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Otley walking festival
28th June - 6th July 2008
Ruth & Stuart from the Otley Walking Group would love TaH members to join in on their annual walking festival. Over the week, they're running an amazing 44 events, from walks to walking pole demonstrations, films to herb lore, plus conservation areas, nature walks and geologists.
Here's an example of what they've got to offer:
Saturday 28th June: BOOTS ‘N’ BOOZE. Meet Andy FitzGerald at 10am at Otley Civic Centre, Cross Green, Otley. A lively walk up hills and down dales visiting some fine hostelries. 10 miles 7 hrs Mod/Hard Circular.
You can find the full programme at http://www.chevintrek.co.uk/index.asp?function=WEBPAGE&page=3 - tell them we sent you!
tah intellectual fighting force
Are you 'keen and informed' and do you 'take quizzes seriously'? The BBC have asked us if we want to field a team (minimum 7 members) for a new quiz series. They say:
"It's down to the skill and judgement of the captain to cleverly assemble an intellectual fighting force to win the game. Teams will be challenged in a range of subjects such as the Arts, Entertainment, History, Sport and Culture in a series of exciting one on one rounds."
We've already had Ramblers on Bargain Hunt, so how about Battle of the Brains? If you're interested in fielding a team, email the membership sec for further details.
One word of warning - Ramblers central have a strict policy that any mention of bobble hats, red socks pulled up to the knee, etc. is strictly verboten!
be a mountain guru
Have you ever wished you knew more about mountain safety, navigation or walk leadership?
This month, Ramblers central is offering free postage on Mountaincraft and Leadership (third edition) by Eric Langmuir. Long recognised as the definitive text by the Mountain Leader Training Boards of the United Kingdom, Mountaincraft and Leadership is an invaluable reference tool for everyone, whether novice walker or experienced mountain leader, who wishes to venture into and enjoy the British hills in safety.
Got a birthday coming up? Ask your relatives for a copy now or you've only yourself to blame if you get yet another scented candle!
Buy it now at http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/publications/pubsbooks.html.
