approach St Bees. Then it’s the exciting cliff top path around St Bees Head before a gentle descent towards civilisation at Whitehaven. The last stretch is an interesting stroll along an old railtrack to the harbour at Harrington. Sunday: Harrington to Maryport (13m) Not the most scenic section as this part of the coast was heavily industrialised but the relics are quite interesting and the walking is very easy to the last port in England on the west coast and the promise of the Solway Firth to come. Accommodation: We’ll be staying at Skiddaw View Holiday Park at Bothel. Cost (for those not already booked) approx £65. Doesn’t have the same facilities as Brockwood but good access to Cockermouth and Keswick. Contact Mike (07767 371437) to book.
October (TBC)	Another Weekend Away – possibly West or North Lakes
Weekend12^th -14^th Dec	Christmas Weekend.  This is the highlight of the social calendar, and this year we will be celebrating at Hathersage youth hostel in the Peak District.  As usual there will be fancy dress, games, secret santa, drinking and all manner of shenanigans. . . . and maybe even some walking!!  There are 40 places available, so get your name down quick because this WILL be fully booked.  Contact me for more info jonbates69@hotmail.com