Alwinton [4th February] - The tiny village of Alwinton sits comfortably beneath the rolling foothills of the Cheviots and faces south. It was one of the ‘Ten towns of Coquetdale’ and stands at the junction of two important historic border crossings. Its annual Shepherds’ Show is the last of the season and draws visitors from far and wide. Otherwise, for most of the year the village is a peaceful place and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding hills. As you explore the green hills, high above Northumberland’s longest river, the Coquet, you will never be more than three crow-flown miles from the cosy and welcoming hearth of Alwinton’s petite ‘Rose and Thistle’ public house. The suggested route takes you into the hills beyond the village and returns along Clennell Street. Ed Amis, John Bell, Anne Marie Forster, Karyn Parlett, Dek Parmley & Lisa Philliskirk will, if necessary, be using their  private vehicle as Club transport in order to take Tony Austin, Linda Boakes, Kathryn Booth, Michelle Kelly, Josie McGinley, Malcolm McVey, Hedley Oliver, Colin Phillips, Kishor Raichura, Alan Ross, Ken Rowell, Roger Smith, Ian Thomson & Ronald Willinson to Alwinton. If you wish to join them please contact the Secretary. Margaret Andison, Ian Goodman, Natalie Goodman, Ailie Langston & Edward Vose will be meeting up at Alwinton.

2011 AGM Minutes

Patterdale [February 2012]  – Accommodation has already been secured for the Club's ever popular annual stay in the grounds of the beautiful Patterdale Hall Estate. The exceptional value choice on offer is either four nights (Wed 15th, Thur 16th, Fri 17th & Sat 18th Feb 2012) in Parkside Two @ £55 per person OR three nights (Thur 16th, Fri 17th & Sat 18th Feb 2012) in Lodge Two @ £45 per person. So far, full payment has been received from Tony Austin [4], John Bell [3], David Jeffers [3], Malcolm McVey [4], Mike Morrison [4], Ellen Morrison [4], Lisa Philliskirk [3], Kishor Raichura [4], Ian Storey [3], Stephen Walker [3], Ronald Willison [4] & Cliff Wilson [3]. If you are interested in joining Pam Andrew [+guest] on the reserve list please contact the Secretary.

2012 Scottish Week Trip [12th May 2012] - Lochbroom Lodge, Ullapool is a single property, but divided into east and west wings and gives access to the Easter Ross group of Munros, the Fannaichs and An Teallach. The total cost is £1890 (this year's prices) which works out at £119 each based upon 16 people, but the cost would obviously come down if we could fit more in.  More info at www.scotland-holiday-cottage.com/highlands/lochbroom.htm. So far bookings confirmed by the receipt of £30 deposits have been received from Pam Andrew, Margaret Andison, Tony Austin, John Bell, Alan Bradbury, Lynn Ford, Malcolm McVey, Mike Morrison, Ellen Morrison, Ashish Raichura, Kishor Raichura, Ian Storey, Edward Vose, Jean Walker, Steve Walker & Ronald Willison.

Fares = £15. Bookings are valid only if received via answer-phone OR Email. As long as notification of a cancellation is received via answer-phone OR Email by the Secretary by 21:00 on the evening prior to the walk or thereafter no later than 08:00 via 07963064198 on the morning of the walk and it is subsequently possible to fill ALL seats in ALL Club transport the fee will be waived. Whilst the Club greatly appreciate messages being relayed to event co-ordinators via word of mouth on Saturday morning, please note that such messages unfortunately don’t count as official notification of cancellation and you will remain liable for the full £15 fare. Please don't forget that if you insist upon travelling in your own car, you still must MAKE A BOOKING and pay £3 per participant. All participants MUST sign the Attendance Record Sheet on the day. As at least one week’s notice off cancellation of the Transport North East minibus is required without forfeiting the £75 booking fee, a decision has to be made on the Thursday evening as to whether or not the event is financially viable. Therefore in order to make my decision easy, if at all possible please book early for each event.