Evening events



This page is our calendar of evening events (mostly Tuesdays).

The grade of the event and some other information given by symbols in the key below. Meetings at Chapter in Market Street, Canton start at 8 pm and are marked with their own symbol.

From the beginning of June, some evening events will start again from the National Museum of Wales in Cathays Park. These are marked simply as "meet Museum".

To find out more about any event, please phone the event organiser. If no phone number is given, please email usor phone a member of the committee, shown below.

Page last updated on 18/6/08



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Current programme

To print the current programme, click the icon to the left. Please be aware that as the pages for printing are the same as the printed material sent out to members, they are not updated as frequently as this page.

For previous programmes, click the icon to the right.

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Committee members
Sian D. Chair 01446 719697
Julian L. Treasurer 2056 7013
Vivien B. Secretary 2076 3810
Chris L. Newsletter 2023 8576
Bob G. Membership 2020 4165
Rhona C. Programme - weekends 2086 0181
Bob N. Programme - Tuesdays 2057 5229
Jane S. Family liaison & publicity 2075 9980
Katherine T. 2088 1572
Clive C.   2090 2164





Easy walk Moderate walk Chapter Arts Centre Cinema evening Rowing on Roath Lake
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Dewstow Gardens visit Meal / BBQ Visit to an art exhibition Pub evening Newport Wetlands visit
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Cardiff Outdoor Group meets in a room in Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff on Tuesday evenings, especially during the Autumn and Winter. The icon on the right will indicate a meeting at Chapter. Meetings here start at 8pm. The room we use varies and is shown on the programme for each event. First Space is to the right when you come in through the main entrance. Media point and the Boardroom are upstairs. If in doubt, please ask at reception.

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June

Tuesday 3rd

Bulmore area of Caerleon Walk (3 miles) starting and finishing at the Bell Inn.
Meet 6.30 p.m. Museum.
Contact Katherine T on 2088 1572.

1 boot

Tuesday 10th

Art Exhibition and Meal. A guided tour of the degree shows at Cardiff School of Art and Design, followed by an Indian meal.
Names for the meal by 5 June please.
Meet 6.15 p.m. Ernest Willows, bottom of City Road, for a pre-show drink, or 7.00 p.m. at UWIC Howard Gardens reception.

Contact Clive on 2090 2164.

Tuesday 17th

Groes-faen Walk (3 miles). Drinks in the Dynefor Arms afterwards.
Meet 6.30 p.m. Museum.
Contact Bob N on 2057 5229 or 07780 701 365.

1 boot

Tuesday 24th

Pontsarn Walk (3.5 miles). Around the Taf Fechan, taking in an old railway viaduct, river gorge and a pub.
Meet 6.30 p.m. Museum.
Contact Julian L on 2056 7013.

1 boot
     
     
     

July

Tuesday 1st

Cwm Nash to Cwm Marcross Seascape walk. A four mile walk, along or near the sea wall. Drinks at The Horseshoes Inn at approximately 9pm.
Meet at Museum at 6pm or The Horseshoes Inn, Marcross at 7pm.
Contact: Sian D on 01446 719697.

Tuesday 8th

Newport Wetlands Visit This 438 hectare wildlife reserve situated on part of the tranquil Gwent Levels, at the edge of the city of Newport, was created as mitigation for the loss of mudflats of Cardiff Bay. The reedbeds, saline lagoons, wet grassland and scrub, have attracted a wealth of wetland birds. The reserve is also an excellent place to see other wildlife, such as orchids, butterflies, dragonflies and otters. A guided walk around the reserve has been arranged to begin at 7pm.
Numbers are limited so to book a place tel. Chris 2023 8576 before 3rd July.

Tuesday 15th

Rowing on Roath Park Lake If it’s wet , there will be a short walk around the park. Afterwards at the 3 Arches.
Whatever the weather meet at the Roath Park Boat house at 6.30pm prompt.
Contact Catherine H on 2062 4416

Tuesday 22nd

Bay Walk Enjoy a walk along the River Taff to the bay, where we can partake of some refreshments. We can either walk back or if you’re flagging catch the train. Find out about the groups activities.
Meet at the Museum at 6.45pm.
Contact: Katherine T on 2088 1572

1 boot

Tuesday 29th

Dewstow Hidden Gardens and Grottoes A chance visit the stunning Dewstow Gardens , which were re-discovered in 2001. The unique fern grottos, in this grade listed garden, are worth a visit on their own. For more details see www.dewstow.com/gardens.htm We need a minimum of 15 people to get a special evening opening for the group.
Contact Jeanie on 01633 891508 or email jy.gray@ntlworld.com by 15th July.

     
     
     

August

Tuesday 5th

Lisvane walk A pleasant, four-mile walk with extensive views south over Cardiff and the Bristol channel. Drinks later in the Griffin Inn.
Meet at the Museum at 6.30 pm or in Church lane, adjacent to the Griffin Inn, Lisvane. at 7pm.
Contact Lawrence on 2073 3012

1 boot

Tuesday 12th

Beach BBQ at Southerndown There will be a small charge for food. Please bring your own drink. To judge numbers and to book your sausages/veggie burgers (provided by COG). please ring Kevin on 2076 2407. If members want they can bring more sophisticated things.
Meet at Museum at 6.00pm or Southerndown beach at 6.45pm.
COntact Kevin on 2076 2407

Tuesday 19th

The Highlight Trail Discover the history of one of the many lost villages of the Vale of Glamorgan on this three and a half mile, circular walk. This walk will be followed by drinks in the Cwm Cidy, Port rd , Barry.
Meet at Museum at 6.30 or Outside the main entrance to Barry Tesco at 7pm.
Contact Sian D 01446 719697

Tuesday 26th

Pub Night / Programme Planning Meeting
The Gatekeeper (Wetherspoons), Westgate St, Cardiff from 7.30pm
Contact Bob N 2057 5229

     
     
     

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