Ramblers Aberdeen Group Archive News
11 July 2008	May Holiday 2009 We are hoping to arrange a week’s holiday on the Greek island of Samos next May. The quoted cost is currently £420 on a bed and breakfast basis for a hotel in the main town. We would be flying from Gatwick, so total cost would be about £500, providing fuel surcharges remain the same. To express an interest or for further information please contact Alison or David
25 March 2008	Important Notice Generally all coach outings in this programme will have a shorter and easier alternative walk, although a leader may not always be assigned (volunteers always welcome).  These alternatives will usually be well known routes, and a map and full instruction will be provided.  We hope this will encourage wider participation in coach outings Attention May holiday week 2009 and Summer Weekends 2009 To ensure we get the locations and dates we want we are having to book places early.  The booking dates no longer coincide with the AGM or summer programme publication.  Dates are put on the Aberdeen Ramblers’ website, but we are aware that many of you do not have access to this.  If you are interested in the week’s holiday abroad in May 2009 then please speak to a member of the committee around the beginning of August to express an interest and be sent details when available.  Similarly for weekends ask about mid February.
25 March 2008	New Programme    Summer 2008 programme has now been published see above for links.
	North East Mountain Trust Lectures  Normally NEMT winter lectures end in March. This year they are pleased to announce an additional lecture which brings IRVINE BUTTERFIELD to Aberdeen and sees the launch of HARVEY’S NEW MAP OF THE CAIRNGORMS. The lecture is being arranged jointly by NEMT and the Cairngorms Campaign.  For more details click here
25 February 2008	Weekend Excursions 2008   The weekend away in June still has some vacancies but the August weekend is at present fully booked with a waiting list.  Follow the link above for further information.
	Tiso Club Night   Having withdrawn their monthly club nights in December Tiso are holding a Discount night on Tuesday the 4th March from 6.30 to 8.30pm where a range of discounts will be on offer.
10 April 2007	Grampian Area Treasurer Grampian Area are currently looking for someone to take on the position of Area Treasurer as Mary Bibby, the current Tereasurer, has decided to call it a day. The majority of financial transactions are done using the Unity Bank and internet Banking so the level of work is not onerous. Committee meetings are held around 4 to 5 times a year and are held in Aberdeen. Mary is willing to go over what is required and when and will produce a written timetable for anyone interested. So if you have access to the internet and a willingness to help the Area to function then please contact either Alison Mitchell or Mary Bibby for further information.
12 July 2006	Strathpeffer Weekend 2-4 June 2006 Sixteen members of our group spent the weekend at the Highland Hotel Strathpeffer. We travelled up by minibus on the Friday, ordering fish and chips from the Keith chipper by mobile phone so they were ready on arrival. Accommodation and weather were very good, though we had to do the ascent of Ben Wyvis on the Sunday as Saturday was foggy on the mountain. On Saturday most of us did Falls of Rogie, some extended the walk into Dingwall along the Cats Back. Alisons party did most of this ridge on the Sunday.
5 July 2006	May Week Holidays 2006 Tenerife From the 12 to 19 May a party of 20 Aberdeen Ramblers went to Puerto de la Cruz , this being the green and mountainous part of Tenerife. They did a number of interesting walks including the Organos Trail, the Pico de Teide (by cable car), the Masca Gorge and various walks to villages and Banana plantations. They were lucky with the weather and had accommodation at a beautiful hotel. Travelling around the Island was easy using the very efficient and inexpensive local buses. Highly recommended by all who were there. Majorca  Nine intrepid sun-seekers visited Majorca 20 to 27 May staying all inclusive at the Hotel Don Pedro in Cala San Vicente, a small pleasant resort on the western coast of the island. It really was too hot for walking but a number of short walks with one of approx 11 miles. One or two brave souls actually sampled the salt water, chilly initially but really very soothing. Being all inclusive "Sex on the Beach" ( a cocktail) was to had be most days!!!
28 June 2006	May Weeks Holiday 2007 The proposed holiday destination for next years May holiday is the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores.  The Azores are a string of islands in the mid-Atlantic some 900 miles west of mainland Portugal. As yet they are relatively unspoilt by mass tourism, so will be quieter, not having the same facilities found in mass tourist destinations. We will be based in Ponta Delgada the Azores capital on the largest island, Sao Miguel.  The weather in May is likely to be warm rather than hot, with temperatures ranging between 17-20^oC, showers are likely at any time. The terrain is hilly rather than mountainous, on most days there will be alternative walks, we expect to use local buses and taxis to explore the island. There is a new direct flight from London Gatwick to Ponta Delgada on Tuesdays, it departs about mid-day so connects well with the 6.45am flight from Dyce.  Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis in a 3 star hotel in twin bedded en-suite rooms.  Most hotels have a swimming pool and bar.  The cost will be around £600 plus the Aberdeen Gatwick flight £75. Holiday insurance must be arranged on a personal basis. We are hoping to negotiate some group discount, but will depend on numbers travelling.  If you are interested or would like further information contact Alison or David
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