GLASGOW YOUNG WALKERS

 Other social dates for the 2009 diary

Bonfire Night at Glasgow Green

Thursday November 5th

We will meet at the Tron Theatre, just under the clock tower at 7pm before heading to Glasgow Green.

We are planning on heading down to the Glasgow Green fireworks again this year.
 The fireworks start at 730pm next Thursday 5th November - http://www2.seeglasgow.com/fireworks/index.htm
  
Hopefully we will go on for a drink after the show has finished - either in Merchant City or back to our regular haunt of Waxy's.
 
So remember, remember the 5th of November.... and wrap up warm, bring a flask (of coffee or stronger!)
 
Hopefully see you then - and as always friends, family and new members always welcome! My telephone number for those who are looking for us is 07710 989894
 
Thanks
Rachel

My Fair Lady, Mitchell Theatre

Friday the 13th!!! of November

For all you theatre fans out there we are organsing a night to see the acclaimed and very popular 'My Fair Lady' at the Mitchell Theatre which is part of the Mitchell Library on Friday 13th November at 7.30pm. 

Tickets cost £16, if you want to come along please e-mail Seonaid at:
seonaidmarionmiller@hotmail.com as soon as possible as tickets will sell fast and I will book your tickets for you.  All welcome feel free to bring along anyone else you know who might be interested. 

We will be meeting at 7pm to collect and pay for the tickets outside the Mitchell Theatre and there is a bar inside if you want to have a quick drink before the show starts.  Any queries or if you can't find us on the night just give me a call.  Look forward to seeing those who can make it along.

Seonaid Miller
Glasgow Young Walkers
E-mail: seonaidmarionmiller@hotmail.com

Christmas comes Early!

Joint GYW/Lomond Mountaineering Club dinner & ceilidh  - first social outside of Glasgow! 

Onich Hotel, just north of Glen Coe

Saturday November 14th
The cost is £20 per person which will include a buffet followed by a plenty of drinking, ceilidh dancing, and generally having a good time.

A low to medium level walk has been pencilled in for the Saturday afternoon, weather permitting. The walk is three miles north of the hotel on the hills after crossing the Corrin Ferry. There will also be another optional walk the following day up the Pap of Glen Coe starting at 11am.

Transport Options

Share a lift or alternatively there is a City Link bus service from Buchanan Street in Glasgow to Onich. Transport arrangements will be finalised at a later date.

Accommodation

Have a look at http://www.glencoe-scotland.net/accommodation.html

or even better the list that Bethany has put together (21/10/09)

1) Onich Hotel: still has some rooms for £35 per person for B&B - a few of us are staying there.
 
2) SYHA at Glen Coe has dorm beds available for about £15 per person per bed - this will involve a taxi each way for about £3 (each way).
 
3) Creag Mhor Lodge: has twin rooms for £26.50 per person for B&B (she assures me it is an amazing breakfast). This is about 1 mile away from the ceilidh so could potentially be within walking distance - depending on what height your stilletto heels are.
 
4) Corran Inn: has one twin bedroom left which is £16 per person per night.http://www.glencoe-scotland.net/accommodation.html

Please e-mail back to the GYW email address and let us know if you wish to attend.  People do not need to pay until the dinner, but it would be appreciated if you would only sign up if you can make a firm commitment to attend, as this will make organisation much easier.

If you are happy to pay in advance then please send a cheque for £20 made payable to Lomond Mountaineering Club and send it to Richard Baynes, 7 Southview Terrace, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 1RZ.

 'A Choired Taste'

Thursday 17th December

Christmas Choir Performance at Laurie's Bar, 34 King Street, near Merchant City - Thursday 17th December, start time approx 7pm.  Tickets cost: approx £3, pay at door

'A Choired Taste' is a 30 strong stylish chic and contemporary vocal ensemble based in Glasgow who recently performed at the west end festival.

AGM & Second Birthday Party

Saturday October 24th 7.30pm Waxy O'Connor's

We have booked a private room to hold the meeting which we can then use afterwards for our party.  There will be a free buffet served on arrival.  The room is downstairs and will be marked Glasgow Young Walkers. 

The AGM bit....  
The meeting should hopefully only last around an hour and will give you an update of what's been going on and also allow you to stand as a committee member.  There will also be an opportunity to put forward any suggestions for the club.  Although only Ramblers Association members can vote at the AGM new members are more than welcome to come along to the meeting and party afterwards.
 

The Party bit!!
Afterwards it will be a party and a chance to meet other members old and new and catch up with friends, all welcome.  Waxy's is open till late! As it is close to Halloween feel free to come along in fancy dress, there will be prizes for those brave enough!

Saturday 12th September, 7.30pm

Monkey Bar
 
We have a social night planned  - drinks and music in Monkey Bar, 100 Bath Street with a reserved area (along with other friends of mine) at the rear of the bar. This area can also be accessed from the rear door on Sauchiehall Lane off Hope Street - so no need to push through the crowds at the front!.

There are some very comfy sofas waiting for us  - along with our own separate bar- very good for those who have been walking earlier in the day!
 
Look forward to seeing you then!
 
If you want to know more please contact Rachelgedwards@googlemail.com or text 07710 989894

Friday 14th August

Corinthian

Near Merchant City and George Square.  
8pm in the main bar area  - if you are struggling to find us then text or call.
 
Everyone is invited - old and new members! Please feel free to bring friends along.   

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday. Thank you.
Bethany Aitken
Glasgow Young Walkers

bethanyjaitken@yahoo.co.uk 07912 286 638

Friday 19th June

Treasure Hunt Pub Crawl.
 
 
Starting in the Oran Mor Pub (junction of Great Western Road and Byres Road)
Please meet here between 6.30-7pm. This will give us 30 minutes to explain the treasure hunt and split you into groups so you can set off at 7.30pm.
 
What does this involve?
 
You will be split into 3 groups and set off on your treasure hunt.
 
Before you leave you will be given a list of tasks to complete, photos to take, items to collect whilst you navigate your way around the pubs in the west end.
 
These tasks will earn you points and these points will make the difference between being in the winning team and not! The tasks are not hard so please do not be put off because you think you do not know enough, are unfamilar with the west end or are too unfit.
 
You will be given a maximum of 90 minutes to complete your treasure hunt.
 
At 9pm we expect you to be back at Oran Mor with as many tasks completed as possible and we will score your efforts and crown the winners!
 
If you would like to join in then please email bethany with your name and any questions or queries asap but definitely by Thurs 18th June (bethanyjaitken@yahoo.co.uk).
 
Everyone is invited - old and new members - and if you are unable to join in the Treasure Hunt then please feel free to come to Oran Mor for a few drinks when the hunt finishes at 9pm.
 
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on the 19th June. Thank you.
Bethany Aitken
Glasgow Young Walkers

Other social dates for the 2009 diary

 12th September 2009

 Drinks & music on Bath Street

14th November 2009

Joint dinner dance with Lomond Mountaineering club (tbc)

Thursday 18th June

Navigation classes - free

Hosted by Ordnance Survey, Waterstone's store on Sauchiehall Street.

The first class will be starting at 5:30 pm and the second class will start at 7pm.
The important thing to mention is that these classes are free! Please contact the address below foe further information/ to reserve a place.

Gwyn Hughes-Jones (Ordnance Survey Rep for Scotland)
gwyn.hughes-jones@ordnancesurvey.co.uk

Thursday 4th June

Doug Scott Lecture
Famous mountaineer Doug Scott has kindly agreed to give a world premier lecture in Glasgow on his experience on the three highest peaks in the world to help raise money for Who Cares? Scotland (Scotland’s leading advocacy charity for young people in care) and Community Action Nepal (funding sustainable health and education projects in Nepal).

Tickets Available from Tisos Outdoor Experience Glasgow Stores £10 (including entry to raffle) at Buchanan Street Tel: 0141 248 4877 and 50 Couper Street Tel: 0141 559 5450 or through Sharon Watt at Who Cares Scotland,5 Oswald Street, Glasgow G1 4QR Tel: 0141 226 4441 email: admin@whocaresscotland.org

Friday 15th May 

8pm Stube, Kilmarnock Road

http://www.5pm.co.uk/Browse/Restaurant/mama_san