Here are the most recent news pages to find the latest and most up-to-date information about the Lake District and Cumbria via the BBC live feed, the current issues and discussions within the OFC itself as well as the most recent developments explored in detail which directly affect our members. Come back regularly to stay au fait with all things Lakeland. As always the content will be very much related to fellwalking.



South Africa Walks
Written by Peter Burgess   
Friday, 11 June 2010

Read more... You can't but notice that the World Cup started this week.  For those of you who hate football, at least the BBC have some respite in the form of 'South Africa Walks'.  Julia Bradbury sets out on four walks that explore South Africa's claim to be 'a world in one country', going far beyond the normal tourist destinations to a series of increasingly remote locations.  Peter Burgess's 2004 walk in the Drakensberg is also included in this article with his ascent towards the Lesotho Wall of the Drakensberg across the valley from Cathedral Peak. This walk was the magnificent conclusion of his two weeks visiting and teaching in a Durban township school. 

 
Cricketers Bowled Over by Golden Competition
Written by Peter Burgess   
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Read more... 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’.
 
Cotswold Way on Countryfile
Written by Peter Burgess   
Monday, 26 April 2010
Read more... 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.
 
OFC CLUB NOTICE (20)
Written by Peter Burgess   
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Read more... 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.
 
A Competition That's Worth Walking for...
Written by Hannah Bryce   
Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Read more... 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!

 
Outdoors Show to Move to London
Written by Peter Burgess   
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Read more...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.
 
Cumbrian Floods 2009
Written by Peter Burgess   
Monday, 23 November 2009
Read more... 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...
 
The Lost Sheep 8 - Available Now
Written by Peter Burgess   
Monday, 31 August 2009
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Issue 8 - OUT NOW!
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...
 
Regal Regans Claim the 214 Crown!
Written by Peter Burgess   
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Read more... 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!
 
The 2009 Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show
Written by Peter Burgess   
Wednesday, 01 April 2009
Read more... 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.
 
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BOOK REVIEW - Wainwright's TV WALKS
Read more... Having a brand is the new buzz word and I am afraid that AW has become a brand.  Sadly, and I am sure he would hate this, when people mention AW in fellwalking circles, their ears prick up.  Of course AW is to be admired, but when people start to abuse this name many years after his death I begin to feel that they might just have lost the plot.  Although for anyone unfamiliar to AW, this book might be useful, however to most of us I think that investment in a very large barge pole will be the order.  I don't want to slate the company that saved the Wainwright guides but come on Frances Lincoln, let's have some originality if you are going to use the great fellwalker's name to sell a book!
 
BOOK REVIEW - Scratch & Co. The Great Cat Expedition

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Scratch & Co. The Great Cat Expedition, known latterly to only the keenest Lake District and Wainwright aficionados, is now available once again for readers to enjoy. For years the rare, classic mountaineering novel was only appreciated by those with enough spare funds, with some copies exchanging hands for several hundred pounds.

 
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