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Tiso Aberdeen have a Discount evening on Thursday 31st May from 6 - 8.30pm

 

Bennachie © Dennis Scott

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12 May 2012 Tiso Aberdeen are advertising Mountain Skills Training Courses.  Courses available are as follows:

Scrambling Fri. 29th - Sat 30th June and Fri. 27th - Sat 28th July and Micro Navigation Fri. 29th - Sat 30th June and Fri 27th - Sat 28th July same dates!    Booking is essential   Call the store to book a  place 01224 646872

12 May 2012

Aberdeen Programme

A one page summary of the current (summer 2012) is available,  Click Here to open it

18 January 2012 Summer weekends - Dates 8th -10th June and 3rd to 5th August 2012.   Bookings are now open, booking will be taken with completed form and deposit.  Further details from Alison Mitchell or David Fenlon.
18 January 2012

Grampian Area AGM is on Sunday 29th January 2012 in the Hopeville Social Club, 34 Harlaw Road, Inverurie. 

It will be proceeded by a walk starting at 10.30am and there will a soup and sandwich lunch available.  This needs to be booked in advance.   Following the formal business, Alison Sutherland from the Bailies of Bennachie will speak and also Helen Todd from Ramblers Scotland.

18 January 2012 Fri. 4th to Mon. 7th May 2012  Scottish Ramblers Gathering based in Grantown on Spey.     Weekend of walks and social events, £15 registration fee payable includes, travel to lead walks and ceilidh.  Transport to Grantown not included nor accommodation     More details at gathering@ramblers.org.uk or here
3 November 2011 You are invited to attend the Ramblers Aberdeen Group Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 9th November 2011 at 7.30pm at Midstocket Church Centre, 35 Midstocket Road.     There is a small amount of business to conduct then we are handing over to David Jamison from Craigdon to give us insight into clothing layers, boots and footbeds.    He will also take along other items from the shop and deal with any other queries you have on walking/outdoor equipment.      As a special offer to all who attend there will be 20% off for one-off purchases made before Christmas at one of Craigdon stores.     We will also have delicious sandwiches and liquid refreshment.
3 November 2011 Book now for the Christmas walk and supper/dance at the Burnett Arms Hotel in Banchory, cheque for £24 made payable  to Ramblers Aberdeen Group should be sent to Alison Mitchell.
30 May 2011 On  Thursday evening (6pm to 8pm) 2nd June Craigdon Mountain Sports will be offering a special discount to all local walking and climbing club members! There will be a massive 20% off full price items in stock that evening. The usual terms and conditions of course apply and there are a few products that we are unable to reduce such as books, maps, gps etc but if anyone one has been thinking about that new pro-shell jacket or hankering after a hilleberg tent, now's the time!
Discounts will be offered on production of a club card . If you would like something put aside until Thursday or if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact the shop on 01224 624 333.
16 April 2011

TISO in John Street, Aberdeen is happy to invite you and your friends to their spring discount night on Tuesday 10th May. They will open at 6pm and close at 8.30pm  Realising that many clubs/organisations don’t issue membership cards any more, you will not need these for entry.
The discounts are as follows;10% OFF Maps, GPS, Publications and DVD’s, 15% OFF Clothing, Children’s ware, Shoes, Sandals and Boots, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Rucsacs and Accessories, 20% OFF Climbing Equipment which includes Hardwear, Rock Shoes, Helmets, Ropes, Harnesses and Axes.
Also as a special offer for this evening they will be giving 20% off ALL waterproof jackets!!! 

They will also be offering additional discounts off many of their end of season Autumn/Winter lines with up to 25% further discount coming off the already discounted club night price!!!!

They are often asked if it is okay to come in beforehand and keep goods aside for collection on the evening.  This is absolutely fine up to one week in advance.  Please choose your goods and take them to the Customer Service desk at the till point, where they will happily keep them for you.

3 March 2011 The next lecture in the NEMT lecture series is taking place on the 16th February. Click here for details
22 February 2011 The Royal Scottish Geographical Society Talks Programme will be held in Aberdeen on Monday 28th February with an illustrated public talk by polar adventurer Alex Hibbert entitled The Long Haul: The longest unsupported polar journey in history - presented by  Alex Hibbert.  On 16th July 2008, Alex Hibbert and his team-mate reached the Arctic coast of Greenland. Starved and dizzy, they had man hauled 430 lb sledges for eighteen weeks across 1374 miles, further than any previous unsupported polar expedition in history. The Long Haul is Alex's story of mental perseverance, physical toil in brutal conditions and teamwork under pressure.  A poster is available to view here Date and Venue: 7:30pm, Monday, February 28th 2011 - Fraser Noble Building, Kings College, Aberdeen, AB24 3UE Cost £8 for adults, free for under 18s/students/RSGS members
3 February 2011 The next lecture in the NEMT lecture series is taking place on the 16th February. Click here for details
30 October 2010 North East Mountain Trust (NEMT ) winter lectures are now taking place.  Click Here for the programme
21 March 2010 An introduction in the use of a GPS was held at the Duthie Park on Saturday the 20th of March.  If anyone is interested in another session can they please contact a member of the committee and if there is enough interest we will try and arrange another.  See Photo page for a photo from the event.
28 February 2010 Tiso's discount Night is being held on Tuesday 2nd March from 18.30 to 20.30.  Remember your Membership Cards.
21 October 2009 Tiso's discount Night is being held on Tuesday 3rd November from 18.30 to 20.30
23 September 2009 The NEMT series of Winter Lectures are now available.  Click here for a copy.
12 May 2009 Tiso's discount Night is being held on Tuesday 2nd June from 18.30 to 20.30
15 March 2009 Email booking for Coach Outings   An email address has been created to allow Coach Outings to be booked by email.  The address is bookings@aberdeenramblers.org.uk 

To allow the committee to accurately gauge numbers attending any walk please email before the Thursday night prior to the Sunday.  If you wish to cancel a booking please do so as early as possible.

1 October 2008 NEMT Winter Lectures commence on 30th October.   For details of the series Click here

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