Social Events

Please note new venue for meetings: Library Lecture Room, New Mills Town Hall (Hall Street entrance)

Date Activity Details
Saturday 14th November 2009 Peak & Northern Footpath Society An illustrated talk about the Peak & Northern Footpath Society by David Bratt. New Mills Town Hall, 7.30pm
Wednesday 9th December 2009 Social Get-together Members are invited to turn up for an evening at a Real Ale Pub in central Stockport - readily accessible by public transport. Please contact Bruce Fairbanks (if possible by 1st December) on 0161 449 9703
Sunday 13th December 2009 Christmas Meal and Walks The meal will take place at the George Hotel, Hayfield, 4.00pm for 4.30pm. Stamped addressed envelope or email for details and booking form to Jane Hughes, Hafod, Longlands Road, New Mills, SK22 3BL or janewhughes@aol.com, to book by 29th November. Cheques payable to "RA New Mills & District Group". Two walks will proceed the meal - see Walks Programme
Saturday 2nd January 2010 New Year Hot-Pot The Hot-Pot will be at The Fox, Brookbottom, 3.30pm for 4.00pm, with the option of a walk from noon. Cost £4 (or £5 vegetarian option), payment on the day. To book, contact the Social Secretary by 14th December latest on 0161 449 9703
Wednesday 6th January 2010 Wednesday Walkers New Year Lunch and Walk The lunch will be held at the Pool Cafe, Hathersage at 2.00pm and all are welcome. Option of two courses for £10.95, or three courses with mince pies, coffee and mints for £16.95. Contact Joyce on 01663 749375 for menu, and book with her by 16th December with a deposit of £5. There will be a 5 mile walk in the morning - see Walks Programme for details and times
Saturday 9th January 2010 The Hope Valley A presentation by David Frith. Unfortunately Arthur Cross has had to cancel his talk on the Snows of Kilimanjaro, and David Frith has very kindly stepped into the breach and will give us a presentation on the Hope Valley, an area we know and love. David always manages to tell us lots of things we didn't know, so it will be a very interesting evening. New Mills Town Hall, 7.30pm
Saturday 6th February 2010 All Year Round in the Lake District An Illustrated talk by David Cummings. New Mills Town Hall, 7.30pm
Saturday 27th February 2010 Annual Dinner The Dinner will be held at Chapel Bistro, 29 Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith, gathering at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. There will be an interesting and varied menu with an option of 2 or 3 courses - reasonably priced. Choose and pay on the night. Please contact the Social Secretary by 1st February so that numbers can be confirmed.
Saturday 6th March 2010 Lead Mining in the Peak District An illustrated talk by local historian Judith Wilshaw. New Mills Town Hall, 7.30pm
Wednesday 17th March 2010 Delayed Wednesday Walkers New Year Lunch and Walk Originally cancelled because of snow, the lunch will now be held at the Pool Cafe, Hathersage at 2.00pm and all are welcome. Option of two courses for £10.95, or three courses with mince pies, coffee and mints for £16.95. Contact Joyce on 01663 749375 for menu, and book with her ASAP with a deposit of £5. There will be a 5 mile walk in the morning - see Walks Programme for details and times
Friday 26th March 2010 AGM at Disley Community Centre The AGM will take place at 7.30pm at Disley Community Centre. Please come and support the Group with your comments, suggestions and selection of the Committee, followed by refreshments
Saturday 10th April 2010 Social Evening This will be an opportunity for members of the group to bring some of their favourite photographs and share walking experiences over a cup of tea or coffee and refreshments. New Mills Town Hall, 7.30pm
Friday-Sunday, 23rd to 25th April 2010 Spring Weekend at Glaramara, Seatoller, nr Keswick Located at the head of Borrowdale, Glaramara offers a full weekend package in single or twin rooms (all standard) at £99 per person. Contact the Social Secretary to book. Deposits of £20 per person required by 4th December. Cheques payable to "RA New Mills & District Group".
Dates for your diary: 6th June 2010 Coach Trip to Keswick
  8th-10th October 2010 Autumn Weekend - Bryn Corach, HF Country House Hotel, Conwy. Standard rooms (single and twin) £105 pp and 3 double en-suite rooms £115 pp. Deposits of £35 pp required by 12 December 2009. Cheques payable to "RA New Mills & District Group". Contact Social Secretary to book.
  30th September-2nd October 2011 Autumn Weekend - Glenthorne Guest House, Grasmere

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