Social and news

We try to have at least two social events each year, and will update this page each time one is arranged.  If you would like to be kept updated on a more regular basis then please send your email address to info@railrambles.org and we will add you to our mailing list.   

6th July – Celebrating 35 years of Rail Rambles

After a shortish walk, we had a get together in All Stretton for those who had walked with us that day and in days gone by.  A chance to catch up with old friends and to celebrate the not only our anniversary but the birthday of one of our regular walkers.   It was great to see so many there, and for those who missed out this time we hope to see you at our next social occasion.

27th-30th September 2024 – Rail Rambles goes to the seaside!

To celebrate our 35th anniversary we have planned a three night trip to the north coast of Wales.  This will allow us to do some of the stunning walks in that area which otherwise would be a bit of a stretch on our normal days out.   We have booked the Dunoon Hotel in LLandudno and the cost is £321 per person  for dinner, bed and breakfast in a twin or double, with singles costing  £351 per person.  If you would like to stay at the hotel with us please email  info@railrambles.org and we will check availabilty at the hotel. (We had to give up any unallocated rooms at the end of January so there is no guarantee.) 

This weekend is fully flexible, however, and you are very welcome to join in for any or all of the walks we will be offering.  You also have the option of arranging your own accommodation. 

There will be one walk each day, with a choice from two options on the Sunday, so five in total on offer over the weekend.  They will range in distance so we would hopefully offer something to suit everyone.

 

Charity fundraising
There are many ramblers who support charities through walking events and we would like to give them a boost on this page. 

On May 25th John Mattocks took part in the Mighty Hike in Bangor, to raise money for Macmillan.  He has so far raised £315 through sponsorship and Just Giving.   If you would like to help boost this to an even bigger amount please click here for a link to his Just Giving page. 

Shrewsbury Ramblers  – 2025 short break
They are organising a 4 day walking break from the 13th October to the 17th October in Dogellau, staying at the HF house there.   If this would be of interest to you please email barkhouse@talktalk.net for further details.   (You do not have to be a member of the Shrewsbury Group but most likely will need to be a member of the Ramblers’.)

Post Christmas Lunch in Chirk January 2024
We had another lovely meal at The Hand in Chirk and were delighted to see so many there, including some who may not be coming out with us as regularly as they used to.  A big thank you to Pat for all her hard work ensuring that we all got the meals we ordered and to Linda and Joan for organising a very successful raffle.    You can see from the photos below that there were a lot of smiles (and clean plates!).