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Welcome to eNewsletter August 2011…
Hello all, From a sunny, summery London J Amidst Royal weddings, Olympic preparations & numerous big issues in the worlds of politics & finance, Globetrotters and friends are still managing
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July meeting news from the Chester, UK branch by Hanna, Angela & Eve
The first of our two talks was given by Jill Nash, of Luxury Backpackers, entitled THE AMALFI COAST, FROM PIAZZAS TO PIZZAS. Jill is now also a travel writer and
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Meeting news from the Ontario, Canada branch
Ontario meetings are held at 8.00pm on the third Friday of January, March, May (4th Friday), September and November, at Old York Tower, 85 The Esplanade, in downtown Toronto. Everyone welcome
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Write in (1)…Walking in Croatia by Vic & Angela Blundell
LOZISCA AND BOBIVISCA. Our walk starts in Lozišća, which has the most beautiful belfry on the island. We walk to the picturesque fishing harbour Bobovišća luka where you can take a
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Write in (3)…A surprise guest @ the door by Simon Banks
“Doing the door” after the meeting has started is annoying in most respects: we never start at 14:30…more like 14:45, when those who have made it on time are now
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July meeting news from the London, UK branch by The Ant
The meeting was on Saturday 2 July and was themed “Around the world in eighty minutes.”. It involved 11 presentations of 12 slides, by audience members, taking us on a
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Welcome to eNewsletter May 2011…
Hello all, Time for a catch up from busy London 🙂 We’ve had Easter, a Royal wedding and a very pleasant spring all arrive since I last wrote…and now as
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April meeting news from the London, UK branch by The Ant
James Littlewood & Tracey Dornan – Boy girl bike road. “She dreamt of seeing the world, but couldn’t justify the carbon. He had always dreamed of the challenge of cycling
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March meeting news from the Chester, UK branch by Hanna & Angela
Hi The Ant We had a great meeting in Chester last Saturday the 19th of March, we are getting a regular stream of people now between 35 to 40 on
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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 (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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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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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