Just a Quick Note – 20/02/2019
This is a copy of the eNewsletter sent out to all members on 20th February 2019
The e-newsletter of the Twmbarlwm Society
Hello Folks
LITTER PICK
Let me just get this reminder in at the top of the newsletter – this coming Sunday, 24th February, is our monthly LITTER PICK and Volunteer Day. Meet at the car park below Twmbarlwm 10:30am. – Tools, Pickers, Bags and Gloves will be supplied – but more importantly tea and biscuits will be provided for everyone who helps out.
NEWS • NEWS • NEWS • NEWS • NEWS
I’m afraid there’s not much to report since the last Newsletter except that we are still working on various landscape projects as part of the Adventure Triangle plan that I informed you about last month.
Trustees of the Society continue to meet with the council officials to discuss how the project will be implemented and also discuss ideas for the Society’s involvement. As I said last month, the projects include everything from landscape repair to erecting new signs and we will be calling on a great deal of volunteer help in the months ahead. So please watch this space for further information and regularly check out our website and Facebook page.
ARCHAEOLOGY – Also in the pipeline we have plans to progress some archaeological research into the hillfort itself and will be having more discussions with Cadw in the coming weeks. Cadw will advise us on how to put together a research plan but it will be up to us to find funding and it will be our intention to involve the community, schools etc. as much as possible – but it’s still early days and if anybody has any expertise in such matters, please get in touch.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 24th February 2019
LITTER PICK AND VOLUNTEER DAY
10:30am
Last Sunday of every month is our Monthly Litterpick and Volunteer Day – meet at the car park below Twmbarlwm 10:30am.
We collect litter from the area immediately around the car park and some of us walk around the wider area to check out fences, paths etc. and effect any repairs if we are able.
Tools, Pickers, Bags and Gloves will be supplied – but more importantly tea and biscuits will be provided for everyone who helps out.
This is a great opportunity to meet other members and learn more about the area and the work that the Society gets involved with.
If you prefer not to drive up the mountain yourself we can often arrange pick ups at Risca Leisure Centre at 10:15am – please contact us to let us know if you would like a lift or indeed if you could offer others a lift.
Saturday 2nd March 2019
SPRING WALK AROUND THE FOREST DRIVE
10.30 am from Cwmcarn Visitor Centre
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FRIENDS OF CWMCARN FOREST DRIVE
Join us for a walk, led by Rob Southall, along the full 8 mile route of the Cwmcarn Scenic Drive.
Enjoy the fine mountain scenery and glorious views of the Carn and Ebbw Valleys.
Meet at the entrance to the Lower Car Park of Cwmcarn Forest
Drive Visitor Centre at 10.15am. We will leave at 10.30am and should return to the Visitor Centre around 2.30pm
It’s FREE to join us on this walk – but any donations to either society would be greatly appreciated.
Please ensure you are capable of completing the walk and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the terrain and weather conditions.
Wednesday 20th March 2019
THE LEGENDARY BOWMEN OF GWENT
7:00pm Crosskeys RFC
An illustrated talk by Jeremy Bosanquet of Tracks Through Time
This talk will trace the fascinating history of the Longbowmen of medieval Gwent & South East Wales and our noble men at arms, from Abergavenny in Norman times, to Monmouth’s Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt in 1415!
Entry is FREE to members or £3.00 to non-members (you can become a member of CTS for £10 on the night if you wish).
Drinks available at the Bar ~ A raffle will be held on the night
There’s a poster included with this Newsletter – why not print one out and display it where loads of people will see it.
All proceeds go towards the work of Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society
CLICK HERE for more information
Friday 19th April 2019
THE GOOD FRIDAY HOT-CROSS BUN WALK
10:30am and all day long – TWMBARLWM
Again there will be an organised walk for this annual tradition – we’ll post more information closer to the date.
BOOKS FOR SALE
We have been donated quantities of a couple of books by local authors for us to sell and raise money for the society. One is “Western Valley Walks” by Ralph Collins which we sell at just £2.50 – and the other book is “A Year on a Brecon Farm” by Haydn Llewellyn Davies for £5.00. Go to the ‘shop’ tab on our website for more info.
Many Regards
TERRY EVANS
Chairman Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society
Address general queries to: twmbarlwmsociety@gmail.com
