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Written by Angela Clarke
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Monday, 21 April 2008 |
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 Angela Clarke is once again organising an OFC get together in the Peak District. Set for Saturday, 21st June 2008 it will involve some walking and more than likely some food afterwards. Interested? Then read on to find out more.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 04 March 2008 |
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 After the vigorous online voting for the various charities nominated, online polling has been closed and the data presented. Thanks to all the individuals who initially nominated their charity and to all those people who voted on the site. It was an interesting experiment which we have not done before and one which i would like to develop and carry forward with other issues. In the truest tradition, please read on to see which nomination came top in the poll.....
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Saturday, 26 January 2008 |
 Lucky OFC members Roger & Ann Hiley win first prize: Michael Palin's Himalaya book. Andrew Mason was second out of the hat and wins himself a magnetic climber toy, whilst Stuart Willis was third and gets a handy set of OFC information cards to help them on the fells.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Friday, 21 December 2007 |
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 James and I had discussed creating a video for this Christmas Message and have it scheduled to coincide with the Queen's Christmas broadcast - and then we thought twice about it! Maybe next year. In all seriousness, 2007 has been one of those years when there has been a continuous stream of events which have kept everybody well and truly on their toes. Forgetting all the various photographic links - they are really too numerous to mention even though they form the backbone of the OFC - the 'extra-curricular' activities this year really have been marvellous. I would like to try and acknowledge most. Read more...
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Written by J Hoye
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Thursday, 06 December 2007 |
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 OFC members Lorraine and Steven Procter (OFC Correspondent) have just received the dreadful news that Lorraine has been diagnosed with duodenal cancer. With Christmas less than three weeks away, this really could not have come at a worse time.
To help Lorraine (and Steven) through this difficult time and to serve as a reminder that people are thinking about them, we've created this article to gather some thoughts and words from OFC members. If you would like add your special message then you can send it via the Message Board, or to
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Saturday, 10 November 2007 |
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 Lucky OFC member Dennis Page was the first name drawn at the Kirksile Inn on Saturday night, and wins a signed copy of The Flame of Adventure by Simon Yates.
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Written by Angela Clarke
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Sunday, 28 October 2007 |
 On the last weekend in October, eight OFC members met up for some walking organised by Angela Clarke and Neil Haslewood and centered on Edale and Castleton in the Peak District. |
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Written by J Hoye
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Sunday, 28 October 2007 |
 Well, Munro/Wainwright completers seem to be like buses - you wait for one and then three come along at once. Joined by his wife and daughter all three of the family celebrated their 214 goal together. |
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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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