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April Trip: Barmouth

Sorry for the late update but we can’t run this trip as we don’t have enough adults to run it for that weekend. It looks like the weather might still be a bit dodgy so probably better that we don’t go anyway. Read more

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Weekend Hike Training – Well Done!

Well done to all those that went on the hike training at the weekend. The weather was perfect for it, if a little too cool in the evening. Everyone worked really hard and got the job done, so give yourselves a pat on the back.

Hopefully, everyone learned something as well and also now has an idea of what is required to plan and carry out a route with all your kit on your back.

Now that you are back home in the dry you need to do the following as soon as possible:

  1. Get all your kit out and wash / dry it.
  2. Get all the CAG loaned kit out:
    • Get the tents out, hang them up, dry them, clean off any mess and rubbish and check for damage. If there is any damage you will need to make repairs if possible.
    • Trangias: need an almighty clean up. Brillo pads are brilliant and will take off most if not ALL of the gunk that is on them. Don’t worry about scratching the non stick pans, they won’t be damaged by the pad. Just get scrubbing and make them sparkle ready for the next users.
    • Sleeping bags & mats: they need to be dried out by hanging. Remove any marks with a damp cloth and make sure they are dry before putting away.
    • Rucksacks: we need to know which of the ruck sacks have been eaten by mice. When you return them please can you show any mouse damage. All packs need to be cleaned with either a damp cloth or a stiff brush first.
    • Map cases, maps and compasses: all need to be cleaned, any route markings removed and folded back together.

All kit needs to be returned on the first meeting back (Tuesday Feb 26th).

Let us know if you have any questions!

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Important reminders and instructions for next week – please read carefully!

There are lots of trips coming and up forms needed back as well as instructions for next week’s program in the details below – please read carefully and let us have any questions if we don’t answer your them with the info. Read more

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Return of Trip Program Forms

Thanks to all members and parents who have returned the 2013 Trip Program forms as requested. We are collating the results  and will be able to start making the appropriate plans shortly.

We are still waiting for a majority of members to return their forms though. We really need to get all forms back this weekend so we can start full plans before we start the term later this week. All forms were posted to parents and members with a reply envelope to assist before last weekend. Read more

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Spring Term Program Now Available

The Spring Term program is finished and attached to this article.

We start back on January 15th at 7pm. The doors will be open at 6.50pm – please will all drivers ensure that members arrive before 7pm so we can start on time. If any member cannot get there or get there before 7pm please let us know. Read more

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2013 Outdoor Program

We recently circulated a letter to you all through the post concerning the outdoor trips and D of E expeditions for the coming year.

The letter asked for a return of each members wishes for trips for the year so we can start plans accordingly. Read more

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Arrangements for Curry

We are meeting at the Ellora restaurant at 7pm and will finish at 9pm.

You must wear your CAG shirt as it is a normal CAG night, except for it being dry, good food, warm, not surrounded by fire and smoke and we’ll all get something to eat. Apart from that, it’s all the same. (And it is in Knowle, not Bickenhill.)

Please don’t forget your money, CASH only this time, see you later!

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