by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
The branch is in good heart. Skill levels within the branch are clearly improving and we have a steady trickle of new members and returners. Jacqui, one of our returners, came all the way from Australia; having completed a beginners’ course two years ago she was keen...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
We saw 2018 out with our usual cosy Christmas gathering at the Cross Keys Inn above Uppermill with hot food, big fires and good company. Peter Taft’s musical quiz clearly showed that most of the company had misspent their youth and weren’t going to change. Our crazy...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
Anybody who thinks climate change isn’t happening doesn’t live in our area of the Pennines. Mud isn’t in it but happily, in spite of dire weather since November, all of our planned events have taken place. The branch has been in great form and shown determination in...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
According to Geoffrey Boycott the intention of a bouncer which catches the batsman just under the heart was to keep the batsman honest. In Spring we received a few bouncers. BOUNCER 1 :- For the first time ever we were forced to cancel a training course. Snow and ice...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
BRYAN HOUGH 1932 – 2017 – President of the Lancashire Branch DSWA Bryan was born and bred in Saddleworth and his life reflects the history of hill farming in the South Pennines in the latter half of the 20th Century. His origins were humble and like many of his...
by Robin Whalley | Oct 23, 2022 | News
Sadly we have to report the death of our president Bryan Hough who many of you will have known through the DSWA. The branch will miss his company, advice and guidance immensely. The branch has been active throughout the year. In July we did a demonstration at...