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Written by Kev Reynolds
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009 |
 It’s becoming a cliché, but I claim to be the man with the world’s best job. Back in the ‘sixties’ and ‘seventies’ I ran a youth hostel; my mission to encourage others to an appreciation of the countryside. But the pay was dire, I had a family to support, and mountain holidays depended on my ability to earn money in other ways. So I’d burn the midnight oil and when hostellers had gone to bed, tap out articles for the very few outdoor magazines that existed in those days. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Thursday, 11 June 2009 |
 Recently there was some discussion about how people make use of AW's Pictorial Guides even if they had them at all. As a youngster going away to stay in Keswick for a fortnight, the holidays obviously entailed some packing but an old black briefcase containing the precious guidebooks and maps always seemed the most important piece of kit for the trips. Although I was fascinated by the books which hinted at hitherto unexplored realms, it was my interest in Ordnance Survey and Bartholomew maps and even paintings by Heaton Cooper that fuelled my own imagery of the fells. After an online vote it's been interesting to see how people make use of their legendary Pictorial Guides guides. This article discusses the use of guides a little more... |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 13 May 2009 |
 About twenty years ago I was invited to go and see a special sight in the nearby Calder Valley just east of Garstang. Although I had seen bluebells before in my childhood, they had never impacted on me before. It was this visit in my early years of adulthood that, for the first time, endeered me to this fantastic natural display of flora. In the time of the OFC's existence, it is certainly the blubell which has always come top of the floral hit parade. I hope you can take time out to explore more about this wonderful flower through the membership and other sources. A big thanks to all those who have contributed so far! |
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Written by Dave Dimmock
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Tuesday, 03 March 2009 |
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 We arrived at Calgary Airport in good time for our flight to Vancouver and after checking in our luggage we had ample time for a meal. The flight was short and uneventful, although we did cross into another time zone making us now eight hours behind UK time.
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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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"On Saturday we met up with Ann and Roger Hiley, John Paterson and Terry Gargrave for a walk up High Rigg and on Monday we met Paul Harrison on Pike O'Stickle. It was a real pleasure meeting everybody and we enjoyed every minute." Dave Leslie
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