chairman

Okay, now going back to the grades of activity...First of all, tramping. This is very popular with singles and couples without children but is certainly not restricted to those groups. Tramping is arranged for Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. Most tramps are of a duration of 3 to 5 hours depending on the weather and the terrain, and of course, the time of year. You would need to check the newsletter or the website to find out place and time and, if you wish to participate, phone the coordinator who can give you more information.
    I’ll move on now to walking which is very popular with families but open to everyone and walks are arranged for every Thursday and every Sunday over the course of the entire year. Walks last no more than 3 hours, although the Thursday walks might be shorter; and again, you would have to check the newsletter for details of the time and area to meet and get in touch with the walking organizer to confirm your participation.
    Now, the Wanderers are what you might call a sub-group of the Active Outdoor Club. This group was set up to cater for the less active, more elderly, or families with very young children who still want to enjoy the great outdoors but without quite so much exertion. Bear in mind that the length of these activities is variable but we’re always home before dark. Any member of the club is welcome to join in their activities on a Sunday which include visiting some of our more beautiful parks and botanical gardens, beach walks, picnics and even boat trips to visit some of the small islands off the coast. Often guided tours can be arranged if there is enough interest. If you’d like to see what the Wanderers are up to, check the website and then phone the leader for more information.
    I’ll bet you’re all ready for that cup of tea now, but before I finish, I really must mention something that can be a lot of fun, a great opportunity to form new or strengthen existing friendships, and a chance to explore a part of the country that you may never have seen before. These are our "Mystery Weekends". The Committee puts a lot of time and effort into the organization of these weekends away not only for health and safety reasons but also to ensure that everything runs smoothly and everyone has a good time. There will be a charge to cover travel and accommodation costs but, apart from that, it’s an affordable and exciting weekend away from the city. For more information call the chairman of the committee—you’ll find his phone number in the newsletter.
    So, that’s all I have to say at this point—please enjoy the refreshments, chat with others, and feel free to ask questions. All the committee members are wearing large red name badges so they’re easy to find.