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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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Written by Neil Haslewood
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Sunday, 05 April 2009 |
 Neil Haslewood organised a Peak District Meet on the 4th of April. The day started from Ladybower Reservoir and included a walk along Derwent Edge. The group walked from Heatherdene car park along the reservoir and up on to Derwent Edge taking in Lost Lad and Back Tor. The walk encompassed new territory for some, with suitable weather and post-walk refreshment at the Ladybower Inn. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 11 March 2009 |
 A hike up Pendle Hill in memory of Lakeland legend Alfred Wainwright proved a great success and something of an eye-opener to those involved. Although Wainwright is best-known for his series of guides to the Lakeland Fells, he was a Blackburn man who also enjoyed walking closer to home, particularly on Pendle Hill. Sadly, this series of images has remained dormant for 2 years so I thought it was about time I resurrected them for all to see. This was a great weekend of celebration bringing the best out of the OFC to remember the great AW... |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 25 February 2009 |
 On Tuesday 17th February at 7.30pm, 15 members of the OFC gathered in Foxfield to present a cheque for £500 to the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team as a result of sales from issue 7 of the club's journal, The Lost Sheep. This is a short account and visual presentation from the evening's events... |
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 The continued good fortune of being in Cumbria along with good weather, continued again on this outing, as a few OFC again gathered in Coniston. My intentions were not to stay in Coniston, but with £100 to give to Coniston MRT it seemed logical to overnight in Coniston for two nights in order to make the best of my time. Robbie K had already contacted me to say he would join me and Lorraine also hinted at a walk out. However, as with all things, matters can change but I was mighty pleased when those who said they would walk did so. Along with myself, Robbie, Lorraine and even Steven P joined me on the long ascent of the Walna Scar Road from the village. It really was a magic morning! |
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 This year I planned to be in Coniston over the Remembrance weekend. Great Gable, for many years my object of ascent on this iconic Sunday seemed a distant peak and so for practical purposes I set my sights on the summit of Great Carrs where I had visited the Halifax memorial on occasions before. With hindsight it turned out I was glad to ascend the mountain this day with four fellow OFc members, for although Great Gable was again graced by a large throng for the FRCC service, the top of Great Carrs saw but 9 to remember 8 brave men of the Canadian Royal Air Force who died there in October 1944. |
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