Brecon Beacons Park Society Events

Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog
Brecon Beacons Park Society
www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org

The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
7 pm Wednesday 31st March 2010

Mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington and writer/adventurer Ben Fogle share a personal insight into their favourite adventure. In conversation with Libby Purves they reflect on how their early experiences in the British countryside generated a spirit of exploration that has seen them succeed in the most challenging places on earth.
All Tickets £10. All proceeds to the Campaign for National Parks www.cnp.org.uk (registered charity number 295336)

Natur Cymru £500 prize nature writing competition

Full details of the competition are at the dedicated competition website www.nature2010.org.uk and there is a short YouTube film about it made by Iolo Williams at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF_0gqCIHX8
All contributions to be submitted by 31st March 2010. Huw Jenkins 01766 590272 www.naturcymru.org.uk

This meet is not part of the Guided Walks Programme as members participating will be expected to plan their own walks and organise their own food including packed lunches However maps of the area will be available (in both O/S and Harvey form and I can help with route planning and grading

Dates: Thursday 13^th to Monday 17^th May 1010
Place: The Climbing Club Hut .’Caseg Fraith’in the Nant Francon Pass off the A5 Trunk Road at Gwern Gof Isaf Farm GR SH684601
Timings: The hut will be booked and open for our party from the afternoon of the 13^th until late afternoon on the 17^th May Maximum 15 placesBooking: The cost on a self catering basis is £8 per person per night to be paid to me (cheque payable to Geoff Williams ) before the 17^th December 09 with the booking form hereunder

Facilities: There are places for eight cars approx fifty metres from the hut. Car parking above that number must park at the farm gate alongside the road and pay the farmer The hut has two hot showers , six electric cookers ,large fridge ,microwave and central heating .You will need a sleeping bag and pillow( the bunks are ‘dortoir’ type continental) and food for all meals and packed lunches I will be responsible for the opening up the hut and closing it. You can book any number of nights within the above period

I enclose a cheque (payable to’ Geoff Williams’ ) for £_______herewith as a booking fee

If you require any other information E mail me at gdvaughan.will@virgin.net I will acknowledge your booking by E mail or letter (if not on Email )

Get Lost and Get Lost Again!
A two-day more navigation courses, from 10.00am to 5.00pm Saturday and 2.00pm to 10.00pm Sunday.
Course Tutor: IAN SMITH
See the Navigation Courses page for details

The above programme is produced by the Park Society's Guided Walks and Events team.
Contact Jim Wilson: 01291 691184, jim.wilson60@virgin.net or
David Thomas: 01873 812011, david.f.thomas@btinternet.com
for more details, with any thoughts or ideas about future events, or with information about who might put on an event for the Society.

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