Monthly Archives: March 2010

16 Swoggers and 3 Dogs stepped out on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning in the peak district, our aim to conquer the wild and windy Rushup Edge!!  Setting off from outside the Pennypot cafe in idyllic Edale village we meandered our way upto Back Tor … Continue reading →

We think that our BLoGs are a new venture – not so as this extract from the 30th Jubilee Edition of BootLeG shows(published in 1985).Some of the characters may be unfamiliar to you but hopefully the account of a group … Continue reading →

The walk went well – thanks in part to the weather being kind. There were 4 families – 7 adults and 8 kids. We walked across a couple of fields to Kerridge, up White Nancy, along the ridge a bit and then … Continue reading →

On Sunday 21st March, after a couple of changes to this walk (the date and also the leader), 26 of us met at New Mills station and Chris H led us on a walk over to Mellor church. Near the start, … Continue reading →

I am still working my way through the minutes books of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and found this little summary of the group history which I have brought up to date. I thought it may be of interest especially … Continue reading →

In March, winter sports enthusiasts from  the group headed out to Chamonix ,situated in the Mont  Blanc Massif ,to enjoy  the excellent winter snow conditions.  On Friday we skied in the  Les Houches area, and apart from one mishap when … Continue reading →

If you were at the slide show that Mick and Gayle gave, But without Gayle. Lands End to John O’Groats walk.  OnMonday 22nd March they will be both setting off on their next trip. Kent to Cape Wrath. Just over … Continue reading →

Sixteen of us gathered at the car park above Youlgeave (Youlgrave) for a circular led by Nigel. Staring in a very windy, cold but sunny morning we went the wrong way up the limestone way to the head of Lathkill … Continue reading →

Matters arising from committee meetings (1977-1978) I have been reading through some old committee minutes and would like to raise a couple of points that still appear to be unresolved. Perhaps some of the long-standing members can help. 1) It … Continue reading →

After the snow of the past three months, Sunday was a bit frosty but seriously blue skies, green fields and visibility in excess of 25 miles. Eleven of us met with Scott for a walk from Broadbottom, along bits of … Continue reading →