Stockport Walking and Outdoor Group
| Published: 19th August 2008 09:17 |
On 18th April 2007 Stockport YHA Local Group changed their name to Stockport Walking & Outdoor Group.
They remain affiliated to the YHA (England & Wales) Ltd.
Stockport Walking & Outdoor Group is a multi-activity group with individual members aged 18 to 50+ as well as a number of families. They are affiliated to the YHA (England and Wales) Ltd.
To help defray the running costs of the Group (e.g. insurance cover, programme publishing, room hire, speaker fees, etc) the annual subscription of £5 per person is collected in January each year. Under 18's are included in the parent's membership free of charge.
New faces are always welcome ... just go along to any of the events:
- Wednesday Walks (Summer programme May to August)
See the programme for details of the starting point.
All walks start at 7.30pm (prompt) unless otherwise stated
Wednesday Indoor Meetings (September to April)
Hazel Grove Civic Centre in the Norbury Room
London Road
Hazel Grove
SK7 4DF
Start at 8pm prompt
Admission is £1 (and includes tea), free on your first visit.
The Grapes public house is visited after the meeting
Sunday Walks
Unless otherwise stated meet at the Car Park in Torkington Park, Hazel Grove, which is opposite the Rising 
Sun pub, at 9.30am. The grid reference is 926865.
Occasionally there is a stop at a pub for lunch but often not. Therefore it is essential to bring a packed lunch and a drink.
Transport and petrol costs are shared from Torkington Park Car Park.
Cycle Rides
Please meet at the start point - contact the leader for details.
There is usually a pub stop at lunchtime, but not all pubs serve food so please bring a packed lunch.
Weekends
To book for a weekend please contact the weekend organiser.
Full payment may be required at the time of booking and cancellation charges may be applied in line with the booking rules of the hostels.
A small administration fee may be levied for each booking.
Pub Nights
We also have an informal gathering most Friday nights in a local pub.
Meet approximately 9pm.
Other Activities are arranged from time to time and will be published on the website and in the programme. These may include: Theatre trips, Meals, Canoeing, Barbecues, Cinema visits, Skiing Holidays
Programme
Stockport Walking and Outdoor Group, Summer programme 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008 | ||
Wednesday 3rd | JPEG evening, bring your own pictures on CD or memory stick. | Sue T 0161 494 8220 |
Friday 5th | Cheshire Ring, Manchester Road Hyde | Chris & Wendy 0161 320 0015 |
Sunday 7th | Teggs Nose Walk. 10 Miles, Meet 9.30 at Torkington Park | Helen & Peter 0161 217 0050 |
Wednesday 10th | Backpacking in the Pyrenees | Andy Howell |
Saturday 13th | Walk from Higher Poynton 6pm followed by pub meal at The Boar's Head, 8pm. Advance bookings only for food. | Sue H 07761 783233 |
Sunday 14th | Wilmslow to Mobberley Walk. 8 Miles easy, Torkington Park 9.30 | Jack 0161 427 1663 |
Monday 15th | Indoor Climbing | Colin 07751 796839 |
Wednesday 17th | Peru - The Inca Trail. Slides | Phil Wharmby |
Saturday 20th | ‘The Sunshine Boys', Garrick Theatre, Stockport | Les 0161 368 1328 |
Sunday 21st | Pen-y-Gent. 10 Miles. Meet 9.30 at Grand Central Car Park | Chris 0161 283 7505 |
Wednesday 24th | Clubroom not available - meet in The Grapes next door |
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26th to 28th Sept | Snowdon Ranger Hostel weekend | Paul & Pam 0161 483 5232 |
OCTOBER 2008 | ||
Wednesday 1st | Walking Battlefields | Andrew Cook |
Saturday 4th | Oktoberfest, the Royal, Hayfield |
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Sunday 5th | Derwent & Bradfield Dale, 11 miles with pub stop. Meet 9.30 at Grand Central Car Park | Vince 01625 250554 |
Wednesday 8th | Our man In Havana. | John Gregory |
Friday 10th | Waldorf on Gore Street (just off London Road) Manchester | Scott 07840 413280 |
10-12th Oct | Glenridding Hostel weekend | Sue T 0161 494 8220 |
Wednesday 15th | Canyonlands (North America) Slides. | John Coles |
Friday 17th | The Bull's Head, Poynton | Sue & Pete 01625 850445 |
Sunday 19th | Hathersage walk. 10 miles. Meet 9.30 at Torkington Park | Steve H 0161 355 2433 |
Wednesday 22nd | Cycling in North West Scotland. | Harvey Bell |
Thursday 23rd | Touching The Void, Simon Yates (Plaza, Stockport) | Colin 07751 796839 |
Friday 24th | The Boar's Head, Market Place, Stockport | Les 0161 368 1328 |
Sunday 26th | Healey Dell & Knowl Hill. 10-12 miles, moderate. No pub stop. Meet 9.30 at Grand Central Car Park | Peter 01625 850445 |
Wednesday 29th | Cycling in Northern Ireland | Colin McHugo |
NOVEMBER 2008 | ||
Saturday 1st | ‘The Music Man', The Plaza Theatre, Stockport | Sue & Geoff 0161 494 8220 |
Sunday 2nd | Millstone Rocks 8-10 miles. Meet at Torkington Park Car Park 9.30 or 10.15 Crowden Car Park | Wendy & Chris 0161 320 0015 |
Wednesday 5th | Zell am Zee + The Three Peaks | Steve Harrington |
Friday 7th | City Arms, Kennedy Street, Manchester | Colin & Helen 0161 494 0642 |
Sunday 9th | Geo-Caching | Colin & Helen 0161 494 0642 |
Wednesday 12th | GTA - Grande Traversata delle Alpi | Martin Banfield |
Friday 14th | The Whitegates, Manchester Rd, Hyde | Ian 0161 368 4391 |
Sunday 16th | Lymefield in Broadbottom. Meet at Lymefield Visitor Centre | Scott 07840 413280 |
Wednesday 19th | Annual General Meeting |
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Saturday 22nd | Strawbury Duck, Entwistle | Chris 0161 283 7505 |
Wednesday 26th | Manchester Curiosities. | Keith Warrender |
Saturday 29th | ‘Great Expectations', Library Theatre, Manchester and meal | Paul& Pam 0161 483 5232 |
DECEMBER 2008 | ||
Wednesday 3rd | Peru & Ecuador. Episode 2 of the epic... Slides | Phil Wharmby |
Saturday 6th | Christmas Meal at Crowden | Colin 07751 796839 |
Wednesday 10th | Christmas Quiz | Geoff Thorpe |
Friday 12th | The Crown, Heaton Lane, Stockport | Paul & Pam 0161 483 5232 |
Sunday 14th | Uppermill walk. 9 miles. Meet 9.30 at Grand Central Car Park | Harvey 0161 431 6528 |
Wednesday 17th | Meal - further details to follow | Steve H 0161 355 2433 |
Sunday 21st | Festive Local Ramble and pub stop in Fancy Dress!! | John G 0161 430 5038 |
Wednesday 24th | Christmas Eve in the Arden Arms, Millgate Stockport |
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Friday 26th | Boxing Day walk, but not as we know it!! 10am Torkington Park | Paul& Pam 0161 483 5232 |
| New Year at Grasmere | Colin 07751 796839 |
Wed January 7th | Hazel Grove Civic Hall | Details to follow |
The Group will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any Group event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused. Please note also that you must wear appropriate footwear, waterproofs etc depending on the weather and the terrain.
For more details see www.stockportwalkingoutdoor.org.uk
Or email stockportwalkingoutdoors@googlemail.com
Or phone 0161 494 8220
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