7.3.09
6.3.09
The Ewing's Walk Event
This post was posted on behalf of the following fundraising event.
The Ewing's Walk Event - Fighting Cancer Together - One Step at a Time
This is a circuit of the two reservoirs of Fewston and Swinsty, a total of about 8 miles.
The walk will take place just ouside Harrogate, North Yorkshire in picturesque countryside.
The date has been set as the weekend of the 4th & 5th April 2009. You can support this event by pledging funds to sponsor a walker or sign-up as a walker yourself.
The walk comprises of a figure of eight circuit of the Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs, which is a total of 8 miles or 12.5km. Participants can walk the circuit as many times as they want up to 100 km.
If you would like to know more about this event please click on the title
The Ewing's Walk Event - Fighting Cancer Together - One Step at a Time
This is a circuit of the two reservoirs of Fewston and Swinsty, a total of about 8 miles.
The walk will take place just ouside Harrogate, North Yorkshire in picturesque countryside.
The date has been set as the weekend of the 4th & 5th April 2009. You can support this event by pledging funds to sponsor a walker or sign-up as a walker yourself.
The walk comprises of a figure of eight circuit of the Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs, which is a total of 8 miles or 12.5km. Participants can walk the circuit as many times as they want up to 100 km.
If you would like to know more about this event please click on the title
15.2.09
4.2.09
OVER IOO YEARS OF RAMBLING
YORK CHA AND HF
RAMBLING CLUB
Founded 1908
2008 was the Centenary Year of York's oldest surviving walking organization the York CHA & HF Rambling Club.
We hold rambles every three weeks, each with a choice of walks of varying length as well as regular social events and short holiday breaks.
The Club holds a wealth of archive material and old photographs, some of which have been included in a commemorative book, entitled 100 YEARS OF RAMBLING,. The book charts the history of the Club and includes photographs and personal memories, some going back many years. It has been researched, written, edited and produced entirely by Club members – truly a book about the members, by the members for the members.
Some of our members were associated with the pioneering of the Pennine Way, the Lyke Wake Walk and were responsible for founding one of the country’s first Youth Hostels in the village of Crayke in the Howardian Hills.
We hold rambles every three weeks, each with a choice of walks of varying length as well as regular social events and short holiday breaks.
The Club holds a wealth of archive material and old photographs, some of which have been included in a commemorative book, entitled 100 YEARS OF RAMBLING,. The book charts the history of the Club and includes photographs and personal memories, some going back many years. It has been researched, written, edited and produced entirely by Club members – truly a book about the members, by the members for the members.
Some of our members were associated with the pioneering of the Pennine Way, the Lyke Wake Walk and were responsible for founding one of the country’s first Youth Hostels in the village of Crayke in the Howardian Hills.
The book is still available at the bargain price of only £7.00 and it is hoped that members, past members, friends and supporters will buy a copy. If you would like to order a book please use the CONTACT US section.
The Video below was filmed at the Centenary Year Christmas Party
Click on the start button to view video
8.12.08
Castle Howard Christmas Meal Ramble
An evening ramble in June took us to the tiny St. Mary, Lead Church (often referred to as the Ramblers Church) in a field near Towton where the Dean of York joined us for a short service.
One walk in October was a fun day out when members walked in period dress.Also in October, the main formal event a Celebratory Dinner took place at the York Racecourse.
24.10.08
5.10.08
4.10.08
3.8.08
1.7.08
24.6.08
22.6.08
19.6.08
20.4.08
THE ONE HUNDRED MILE CENTENARY WALK
Some photographs taken during the 100 mile walk completed in April to mark the club centenary.
30.3.08
16.3.08
10.3.08
17.2.08
27.1.08
23.10.07
7.7.07
4.7.07
1.7.07
30.6.07
29.6.07
28.6.07
27.6.07
19.2.07
Holiday to North Wales 2007
A record number of club members attended the planned 4 Day holiday to North Wales which took place between Wednesday 24th January and Saturday 27th January 2007.
Transport, accommodation and most meals were provided and we stayed at ‘The County Hotel’ which was situated on the Promenade at Llandudno.
The holiday included an excursion plus, for those who wished attend, an optional tour. We also arranged our own walks on both the Thursday and Friday taking in ‘The Great Orme’ and ‘Conwy Mountain’. In the evenings we both provided our own entertainment and took advantage of that that was provided by the holiday company.
We were quite lucky with the weather the Thursday in particular was a very nice day and the holiday proved to be another successful event.
Transport, accommodation and most meals were provided and we stayed at ‘The County Hotel’ which was situated on the Promenade at Llandudno.
The holiday included an excursion plus, for those who wished attend, an optional tour. We also arranged our own walks on both the Thursday and Friday taking in ‘The Great Orme’ and ‘Conwy Mountain’. In the evenings we both provided our own entertainment and took advantage of that that was provided by the holiday company.
We were quite lucky with the weather the Thursday in particular was a very nice day and the holiday proved to be another successful event.
7.1.07
28.9.06
Autumn Weekend Derwentwater 2006
Catbells Walk 23-09-06
Group Photo
We had great weather on this walk
5.8.06
Englands first Youth Hostel
Did you know that the first Youth Hostel in England was founded by York CHA & HF Rambling Club?
Here are some Newspaper cuttings which were printed at the time.
The White House at Crayke - Englands first Youth Hostel
7.7.06
6.7.06
5.7.06
Calling all CHA or HF Rambling Clubs
With the onset of the club’s centenary year drawing ever closer it would be nice to re-establish some of the links with some of the other CHA or HF clubs that were obviously so strong in years gone by (maybe in the form of say ….a joint ramble)
If you are a member of such a club we would love to hear from you.
If you are able to help please email Alan using the Contact Us link at the top right of these pages
3.7.06
2.7.06
Do you know anyone who was a member of the York C.H.A. & H.F. Rambling Club in the dim and distant past?
York CHA & HF Rambling Club was founded during October 1908 and we will be celebrating its centenary in 2008. Unfortunately, the early records of the Club are no longer available to provide a detailed account of the formative years. In 1942 the Club’s documents which were lodged in York’s Guildhall were destroyed when it was hit by an incendiary bomb. At present we are compiling a booklet of the club’s history and we are appealing to members past and present to help by providing copies of any photographs or information they may have, the club has also had associations with many other groups in the past and it would be great if anything were available from any of them.
York CHA & HF Rambling Club
York CHA & HF Rambling Club
26.6.06
24.6.06
Coast-to-Coast Walk
In the coming days we hope to publish photographs from club events for example:
The mid-week holiday to Pitlochry
Our long weekend at the HF House in Malhamdale
Walks such as the Coast-to-Coast undertaken by small groups of members
The forthcoming hostel weekend in Derwentwater and club holiday to Wales
Plus news and photographs from our regular Sunday coach rambles, social events and anything that you would like to add
PS
Don't forget the club centenary events are just around the corner
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