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THE Hyndburn Group Newsletter Issue One - July 2002 WELCOME to the first issue of One Step Beyond, the all new official newsletter of Hyndburn Ramblers. The articles in this issue have been composed solely by the Editor, but it is hoped that after reading it you will be inspired to submit articles of your own. Thanks must go to Fell & Mountain and R.M.Williams both of Water Street, Accrington and Calecto Ltd. for their help in the production of this newsletter. CONTENTS: News Features Leader Profile Recipe Competition Top Ten Map Library Up and Running The Hyndburn Group Committee has decided to set up a map and guidebook library. It is for the benefit of Hyndburn Group Members ONLY and can be used for either leading Group Walks or having a Walking Holiday following one of the many long distance routes that are available. Obviously, the Group could not possibly afford to buy every map and guide book for every walk, so to get the ball rolling we have bought three maps. These are: Explorer OL 21 South Pennines Explorer OL41 Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale Explorer 287 West Pennine Moors They are all Laminated maps so that longetivity of life can be attained. A small number of route guides were already in the groups possession and a bibliography is available on request. Please also note that a deposit and small charge (for any postage) will be applied. If anybody has any maps or guidebooks they would like to donate to the library then please feel free to do so. Committee Officer Steps Down The Hyndburn Group is currently in need of a Footpath Officer after John Williams stepped down in April due to increasing personal commitments. A big thank-you goes out to John for his hard work in a role he undertook as a 'stop-gap' that has lasted eighteen months! Mr Norman Jeffery is going to continue in his role as an aide to the new Footpath Officer, whoever you may be!! Silver Jubilee Ramble Party This walk will be held on Sunday the First of September 2002. The day will commence with a 4/5 mile walk from the Hyndburn Bridge at 1 o'clock and will be followed by potato pie at the pub. Please note that you MUST return the slip in Area News by the required date to be eligible for the potato pie. Two more walks have been added to the programme for the following weekend. On Saturday 7th, meet at Plantation Street at 10am for a 7/8 mile walk to be led by Norman and Jean Jeffery. Then on Sunday the 8th, Brenda Whelan and Cath Pilling will lead a 15 mile walk. Meet 8.30am at Plantation Street. Silver Jubilee Photo Competition As you will no doubt be aware this competition is now up and running. The rules are simple: The photo must have been taken on a walk on the Hyndburn Group programme between January the 1st and September the 30th. When submitting your entry include with it your name, membership number, address, contact phone number and details of the walk it was taken on. A guest judge will choose the winner with the prize being donated by the Fell & Mountain Shop in Accrington.

DEAN CONQUERS PENDLE On Easter Saturday, Dean Hall led a small group on a 7½ mile walk over Pendle Hill. What was special about it was that it was the first time he had led a walk for the Hyndburn Group - at the tender age of 8. Dean said “ At first I felt really nervous as I had not led a walk before. Even though my dad and I had been over the route a few days earlier (he only had to put me back on the right path twice!), it was not until we reached the top of Pendle Hill that I felt happy leading.” “I really enjoyed it on the day and and at the end of the walk my dad gave me a certificate to remember my big day. Everybody clapped.” “I would like to thank those of you who turned up and I hope my next walk in July is just as good.” Deans' next walk was from Belmont to Winter Hill on July 14th and there will be a report by Dean in the next issue. 42 MILES, 6 PEOPLE, 3 DAYS AND A FOOTBALL MATCH! At the beginning of June, 6 hardy souls set off on a walk from Oakwell Hall, nr.Birstall in South Yorkshire to Gawthorpe Hall, nr.Padiham in East Lancashire. These two grand buildings are the start and finish points of the Brontë Way. Leaving Oakwell Hall in the glorious sunshine, we headed south through Gomersal towards the village of Liversedge. Here is Clough House where the first two Brontë children, Maria and Elizabeth, were born. From here we turned due west to cross a footbridge over the M62 motorway before turning north west to eventually arrive at Clayton Heights. From here it was just 1½ miles to Thornton. This is the village where perhaps the most well-known Brontës were born. Charlotte in 1816, Branwell in 1817, Emily in 1818 and Anne in 1820. Day two saw us leaving Thornton knowing our target for the day was Wycollar. Striding out we were quickly into a steady pace as we headed for Oxenhope. Upon reaching the steam railway we heard some dramatic news. England had taken the lead against Sweden! Hurrah!! We arrived at Haworth for lunch, where a few of us sought out a public house where we could imbibe some local brew (and maybe even catch a bit of football on a tv), while the others had a look round the village. What could I possibly tell you that you didn't already know about this place?!. Leaving Howarth behind us we were soon dodging the tourists on our way to Brontë Bridge and it was but a brief couple of hours before Wycollar marked the end of the day. Day Three saw us making our way from Wycollar to the walks end via Boulsworth Hill and Burnley. The only time the heaven's opened during all three days came in the final two hours of walking - but not even the steady rain could spoil our joyous march up to the front of Gawthorpe Hall at the end of an unforgettable weekend. The walkers start out from Oakwell Hall. (from l - r) Cath Pilling, Brenda Whelan, John Williams, Pauline Hughes, Alan Hodkinson and walk leader Phil Bedson (front)

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TOP TEN Here is a Top Ten of songs to help you relax after a days' walking.... Ramblin' Rose - Nat 'King' Cole Leader of the Pack - The Shangri-La's Walking on the Moon - The Police Walk On By - Dionne Warwick The Wanderer - Dion Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed These Boots Were Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra Walk Like A Man - The Four Seasons Green Fields - The Beverley Sisters ....and finally.... Lost Again - Yello Why not send in your own Top Ten list? LEADER PROFILE No.1 - David Hill Trying to locate photo. If unsuccessful I'll scan b/w image direct from newsletter Age: unknown (born 7th march) Lives: Shawforth, Rochdale Occupation: Carpenter Likes: Gardening & Animals Dislikes: Politicians & youth hostels Fave walking area: Lancashire moorland Fave music: Anything from Classical to Heavy Metal Fave food: Traditional Greatest achievement: Surviving life!! Next Time - Phil Bedson COMPETITION COMPETITION Here's your chance to win a copy of ‘25 Walks in the South Pennines’ by John Manning, kindly donated by Fell & Mountain, Accrington. All you need to do is answer the following easy question: In which city is the Ordnance Survey based? Send your answers to the Editor - by post only - no later than September 30th 2002. The first correct answer out of the bag will win!! Good Luck! COMPETITION COMPETITION Would you like to sponsor this newsletter? We are currently looking for sponsorship to cover our postage costs of about £30 per issue. If you, your company or anybody else you think may be interested in sponsoring the postage, or part of it, or indeed any other item in the newsletter then please let me know. Any company that responds will receive space for an advertisement in the relevant issue(s). Thank-You. This issue's Sponsors: Printing : R M Williams Competition : Fell & Mountain Postage : Phil Bedson, Mr Alan Grime and Calecto Ltd “I knew I was lagging behind but I didn't expect 'em to wait this long"

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RECIPE This section is dedicated to any foods or drink that could be taken with you as part of your lunch-box. These cookies are just the thing. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/ 350ºF/ Gas mark 4. Sift 4oz plain flour, 4tbsp self-raising flour and 2tbsp baking powder together in a large bowl. Add 3oz of soft brown sugar and 2oz of caster sugar and stir in.(You could add some choc chips or nuts at this point if you like) Add 1 egg, 3 to 4tbsp vegetable oil and a few drops of vanilla essence and mix thoroughly with a metal fork until mixture forms a soft dough. Divide mixture into 10 walnut sized balls and place well-spaced (they do spread! - I know!!) on a greased baking tray, flatten with the back of a fork, and bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and leave to cool. ENJOY! ‘QUOTE CORNER’ ‘Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader’ Tacitus (ha,ha - Ed) Forthcoming Walks Destinations July: Grassington, Belmont, Wycollar, Hollingworth Lake, Witton Park. August: Abbey Village, Hurst Green, Kettlewell, Haslingden Grane. September: 25th Anniversary Ramble Party, Kelbrook, Downham, Anniversary Clog. October: Copster Green, Todmorden. November: Chipping, Waterfoot, Towneley Hall. December: Whalley, Healy Dell, Hameldon. For further details please consult your walks programme.Thank-you. Committee Diary Dates The 2002 AGM for Hyndburn Group will take place on Monday the 18th of November at Accrington Town Hall. Below are the dates for the remaining 2002 Committee Meetings for Hyndburn Group : August 7th October 2nd December 4th These meetings take place at Harvey Street Community Centre Oswaldtwistle. So come along at 7.30pm on the night if you are interested in either vacant positions or if you would like to be an ordinary committee member, or even just to raise a topic for discussion. You will be most welcome! The Leaders Meeting for the 2003 Walks Programme will be held at the same venue on Monday September the 16th. Alternatively submit your walks list to me at the usual address. (before the end of August please!) THANKS TO R M WILLIAMS FOR THEIR KIND HELP IN THE PRINTING OF THIS NEWSLETTER. WHATEVER TOOL YOU NEED FOR THE JOB YOU WILL FIND IT AT R M WILLIAMS 21 / 25 WATER STREET ACCRINGTON 01254 871911 D.I.Y. or TRADE WELCOME! NEXT ISSUE : The Silver Jubilee Report and photos, Leader Profile - Phil Bedson, New Competition and much more!!