FOGGY Ramblers

Shirenewton and Mynydd Bach

Sunday 21^st February 2010

6 miles

Meet at 10.30 a.m. at the large layby next to Rhewl Cottage.

This is on a minor road, 1.4 miles from the A48. The road is to be found opposite the New Inn at Pwyllmeyric, turning left off the A48 if travelling from Newport direction, turning right if coming from Chepstow. Rhewl Cottage stands alone next to a fir tree just after Rhewl Farm. It has white painted sides and a natural stone front.

Alternatively, and especially if you are approaching from the north, head into Shirenewton and take the minor road, off the road that runs through the village, at the side of the Tredegar Arms, marked ‘Chepstow 5 miles’. At the junction just after The Tan House pub, go ahead and the layby is just under 1.25 miles.

Parking: there is room for 4 or 5 cars at this layby and 2 more at a layby a few hundred yards further on.

 Be Aware. The ground was frozen when I did the walk but if the weather should become mild, it may be very muddy and hard going under foot in some places. However, there are no strenuous climbs. If it remains very cold, then there will be a danger of ice on hard surfaces. Also, although it is a designated footpath, the first part of the walk goes through woodland which seems little used, with lots of briars criss-crossing the path and fallen trees in places – but therefore a good reason to walk it.

As always, you walk at your own risk.  

If the weather is particularly bad the walk will take place the following Sunday. Please telephone me by 9 a.m. if you are in doubt about it going ahead.

All walks

· All walks are at your own risk.

· There is a voluntary contribution of £2.50 per walker which goes to the ‘Friends of Greater Gwent Youth Music’ funds.

· Sturdy waterproof boots are essential.

· Bring waterproofs.

· All walks are rural and you will encounter rough and, sometimes, wet and muddy ground.

· Some fields may contain livestock so make sure you have a leash if you bring your dog. (There are specific considerations when walking dogs through fields of cattle. Please refer to the Countryside Code website and/or discuss with me in advance).

· You will need to bring refreshments although most walks either end with a pub or encounter a pub on the way. Please make your own enquiries about food available at the pub- some will only cater for a traditional roast dinner on a Sunday.

· You park your vehicle at your own risk.

For further information, telephone me on 01633 243634 or 07952982708

Alwenna

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Following the release of the very successful CD by the Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band and the start of the band's 50th anniversary year in 2010, the Listen to the Band Radio Programme on BBC Rado 2 will be playing some of the tracks off the CD. The programme presented by Frank Renton will be broadcast on Friday 5th February from 9.30pm to 10.00pm. If you miss this programme live on Friday, you will be able to listen to it for a week after the programme on BBCiplayer by clicking on this link. Some pieces off the CD have also been played on many other local Radio Stations since the launch in November.

The CD, Kingdom of Dragons is still available from GMSS on 01633 414800 or by sending off the attached form with a cheque for £13.95 or by clicking on the CD cover on the front page of this web site or below. From the World of Brass figures, Kingdom of Dragons was the best selling CD in December beating off opposition from some of the best brass bands in the World! It will also be ideal for all schools in Wales with St David's Day coming up with all the Welsh traditional pieces on the CD.

I hope you enjoy the programme