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<h3>MT05 Welcome</h3>

<h4>Making the Most of Michaelmas with</h4>
<h3>Oxford University Walking Club</h3>

<p>Hello m'dears - welcome back after the long vacation to all those familiar
      faces and a very warm welcome to those joining us this term!  And it
      looks set to be a brilliant one - whether you want to pound those
      paths, stretch your legs on a quiet countryside amble or just kick back
      for an evening at a social, there's something for everyone.  Just get
      involved!</p>

<p>This term we have four fantastic weekend trips.  The first sees the club
      going to Dartmoor with Christopher and Bruno to ease everyone back into
      action and enjoy the start of the crisp autumn season.  Next Andrew and
      Dom will be "Peak Bagging" in scenic Snowdonia to provide the club's
      more avid walkers with a challenge, and at the end of week 5 Per and
      Bianca are off to one of the prettiest areas of the country, the Lake
      District.  The last trip of the term is the Cornwall BIG trip, with
      James leading his intrepid group around his home county.</p>

<p>Of course not everyone can get away for a whole weekend, so why not escape
      on one of our three minibus trips?  The first will be to the Vale of
      Neath, which has never before been attempted by the club, but which
      will undoubtedly be conquered by Bianca and Zing!  Or if you prefer the
      seaside, join Christopher on his jaunt to the South Coast, which is
      bound to provide much fun and frolics.  The last day trip will see
      Matty off to the old favourite, Long Mynd in Wales, to finish off the
      term.</p>

<p>As ever, there will be local walks every Saturday and Sunday during term
      time, exploring Oxford and its environs - for each of these trips you
      can just turn up on the day, and you don't even have to be a member, so
      why not bring a friend?</p>

<p>This term our social secretary, Sarah, has put together some amazing
      events to help everyone unwind.  At the end of 6th week, we'll have our
      annual Ceilidh!  Come dancing to the music of the "Mouse and Trousers"
      (please note, dancing ability is not necessary - certainly your
      president has none so come and have a laugh at her expense at nothing
      else!)  We've got plenty more to keep you busy - if you like your ales,
      why not take a tour of the Wychwood Brewery, or if you prefer an
      evening of light-hearted humour, come along to the Film Night where
      we'll be showing The Emperor's New Groove.  And for all those sweet
      teeth out there, we're having a pudding party!  Come join fellow
      OUWC-ites for all these and more...</p>

<p>Finally, none of this could happen without volunteers to lead walks,
      drivers and the commitee - thank you to all those who have done
      something for the club.  We're always looking for people to help, so if
      you think you can spare an hour or two a week, please do consider
      joining the committee or leading a walk - just drop me a line if you're
      interested...</p>


<p><i>Amy Schou</i></p>

<p>OUWC President, Michaelmas Term 2005</p>