Six of us braved the weather to do a short walk from Broadbottom to Mottram. Yes it did rain, but not for very long at a time, although it was raining when we stopped at Mottram Church for our tea stop. Despite the clouds we did have some fine views across the Longdendale valley, Kinder, Cown Edge and Etherow Valley. Luckily much of the walk was on quiet roads because the tracks we did use were quite muddy and slippery. After a couple of hours we were back at the cars and we went into the Lymefield Garden Centre for lunch and tea/coffee. Finally we set off for home, leaving Jack & Lesley buyng pots for their garden.

Sue T

Nine of us went to Port Eynon on the Gower Pensinsula, South Wales. We were sharing the Hostel with 16 members of CLOG (Central London Outdoor Group) so the group meals needed to be scheduled to make sure we had enough space in the kitchen and dining room, but it all worked out OK by arranging to visit the local Fish & Chip Cafe on different evenings. We were very lucky with the weather, it was very windy but we also had some sunshine and not too much rain/sleet/hail. The Gower is very pleasant, not too crowded with long wide beaches, spectacular cliffs, salt marshes and some woodland.. The pictures say it all really.

The hostel was cosy with a log fire in the evenings. Thanks to Mags, Fred and Josh for making us welcome.

And thanks to John for cooking us a fine chilli.

Sue T

Sunday 16th March - report to follow.

It may mention MUD!