Globetrotters in Chester

Presents

1. Beth Gibbons – Open Bethlehem

   I visited Palestine/ Israel on an Alternative Pilgrimage, staying in Bethlehem and Nazareth in October 2015. I spent the majority of my visit meeting with local people and organisations working for peace with justice. The trip was life transforming and I subsequently became a Bethlehem Ambassador. The slides will show Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Hebron, Nazareth, Jericho, Haifa & the Galilee area. The talk will include information about the opportunities and the welcome visitors will receive in Palestine. I will also provide information about places to stay and organisations that can provide an authentic experience of the rich Palestinian culture which survives despite living under military occupation.

2. Barry and Cynthia Green – ‘A Journey through China’.

   Images from a tour of China visiting historic sites, iconic landscapes and modern cities giving a flavour of life in China through the ages.

   Barry is a retired engineer and Cynthia, a retired librarian who both volunteer at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port as well as travelling to interesting places.

Globetrotters in Chester

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1. Barrie and Ruth Axtell – ’An European journey by train’.

   This talk gives tips on how to make the most out of your Interrail pass plus details of organising journeys , booking night sleepers, upgrading etc

   In addition, descriptions of visits made to Brussels , Berlin , Krakov, Budapest and Vienna are illustrated in this highly entertaining slide show.

2. Darren Axe – ‘Aotearoa; Journeys into the Long White Cloud’.

   Darren is an International Mountain Leader with a passion for sustainability in the mountain environment. In 2007 he spent 6 months living in Wellington, capital city of New Zealand. Throughout this period and a return visit almost 10 years later he has explored the dynamic and varied landscapes of this primeval remnant of the paleo-supercontinent Gondwanaland.

   Aotearoa; Journeys into the Long White Cloud is an illustrated tour of this isolated archipelago with its unique biodiversity and strong cultural identity. The talk also delves into the environmental challenges facing modern-day New Zealand as a reflection on the epic journeys involved in getting ‘there and back again’.

Doors open 1pm for 1:30pm Start till 4:30pm Entrance Fee £3.00 includes refreshments and two talks Grosvenor Museum 25-27 Grosvenor Street, CH1 2DD Enquiries to

• Eve 01606-301762
• Hanna 01244-383392
• chesterbranch@globetrotters.co.uk
• www.chesterglobetrotters.co.uk/

Globetrotters in Chester

Presents

1. Brenda Rewhorn – “A trip looking at crafts and textiles in China”

   This trip focused on the various textiles of China in locations across the country culminating in  time spent a the Suzhou embroidery school.  Visits were also made to  traditional tourist venues in Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang and Shanghai. 

2. Chris Prior – ’Colombia on motorbike’.

   In February 2016, I joined seven other British motorcyclists to ride from Bogotá in the central uplands of Colombia to the Caribbean coast, returning to Bogota via a different route.

   This slide show illustrates the differing scenery and peoples of Colombia.

   With the drugs cartels eliminated and the FARC rebellion at an end, Colombia looks forward to a more prosperous future.

Doors open 1pm for 1:30pm Start till 4:30pm Entrance Fee £3.00 includes refreshments and two talks Grosvenor Museum 25-27 Grosvenor Street, CH1 2DD Enquiries to

• Eve 01606-301762
• Hanna 01244-383392
• chesterbranch@globetrotters.co.uk
• www.chesterglobetrotters.co.uk/

Globetrotters in Chester

Some of you have been in touch about the Royal wedding and to ask if this Globetrotters meeting is still going ahead. It definitely is. Time: 1pm for 1:30pm and venue: The Chester Grosvenor Museum as usual.

1. Dominique Schickele – Moscow and St Petersburg

   Dominique has been a member of Chester Globetrotters for many years and during that time has travelled extensively. This talk takes us to two major cities of the former Soviet Union now opening up more extensively to tourism.

2. Colin Hales – Build a plane and fly around the world

   Colin Hales, an aeronautical engineer from Oxford explains how he built his own aircraft and tried to fly it around the world. In 2014 he set off west towards America , crossing the Atlantic Via Iceland , Greenland and Canada , then across America towards Alaska and Russia , he crossed Siberia and headed for Japan . See if he makes it all around the world!

Doors open 1pm for 1:30pm Start till 4:30pm Entrance Fee £3.00 includes refreshments and two talks Grosvenor Museum 25-27 Grosvenor Street, CH1 2DD Enquiries to

• Eve 01606-301762
• Hanna 01244-383392
• chesterbranch@globetrotters.co.uk
• www.chesterglobetrotters.co.uk/

Presents

1. Paul Gillingham – Pilgrims Progress: Santiago de Compostela by bicycle.

   Now retired, Paul taught History in various countries, then became a radio and TV broadcaster, travelling widely. After serious illness he decided to cycle from UK to Santiago in 2013 as a form of pilgrimage. It was a 6-week, 1600-mile solo ride through France, over the Pyrenees and across northern Spain, camping in France and staying in pilgrim hostels in Spain.

   His route takes us through changing landscapes and historic towns and villages, with interesting encounters with a range of pilgrims along the Camino (the Way of St James).
   

2. John Brinkley – A small collections of Stans – Travels in Central Asia.

   A former geology teacher and now lecturer and photographer. 
   Deserts, mountains, Silk Road cities and architectural wonders make up the rich tapestry known as Central Asia. This talk will present a glimpse of this fascinating part of the World

Doors open 1pm for 1:30pm Start till 4:30pm Entrance Fee £3.00 includes refreshments and two talks Grosvenor Museum 25-27 Grosvenor Street, CH1 2DD Enquiries to

• Eve 01606-301762
• Hanna 01244-383392
• chesterbranch@globetrotters.co.uk
• www.chesterglobetrotters.co.uk/

Globetrotters in Chester

Presents

1. Trisha King – With my camera in Gujarat

   India – love it or hate it. My first visit was as a very young engineer in 1980. I was reluctant to go, but it was love at first sight. More recently I have been holidaying in different parts of India at least every couple of years. I find myself happiest touring rural India, somewhat off the beaten track, and combining my fascination with the people and culture with my love of colour photography.

   This talk is illustrated with 100 slides and focusses on the westernmost state of Gujarat, home to many so-called ‘tribal’ peoples. It touches on various topics including The Rann of Kutch, farming and irrigation, handicrafts, wildlife, stepwells, the Jain religion, and M K Gandhi, who was Gujarati.

2. Anna Manning and Howard Jennings – Bangkok to Saigon by Tandem.

   The talk will cover a two week trip where we explored Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam by tandem. We will describe how bike travel can bring you closer to the country you are passing through and the preparation needed to embark on such a trip.

   Not everything will be bike-focused: we will take time to describe the experiences we had from as many angles that we can think of so that you get a clear idea of the countries we travelled through. We aim to leave you in the position of having enough information to decide whether or not you would like to visit these three countries and whether a cycling holiday in this region is for you.

Doors open 1pm for 1:30pm Start till 4:30pm Entrance Fee £3.00 includes refreshments and two talks Grosvenor Museum 25-27 Grosvenor Street, CH1 2DD Enquiries to Hanna tel: 01244383392 or Angela tel: 01244 629930