Walk Dovedale 28/04/2019

Jack led a walk 28/04/2019 along Dovedale.

Jack wrote :- On what turned out to be a fairly bright day, 14 of us set out from Alsop en le Dale car park along the tops before dropping down into Milldale. After a coffee break we then walked down the prettiest section of Dovedale. Lunch was taken at Lovers Leap before continuing down to the stepping stones. Due to the high rainfall the day before, the river was in flood which meant the stepping stones were impassible, fortunately we did not need to cross. Most of the party climbed to the top of Thorpe Cloud for magnificent views down into the Dove Dale and further afield to the River Manifold and Ilam Youth Hostel.

After our descent, refreshments were in order and most of us slaked our thirst at the Old Dog in Thorpe. We then joined the Tissington Trail before dropping off into Tissington Village where we had an ice cream stop. We once again joined the Tissington trail for our route back to Alsop. A fairly leisurely walk of about nine and a half miles.

Meal Pickle Rick's Pizza 27/04/2019

Paul & Pam D. arranged a meal at Pickle Rick's Pizza in Hazel Grove  27/04/2019.

Pub Night Foodie Friday 26/04/2019

Campbell hosted Foodie Friday evening in Stockport Market 26/04/2019.

Talk NHS history 24/04/2019

At Hazel Grove Civic Hall 20:00hrs 24/04/2019, Jeff Jacklin gave a talk with computer photo projector and comical video clips about the history of the NHS.

Llanberis Weekend 18 to 22/04/2019

Harvey B. organised a long Easter bank holiday weekend at Llanberis YHA. 18 to 22/04/2019.
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Walk Shining Tor 21/04/2019

With many members on the Llanberis W/E. Chris S. led an extra walk not on the published program from the lay-by near Taxal, S. Midshires Way along West shore of Fernilee then Errwood reservoirs.(at this point 1 member decided to cross the Errwood reservoir dam road and return along the E. shore of Fernilee Reservoir 6.5 miles) The rest SW. Stake Side, Shining Tor, N. Cats Tor, Pym Chair, Windgather Rocks, Taxal Edge, E, Taxal Moor, Taxal church return. A very warm sunny day 11 miles 5 members.

Talk Woodhead Railway 17/04/2019

At Hazel Grove Civic Hall 20:00hrs. 17/04/2019, Steve H. gave a talk with computer photo projector about the Woodhead railway.

Walk Bleaklow 14/04/2019

John E. led a walk from Old Glossop N. to the Longdendale trail E. to Pennine way S. over Bleaklow to Doctors Gate path W. back to Old Glossop. After the walk some went into the Queens Arms which was very busy. 17 members + 1 dog enjoyed a sunny but very cold windy day.13 miles.  (more photos please?)

An albino (Ostrich Ria or Emu???) near Old  Glossop.

Pub Night Project 53. 12/04/2019

At 20.30hrs 12/04/2019 John E. hosted a pub night at the recently opened Project 53 at Stockport Market place.

Walk Bollington 11/04/2019

Pete and Sue H. led a Thursday walk from Bollington, taking in good views from 'White Nancy' with a pub stop at the Robin Hood at Rainow.. 7 miles, 13 members enjoyed a warm sunny day.

Talk UAE 10/04/2019

At Hazel Grove Civic Hall 20:00hrs. 10/04/2019 Phil W. gave a talk with computer photo projector about his trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Walk Roaches 07/04/2019

Peter H. led a walk from the car park at Tittesworth reservoir, W. to Meerbrook , S. along B-road, then near Fould farn NNW. over Gun hill then NNE . We stopped for lunch at Turners pool. NE Buxton Brow farm, E. stopped at Ice cream van at Roach End. SSE.  along the Roaches after Rock Hall, WSW. Windgates, Frith Bottom, Lower Lee, Meerbrook . Most stopped for a drink at the Lazy Trout pub in Meerbrook before returning to the car park. 20 members & 2 dogs enjoyed a warm dry but very hazy day .

Pub Night Samuel Oldknow 05/04/2019

At 20:30hrs.05/04/2019. Jack M. hosted a pub night at the Samuel Oldknow pub on Market Street Marple.

Talk Vietnam & Cambodia 03/04/2019

At Hazel Grove Civic Hall 20:00hrs. 03/04/2019. Jack M. with assists from Adele B. and Graham B. gave a talk using computer photo projector about their recent trip to Vietnam and Cambodia.

Walk Parwich 31/03/2019

Paul and Pam D. led a walk around Parwich 13 miles (no photos or stories yet)

Cycle Llandudno W/E 30 to 31/03/2019

Christine S. helped organise a cycling w/e in Llandudno. Following designated Sustrans routes. mostly route 5. Saturday night saw us all meet for meal. 12 SWOG and SWAG members enjoyed a fine weekend.