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Written by Dave Dimmock
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Saturday, 15 November 2008 |
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 For more years than I care to remember Josie and I have had a dream of visiting Canada, and in particular the Rockies. Documentaries and holiday programs about the area made it look so beautiful, but at that time I was not just a reluctant flier, I was a non-flier!
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Written by Richard Ratcliffe
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Saturday, 27 September 2008 |
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 I like to get to the summit of Great Gable on a regular basis, say every two years, to spend a little time at the place where my father’s ashes were placed in 2001. It’s better still if I can reach the top before the crowds.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Monday, 08 September 2008 |
 Visitors to this website on a regular basis will be aware of the misfortune befalling OFC member Lorraine Barks over the past year or so. If not, then the real gist of this outing was a celebration of her victory over illness. This day, like Lorraine's personal battle, was a real challenge for most of the walkers but like all clouds the whole day had one massive silver lining. To find out how the walk of thanksgiving progressed follow this lead... |
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Written by J Hoye
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 |
 A look back at Lorraine's progress from hospital bed to readiness to tackle Scafell Pike on Saturday. Here's a reminder of how it was done in forty walks, six months and with some special company. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 |
 Betty Wainwright, wife of the late Alfred Wainwright will be remembered forthe way she resolutely stood behind the great Lakeland author. Known for being the wife behind the Lakeland enigma, Betty was herself a reasonably shy and retiring person but with an infectious enthusiasm for the outdoors and Lakeland fells. Born in Singapore in 1922, the OFC would like to pay tribute to Betty with a page of condolences and tributes from anybody who would like to contribute. If you would like to see others' thoughts and add your own then please read on. |
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Written by Angie Espin
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Monday, 04 August 2008 |
 I had arranged to meet a friend, Carol, for a walk near Deene in Northamptonshire. On the way there we should have realised that the start of the rain was an omen of things to come. Indeed we had a very "eventful" walk which made us both laugh. |
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Written by Richard Ratcliffe
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Friday, 06 June 2008 |
 Ten OFC members and four dogs met up at the tearooms in Muker for a civilised cuppa in the open air before heading off towards Keld through the wild flower meadows which Swaledale is reknown for. |
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Written by Andrew Mason
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Thursday, 22 May 2008 |
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 Like many an OFC member living in the south of the country, I can't wait to get my first sight of the fells on every trip back to the promised land. For me, the magical point is usually the crest of the A591 just before Windermere, when you get that view over the lake to Claife Heights beyond.
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Written by John Paterson
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
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 My job on day 2 of Helmut's big walk (last Thursday) was to navigate him from St Johns in the Vale Church to the top of Bleaberry Fell. We first took a stroll, without sacs, to Tewet Tarn and up the minor peak of Low Rigg. Then back to the church for a look inside and then it was on with Helmut's big pack (he was camping from thereon) and up the short, steep climb to High Rigg summit. Yet another good weather day with excellent views.
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