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 11/2/10
Current programme
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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
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| Jane O. |
Chair |
2040 2571 |
| Julian L. |
Treasurer |
2056 7013 |
| Rosie N. |
Secretary |
2076 3810 |
| Steve B. |
Programme - weekends |
07812 586949 |
| Viv B. |
Programme - Tuesdays |
2021 9226 |
| Bob G. |
Membership |
2020 4165 |
| Rhona C. |
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2086 0181 |
| Bob N. |
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2057 5229 |
| Jane S. |
Family liaison & publicity |
2075 9980 |
| Katherine T. |
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2088 1572 |
| Easy walk |
Moderate walk |
Chapter Arts Centre |
Easy cycle ride |
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Meal |
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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. Media point and the
Boardroom are upstairs. Market Place is in a different building. If in doubt,
please ask at reception.
Please note that during building work
at Chapter there may be a different entrance and we may be in some rooms not
normally used.
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February
Tuesday 2nd
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Hungary Talk & EGM
Julian and Rhona talk about their 2008 holiday to Hungary.
Afterwards there will be a short EGM where the treasurer's report (postponed
from the AGM) will be presented along with the election for President.
Chapter Media Point 8pm.
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Tuesday 9th
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Badminton is
postponed. Instead, we're meeting in "Zero
Degrees" on Westgate Street. You can eat there. From 7.30 pm.
See http://www.zerodegrees.co.uk/location-cardiff.html
for more info. Steve hopes to be there from 7.30 pm.
Contact Steve: 07812 586949
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Tuesday 16th
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Theatre Night Join Judy
at the New Theatre to see the Agatha Christie play, Witness for the
Prosecution.
Starts at 7.30pm - meet in the foyer at 7.15pm.
Contact Bob on 2057 5229.
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Tuesday 23rd
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Woodland Trust talk
has been cancelled or postponed. It has been replaced by a talk from Steve
Bees, still at Chapter at 8pm: Walk Through Wales.
In 2004 Steve aimed to walk from Rhoose Point (the southernmost
point on the Welsh mainland) to the northernmost point on Anglesey (which
apparently doesn't have a name). For fun. Somehow he also managed to make it to
COG's 60th anniversary ceilidh. Re-live the trauma tonight.
Chapter 8pm
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March
Friday 5th
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Doug Scott talk: "Life and
Hard Times" at the Crickhowell Walking Festival. In a
stunningly illustrated lecture, Doug Scott, who was one of the first two Brits
to climb Everest in 1975, looks back at a lifetime of massive achievements
including climbing the highest mountains on all seven continents. Tickets are
£10.
For transport and ticket details contact Chris Lewis
on 2023 8576 or email chrislewis2007@fsmail.net.
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Tuesday 9th
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Photography Master
Class - An easy way to improve your outdoors photography, from one
of our former COG member and professional photographer Nigel. He shares his
secrets and gives us top tips on getting the best pictures.
Chapter at 8pm.
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Wednesday 17th
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Cardiff Scientific Society talk,
"Txt Crimes, Sex Crimes and Murder." This evening COG is
going to a public lecture hosted by Cardiff Scientific Society about the
"emerging science of forensic linguistics".
The lecture is free, but tickets must be booked in
advance on 2057 3148.
Reardon Smith Lecture Theatre starting at 7.30 pm -
COG group will meet at the entrance and go in at 7.15pm. Drinks afterwards at
the Central Bar, Windsor Place.
Contact Julian on 2056 7013 or 07773 228290.
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Tuesday 23rd
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Three Peaks Briefing -
On Saturday 27th March is our big annual charity fundraiser. With upwards of
600 walkers taking part we need as much help from COG members as possible. If
you haven't volunteered yet it's not too late! Tonight is a chance for new
volunteers to find out what's involved and for seasoned regulars to hone
procedures.
Chapter at 8pm.
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Tuesday 30th
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Llandaff Ghost Tour -
A guided Ghost walk of Llandaff's colourful, spooky past. Tickets cost £4.
Numbers are limited.
Closing date for payment is Tuesday 23rd March.
Meet at the cross on the Cathedral Green, Llandaff at 8pm. Later in the
recently reopened Maltsters on Cardiff Road (itself said to be heavily
haunted)
Contact Julian on 2056 013 or 07773 228290.
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April
Wednesday 7th
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Pub night - Join Bob N
at Wetherspoon's Central Bar, Windsor Place, Cardiff centre from 7.30pm. We
welcome anyone who has any ideas for events or who would like to find out about
the group.
Contact Bob on 029 20575229.
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Tuesday 13th
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Pub Night at The Old
Cottage, near Lisvane railway station, from 8p.m. A walk through
Cefn Onn Park meet at the pub at 6.30pm
Contact Katherine on 2088 1572.
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Tuesday 20th
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Three Peaks Trial
Debrief - A review of this year's event, followed by drinks.
Chapter at 8pm.
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Tuesday 27th
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Taffs Well Night Walk
A circular walk including the local viewpoint of Craig-yr-Allt and the woods
around Castell Coch. Bring a good torch.
Meet at 7pm at Taffs Well train station.
Please contact Steve B on 07812 586949.
(Walk via public transport)
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