Walk 3 - Thursday 3rd June 2010

Once again the weather smiled on us and we got a beautiful night.
Our numbers were down again but it was no less enjoyable for that fact.

The scenery in the Banagher Glen is quite spectacular.












A huge big tree lying in a stream bed. Presumably damage caused by the heavy snow at the start of the year!?

















A very big, probably very old and most unusual shaped tree and some of the walkers.

















All along the path there were banks of bluebells.













I must admit I was glad to reach the top, there was an awful lot of up-hill on this walk!
The dam.











The dark dot half way down the picture is Joanne adding a little extra to her walk. Down the steps, down the river path and back up to meet us on the way down.

















At the top. Well done all.















Someone took the camera off me!











Banagher Dam













The countryside is beautiful!
















Belles in front of the bluebells.















They took my camera again!













Just in case you haven't seen enough bluebells - here's a closer look.













I spotted this very impressive rock formation on the way down again.

Walk 2 - Thursday 20th May 2010

Another beautiful warm evening with spectacular views, good company and even a few midges.

Gathering up.










Our numbers increased considerably for this walk!











Map

















Closer view coming up later.















Beautiful countryside and safe walking conditions helped to make this a very successful night.















Benbradagh from a different angle.














"What are you lot doing up here?"










A 'stitched picture of the view from the start of the walk.









As far as we could go in this direction.













Siobhan keeping an eye!















Just look at the countryside.















Almost at the cottage ...

















The old cottage.














More countryside.















Owenbeg River in the valley.















As far as we want to go this way!












Owenbeg River (a lot smaller here).












The end is in sight. Still a long way off. (Picture zoomed)







First video is of scenery we walked through. Listen for the cuckoo!

Yes I know the second bit of video is sideways but just be patient, it will sort itself out.

Interested in learining to play Bridge?

We are currently running an online survey to gauge the interest in us holding Bridge Classes, probably in the Autumn with the possible outcome of starting a Bridge Club at the Centre.

We would appreciate your input on this and would ask that you go to the following website and fill in the short survey - it will only take you 2 minutes and will give us valuable information to use in our future planning.

Thanks

http://wwwsurveymonkey.com/s/T6KJTHH

First walk of season

Our first walk of the season took place on Thursday 6th May 2010 and was around Dungiven itself. The weather was not promising in the afternoon but improved considerably and we enjoyed a lovely bright, (if not hot) evening. Above is a 'stitched together' view from Dungiven Castle.
It wasn't just two legged walkers who turned up to do the walk.
The happy group of walkers - and another dog ready to set off.
On the way.

Stopped for a look at the river.

A pastoral view.
A mean set of steps!!
A breather at the Priory - Like the hat?
The Priory
Benbradagh

Dungiven Castle
What a view!
River.

The peacock in his glory.

Our next walk will be on Thursday 20th May 2010, gathering at the Centre Carpark to get vests and to travel to the location of the walk at 7.30pm. Come along. Good exercise, good chat and hopefully good weather.

Scrapbooking Class

Are all your photographs in shoe boxes and envelopes?
Are all your photographs saved in your computer and never looked at?
Want a new way to display your favourite pictures?

We have an answer for you!

SCRAPBOOKING.

Display them in themes, family groups, at interesting angles, with different backgrounds or whatever way takes your fancy. It's up to you!

Classes are being held in the Main Hall, Dromboughil Community Resource Centre from 1.00pm - 3.00pm on the following dates:- Saturday 8th May 2010/Saturday 22nd May 2010/Saturday 5th June 2010 and Saturday 19th June 2010.




There will be a fee of £5.00 per day (To cover costs and paper used)