MI online lecture series

 Mountaineering Ireland are really stepping up (no pun intended) with all the online workshops, lectures and chats. Starting from tomorrow evening, they have organised a month-long lecture series called 'zooming 'round the mountains' and some of the talks and workshops look very promising altogether. There's plenty for everyone, whether its books or challenges or training, hearing about the work of mountain rescue or the environment and archaeology. Clearly a huge effort has gone into organising this and they deserve to be supported. So if you can't manage to get out because of the weather, light the fire, crack open the vino and tune in. 

You can find info on the series on the Mountaineering Ireland website at mountaineering.ie or just click this link. Pre-registration required but all are free of charge for members. 

Update from our chairperson regarding Level 5 Covid restrictions for walkers

Here we go again !
I hope all our Rosway members are keeping ok and not too overwhelmed with the recently imposed Level 5 restrictions on all of us.
As a club we are prohibited from organised events at this level and must suspend our walking schedule. Mountaineering Ireland have issued a statement in relation to Level 5 restrictions (see here MI level 5 restrictions). The good news (and we are in need of it) is that they are seeking an amendment to the domestic travel restrictions for hillwalkers, which may offer us some hope. They are also urging people to stay in contact with their clubs and to remind members that they are not alone but part of a wider community.

We can go for walks within a 5 km (about 3 miles in old money) radius of our homes and would encourage everyone to get out in the fresh air and enjoy some reprieve. The benefits of walking have been long proven and we need it now more than ever. The town and surrounding areas are beautiful at the moment with the autumn foliage providing much needed colour in these dark days when we're struggling with all that's being thrown at us.
Just a reminder that the clocks go back an hour this weekend so please keep in mind to wear your hi-vis jacket and perhaps bring a torch as we enter wintertime.
Our annual AGM usually occurs during November but needs to be postponed this year until current restrictions are lifted and we are in a position to do so. I have asked the committee to continue in their respective roles until then.
Membership remains open. People can join by downloading the membership form here or by requesting one from our secretary Kathleen to be posted out. Payment can be made through the bank or posted by cheque preferably to secretary. Bank details are in earlier post on the blog. 
Our calendar of walks has been subject to change as Covid 19 restrictions determine. We can appreciate that this makes planning very difficult and may just have to play it by ear for some time. Scheduled walks that could not take place in 2020 could act as a reserve until we can hold a 2021 calendar event. Perhaps it could be held on the same night as our postponed AGM.
Until we can make more plans stay safe, stay well, stay moving.
Claire Dolphin
Chairperson

Rosway @ Coole Park

Thanks to Liam for sending on these  lovely photos of Roswayers out and about enjoying the beauty of autumn at  Coole Park  yesterday.  Pics 1 to 6 ©L. Roche. Pic 7 ©F. Leahy