Hello,
I represent the Northumberland Railway Walks Society (NRWS) www.northrailwalks.org.uk as a committee member and Walk Leader.
The School Photo attachment taken at Dudley County Modern School around about 1948 portrays, left to right, Richard "Titchy" Bewick, Humfrey Shanks and
myself, Bill Halliday. Born in Middle Row, moved to Strawberry Terrace until I
was 8 years old, then the family moved to Ethel Street, Dudley. I served my
apprenticeship at Weetslade Colliery and was employed there until 1966 as a
Mechanical Fitter.
The short walk is one of a programme of short walks for the current year.
I wonder if anyone would be interested in joining the group on Sunday 15
August, attendance fee is £1.00 per head, or, if indeed anyone would care to
join us for the purpose of passing on local information of historical interest.
Regards, Bill Halliday
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Sunday 15 August 2010 – Hazelrigg & Burradon Coal Co. Ltd. Figure of 8
OS map No: Explorer 316.
Grid Ref: NZ 271 722 OR NZ 260 723
Distance: 6.0 miles OR 4.6 miles.
Grade: Easy, level ground except for a long gradual ascent to the Weetslade Country Park View Point and descent.
Leaders: Bill & Doris Halliday. Mobile: 07554350808.
Back-up: Roger & Margaret Thornley. Mobile: 07785541769
Start: Fryers Millenium Green, Burradon/Camperdown opposite Camperdown Social Club.
Time:11:30 a.m.
Alternative Start: Weetslade Country Park car park on the B1319 near High Weetslade Farm
Alternative Start Time: !2.00 p.m.
How to Get There: Public Transport Arriva 363, 343, Go North East 81.
Please check timetables
Alight: Camperdown Hotel bus stop.
Car Parking: Front Street, Burradon OR Alternative Start: Weetslade Country Park car park.
Route: From Fryers Millemium Green we head west along the Seaton Burn Waggonway to meet walkers opting for the shorter distance at the Weetslade Country Park car park tables, for an early picnic lunch. From here the route takes us to the top of the landscaped spoil heap, an excellent viewpoint with panoramic views at every compass point. After the descent to the wetland reed beds we proceed to Wideopen heading for the Little Waters NZ 2373 and Seaton Burn Waggonway to return to the two starting points.
TIMETABLES do change. Please check details nearer the scheduled walk date.
I represent the Northumberland Railway Walks Society (NRWS) www.northrailwalks.org.uk as a committee member and Walk Leader.
The School Photo attachment taken at Dudley County Modern School around about 1948 portrays, left to right, Richard "Titchy" Bewick, Humfrey Shanks and
myself, Bill Halliday. Born in Middle Row, moved to Strawberry Terrace until I
was 8 years old, then the family moved to Ethel Street, Dudley. I served my
apprenticeship at Weetslade Colliery and was employed there until 1966 as a
Mechanical Fitter.
The short walk is one of a programme of short walks for the current year.
I wonder if anyone would be interested in joining the group on Sunday 15
August, attendance fee is £1.00 per head, or, if indeed anyone would care to
join us for the purpose of passing on local information of historical interest.
Regards, Bill Halliday
° ° ° ° ° ° ° °
Details
Sunday 15 August 2010 – Hazelrigg & Burradon Coal Co. Ltd. Figure of 8
OS map No: Explorer 316.
Grid Ref: NZ 271 722 OR NZ 260 723
Distance: 6.0 miles OR 4.6 miles.
Grade: Easy, level ground except for a long gradual ascent to the Weetslade Country Park View Point and descent.
Leaders: Bill & Doris Halliday. Mobile: 07554350808.
Back-up: Roger & Margaret Thornley. Mobile: 07785541769
Start: Fryers Millenium Green, Burradon/Camperdown opposite Camperdown Social Club.
Time:11:30 a.m.
Alternative Start: Weetslade Country Park car park on the B1319 near High Weetslade Farm
Alternative Start Time: !2.00 p.m.
How to Get There: Public Transport Arriva 363, 343, Go North East 81.
Please check timetables
Alight: Camperdown Hotel bus stop.
Car Parking: Front Street, Burradon OR Alternative Start: Weetslade Country Park car park.
Route: From Fryers Millemium Green we head west along the Seaton Burn Waggonway to meet walkers opting for the shorter distance at the Weetslade Country Park car park tables, for an early picnic lunch. From here the route takes us to the top of the landscaped spoil heap, an excellent viewpoint with panoramic views at every compass point. After the descent to the wetland reed beds we proceed to Wideopen heading for the Little Waters NZ 2373 and Seaton Burn Waggonway to return to the two starting points.
TIMETABLES do change. Please check details nearer the scheduled walk date.
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