TRAC Programme June 2008 to Oct 2008


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Wed 2 July     Jackie 01924 829096
Social night at the Thatched House pub. A chance to meet some Traccies, enjoy a range of popular games and test yourself with the pub quiz. Meet from 8pm. Directions on back of programme.

Sun 6 July     Damian 0113 282 8622
Join Captain Pugwash for a canal boat trip and a walk, in and around Skipton. Followed by a nice cup of tea and a cake. Ring for details.

Fri 11 to Sun 13 July     Jackie 01924 829096
Visit Hathersage Youth Hostel for a weekend of wonderful walks, and lots of eating to burn them off! Now booked, so please book directly with the hostel should you wish to join us.

Wed 16 July     Jago 0789 000 1924 
Our very own bespoke 2 hour parkland tour with the warden of Nostell Priory. Meet in the main car park at Nostell at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start.

Sun 20 July     Wendy 01977 794045
Wipping wound Wipon with Wendy for 10 miles. Please wing Wendy if you wish to join this walk.

Sun 27 July     Andy H 0113 257 8230
Settle for a round 9 miles around Settle. Excellent café en route. We’ll settle for that! Ring for details.

Wed 30 July     Peter 01924 896495
Walk round Ummm, a little known and secluded beauty spot know only at this stage to the walk leader. Ring for details if curiosity overcomes you.

Sat 2 August     Damian 0113 282 8622
A day at Castle Howard, followed by an evening performance of “Sleeping Beauty On Ice” in the magnificent tented ice palace. Please organise your own tickets via www.castlehoward.co.uk, but ring for details of the daytime activities.

Sun 10 August     Roland 01405 762608
Olympic Croquet at the Percy Arms in Airmyn.Ring Roland if you wish to participate, so he can organise the match schedule in advance.

Wed 13 August     Cary 01977 615648
NEW MEMBERS EVENT: A walk around Newmillerdam followed by a drink at The Fox & Hounds. Note earlier start at 7.00pm at the main car park at Newmillerdam.

Sat 16 August     Damian 0113 282 8622
Action Day at Dalby Forest including walks, cycling, “Go Ape” treetop adventure course and Nightwatch.Ring for further details and costs.

Fri 22 to Mon 24 August     Luisa 0113 282 8622
Spend the Bank Holiday at Hartington Hall in the Peak District. Sorry, now fully booked.

Tue 26 August     Cary 01977 615648 
A brand new national tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s EVITA, at Leeds Grand Theatre.Ring ASAP. Tickets priced £10-£32, and going fast. 

Sun 31 August     Rob J 01484 844807
Roamin’ on the Roman Road to Rigodunum with a knowledgeable Marsden resident. Meet 10am at the Standedge Tunnel End car park.

Weds 3 September     Jackie 01924 829096
NEW MEMBERS EVENT: A social night at the Thatched House pub. Meet some Traccies, enjoy a range of popular games and try the pub quiz. Meet from 8pm. Directions on back of programme.

Sun 7 September      Christine 0113 282 0739  
Family day at Roundhay Park. See the Giraffe Fish, Boss Monitor and Owl Monkeys. Or just revel in the vast open space, perhaps with a ball, kite or frisbee, and enjoy the fresh air. But above all, just have fun!

Sun 14 September     Damian 0113 282 8622
Marvel at the majesty of Gordale Scar and climb the waterfall. Enjoy the tranquillity of Malham Tarn and be amazed by the underground river. Meet at the main visitor centre car park in Malham at 10am.

Weds 17 September     Luisa 0113 282 8622
Join the festivities & celebrate Damian’s umpteenth birthday. Meet at Salute, Rothwell at 7.30pm.

Sun 21 September     Rob C 01405 862677
Walk 10 miles around the Yorkshire Wolds. Meet at Glews garage, off junction 36 of the M62 at 9.30am.


Weds 24 September     Jackie 01924 829096
It is the AGM of the year. You enjoy the rest of the events so this is your chance to support or change your committee. Meet at 7.30pm at the Thatched House pub. Directions on back of programme.

Sat 27 September     Peter 01924 896495
Peter’s going to the dogs. Come and join him… at Doncaster. Racing starts at 7pm. Entrance charge approx. £12.00 including meal.

Fri 3 to Sun 5 October     Jackie 01924 829096
Our birthday weekend at Mankinholes Youth Hostel. Already booked, so please contact the hostel direct for spare places if you wish to join us.

Weds 8 October     Peter 01924 896495 
Be bowled over at Xscape. Meet at 7.30pm at the foot of the escalators. Please ring for further info.

Sun 12 October     Roland 01405 762608
Mystery walk with Roland. Ring for details.

Sun 19 October     Paul 0113 282 0739
An 8 mile Wakefield “local countryside walk”. Meet at Rothwell Sports Centre at 9.30am. 

Weds 22 October     Peter 01924 896495
Meal at one of the eateries at Xscape. More details nearer the time, or ring Peter if you can’t wait!

Sun 26 October     Mark 01924 255397 
9 mile strenuous walk somewhere in the Pennines, probably. Ring for details.

Fri 31 October     Luisa 0113 282 8622
To Temple Newsam for ghostly goings-on and some supper. No ghoulish goulash on the menu though.Ring for spine chilling details, if you dare! 

Fri 31 Oct to Sun 2 Nov     Les 01977 675832
Weekend in Blackpool. See the famous lights and end of season fireworks. Please phone for details.


Advisory note. It is the responsibility of all participants to satisfy themselves that they are sufficiently fit and adequately attired for any event. Personal accident insurance is the responsibility of each individual.

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