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Wednesday 3rd March – TENPIN BOWLING – Kirkstall, Leeds.
You could be forgiven for thinking there is a clique of competitive bowlers at work here but it’s just for fun really, so don’t be put off having a go if you’ve never done it before or haven’t been for a while. A simple handicap system gives everyone a chance to win the magnificent WYNTV tenpin bowling trophy. Meet in the bar at Hollywood Bowl at 7.40pm to start bowling at 8pm. For more details, visit www.wyntv.org.uk/socials/bowling. Please let Colin know a couple of days in advance, if you’d like to join us.
Sunday 7th March – TASK – Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, near Harrogate.
The current landscape is the result of over 320 million years of geological movement, several ice ages and the weather. We can’t predict the weather but for a great day out working against the backdrop of these fantastic rock formations, please get in touch with Jane.
One of our favourites. Meet in the pub at 6.30pm and look out for other WYNTV members. If you don’t yet know anyone or you would like directions, please give Jean or Dave a call.
Sunday 21st March – TASK – Malham Tarn, extends from Malham village (19 miles NW of Skipton) North past Malham Tarn.
The wet fen has ten species of willow, including the rare dark-leaved variety, and nationally-scarce plants such as bird’s-eye primrose and narrow small-reed. You may not get further than the vegetable garden this time but rumour has it you could get very wet indeed on our next visit in August. In the meantime, please contact Martin to see what Tony has in mind for us on the 21st.
Wednesday 31st March – TENPIN BOWLING – Kirkstall, Leeds.
Arrangements as for Wednesday 3rd March. Contact Colin.
By kind invitation of our hosts, Fiona and Chris. Please contact them to reserve a slot and get directions if required. Arrive at 7.30pm for racing from 8pm. Please bring nibbles and a drink.
Sunday 11th April – TASK – Marsden Moor, 7 miles SW of Huddersfield.
Pule Hill is an impressive rocky outcrop offering incredible 360 degree views over much of the estate. Can’t promise incredible but on the minibus to and from the worksite we normally get to see quite a bit of the moor and some of the moorland birds that breed here. If you’d like to see for yourself, please contact Vinny. The usual limit of ten volunteers applies, so first come, first served.
Saturday/Sunday 24/25th April – TASK – Borrowdale, near Keswick, Cumbria.
The remains of the graphite workings which brought the pencil industry to Keswick and wealth to the landowners, are now almost entirely hidden from view. Please remember – if you’re coming to Borrowdale for the day on Saturday 24th April, or you make a late decision to come for the weekend, do let Jane know by 9th April, so she can tell the warden how many volunteers to expect and you can be sent details of where and when to meet.
Wednesday 28th April – TENPIN BOWLING – Kirkstall, Leeds.
Arrangements as for Wednesday 3rd March. Contact Colin.
Sunday 9th May – TASK – Upper Wharfedale, extends from Kettlewell village (12 miles North of Skipton) North to Beckermonds and Cray.
In the spring, wading birds such as curlew and lapwing can be seen. Yellow wagtails breed in the meadows. Ducks, goosanders, kingfishers and grey wagtails populate the rivers, and dippers perch on boulders in fast-flowing streams preying on aquatic invertebrates. Please have a word with Sue if you’d like to work in these magnificent surroundings.
Combined business and social event (mainly the latter) but this is where the decisions are made on how the group is run and how your subscriptions are spent. See the central pull-out supplement to the printed newsletter for details. All members are welcome! So if you’d like to come along and have a say about what we do, over tea or coffee, and cake, please contact Fiona and Chris to book a seat, and get directions if needed.
Sunday 23rd May – TASK – East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley.
Every spring in the formal garden the stunning Clematis Montana produces a profusion of pale pink flowers, and huge swathes of narcissi and wild daffodils appear in what is now called the Wild Garden. An additional task to fill a gap in the programme – at Nick’s request. Not sure what he has in mind for us but there’s always plenty to do here. Please phone Margaret Holmes to put your name down.
Wednesday 26th May – TENPIN BOWLING – Kirkstall, Leeds.
Arrangements as for Wednesday 3rd March. Contact Colin.
A visit to the Pennyman family's intimate 18th-century mansion, which according to the NT website features:
- an attractive rural mansion and gardens, on the edge of Middlesbrough
- a simple Palladian façade masks exquisite interior decoration, paintings and furnishing
- a fine Georgian stable block, home to the horses of the Cleveland Mounted Police
- the only permanent model railway exhibition, in the Old Wing
- a fine selection of homemade cakes in the tea-room.
Not sure if it was the model railway (5th June is a special Open Day) or the cakes that decided it for Pete and David but why not join them for a day out? Meet at Ormesby Hall for a picnic around 12.30pm followed by a look around the House. There is also the option of stopping at Northallerton on the way there, for morning coffee at Betty's and a trip to the Joe Cornish Gallery. For those interested, we suggest meeting in the Applegarth Car Park (also the location of the Tourist Information Centre) at 10.15am. If you can’t find us at any stage, please contact Pete.
Sunday 6th June – TASK – Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge.
The Trust’s property begins at New Bridge. To the North it owns a mile of the west bank of Crimsworth Dean, and to the West one or both banks of Hebden Water for nearly three miles. The woodland scenery is stunning. If you fancy a day helping out the locals on the annual ‘Balsam Bash’ please let Steve know.
Everything you need to play is provided and there is even a bar to help calm those pre-match nerves. Not that it’s taken seriously – there isn’t even a trophy to compete for. It’s just an oasis of calm in an increasingly frenetic world. Relax and enjoy! Please let Pete know if you’d like to come along.
The next newsletter, and updated programme, is due out in July 2010.
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