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Written by Peter Burgess
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Friday, 08 January 2010 |
 I was reading The Wainwright Memorial Walk a while since and it dawned on me that 2010 would be the 80th anniversary of AW's ascent of Orrest Head. Before 1967, the Whitsuntide (Pentecost) holiday was not static in the calendar as it is today and as I thought, finding the exact date Alfred climbed Orrest Head would be reasonably straight forward with all the available information online. Many of us take a holiday round the May half term, but Whitsuntide is still obviously regulated by the church. With a bit of 'Googling' it was apparent that AW ascended his first fell on 5th June 1930. As many of us know, this was somewhat of a revelation for Wainwright, his inspiration on the road to Damascus. In recognition of this landmark would you like to join us for a walk to recognise this momentous occasion?.... |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 |
 Robbie via the OFC Yahoo! message board has proposed that during 2010 a gathering be arranged somewhere in Lakeland. His initial proposal is for a camp during August 2010 where people could congregate and of course walk, talk and socialise together. Although Wasdale is Robbie's favoured location, it seems feasable in the first instance to gather interest in this idea wherever the location turns out to be. What do you think? Please read on and give your opinions... |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 |
 The OFC ascent of Great Gable for the 2009 service of Remembrance performed by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club. This year the weather held and the party ascended from Honister Hause, meeting with Richard Ratcliffe and Ben Hammond. After the service, the group retired to the Westmorland Cairn to take lunch before descending via Green Gable and Grey Knotts to Honister Hause. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Monday, 02 November 2009 |
 Roger and Ann Hiley were honoured on 8th November by the Online Fellwalking Club for all their Lakeland related activities and positive contributions in their 9 years with the OFC. As Helmut Hudler once put it, "Peter might be the brains of the OFC, but it's the Hileys who are its heart." Undoubtedly there are many fantastic members within the OFC but from the time of their subscription the energetic couple have contributed much to the camaraderie within the club. |
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Written by Angela Clarke
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Sunday, 11 October 2009 |
 A fantastic 12 mile walk was undertaken by the OFC around the Goyt Valley taking in Burbage Edge and Shining Tor on Saturday October 10th. Refreshments were taken afterwards at the Cat and Fiddle Inn, the 2nd highest pub in England. By all accounts it was another fantastic day! |
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Written by Neil Haslewood
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Sunday, 30 August 2009 |
 On a bright and almost sunny start to the day, 11 explorers and 2 dogs met in Clapham village for the now annual event to Gaping Gill. The forecast was mixed so it was a day to wait see what happened. The group consisted of Liz Lemal (who organised the event), Barrie Fearnley, Steven Procter, Lorraine Barks, Dave Dimmock, Peter Burgess, Brian Burgess, Mary Singleton, Stephen Siddall, Matthew Siddall, and myself. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Thursday, 23 July 2009 |
 The OFC were out in force again for a very sociable walk, starting at Tom Gill Falls and visiting Tarn Hows, Black Crag, Hodge Close, Holme Fell and ending at Yew Tree Farm tearooms. Fourteen members were in attendance for the outing and this Community News article links to online photo albums from the day. A fabulous gathering visiting varied and interesting locations and completed with refreshments in excellent company. |
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Written by Richard Ratcliffe
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Saturday, 18 April 2009 |
 On Saturday 18th April Richard Ratcliffe led a walk up, what to many, is seen as Wainwright's first peak. After the success of the 2007 AW Centenary ascent by the OFC, there seems to have been somewhat of a resurgence in interest in this fine summit so often neglected by many. Like Richard I have a real enthusiasm for this slumbering leviathan which again was celebrated by this weekend's OFC ascent. A fine time was had by all. |
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 During the recent flooding episode which hit Cumbria and some parts of south-west Scotland it seemed inappropriate to linger on the events and developing trauma to hit the area. Media hype has festered on the tragedy and many people watching on their TV or listening on the radio could do little but offer support directly to people they might know in the region either by e-mail or telephone. With the worst of the severe weather now over it seems appropriate to highlight the clean-up and aftermath as national media coverage begins to subside. Now that the clean-up has begun perhaps some of us may be able to offer support by way of financial contribution especially in the run-up to Christmas. If you'd like to donate - no matter how small a sum, please read on... |
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