News related to fellwalking and other associated activities http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:42:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/images/M_images/ofc_logo_75.png http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk News related to fellwalking and other associated activities http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=523&Itemid=55 For those of you who hated the World Cup in South Africa, it did at least give the BBC the chance to produce some mountain related programming. On a 2004 visit to the Republic of South Africa I jumped from my seat when a colleague told me she could see the Dragons' Mountain from the starboard side of the plane. That view from 30000' was my first glimpse of those legendary mountains and it immediately cast a spell on me. Thankfully the spell metemorphosed into a rewarding visit at the end of the trip. This article contains links to three films, two from the BBC and one from my own archive vaults. I hope the Drakesnberg casts the same spell on you as it did on me. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:57:33 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=520&Itemid=55 England Cricket Old Boys, Warren Hegg and Mike Watkinson swapped their spikes for sturdy walking boots earlier in May 2010 to take part in the Thwaites Wainwright ‘Worth Walking for Competition’. Wed, 19 May 2010 17:57:40 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=518&Itemid=55 Villages of golden stone and the gentle roll of the landscape are what makes the Cotswolds famous. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Cotswolds Way. Mark Richards of the OFC, who wrote the very first guide to the Cotswold Way, speaks to Julia Bradbury in this week's Countryfile (25th April 2010). They walk together from Broadway Tower to Cleeve Common and discuss a little about Alfred Wainwright's influence along the way. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:33:02 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=515&Itemid=55 OFC Club Notices for 11th April, 2010. It seems logical, that as well as posting it via Yahoo! the OFC notices are also posted on this website as well as released via the new Club Twitter. If you want to find out about some of the latest and most important information within the OFC Community itself, then please read on. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:28:53 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=510&Itemid=55 The long established family brewer Daniel Thwaites, is hosting a golden competition to get people walking. In conjunction with their mouth-watering ale, Thwaites Wainwright, the brewer is urging people to follow in the footsteps of the great Alfred Wainwright to get outside, explore the countryside and discover what’s on their doorstep. Read on tofind out how to get your hands on £3000! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:13:33 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=509&Itemid=55 The Outdoors Show to join forces with Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show In January 2011, the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show will be joined by the Outdoors Show for four days, Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 January 2011, providing visitors with the ultimate varied and diverse day out. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:35:08 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=55 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... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:14 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=488&Itemid=55 The long and anticipated wait for the launch of the next issue of The Lost Sheep is now here. Issue 8 is a veritable feast of articles which again have lifted the quality of the publication to a heady height which belies our humble roots. The OFC should really be proud of ths publication especially after the £500 raised for Duddon and Furness MRT. If you would like to get your hands on a copy or 10 then please do read on... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:50:31 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=460&Itemid=55 When Ellen Regan completed the Wainwright peaks as listed in his Pictorial Guides or, as many fellwalkers know them the 214, few would realise that it would become a family pursuit. Now, just three years later Robin Regan as completed the round at the ripe old age of 5 years, after superceding another sister, Kerry! Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:31:58 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=456&Itemid=55 A visit to the 2009 Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show at the NEC Birmingham. Featuring stalls from many groups and organisations with an outdoor link. There were also talks and demonstrations on offer and some interesting stands. Visits were made to most of the stands including Cicerone, a talk by Simon Yates, a visit to The Glade Theatre to hear Mark Richards, a visit of support for Michael Timmins and his Walk SOS banners as well as interest in all the demonstrations on offer. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:30:19 +0100