Thanks to Ian (design and re-write) and Yasmine (photos)!
We have completely revamped our series of walk leaflets. The routes have been simplified, the step-by-step instructions improved, and new photos added. Outlets up and down the dale are carrying our leaflets, and some have already run out! Pick up your free copy, or download a printable version from our website.
Thanks to Ian (design and re-write) and Yasmine (photos)!
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Oops, we forgot to announce here that we won an award. We won "Volunteer Group of the Year" at the County Durham Environment Awards, held on 13 November 2014. This was for "an outstanding contribution to the improvement, understanding and promotion of the quality and appearance of the environment of the Weardale countryside and the commitment of all volunteers".
You can see the award for yourself - just pop into the Black Lion in Meadhope Street. It takes pride of place on the corner shelf by the fire. The photo below shows Yasmine, Ian and Neil receiving the award from John Robinson, chairman of Durham County Council. If you are out and about in Wolsingham, look out for our new posters with details of our Spring and Summer walks. Our first 4 walks follow our revamped self-guided-walk leaflets - at the printers right now. If you fancy walking one of these routes but want a bit of company first time round, please join us!
On Saturday 28 February members of the Wolsingham Wayfarers joined up with the Parish Council and local volunteers to plant nearly 100 trees at the top of Demesne Mill by the Sills, bordering the Family Walk. The trees were donated by The Conservation Volunteers as part of the Big Tree Plant. We look forward to watching them grow and flourish over the next few decades!
With the first birthday of our monthly Saturday walks fast approaching, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new weekday walks.
If you like the idea of joining us for shorter, more leisurely walks, then join us on the last Thursday of every month, 10am at Wolsingham Market Place. Our first Thursday walk is on 30 October. We will be walking 2.5 miles along the river path to Bradley Burn. After a cup of tea in the farm shop we will decide whether to get the bus back or walk! All welcome, and as always our walks are free to join. If you have any questions, please drop us an email. The second annual North Pennines Walking Festival is running from 27 September to 5 October. The theme is food. The final day features two Wolsingham walks. We are leading a hard walk around Pikeston Fell, while Bradley Burn are hosting a leisurely foodie walk.
Visit the festival website to find out more We will be holding our AGM on Monday May 12th 2014 @ 7pm in the Methodist Church, Wolsingham.
Please join us to learn about our activities over the past twelve months and hopes for the future of walking in Weardale. Nominations for committee membership will be received until April 12th by Gill Calvert -secretary [email protected] We are now on Facebook! Please say hello, and like our page. We are at www.facebook.com/wolsinghamwayfarers.
We are also going to start sending out email newsletters. If you would like to sign up, please fill in the form here. You can unsubscribe at any time. Our Christmas walk is fast approaching. This Saturday, 14 December, we will be walking to Frosterley via the Elephant Trees. If you would like to join us for a glass of mulled wine at the Elephant Trees please meet at Wolsingham Market Place, 10am. Dress for the weather (remember, it's colder on the high ground). There is an option to walk or bus back to Wolsingham.
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