Category: archive
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Meeting news from the Toronto, Canada branch
Tentative future presentations include:- Friday 27 May : “Egypt and Jordan” by Jay Wopperer & Linda Saturday? July : summer picnic, details to be confirmed Friday 16 September : “Argentina”…
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Write in (1) …A large Glass of Red by Tony Annis
What a night, such a night, a night out a couple of days before a big party at my daughter’s, to celebrate her returning to see friends and family, as…
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Write in (3) in response to a talk given by Sarah Outen at the London branch
All – Committee member Jacqui Trotter received this kind email from charity Arthritis Research UK, following on a from a talk by sailing adventurer Sarah Outen at the London branch. …
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Write in (2)…the travel world of Mac
This time round Mac discusses the “Happiest countries in the world”… 10. Luxembourg – 7.6 points. Living in the world’s richest country inevitably puts a smile on your face! This…
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February meeting news from the London branch
Mark Kalch – Solo Crossing, on foot, of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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March meeting news from the London branch
For an extra busy London branch meeting (courtesy of Jacqui’s superb organising efforts with the speakers recently me thinks) we had two contrasting & excellent speakers:- John Gimlette – Wild…
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Meeting news from the Chester branch by Hanna & Angela
First of all we would like to thank everyone for a great turnout in January, it helps us greatly and gives us all new energy to continue! Saturday the 19th…
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Meeting news from the Ontario branch
Tentative future presentations: Friday 18 March – Paraguay by Neal De Florio / Argentina by Eduardo Barnett Friday 27 May – Egypt and Jordan by Jay Wopperer and Linda For…
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Write in (1)…Portobello Gold by Tony Annis
Portobello Gold…party celebrating Mike Bell’s 26th year as Landlord !! Gaz Mayall and the, eight piece, Trojans trying to set up in a space that a three-piece combo would find…
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Write in (3)…Follow up to "A guide to adventure cycling, as reviewed by The Ant"
If you can remember back to January’s edition I announced the following competition, after reviewing TrailBlazer’s latest book – A guide to adventure travelling by Stephen Lord. My prize winning…
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Welcome to eNewsletter March 2011…
Hello all, This edition is a whirlwind catch up on a raft of articles, news & anecdotes. Since mid January this year I’ve been somewhat distracted – I’ve moved house…
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Welcome to eNewsletter January 2011…Happy New Year to you all
Hello all, A new year edges out of the wintery days and we have a raft of articles, news & anecdotes to recount for you… Hot off the press –…
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December meeting news from the London branch
John Pilkington – A stroll through the axis of evil – Lebanon, Syria, Iraq & Iran Photographer, documentary maker, traveller but above all brilliant lecturer on his travels around this…
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Meeting news from the Chester branch by Hanna & Angela
The next Chester meeting is detailed at https://globetrotters.co.uk/blog/15th-january-2011.html and features Matthew Proe living in Japan & a very different charity cycle ride through Europe by Saul Soto. The meeting is at…
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Meeting news from the Ontario branch
For information on Ontario meetings, please contact Svatka Hermanek: shermanek@schulich.yorku.ca or Bruce Weber: tel. 416-203-0911 or Paul Webb: tel. 416-694-8259. The Ontario branch meetings are held on the third Friday of…
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Write in (1)…A guide to adventure cycling, as reviewed by The Ant
If like me, your idea of a long distance cycle trip is a mountain bike ride around Richmond Park, then you might wonder whether Stephen Lord’s “Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook” is…