SUMMER OUTINGS PROGRAMME 2012 ARCHIVE

See additional walk on 17th July

All the evening meetings begin at 7 pm. so please assemble a little earlier. All but one (June 7th) are Tuesday evenings. Numbers are not limited except for June 12th and June 19th when the limit is 20 (see signing sheet at our club room). There is no charge for any 'event'. Use your own transport and car-share if possible to make parking a little easier. We aim to finish at 9 pm. having made good use of the evening light and members can then re-group at a local pub for a drink and a chat.

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If you have signed up for the Skegness day (July 15th) and/or the Salford Quays day (July 28th) and subsequently find that you are unable to go (or if you would like to bring an additional person)will you please contact me by 'phone (262-0036) or by E-mail (paulandjean@greenbee.net).

Parking at the SPS club rooms
On July 15th (a Sunday) we have been asked not to use the car-park. Park on-street nearby (car sharing would help or better still get someone to drop you off!). On July 28th (a Saturday) we can use the car-park in the usual way.

I'm pleased to say that, as we have sufficient numbers going on each trip, it should be possible to make a limited refund on the coach on each day. Don't get too excited though!
Paul Cutts

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• Tuesday 15th May 2012 at 7 pm. Castleton area. Leaders Keith and Kate Brown
  Park in the main car-park and meet outside the Tourist Information Centre. There is plenty of photographic interest in and around the village and we shall also have access to the church interior. You can do your own thing but be aware that Keith or Kate will lead a walk (max. 3 miles)for those who wish to participate so boots or strong shoes a good idea.
  Afterwards meet at the Bull's Head.

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• Tuesday 29th May 2012 at 7 pm. Cressbrook Dale. Leader Paul Cutts
  A return to a locality we last visited in 2007. Park and gather outside the school in Litton village. (Take the A 623 from Stoney Middleton and after about 4 miles watch out for a left turn for Litton - allow about 20 minutes from the Greenhill area). Classic limestone landscapes with lots of interesting flora, so a tripod essential. Walking distance to suit but not more than 2-3 miles. It can be rough underfoot so boots or strong shoes are recommended. Afterwards, meet at the village pub (the Red Lion).

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• Thursday 7th June 2012 at 7 pm. Harthill Moor and Robin Hoods Stride. Leader Linda Jackson
  Rain stopped play - rescheduled to Tuesday 24th July 2012 - see below

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• Tuesday 12th June 2012. Rotherham works visit. Leader Tim Swetnam
  Take the Greasborough Road out of Rotherham centre and park in the large car-parks by Beatson Clarks, Gate No 1. (A map will be posted nearer the time). Photo opportunities inside a working factory, so a limit on numbers to 20. (Sign up on list in our club room). Wear stout, sensible footwear. Trainers not allowed. The company will provide 'smocks' and hard hats. (Should be good photo opportunities there if nothing else!). This will be a rare chance for industrial photography at close-quarters. A drink for recovery afterwards somewhere!

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• Tuesday 19th June 2012. Harrison's open evening.
  Park in the area, and gather in the shop. Jonathan Harrison is hoping to organise a 'trade demo.' otherwise browse the shop - could be some good 'freebies' you never know! If you've any cash left we could have a drink afterwards or even a meal at a nearby Thai retaurant. Relaxing!

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• Friday to Sunday 22nd - 24th June 2012. Weekend in Wales based at Barmouth
  Although bookings have already been made in a local hotel for a number of members, if you now feel you would like to go please contact the leader, Keith Allchin, as soon as possible.

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• Tuesday 26th June 2012 at 7 pm. A riverside walk from Calver then back to Calver Leader Frank Milner
  Park and meet in the lay-by opposite the Bridge Inn at Calver Bridge. (MR 247744). Gentle walking by the river to Froggat and back. Distance 4km or 2km (shorter option). Reflections, wildlife, a weir etc. etc. We could find ourselves in the Bridge Inn afterwards.

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• Tuesday 3rd July 2012 at 7 pm. Wincobank Hill walkabout. Leader John Scholey
  Rain stopped play - rescheduled for 7th August
  

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• Sunday 15th July 2012. Skegness and Gibraltar Point, leaving St Peters at 8.30am. Evening return. Cost per head is £15. Sign up on the sheet at the society's room as soon as possible and pay the Treasurer. There should be room for friends/relatives who wish to come.)
  

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• Tuesday 17th July 2012 at 7 pm. Parkwood Springs. Leader John Scholey writes:
  I have been asked by the 'Friends of Parkwood Springs' to lead this photographic walk. This will be the same walk that I led SPS on in 2010. They have asked if I would like to throw the walk open to members of SPS. Anyone who enjoyed the walk last time or didn't get the chance to come along then please join us. In fact I would be grateful if one or two members of the society were to come along because, although the walk is not intended as a tutorial in photography I am sure there will be one or two people with photography interests / questions on the night.
  Meet on the Neepsend Lane side of Hillfoot Bridge in front of the disused Farfield Inn by 7 o'clock. There is plenty of parking space. The walk will procede along the bottom of Parkwood Springs to the Wardsend Cemetry and back along Club Mill Road. Plenty of photo opportunities along the way. The old railway bridge, graffiti, views over Sheffield, Shirecliffe Allotments, Wardsend Cemetry and industry on Club Mill Road. It is likely to be very muddy if it has rained recently and there are 3 or 4 very short but very steep slopes.
  The walk will end around 9 o'clock and I , for one, will finish the evening with a pint in the Gardeners Pub further along Neepsend Lane
  

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• Tuesday 24th July 2012 at 7 pm. Harthill Moor and Robin Hoods Stride. Leader Linda Jackson
  Go through Bakewell or Chatsworth to get onto the B5056 as if you're going to Youlgreave, but stick with the B5056 for Birchover or Winster. After passing the left turns for Stanton in the Peak and then Birchover continue for about a kilometre and look out for a lay-by on the right. If you have an O.S. Map this is at MR228622. Room for 8/10 cars so car-share if possible. Rocky outcrops, a stone-circle and the mystic Hermit's Cave. 2/3 miles of walking so boots or strong shoes advised. Afterwards for a drink in Stanton in the Peak or elsewhere by arrangement on the night!

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• Saturday 28th July 2012. Salford Quays Salford Quays, leaving St Peters at 9.30am and returning by early evening. Please sign up as soon as possible as we need a minimum of thirty members to make coach hire viable. Again, please pay the Treasurer £15. Invite friends and relatives for an interesting day out with the camera.
  

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• Tuesday 7th August 2012 at 7 pm. Wincobank Hill walkabout. Leader John Scholey
  Park in the Meadowhall Interchange park and ride car-park. Gather by the British Rail info. board off Barrow Road. A suburban walk of 2-3 miles with some steep slopes, but nothing needing more than stout shoes. Railway and tram photos., open landscapes with trees, sculptures and vast views from the top.

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During the course of the next few months members may come up with information about 'open days', re-enactments, special events etc. which may well be of photographic interest to members. Watch this website and/or announcements at Society meetings.

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