GLASGOW YOUNG WALKERS

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 STOP PRESS

**Ramblers Scotland Jobs under threat**

This weekend an article published in the Sunday Herald indicated that Ramblers Scotland organisation is facing closure. Click on the link below to view the full article.

Ramblers Scotland job losses The Sunday Herald 14th June 2009

 Glasgow Young Walkers committee have written a letter to the CEO, Ramblers regarding the cuts to the Ramblers Scotland budget. If you wish to sign/support this please email

The Midge Forecast

 For those of you heading up North - the midge forecast as well as the weather forecast maybe something to check out!

http://www.midgeforecast.co.uk/

The Ramblers walk magazine

Check out http://www.walkmag.co.uk/  - contains a walk archive amoungst other things - let us know if there are any you fancy leading or think we should have a go at later this year - Suggested walks in Scotland

Or maybe you would like to add your walk to this list of suggestion!

June into summer 2009

Walking and social events for the summer have been updated  - hope to get some good weather this year for all the walks we have planned!

Don't forget to get in contact with any further ideas you have.

Next social event is a 'Scavenger hunt'' in the West End - have a look at the Social events page for more details.

April to June 2009 Calendar

Walking and social events have been updated - the dates of walks planned decided but information on where the walks to be will follow....

If you have any ideas for walks or social events you would like to organise please contact us by emailing glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk 

May - Climbing Event at Glasgow climbing centre

Planning on organising an event at the Glasgow Climbing centre - if you are already a climber maybe you could get in touch if you would like to help out - date etc to be arranged.

April - weekend in the Lake District

This is advance notice for the Lake District walking weekend. It is going to be held on the weekend of the 25th/26th April and we'll be basing ourselves in Ambleside.

At the moment there is a plan to do a couple of high level mountain walks. These would only be suitable for walkers with previous experience of this kind of walking (i.e. 7-8 hours of walking with a total ascent of more than 900m). However, if we have a group of people keen to do some low level walking it should be possible to arrange an alternative itinerary, provided that someone else is prepared to take responsibility for leading. The area around Ambleside is fantastic for low level rambling as there is an extensive network of public footpaths, most of them very well sign-posted.  
The rough plan is :

Friday 24th April: Drive down to the Lakes after work. AA route planner tells me that it will take just under 3 hours from the Transport Museum. There's a wide variety of accommodation available in Ambleside, including two hostels (www.englishlakesbackpackers.co.uk and https://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/the-lake-district/hostels/Ambleside/index.aspx). Meet for dinner and planning.

Saturday 25th April: A high level walk from the Langdale valley. Possibly Crinkle Crags and Bowfell. A low level walk could also be done from Langdale, e.g. over to Elterwater. Group night out in Ambleside.

Sunday 26th April: A high level walk in the Coniston fells or the Fairfield Horseshoe. Again a low level walk could be done starting from the same point as the high level walk: e.g. on the tracks in and around the coppermines valley. Head back to Glasgow after walk.
 
 
If you are interested in coming along or have any questions please e-mail me at andrewjthurston@hotmail.com I'd be grateful if you could let me know what kind of walking you'd be hoping to do and whether or not you're willing to volunteer as a driver.
 
Andrew Thurston
Glasgow Young Walkers

26th December 2008

Navigation Courses

We have now had three very sucessful Navigation courses run for the group by John - with hopefully more in 2009!

Please check out John's new website www.johnchivall.co.uk/ and contact him or glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk if you have any ideas of further courses we could organise

10th December 2008

The next GYW committee meeting is this week so if you have any ideas for walks or social events - or would like to lead a walk or organise an event let us know at glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk

Those of you who are GYW Rambler's members should have received a surprise in the post over the last few weeks!

One of our members is the Deputy Editor of 'TGO The Great Outdoors' magazine (she should probably editing me!) and organised to send a free copy of the December edition of the magazine to each of our members!!

They also have a website that you maybe interested in http://www.tgomagazine.co.uk/ - so take a look!

1st December 2008

Yesterday saw a 'full on snow walk ' for the club! Check out some of the photos posted on the GYW Facebook group.

For those planning on coming to the Christmas drinks night in Moskito we will see if we can find someone to get there a bit earlier than those having food in the restaurant next door - although you may want to come into Mama Sans and check out their cocktail bar!

Let us know any ideas you have for the club - we have out committee meeting a week Thursday to plan for the next three months - and long term for the summer.......!

25th November 2008

Navigation Courses

We have recently organised one day navigation courses in the Luss hils that have been run by John Chivall, a freelance outdoor instructor. Hopefully there will be some more courses in the New Year - please get in touch if you are interested by contacting glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk

5th November 2008

Let us know your ideas!

The next committee meeting is at the beginning of December - please let us know any ideas you have for walks, weekends away, winter skills and social activities so we can add them into the programme for Jan-March 2009

Email glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk

20th October 2008

Christmas Night Out

We have booked a table at Mama San for Saturday 20th December at 8pm - numbers are limited so please get in touch if you are thinking of coming along!

Drinks in Moskito afterwards......

15th October 2008

Update to the home page - please print off the home page and pass it on to any friends that are interested in GYW!

8th October 2008

                                        PHOTOS

New photos of Bridge of Orchy to Tyndrum and last weekend's walk up The Cobbler added.

Any other photos you would like added email them to glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.com

5th October 2008

                                       'GYW AGM'

Date for the diary  -

                          Uisge Beathe, Woodlands Road                   

                  30th October (night before Halloween)

                           730pm start for the official bit                  

 Come and meet the committee and let us know what you want to do over the coming year......

The calendar for this year is filling up rapidly with walks and socials but sure we can squeeze in some more.....

3rd October 2008

                            NEW FACEBOOK GROUP - 'GYW'

For those 'Facebook' fanatics we have set up a group 'GYW' so join up to see who some of the members are - or just take a look!

1st October 2008

                                     WEBSITE UPDATE

The events calendar and photos have recently been updated - please send any photos, events, reports on previous walks so we can add even more to glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks! Look forward to receiving all your photos.....

29 June 2008

HAPPY 1 YEAR BIRTHDAY

GLASGOW YOUNG WALKERS!! 

A big thanks to our group leader, all on the comittee, walk leaders, event organisers, and all walkers. This year has been a fantastic inaugral year for the club and there is a very birght future. Everyone seems to have enjoyed all of the events the club has organised over the past year, whether it be a cloud and snow covered hike up a mountain or a few drinks at the local. Thankyou to all involved!

The Birthday Party was fantastic last night and a big thanks to all who helped make it happen.

Congratulations to all those who won awards and to 'G'day Mate I can see the pub from here!' on winning the extremely tricky quiz.

And now a few messages:

Calling new walk leaders!  It would be great if people who have not lead a walk before would like to contribute to the club by leading a walk.  It is easy to pick a walk, there are plenty of walking books available in the library and bookshops.  Or pick a place you’d like to go and search on the internet for ideas.  The tourist board and national parks produce booklets.

Low level walks needed! We are short on low level walks for the summer and these are a good starting point if you haven't lead a walk before.

You don’t need to lead alone! If you are not sure about leading a walk on your own and would like to lead a walk jointly with someone else then please email Glasgow Young Walkers and we will pair you up with someone.

Remember  - Everyone that goes on a walk is responsible for themselves, you are not exptected to be a qualified mountain leader.

We do have equipment such as maps, first aid kits and an outdoor shelter that we can give you before your walk .

We will be continuing to invest money from the Ramblers' Association in equipment, books and maps. 

If you would like to lead a walk/organise an event or suggest a walk or event for the group please contact us at any time at: glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk

4 June 2008

8 May 2008

What superb week of weather by they way! One of those weeks where I wish I could get out of the office and onto the mountains mid-week. Oh well. I guess a Sadly will do. Our one year anniversary is coming up too. 

Please see the Event Calendar page for the slightly revised programme for May and some walking dates for your diary over the next few months.

We are are aiming to use this website to advertise walk and event info as well as the usual e-mails.  This is in case you don't receive the e-mails as the system has been a bit slow over the last few months.

If you would like to lead a walk/organise an event or suggest a walk or event for the group please contact us at any time at: glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk

Please remember to e-mail Glasgow Young Walkers your Ramblers Association number once you have joined as we don't get this automatically sent to us.

We will be updating the mailing lists again at the end of May so please make sure you have joined up to stay on the list from the 1st June.  When joining remember to state that it is Glasgow Young Walkers ST23 you wish to join so that you are allocated to our group.

The next walk will be on Saturday 10th May - The Merrick, details to follow shortly.

29 April 2008

G'day folks. The programme for the coming months is on the verge. Watch this space soon. The group is still looking for walk leaders and as we are looking to increase the number of walks over the summer months. 

The weather looks improving!! It'll most likely be a  Munro or a similar high-level walk this weekend. Please email j.laurence@bmjarchitects.co.uk. 

Also, a walk has been added for the following weekend (10th May) in the lovely Southern Uplands. 

I'm going back to watch this fantastic thunderstorm...

31 March 2008

Gee it's been a while. I've put some new photos up on the Photos page, plus there are a couple of wee changes to the April/May programme. Bring on the Spring!

 24th February 2008 

Dear Walkers,

Walks and social events have been planned up to the end of May. Goody goody. There's also whisper of a Summertime West Highland Way expedition - contact GYW for more info.

Please see below a message from our club leader regarding Ramblers Membership. Thats all from me. see you all on a walk some time... 

JOINING THE RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION

In order to stay on the Glasgow Young Walkers mailing list after an introductory few months we ask that you join the Ramblers Association (RA) through Glasgow Young Walkers quoting ST23 on your membership form and supply GYW’s with your Ramblers Association number once this comes through for our records.  Remember to update your membership on an annual basis.

HOW TO JOIN

Information for joining can be found at
www.ramblers.org.uk/Scotland/
E-mail: scotland@ramblers.org.uk
Tel: 01577 861222.

If you are already a member of the Ramblers Association please e-mail Glasgow Young Walkers your membership number for our records if you have not done so already.

BENEFITS

Apart from free membership of Glasgow Young Walkers to attend all of our walks and events.

Your membership will allow you to go out with any other Ramblers group - currently 450 to choose from across the UK.

Give you a 10% discount at Millets, Blacks and Cotswolds as well as many other outdoor retailers (at the discretion of the retailer),

Receive free quarterly walk magazines as well as 'Hike' a young persons walking magazine, receive a complimentary walk and accommodation guide book (worth £5.99) plus regular free newsletters.  There is also the chance to borrow from the Ramblers Association's extensive Ordnance Survey map collection, for a very small fee.

The Ramblers Association are a registered charity and help promote walking for health and pleasure, secure access for walkers, develop path networks and protect the outdoor environment for us all to enjoy.

COST

Individual membership per year £27
For a joint/family membership per year £36
Reduced rate per year£15

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

6 February 2008

 February's events are up on the Event Calendar Page. Some recent photos are up to. Apologies about the delay in updating the site - I've kinda been in holiday mode a bit too much!!

22 December 2007
 
Please see the events page for the programme of events for January and information about the next walk and pub night on Saturday 12th January. Separate e-mail's will follow advertising future events in more detail. Don't forget to sign up to the Rambler's Association this month to stay on the mailing list next year and send us a note of your Ramblers Association membership number once it comes through.  Have a very merry Christmas everyone and a happy New Year.
 
WALK LEADERS URGENTLYREQUIRED!!!

We are desperately looking for walk leaders and social vent organisers for the Feb/March programme as we heavily rely on the goodwill of volunteers to run the walking group.  Therefore if you would like to lead a walk or organise an event or know someone else that would please e-mail what you would like to do and your preferred dates to: glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.ukand we will happily add it into the programme.

JOIN THE GYW'S COMMITTEE

We are also looking for members to join the Glasgow oung Walkers Committee.  This group helps decide the direction of the group, makes up the monthly programmes and liaise with Ramblers Scotland.  We meet once every few months and will be arranging over the next few months for the group to adopt a constitution and hold an A.G.M for members.  We would usually meet up in the pub so it is not too much like hard work! If you would like to become involved please e-mail the group at glasgowyoungwalkers@yahoo.co.uk

17 December 2007 

Well folks, that just about raps it up for GYW and 2007.  It's been a superb inaugral year for GYWs, with plenty of succesful walks and a great group of people joining up. No one can deny the diverse range of people we have in our 'little' club, making every single walk, regardless of size or weather, a great occasion. I for one have enjoyed meeting everyone. A big thanks to all our walk organisers and leaders - you have done a superb job! I look forward to seeing you all in 2008.

So keep safe over the Christmas period, drink a lot and be merry, but remember come January time those Munros are gonna hurt more with the extra large festive belly! 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!

09 December 2007 

LAST REMINDER!!! Don't forget to sign up to the Ramblers Association this month to receive the 20% discount and remain on the mailing list after 31st December!

20 November 2007

7 November 2007

31 October 2007

GYWs November Programme is up. Check the Event Calendar page for details. More photos from past walks are up on the Photos page also (at last!).